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Efficient Large Displacement/Large Rotation Dynamic Simulations Using Nonlinear Dynamic Substructures

Download PDF: Efficient Large Displacement/Large Rotation Dynamic Simulations Using Nonlinear Dynamic Substructures Utilizing reduced-order dynamic math models (DMM) in linear system-level dynamic analyses is a well-known practice that enables extreme computational efficiencies. But what about nonlinear system dynamics? Reduced-order DMMs have found their way into contact dynamics. The engineer must look no further than the […].

CELESTE pre-launch media briefing

Watch the replay of the CELESTE pre-launch media briefing. The briefing covered the mission details of the ahead of the inaugural launch of ESA’s Celeste LEO-PNT in-orbit demonstration constellation. The first two satellites are scheduled to lift off no earlier than 24 March aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from New Zealand..

Astranis taps retired Gen. John Hyten to lead advisory board

Hyten has called for greater use of commercial technology and faster acquisition cycles The post Astranis taps retired Gen. John Hyten to lead advisory board appeared first on SpaceNews..

York Space acquires satellite propulsion manufacturer Orbion Space

The Denver-based satellite manufacturer says the acquisition supports its strategy of building an ‘integrated space ecosystem’ The post York Space acquires satellite propulsion manufacturer Orbion Space appeared first on SpaceNews..

Mantis Space emerges from stealth with $10 million for solar-power constellation

SAN FRANCISCO – Mantis Space, a New Mexico startup planning a constellation to supply solar power to spacecraft, emerged from stealth March 12 with $10 million in seed funding. “We are building a constellation of satellites that deliver power directly to solar arrays that exist in the market today and bringing products to market that […] The post Mantis Space emerges from stealth with $10 million for solar-power constellation appeared first on SpaceNews..

Former NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps visits ESTEC

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Thales Alenia Space Selects US Provider to Develop Lunar Habitat Wheels

Thales Alenia Space has awarded a contract to US-based Astrobotic to develop the wheels for the Multi-Purpose Habitation module, a mobile lunar habitat under development for the Italian Space Agency (ASI). In 2020, ASI and NASA signed a joint statement of intent to cooperate on the development of a lunar habitat that could support crewed […] The post Thales Alenia Space Selects US Provider to Develop Lunar Habitat Wheels appeared first on European Spaceflight..

Firefly Alpha returns to flight

Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket successfully returned to flight March 11, launching a technology demonstration mission more than 10 months after the rocket’s previous launch failed. The post Firefly Alpha returns to flight appeared first on SpaceNews..

Dust Outbreak Reaches Europe

Clouds of dust lofted from the Sahara Desert brought hazy skies and muddy rain to Western Europe..

The Post-Capacity Era of Satellite Connectivity

Paris, February 2026 — Novaspace’s Capacity Pricing Trends, 8th Edition finds the satellite connectivity market has entered a Post‑Capacity Era, where bandwidth is no longer the basis of differentiation. Starlink’s vertical integration and cost […] The post The Post-Capacity Era of Satellite Connectivity appeared first on SpaceNews..

Efficient Large Displacement/Large Rotation Dynamic Simulations Using Nonlinear Dynamic Substructures

CELESTE pre-launch media briefing

Astranis taps retired Gen. John Hyten to lead advisory board

York Space acquires satellite propulsion manufacturer Orbion Space

Mantis Space emerges from stealth with $10 million for solar-power constellation

Former NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps visits ESTEC

Thales Alenia Space Selects US Provider to Develop Lunar Habitat Wheels

Firefly Alpha returns to flight

Dust Outbreak Reaches Europe

The Post-Capacity Era of Satellite Connectivity

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