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ABB Secures Canadian Space Agency Contract to Develop Climate Instrument

ABB has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency to carry out the conceptual development (Phase A) of the Thin Ice Clouds and Far InfraRed Emissions (TICFIRE) instrument.

24 Oct 2025

Unexpected Discovery On Saturn's Moon Challenges Our View On Chemistry Before Life Emerged

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and the US space agency NASA have made an unexpected discovery that challenges one of the basic rules of chemistry and provides new knowledge about Saturn’s enigmatic moon Titan.

16 Oct 2025

Stronger Aviation Solution Portfolio With Certified AS1895-7 & -23 Metal Seals

Omniseal Solutions, a design engineering and manufacturer of precision sealing solutions and wear and friction control materials for over 60 years, continues to support their aviation customers with the addition of certified AS1895-7 and -23 metal seals in their solution portfolio.

From Omniseal Solutions 13 Oct 2025

Packaging Efficiency in Aerospace with Cortec

Why use two bags when you can use one? Too often, we take more steps than necessary to accomplish a task. It sometimes demands an outside perspective to gently point out a more efficient solution that makes life easier—which is what Cortec® distributor Lake Engineering Solutions did for an important aerospace company that streamlined its packaging process down to one bag instead of two.

From Cortec Corporation 8 Oct 2025

NASA’s Dragonfly Passes Key Materials Tests Ahead of 2028 Titan Launch

The Dragonfly rotorcraft, designed for Titan exploration, completes critical tests, ensuring readiness for its 2028 mission to uncover potential signs of life.

16 Sep 2025

Focus Graphite Achieves First Aerospace Validation with Lac Knife Graphite in a Successful Hypersonic Rocket Launch

Focus Graphite Inc. ("Focus" or the "Company"), a leading Canadian graphite developer advancing high-grade projects in Québec, is pleased to announce the successful launch of Pluto Aerospace's Dash 1 Flight 003 solid-fuel rocket, featuring nozzle components developed using graphite from Focus' Lac Knife project.

From Focus Graphite Inc. 27 Aug 2025

From Detecting Methane to Monitoring Drought from Space: Four ABB-Built Sensors Launch on Single Mission

The launch of four ABB sensors on a single mission signifies a leap in space-based infrared technology, driving innovation in environmental observation.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 13 Aug 2025

‘Shark Skin’ Surfaces to Cut Aircraft CO2 Emissions

EU Commission invests €5.6 million in new laser system that creates multifunctional film surfaces inspired by smooth shark skin to reduce drag and ice formation on airplanes or ships – significantly reducing carbon emissions and lowering fuel consumption.

From Photonics21 16 Jul 2025

ABB Infrared Camera on Hydrosat Satellite Delivers Strong Results and Is Set to Enhance Water Scarcity Insights With Next Launch

ABB's collaboration with Hydrosat enhances agriculture with thermal imaging from the VanZyl-1 satellite, providing critical data for water resource management.

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 26 Jun 2025

ABB and HEMERIA Collaborate to Advance the Monitoring of Space

ABB partners with HEMERIA to develop innovative solutions for space situational awareness, enhancing satellite capabilities and global space traffic management.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 18 Jun 2025

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