{"id":2973,"date":"2022-02-16T05:17:43","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T05:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2973"},"modified":"2022-02-16T05:17:44","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T05:17:44","slug":"daily-markup-440-aliena-to-launch-sustainable-microsatellite-that-leaves-no-debris-aerodyne-finds-success-in-solving-real-world-problems-gilmour-space-system-to-improve-launch-operations-low","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2973","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #440: Aliena to launch sustainable microsatellite that leaves no debris; Aerodyne finds success in solving real-world problems; Gilmour Space system to improve launch operations &amp; lower cost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/3mVOyyv5j0yZyxXn5YvXiWZwrzsUcPLgvPqRazryzUBGPu5HtFMHc1fjaKbaNQTiddhR6p6uP0DVTFQoZjpWG67xiv5875rfjMylxOArq_UaNLbRzzh9GcEb0ioU24QZHq7IVv6v\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Nanyang Technological University<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Building a sustainable space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500-backed space tech startup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliena.sg\">Aliena<\/a> will be collaborating with five partners in Singapore to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/singapore-researchers-launch-new-sustainable-microsatellite-explore-space-2487331\">launch a \u2018sustainable\u2019 microsatellite into spac<\/a> .<\/li><li>According to a joint statement, the 100kg microsatellite is planned to be the size of a mini fridge and will fly at Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), about 250km above Earth.<\/li><li>Conventional satellites typically orbit at at least double this altitude. This means that instruments housed within the microsatellite will be able to perform better as they are closer to Earth.<\/li><li>Aliena has designed a \u201cunique, fuel-efficient engine\u201d to address the challenges of flying at VLEO. The engine will generate &#8220;thrust at low power&#8221; to maintain the microsatellite&#8217;s orbit.<\/li><li>At the end of its operational life, the engine can be turned off and the microsatellite will \u201cde-orbit\u201d and burn up in the atmosphere upon its descent to Earth, leaving no debris in space. This \u201cpassive clean-up\u201d will minimize the risk of collisions in future for other VLEO spacecraft.<\/li><li>Read the full article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/singapore-researchers-launch-new-sustainable-microsatellite-explore-space-2487331\">Channel News Asia<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/UKHEdnwsFezPPF7-KvS0S0AxkDMOu7qjejKDw5qf-s4WG7iVjFXbplc_0JYVORwiEW-NDeBpHdIHqlBUA3mCWJQmz2YFaegzpYj8wPbQMiH-SvsiyUjiFl64oKW6ZjSFXWzG_a_d\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Aerodyne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Creating practical solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500-backed <a href=\"https:\/\/aerodyne.group\/\">Aerodyne<\/a> has gone through nine different crises since its inception, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite that, it still made its way to being the <a href=\"https:\/\/vulcanpost.com\/763444\/aerodyne-malaysia-top-global-remote-sensing-drone-service-providers-2021\/\">number 1 drone service provider in the world<\/a>.<\/li><li>The key to its growth? Constantly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techinasia.com\/aerodyne-remain-malaysia-drone-jewel\">pivoting to solve real-world problems<\/a>, said founder and Group CEO Kamarul A Muhamed.<\/li><li>Launched as a media production company, the startup\u2019s drones were initially used to capture visuals. Kamarul saw an opportunity to provide drone services for high-risk jobs.<\/li><li>Today, Aerodyne bills itself as a DT3 company, offering drone tech, data tech, and digital transformation. According to Kamarul, it has four growth engines: Agrimor (precision agriculture), Fulcrum (surveillance and security), Dronos (data tech), and Argentavis (logistics).<\/li><li>He revealed that the startup\u2019s plan to list in the next few years is on track: \u201cOur potential options right now include the Nasdaq, Tokyo Stock Exchange, and we are also exploring dual-listing on Bursa Malaysia.\u201d<\/li><li>Read the full feature on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techinasia.com\/aerodyne-remain-malaysia-drone-jewel\">Tech in Asia<\/a>. A subscription may be required.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fX93QkcXOkSmdKk7lr21044u5ZVFzp620psMxEeRKMg0SK8gzk1oJcaSz7eoqeH0rMVpqKFaumj75SV7J2swuOeaPUDsbs9RIRoZQiOxuEKKAeLGRibt7-mlABzgpFiGJo2sXGti\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Gilmour Space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Giving space missions a boost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500-backed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gspacetech.com\/\">Gilmour Space Technologies<\/a> is working with SENER Aeroespacial to develop a system that could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gspacetech.com\/post\/gilmour-space-sener-aeroespacial-to-develop-autonomous-flight-termination-system-for-eris\">improve launch operations and lower its cost<\/a>.<\/li><li>The Autonomous Flight Termination System (AFTS) is planned to be ready for Gilmour Space\u2019s first Eris rocket launch in the second half of 2022.<\/li><li>Development is underway, with the completed unit possessing autonomous decision-making capacity, enabling it to abort a flight if any anomalies are identified.<\/li><li>Current processes rely on costly land facilities and require manual operator intervention to terminate a mission. The AFTS can improve the versatility of launch operations by enabling more launches from places other than traditional launch centers; and their efficiency by lowering the cost of operations.<\/li><li>Read the full statement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gspacetech.com\/post\/gilmour-space-sener-aeroespacial-to-develop-autonomous-flight-termination-system-for-eris\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building a sustainable space 500-backed space tech startup Aliena will be collaborating with five partners in Singapore to launch a \u2018sustainable\u2019 microsatellite into spac . 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