Vertical Integration is Dead – Long Live Vertical Integration 2.0!
For some space companies, vertical integration is the answer to a question they only have to ask after being let down by a supplier. And that response is understandable when you’ve just lost millions of dollars on a failed launch or mission, caused by an externally sourced component or subsystem. Moreover, companies like SpaceX have […]
NewSpace Grows Up: The Evolution of a Thriving Industry
Is NewSpace ready to move beyond its scrappy startup roots and tackle the challenges of deep space? The rapid evolution of the NewSpace industry away from sending small satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and towards more ambitious missions in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO)—is forcing companies to rethink how they design, […]
Mission Expansion: The Next Stage of Our US Growth Trajectory
We’re excited to announce the next phase of Dcubed USA’s growth strategy. Having successfully established our U.S. presence and core operations, we’re expanding our leadership and technical teams to accelerate innovation and market development. We’re pleased to welcome Erik Pranckh as Managing Director, who will lead our business development and R&D initiatives for the U.S. […]
My First Space Conference: A Journey from Game Development to Space Manufacturing
by Maria Fomina This journey started several months ago for me with a major career change, when I decided to shift my path to the space sector. Working in Business Development within the game development industry for multiple years, the transition to the space sector was both exciting and new, yet challenging. Just three months […]
The Maturation of the NewSpace Industry: Forecasting the Future by Analyzing the Past
Click here to listen to this article Small Businesses Mean More Launches Over the last five years, the NewSpace industry has had significant transformation; marked by an increase in the number and diversity of launch opportunities. The emergence and growing influence of small businesses in this sector has been transformative, advancing the industry by providing […]
NASA chooses DCUBED Space Pin Pullers as #1 Choice over EBAD for SQRLi Project
NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center chose DCUBED as their first choice for space pin pullers over its larger domestic competitor, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD), for the critical Space Qualified Rover Lidar (SQRLi) Support project earlier this year. By loading the video, you agree to YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock YouTube The […]
DCUBED and Solestial debut new product at Space Tech Expo charting the future for solar panels in space
DCUBED and Solestial announce plans for new solar array product to make power in space more affordable DCUBED and Solestial announce new solar array product development with the potential to drastically cut the cost of power in space Product paves the way for power-hungry satellite use cases that are not […]
Space Pin Pullers – 5 Ways These Field Resettable Heroes Reduce Risk and Speed Up Mission Timelines
Space pin pullers are the unsung hero of space missions, where precision is crucial; these tiny actuators help orchestrate the seamless deployment of vital components. Here, we will learn more about the pivotal role of space pin pullers and their role in automating activation and release processes, from releasing solar panels to unhinging a door, […]
Launching Possibilities: 5 Ways Space Release Actuators Transform In Space Deployments
Space release actuators aren’t necessarily the first thing you think of when you think of a space mission. Not only is space vast, but the different types of missions going into space is incredibly varied, as well. But no matter what type of space mission it is, the successful deployment of payloads is of […]
CATAPULT Chooses DCUBED as 1 of 2 Top Tier Innovators into ESA BSGN IMA Accelerator Program for In Space Manufacturing
We are thrilled to announce that #DCUBED has been selected to join the prestigious Business in Space Growth Network (BSGN) In-orbit Manufacturing Accelerator (IMA) led by Satellite Applications Catapult and sponsored by the European Space Agency (ESA). This is a momentous occasion for our team and we are honored to be recognized as one of […]