All updates
All 62 published updates, newest publication date first; updates without a stated date come last. Page 5 of 6.
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The Cessna Grand Caravan: A Testbed for Aircraft-Agnostic Autonomy
Merlin Labs uses the Cessna Grand Caravan as a testbed to evaluate software and collect flight data for developing its autonomous pilot system. The aircraft's low operating costs and suitability for short transport missions allow for frequent flight testing to guide software updates.
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Beyond the ISS: Building the next commercial LEO economy
The article reports that the next LEO economy will be served by a mix of dedicated, scalable platforms to meet new demands for frequent access and control. It identifies uncrewed free-flyers as a critical part of this market, offering high-cadence access and custom mission design.
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Outlier and Yuri sign MOU to expand access to microgravity research
Outlier Space and Yuri USA, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an integrated pathway for life-science research in microgravity. The agreement combines Yuri's flight-proven life-science hardware with Outlier Space's reusable payload delivery and return capability.
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India product transfer update; CEO joins India mission
Rakon has transferred selected products to its manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, India. The company's CEO is joining a business delegation accompanying the New Zealand Prime Minister on a mission to India.
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Mark Dunwoodie confirmed as permanent CFO
Rakon has confirmed the appointment of Mark Dunwoodie as its permanent Chief Financial Officer effective 2 December 2024.
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Organisational transformation and Executive Team restructure
Rakon has announced a strategic organisational transformation that replaces its previous manufacturing-based structure with two new global Business Units: Aerospace and Defence, and Commercial. The company has restructured its Executive Team, appointing new Managing Directors for the Business Units and creating a Chief Innovation Officer role to oversee advanced R&D.
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Rakon enters new chapter as a division of Bourns Inc
Bourns, Inc. acquired more than 95 percent of Rakon Limited shares through a takeover offer effective 8 May 2026. Rakon will join Bourns as its fifth division, the Bourns Timing Division, and will continue to operate under the Rakon name.
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Rakon introduces new GNSS Receiver with advanced clock for NewSpace applications
Rakon has announced the GNSS Receiver TIMING, a new product that integrates a GNSS receiver with a GNSS Disciplined Oscillator (GNSSDO) for NewSpace applications. The device combines GNSS functionality with Rakon's proprietary Ultra Stable Oscillator to provide advanced timing capabilities.
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Rakon Launches new Ultra-Stable Space OCXO to Challenge Miniature Atomic Clocks
Rakon announced the launch of the RK409RBNS Ultra Stable Oscillator, described as a compact alternative to miniature rubidium atomic clocks. The article notes the device is initially available at 10 MHz.
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Rakon opens new ISO 8 cleanroom in France to accelerate space timing and navigation subsystem production
Rakon has opened a new ISO 8 cleanroom in France to increase production capacity for space subsystems. The facility is designed to support the manufacturing of GNSS receivers and oscillators for satellite constellations.
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Rakon Showcases Chandrayaan-3 Success Story During Historic New Zealand–India Leaders’ Visit
Rakon presented its contribution to the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission during a business showcase attended by the Prime Ministers of New Zealand and India. The company was selected to represent the technological partnership between the two nations at the event.
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Rakon subsystem selected for International Space Station mission
Rakon's Master Reference Oscillator subsystem has been selected by the German Aerospace Center for a mission on the International Space Station. The subsystem will support the COMPASSO project to test new optical technologies for Global Navigation Satellite Systems.