http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news Company news en enquiries@abslpower.com Copyright 2010 2010-02-23T10:47:00+00:00 http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_space_products_eyes_the_sun/ http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_space_products_eyes_the_sun/#When:09:47:00Z ABSL Space Products, a manufacturer of Lithium-ion rechargeable space batteries, celebrates the successful launch of the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) spacecraft on an Atlas V 401 rocket. Space 2010-02-23T09:47:00+00:00 http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_power_the_next_generation_of_sstl_disaster_monitoring_spacecraft/ http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_power_the_next_generation_of_sstl_disaster_monitoring_spacecraft/#When:10:41:00Z On Wednesday 29th July 2009 ABSL celebrated the successful launch of two SSTL Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) Spacecraft – UK-DMC2 and Deimos-1.  Space, Europe & ROW 2009-08-20T10:41:00+00:00 http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_to_provide_battery_for_sgeo_commercial_geostationary_telecoms_platform/ http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_to_provide_battery_for_sgeo_commercial_geostationary_telecoms_platform/#When:15:38:00Z On 18th June 2009 ABSL were awarded a high-profile, landmark contract to power OHB’s new, small geostationary satellite bus – SGEO. The contract, to supply lithium-ion batteries for the SGEO commercial geostationary telecoms platform, consolidates the development and validation work done at ABSL to demonstrate the capability of the company’s small-cell approach for longer-duration missions. The battery will provide power during eclipse seasons and for electric propulsion throughout the spacecraft’s fifteen year operational lifetime. Space 2009-06-26T15:38:00+00:00 http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/boulder_county_on_the_charge_in_search_of_earth_like_planets/ http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/boulder_county_on_the_charge_in_search_of_earth_like_planets/#When:07:28:00Z ABSL Space Products (ABSL) today celebrates the successful launch of the NASA Kepler spacecraft on a Delta II rocket. The spacecraft, which will hunt for planets the size of our own Earth in other solar systems, is powered by ABSL Lithium-ion batteries.  To date, planets more typical of our gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn have been observed.  Kepler will open the door to finding new worlds that are much more likely to potentially harbor life. Space 2009-03-07T07:28:00+00:00 http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_ships_first_hardware_from_longmont_colorado/ http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_ships_first_hardware_from_longmont_colorado/#When:03:56:00Z ABSL Space Products (ABSL) today celebrates delivery of the first Lithium-ion battery hardware built in Colorado. Space 2009-02-09T03:56:00+00:00 http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_receives_master_supplier_award_from_astrium_satellites/ http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_receives_master_supplier_award_from_astrium_satellites/#When:01:41:00Z ABSL Space Products was one of only five companies invited to present at Astrium Satellite’s Equipment Supplier Conference held on 9th December 2008 at Cité de l’Espace Toulouse, France. Space 2008-12-09T01:41:00+00:00 http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/esa_select_absl_for_calibration_load_development/ http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/esa_select_absl_for_calibration_load_development/#When:04:03:00Z ABSL is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop in-flight microwave calibration loads suitable for the next generation of weather satellites.  Space 2008-11-24T04:03:00+00:00 http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_awarded_contract_for_100th_spacecraft_battery/ http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_awarded_contract_for_100th_spacecraft_battery/#When:04:39:00Z ABSL Space Products is celebrating the award of a contract for its 100th spacecraft battery.  The company has been selected by Thales Alenia Space to provide the Lithium-ion battery for the Sentinel-3 spacecraft, scheduled for launch in 2012. Space 2008-11-05T04:39:00+00:00 http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_selected_to_supply_infrared_calibration_system_for_slstr/ http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_selected_to_supply_infrared_calibration_system_for_slstr/#When:07:08:00Z ABSL Space Products is proud to announce the award of a contract for the design, development, and manufacture of the infrared calibration system and high-precision temperature acquisition electronics for the Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer (SLSTR).  This instrument will be launched in 2012 on the Sentinel-3 spacecraft as part of the joint ESA and EC GMES programme. The contract was awarded to ABSL Space Products by Jena-Optronik GmbH following a competitive tender process. Space 2008-07-30T07:08:00+00:00 http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_power_solutions_wins_best_technology_award_at_soldier_technology_2008/ http://www.abslspaceproducts.com/news/absl_power_solutions_wins_best_technology_award_at_soldier_technology_2008/#When:03:30:00Z ABSL Power Solutions Ltd (ABSL), a leading UK portable power developer and manufacturer, today announced that it has won an industry award for technology specifically designed and developed to support the fighting soldier serving on Operations. The Soldier Portable Charger (SPC) is a major step forward in reducing the burden of power on the User at a time when Operations are demanding a greater reliance on battery power.  2008-06-26T03:30:00+00:00