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The Pathfinder Hawk Satellite was successfully launched into space on January 14th from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This microsatellite serves as a prototype for one of six planned IRIDE constellations.We are proud to share that VPT’s DC-DC converters played a crucial role in making this mission possible. Congratulations to everyone involved with the IRIDE program—we look forward to its continued success. 

VPT congratulates Blue Origin on the successful first launch of New Glenn and the insertion of the Blue Ring Mission into orbit. New Glenn launched at 2am EST, with the rocket’s upper stage reaching orbit about 13 minutes later.  This milestone marks a significant achievement in advancing spaceflight capabilities. The full launch highlights can be viewed on the Blue Origin YouTube channel, watch here.  Congratulations to the entire Blue Origin team! We look forward to witnessing more achievements as they continue to shape the future of space exploration. 

VPT is exhibiting at Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO. on April 7th-10th. Join us in booth #739 where we will be showcasing demo parts, as well as highlighting some of our newest, space-qualified power supplies.

VPT is exhibiting at Space-Comm Expo in London on March 11th-12th. Join us in booth #E14 where we will be showcasing demo parts, as well as highlighting some of our newest, space-qualified power supplies.For more information, click here!

VPT is exhibiting at Sea-Air-Space in National Harbor, Maryland on April 7th-9th. Join us in booth #T416 where we will be showcasing demo parts, as well as highlighting some of our newest, space-qualified power supplies.

VPT is exhibiting at Satellite 2025 in Washington D.C. on March 10th-13th. Join us in hall A at booth #2755 where we will be showcasing demo units, as well as highlighting some of our newest, space-qualified power supplies.

Powered by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space is the premier maritime exposition in the U.S., bringing together defense industry leaders and top military decision-makers from around the world to share the latest advancements in the maritime domain.

During the 39th Annual Small Satellite Conference, we will delve into the innovations, demands, and cross-market collaborations shaping the future of satellite capabilities and driving new opportunities allowing us to collectively reach new horizons.

The annual IEEE Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference (NSREC) is an international forum for the presentation of research papers related to radiation effects in materials, and electronic devices, circuits, and systems.

Space-Comm Expo is the largest and most influential event for the UK space industry, attracting global leaders from NASA, the European Space Agency, the United Nations and delegates from across government, defense, aerospace and academia.