Space Technology patent applications on 31st July 2025
Space Technology Patent Applications on 31st July 2025
Executive Summary
On 31st July 2025, 50 patent applications related to Space Technology were published, representing 0.7% of all patent applications for the day. While representing a smaller percentage, this activity indicates emerging innovation in Space Technology.
Market Analysis
Leading Organizations
The top organizations driving Space Technology innovation include:
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- RTX CORPORATION: 4 applications (8.0% of Space Technology patents)
- T-Mobile USA Inc: 3 applications (6.0% of Space Technology patents)
- Heart Aerospace Ab: 2 applications (4.0% of Space Technology patents)
- QUALCOMM Incorporated: 2 applications (4.0% of Space Technology patents)
- Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft: 2 applications (4.0% of Space Technology patents)
These 5 organizations account for 13 applications (26.0% of all Space Technology patents), indicating a diverse and competitive landscape.
Technology Deep Dive
Core Innovation Areas
Patent applications in Space Technology encompass several key innovation areas:
- Satellite: Core technology area
- Aerospace: Core technology area
- Rocket: Core technology area
- Spacecraft: Core technology area
Technical Classification Analysis
The most active CPC classifications in Space Technology include:
- G01S13/931 (RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES): 6 applications (12.0%)
- H04W84/06 (Airborne or Satellite Networks (space-based or airborne stations): 4 applications (8.0%)
- B22F5/009 (Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product): 3 applications (6.0%)
- G01S13/42 (Simultaneous measurement of distance and other co-ordinates (indirect measurement): 3 applications (6.0%)
- H04B7/18513 ({Transmission in a satellite or space-based system}): 3 applications (6.0%)
- B22F7/062 ({involving the connection or repairing of preformed parts}): 2 applications (4.0%)
- B22F2007/068 (WORKING METALLIC POWDER; MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES FROM METALLIC POWDER; MAKING METALLIC POWDER (making alloys by powder metallurgy): 2 applications (4.0%)
- B33Y10/00 (Processes of additive manufacturing): 2 applications (4.0%)
- B33Y80/00 (Products made by additive manufacturing): 2 applications (4.0%)
- B22F10/25 (WORKING METALLIC POWDER; MANUFACTURE OF ARTICLES FROM METALLIC POWDER; MAKING METALLIC POWDER (making alloys by powder metallurgy): 2 applications (4.0%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Space Technology spans multiple countries:
- US: 73 inventors (50.0%)
- CN: 16 inventors (11.0%)
- DE: 13 inventors (8.9%)
- SE: 13 inventors (8.9%)
- TW: 11 inventors (7.5%)
- IL: 4 inventors (2.7%)
- GB: 4 inventors (2.7%)
- KR: 3 inventors (2.1%)
- IN: 3 inventors (2.1%)
- JP: 2 inventors (1.4%)
The US accounts for 50.0% of inventors in Space Technology, showing significant but not dominant innovation activity.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Space Technology include:
- Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Ă Scania CV AB: 2 joint applications
- SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CO LTD Ă Wuhan Mindray Bio-Medical Scientific Co Ltd: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 3 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Space Technology.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Space Technology innovation:
- Peter Breitzmann of Aldie VA US: 4 applications
- Nils CARLSON of KÄllered SE: 2 applications
- Joel FRANSSON of Göteborg SE: 2 applications
- Francisco MARTINS of Göteborg SE: 2 applications
- Heiko KURZ of Hannover DE: 2 applications
- Thomas GISDER of Wolfsburg DE: 2 applications
- Marc-Michael MEINECKE of Sassenburg DE: 2 applications
- Mikael JOHANSSON of Nykvarn SE: 2 applications
- Derrick L. Ives of North Bend WA US: 2 applications
- Ryan P. Dreiling of Shawnee KS US: 2 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Space Technology patent applications from 31st July 2025:
20250241612. RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING DEVICE AND POSITIONING METHOD THEREOF
Applicant: SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CO LTD, Wuhan Mindray Bio-Medical Scientific Co Ltd
Abstract: A radiographic imaging device and a positioning method thereof are provided. The radiographic imaging device includes a head, a movable detector, at least one first base station and at least one tag. The first base station is configured to transmit a signal to the tag and receive a signal returned from the tag. In the present disclosure, the movable detector is used, which can be placed without being limited to a specific location.
20250242200. LAUNCHPAD AUTOMATION SYSTEM
Applicant: Driveline Baseball Enterprises Llc
Abstract: A system and method for automating markerless motion capture by integrating radar tracking, embedded computing, machine vision, and machine learning techniques. A radar gun tracks object speed and triggers an embedded computer system. The embedded system decodes signals from the radar gun and triggers high-speed cameras to capture video footage. Machine learning algorithms optimize camera settings and triggering accuracy over time by analyzing captured biomechanical data.
20250242408. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FEATURE TO ENABLE ACCESS DURING DIRECTED ENERGY DEPOSITION REPAIR PROCESS
Applicant: RTX CORPORATION
Abstract: An aerospace part, which is made from a base material, repairing using directed energy deposition (DED) techniques. The aerospace part is inspected to identify a worn or defective repair region on a repair feature that requires repair. An intervening feature that blocks line-of-sight from a DED laser/powder head to the repair region on the repair feature is removed such that after removal of the intervening feature there is line-of-sight from the DED laser/powder head to the repair region on the...
20250242409. USE OF SACRIFICIAL SURFACE DURING DIRECTED ENERGY DEPOSITION REPAIR PROCESS
Applicant: RTX CORPORATION
Abstract: A method of repairing an aerospace part including inspecting the aerospace part, made from a base material, to identify a worn or defective repair region that requires repair. A sacrificial backing material, which serves as a platform for deposition of repair layers during a repair procedure, is attached to the aerospace part. A repair procedure is performed on the repair region using a directed energy deposition (DED) energy/powder head after which the sacrificial backing material is removed fr...
20250242410. ENGINEERED MICROSTRUCTURE FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE DURING DIRECTED ENERGY DEPOSITION REPAIR PROCESS
Applicant: RTX CORPORATION
Abstract: An aerospace part, which is made from a base material, is inspected to identify a worn or defective repair region that requires repair. A repair procedure is performed on the repair region using a directed energy deposition (DED) energy/powder head. The repair procedure includes depositing, using the DED energy/powder head, a first layer of DED powder material in the repair region; melting and consolidating, using energy from the DED energy/powder head, the first layer of DED powder material to ...
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 50 applications in a single day, Space Technology demonstrates moderate innovation intensity, suggesting growing market interest and investment.
Competitive Landscape
Innovation in Space Technology includes 43 organizations, indicating moderate competition with established players and emerging companies.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Space Technology patents include: radar, repair, from, satellite, with, suggesting future development in these areas.
The current patent activity level suggests Space Technology is in a early development phase with emerging applications and technologies.
Related Technology Areas
Innovation in Space Technology often intersects with other emerging technologies:
- Medical Devices: 448 applications
- Semiconductors: 429 applications
- Cybersecurity: 289 applications
- Renewable Energy: 182 applications
- Generative AI: 180 applications
- Environmental Tech: 165 applications
- 5G Technology: 154 applications
- Internet of Things: 152 applications