Space Technology patent applications on 7th August 2025
Space Technology Patent Applications on 7th August 2025
Executive Summary
On 7th August 2025, 51 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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- Huawei Technologies Co Ltd: 3 applications (5.9% of Space Technology patents)
- Government Of The United States As Represented By The Secretary Of The Air Force: 2 applications (3.9% of Space Technology patents)
- QUALCOMM Incorporated: 2 applications (3.9% of Space Technology patents)
- Vestel Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret A S: 2 applications (3.9% of Space Technology patents)
- Cisco Technology Inc: 2 applications (3.9% of Space Technology patents)
These 5 organizations account for 11 applications (21.6% 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:
- G01S13/765 (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): 3 applications (5.9%)
- H04W64/00 (Locating users or terminals {or network equipment} for network management purposes, e.g. mobility management): 3 applications (5.9%)
- H04B7/18513 ({Transmission in a satellite or space-based system}): 3 applications (5.9%)
- H04W36/083 ({wherein at least one of the access points is a moving node}): 3 applications (5.9%)
- G01S7/023 (of systems according to group): 2 applications (3.9%)
- G01S13/88 (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): 2 applications (3.9%)
- G01S13/584 (Velocity or trajectory determination systems; Sense-of-movement determination systems): 2 applications (3.9%)
- G01S2013/93185 (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): 2 applications (3.9%)
- G01S13/08 (Systems for measuring distance only (indirect measurement): 2 applications (3.9%)
- H04B7/18539 ({Arrangements for managing radio, resources, i.e. for establishing or releasing a connection}): 2 applications (3.9%)
Global Innovation Landscape
Innovation in Space Technology spans multiple countries:
- US: 60 inventors (37.5%)
- CN: 31 inventors (19.4%)
- KR: 12 inventors (7.5%)
- DE: 11 inventors (6.9%)
- IN: 9 inventors (5.6%)
- JP: 8 inventors (5.0%)
- FI: 7 inventors (4.4%)
- CA: 5 inventors (3.1%)
- TR: 4 inventors (2.5%)
- GB: 3 inventors (1.9%)
The US accounts for 37.5% of inventors in Space Technology, reflecting a globally distributed innovation landscape.
Industry Collaborations
Notable collaborations in Space Technology include:
- Airbus Operations GmbH × Airbus Sas: 1 joint applications
- Ororatech Gmbh × Universität Der Bundeswehr München: 1 joint applications
These collaborations represent 2 joint applications, indicating emerging collaboration trends in Space Technology.
Leading Inventors
Key inventors driving Space Technology innovation:
- Saira Rafique of Istanbul TR: 2 applications
- Hüseyin Arslan of Istanbul TR: 2 applications
- Yunfei QIAO of Hangzhou CN: 2 applications
- Jingxin Shen of Ji'nan CN: 1 applications
- Yongjia Sun of Ji'nan CN: 1 applications
- Yitian Sun of Ji'nan CN: 1 applications
- Qinglong Li of Ji'nan CN: 1 applications
- Gang Chen of Ji'nan CN: 1 applications
- Zhiqi Zhang of Ji'nan CN: 1 applications
- Robert HO of Reston VA US: 1 applications
Recent Patent Applications
Representative Space Technology patent applications from 7th August 2025:
20250248333. CROP ROW DETECTION DEVICE AND A NAVIGATION METHOD FUSING SATELLITE POSITIONING
Applicant: Shandong Academy Of Agricultural Machinery Sciences
Abstract: A crop row detection device and a navigation method fusing satellite positioning, including a bracket, a buffer mechanism and a angle sensing mechanism; both a left side and a right side of a front end of the bracket are rotatably connected with a support bar respectively; and the other end of each support bar is hingedly connected with linkage bars and collision plates; the buffer mechanism is arranged on the bracket; and the other ends of two linkage bars are rotatably connected onto the buffe...
20250249941. Automated Warning System for Uncontrolled Railroad Crossings
Abstract: The present invention comprises an automated warning system for uncontrolled railway crossings. This system has elements which include a real-time communication low earth orbit satellite system in conjunction with mobile devices, a crossing satellite beacon, a crossing motion detection system, and a real-time situational monitoring system that establishes warning alerts to both the train operator and vehicle operator all on a real-time basis. The present invention's various elements together are...
20250250031. DETERMINATION OF SPACECRAFT INERTIAL PROPERTIES
Applicant: Iceye Polska Spotka Z Ograniczona Odpowiedzialnoscia
Abstract: A method of determining one or more inertial properties of a spacecraft. The method comprises: receiving data collected at different points in time during operation of the spacecraft. The data includes information indicative of: the angular momentum of a reaction wheel on-board the spacecraft, and the angular velocity of the spacecraft. The method further comprises: identifying changes in the angular velocity of the spacecraft based on the information indicative of the angular velocity of the sp...
20250250032. Air-Breathing Plasma Thruster
Applicant: United States Department Of Energy
Abstract: One or more embodiments relates to an air-breathing plasma thruster including a thruster wall, an anode, a cathode, and at least one ring electrode. The thruster wall defines a cylindrical channel, the cylindrical channel having a first end and an opposing second end in fluid communication with the first end, where the cylindrical channel is adapted to receive incoming airflow. The anode is at the first end of the channel and the cathode is at the second end of the channel opposite the first end...
20250250033. Thermomodulating Heat Pipe
Applicant: Government Of The United States As Represented By The Secretary Of The Air Force
Abstract: A thermomodulating heat pipe is provided including a heat pipe envelope having a capillary wick extending substantially continuously the full length of the heat pipe and a void space interior of the capillary wick. The heat pipe envelope has a nominal evaporator section, a nominal condenser section where the nominal condenser section includes an active condenser portion and an inactive condenser portion, and a reservoir section extending from the inactive condenser portion. At a nominal conditio...
Market Implications
Innovation Intensity
With 51 applications in a single day, Space Technology shows high innovation activity, indicating sustained R&D investment and market development.
Competitive Landscape
Innovation in Space Technology includes 44 organizations, indicating moderate competition with established players and emerging companies.
Technology Outlook
Emerging themes in Space Technology patents include: satellite, signal, with, based, data, 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: 491 applications
- Semiconductors: 489 applications
- Cybersecurity: 223 applications
- 5G Technology: 203 applications
- Renewable Energy: 180 applications
- Internet of Things: 160 applications
- Biotechnology: 152 applications
- Generative AI: 152 applications