Lynk to Launch world’s first Cellular 5G From Space Payload
Lynk Global, Inc. (Lynk), the world’s leading satellite-direct-to-standard-phone telecoms company, will fly the world’s first 5G cellular base station in space in a first-of-its-kind demonstration. This test will demonstrate the ability to send a 5G signal from space to standard mobile devices on Earth.
Satellogic Signs Three-Year Agreement with Government of Albania to Access Dedicated Satellite Constellation
Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation (“EO”) data collection, announced today that it has reached a three-year agreement with the Government of Albania to develop a Dedicated Satellite Constellation.
Solstad Offshore completes transition of all fleet connectivity to Marlink
Marlink, the smart network solutions company, has been awarded overall responsibility for the provision of hybrid network connectivity to Solstad Offshore, a leading provider of specialised offshore tonnage to the international oil and gas industry.
HISPASAT and Anuvu reach agreement to provide maritime connectivity in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean
HISPASAT, the satellite services and solutions operator and provider of Redeia, and Anuvu, the leading provider of high-speed connectivity and entertainment solutions for demanding worldwide mobility markets, today announced a new capacity agreement for services in the Mediterranean and Caribbean seas.
Satellite Vu partners with Viasat to ensure rapid service to customers
Satellite Vu, the British Earth Observation company set to become the world’s thermometer from space with its planned constellation of high-resolution thermal imaging satellites, has partnered with Viasat, operators of the Real-Time Earth global ground service network of world-class antenna systems, to ensure rapid commanding, reception and dissemination of thermal imagery from Satellite Vu’s satellites.
Heidi Hendrix Joins the Sierra Space Executive Leadership Team as Chief People Officer
Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company at the forefront of creating and building the future of space transportation and infrastructure for low-Earth orbit (LEO) commercialization, today announced Heidi Hendrix as its new Chief People Officer (CPO). Hendrix will be based out of Sierra Space’s facilities in Louisville, Colo., and report directly to CEO Tom Vice.
NASA’s DART Mission Hits Asteroid in First-Ever Planetary Defense Test
After 10 months flying in space, NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) – the world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration – successfully impacted its asteroid target on Monday, the agency’s first attempt to move an asteroid in space.
ClearSpace secures a major UK contract to help clean up space
Following the successful completion of a feasibility study of the CLEAR mission to remove two UK-registered derelict objects from low Earth orbit, a consortium led by ClearSpace has been awarded a follow-up contract by the UK Space Agency to perform the preliminary design of the mission.
Sateliot Works With AWS On Innovative Cloud Native 5G Satellite Network To Connect IoT Devices Directly To Satellites
Sateliot, a satellite telecommunications operator, is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build a cloud native 5G service designed to provide customers with secure and reliable narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) connectivity over non-terrestrial network using its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
Azercosmos and Voyager Space Sign MOU for Space Initiatives
Azercosmos, The Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Voyager Space, a global leader in space exploration, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a regional hub for space exploration in Azerbaijan.
OneWeb and Kymeta bring LEO connectivity service to superyachts
OneWeb and Kymeta will introduce their superyacht offering at the up-coming Monaco Yacht Show with service starting from March 2023. The parties completed their pilot tests for the superyacht market in August and experienced speeds of 200Mbps download and 20Mbps upload, providing the ultimate LEO connectivity service for superyachts owners and guests.
AAC Clyde Space Wins 0.94 MGBP Order From Astroscale
AAC Clyde Space has won a 0.94 MGBP (approx. 11.6 MSEK) order for a Starbuck power system from Astroscale Ltd., for inclusion in their End-of-Life space debris removal service, ELSA-M.
Arabsat and SpaceX Sign Contract to Launch 7A Satellite, Falcon 9 Will Carry Arabsat 7A to Its Orbital Position 30.5 East
Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) announced today that it has selected SpaceX’s Falcon 9 to launch its new satellite, Arabsat 7A.
Marlink boosts its smart network solutions for Maritime and Enterprise customers with Starlink
Marlink, the smart network solutions company, has added SpaceX’s Starlink service to its offerings, strengthening its connectivity solutions portfolio for maritime and enterprise customers.
Comtech Awarded Foreign Military Sales Contract to support Ukraine’s War Efforts
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that the Company has been awarded a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Contract for the Ukrainian Government.
Optus and Australian Start-up Space Machines Company Partner to Grow Sovereign Space Capabilities
Optus, Australia’s largest and most experienced satellite owner and operator, today announced a partnership with Australian-based in-space transportation and logistics provider Space Machines Company (SMC), exploring innovative ways to manufacture and provide on-orbit services of spacecraft from within Australia.