Hiltron Introduces Latest-Generation Satellite Antenna De-Icing Controller
Hiltron Communications, a globally active satellite system integrator, manufacturer and distributor, announces a new addition to its range of satellite communication equipment with the introduction of the HDCU2 de-icing sensor and heating controller.
Claro Brasil to Extend 4G and 5G-Ready Mobile Services Across Amazon Region with SES’s O3b mPOWER
With unprecedented demand for high-powered mobile connectivity in the most isolated communities of the Amazon, SES today announced it has signed a multiyear capacity renewal with Claro Brasil, through Embratel, its corporate solutions division, to enable the delivery of enhanced 4G/5G-ready services via its O3b mPOWER network, SES’s next-gen medium earth orbit (MEO) communications system, in at least eight of 23 cities the telco serves via SES’s multi-orbit satellite network across the region.
AST SpaceMobile Provides Preliminary Financial Results for Third Quarter 2022 and Update on BlueWalker 3 Test Satellite
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, is providing its preliminary estimated financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022. A full third quarter business update is planned for the first half of November.
SatixFy Completes Business Combination with Endurance Acquisition Corp.
SatixFy Communications Ltd. (“SatixFy”), a leader in next-generation satellite communication systems based on in-house-developed chipsets, today announced that it has completed its previously-announced business combination with Endurance Acquisition Corp. (“Endurance”) following the approval of the business combination by Endurance’s stockholders on October 25, 2022 and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Polaris Program Provides Starlink Connectivity to Schools in Chile and Brazil
The Polaris Program announced today a donation of $500,000 to connect over 100 schools in Chile and Brazil with Starlink. Increasing internet connectivity to communities around the world is one of the core tenets of Polaris Dawn, the first of the Polaris Program’s three human spaceflight missions.
Azercosmos and SUPARCO Sign MOU for Space Initiatives
Azercosmos, Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (SUPARCO), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaboration on Peaceful Uses of Space Sciences, Technology and Applications.
Ovzon Receives a 2.9 MUSD Order for Their Industry-Leading SATCOM-as-a-Service
Ovzon has received a 2.9 MUSD order for SATCOM-as-a-Service from Global RadioData Communications Ltd. (GRC), in the United Kingdom.
BlackSky Appoints Jon Kirchner as Chief Product Officer
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) appointed Jon Kirchner as its new Chief Product Officer continuing the company’s growing momentum as a global leader in real-time geospatial insights. As part of BlackSky’s executive leadership team, Mr. Kirchner will deliver product solutions that help customers experience the increasing value of the company’s Spectra AI tasking and analytics platform and high-revisit, high-resolution satellite constellation.
Sidus Space Signs MOU with Mission Space for Space Weather Intelligence Data Partnership
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIDU), a Space-as-a-Service company focused on mission critical hardware manufacturing combined with commercial satellite design, manufacture, launch, and data collection, recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Mission Space for a partnership for space weather intelligence data collection.
Space Technologies Offer Opportunity to Achieve One-Sixth of Emissions Cuts Needed to Reach Net Zero by 2050
New report from Inmarsat and Globant finds existing satellite technologies could save up to 5.5 billion tonnes of CO2 a year
Virgin Australia Selects Intelsat for Inflight Wi-Fi
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), announced today that it has been selected to provide high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to Virgin Australia’s fleet of existing 737NG aircraft and future-delivery 737MAX aircraft.
Kongsberg NanoAvionics Announces Growth Plans to Become the Prime Supplier for Small Satellite Constellations
Kongsberg NanoAvionics (“NanoAvionics”) has announced a multi-million investment plan to support and accelerate its goal of becoming the prime supplier for small satellite constellations, globally. As a result of the recent acquisition by Kongsberg and part of its growth plan, the company seeks to significantly grow its production capacity over the next two years as well as ramping up its research and development (R&D) programme.
Eutelsat Group Company Secretary Julie Burguburu to Step Down, and David Bertolotti Appointed as Her Successor
Eutelsat Communications' Executive Committee is set to change as of 12 December. The Company Secretary and Group General Counsel, Julie Burguburu, will step down and be succeeded by David Bertolotti.
Marlink Deploys Smart Network Technology with Hybrid Connectivity to Drive Odfjell’s Cloud-Based Digital Strategy
Marlink, the smart network solutions company, has signed a new agreement with Odfjell Management AS, providing seamless access to global enterprise and crew applications across 52 vessels.
BlackSky Wins $10 Million Follow-On Contract for High-Frequency Imagery Services with Asian Government Ally
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) was awarded a one-year $10 million contract to provide on-demand, real-time high-resolution imagery services to an international ministry of defense customer in Asia.
Relativity Space Maps Path to Terran R Production at Scale with Unveil of Stargate 4th Generation Metal 3D Printers
Relativity Space, the first company to 3D print rockets and build the largest metal 3D printers in the world, today unveiled the latest iteration of its first-of-its-kind proprietary manufacturing platform, Stargate 4th Generation metal 3D printers.