AST SpaceMobile Deploys Largest-Ever Commercial Communications Array in Low Earth Orbit
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, announced today that it had successfully completed deployment of the communications array for its test satellite, BlueWalker 3 (“BW3”), in orbit.
Sidus Space Engages GTM Advanced Structures to Integrate Space-Proven Solar Panels into LizzieSatTM
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, announced their partnership GTM Advanced Structures (“GTM”) to integrate their space-proven solar panels into LizzieSat™.
Precious Payload and Rocket Factory Partner to Offer Upcoming RFA Launches from Europe Online via Launch.ctrl Platform
At the SPACE TECH EXPO EUROPE, Precious Payload, the leading marketplace for satellite launches, today announced it has included upcoming Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) launches to its comprehensive launch schedule dubbed Launch.ctrl for commercial satellites.
Vallianz Holdings Accelerates Digitalisation of Offshore Support Vessel Fleet with Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress
Vallianz Holdings, an established provider of offshore marine and engineering solutions for the global energy industry, is accelerating the digitalisation of its fleet of offshore support vessels (OSV) with a comprehensive package of connectivity services from Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications.
LunIR Joins CAPSTONE as Second Terran Orbital-Developed Lunar Satellite to Launch This Year
Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced the successful launch of LunIR.
OneWeb Welcomes Sat One as Specialist Distribution Partner in Western Australia
OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, announced today Sat One as a distribution partner. Based in new Perth, Western Australia, Sat One will help to deliver OneWeb's high-speed, low-latency communications services in Australia.
Ready to Rocket the UK Space Industry to New Heights: Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne Arrives at Spaceport Cornwall
LauncherOne, Virgin Orbit’s rocket set to deliver the first ever launch from UK soil, has arrived at Spaceport Cornwall.
NASA’s Artemis I Mega Rocket Launches Orion to Moon
Following a successful launch of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket in the world, the agency’s Orion spacecraft is on its way to the Moon as part of the Artemis program. Carrying an uncrewed Orion, SLS lifted off for its flight test debut at 1:47 a.m. EST Wednesday from Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Spire Global Unveils Next-Generation 16U Satellite Bus
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, revealed a next-generation 16U satellite bus design at Space Tech Expo Europe. The satellite bus is tailored for customers with missions that require larger payloads and more power, volume, and data capabilities than a conventional 16U, such as Earth observation and space domain awareness missions.
Intellian Awarded Contract to Design and Supply User Terminals for Viasat Maritime
Viasat Inc., a global communications company (NASDAQ: VSAT), and Intellian, a leading provider of feature-rich, future proof satellite communications solutions, today announced a contract award for Intellian to design and supply a bespoke range of Ka-band user terminals exclusively for Viasat’s Maritime connectivity solution.
Signing of the Final Agreement Relating to the Combination Between Eutelsat and OneWeb
Following the issuance by the employee representative bodies of their opinion on the proposed combination between Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb announced on 26 July 2022, the Board of Directors of Eutelsat Communications (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris: ETL, “Eutelsat”) has approved the transaction.
ASCEND: Thales Alenia Space to Lead European Feasibility Study for Data Centers in Space
Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been chosen by the European Commission to lead the ASCEND (Advanced Space Cloud for European Net zero emission and Data sovereignty) feasibility study for data centers in orbit, as part of Europe’s vast Horizon Europe research program.
Intelsat Announces Successful Launch of Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32 Satellites
Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity, announced the successful launch of Galaxy 31 and Galaxy 32, geosynchronous communications satellites that will ensure service continuity to Intelsat’s North American media customers.
Emergency SOS via Satellite on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Lineups Made Possible by $450 Million Apple Investment in US Infrastructure
A $450 million investment from Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund provides the critical infrastructure that supports Emergency SOS via satellite for iPhone 14 models. Available to customers in the US and Canada beginning later this month, the new service will allow iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models to connect directly to a satellite, enabling messaging with emergency services when outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.
L3Harris Infrared Weather Forecasting Technology Launches on NOAA Satellite
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) announced today its Cross-Track Infrared Sounder (CrIS), designed to enhance severe weather detection capabilities, successfully launched aboard NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System-2 weather satellite.
HISPASAT and SENCINET Expand Their Collaboration to Extend Satellite Broadband Access in Mexico
This new agreement signed between the two companies expands and extends the currently contracted capacity from the Spanish operator until December 2024.