Speedcast Deploys Multi-Site Connectivity Solution in Antarctica for Australian Antarctic Division
Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, announced today that it has conducted systems deployments for the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) to improve overall communications capabilities at multiple research sites in Antarctica.
Arianespace Announce New Targeted Launch Dates for Flights VV22 and VA259
After the discovery of a defective equipment when arming the Vega C launcher for the Flight VV22, Arianespace has taken the decision to postpone the launch.
Condor to Offer Passengers High-Speed Inflight Broadband Powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation Service
Condor has selected Inmarsat’s high-speed GX Aviation inflight broadband for its upcoming fleet of Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, with passengers able to enjoy the award-winning service from later this year.
AAC Clyde Space Delivers First Kelpie Satellite Supporting ORBCOMM'S AIS Service to Cape Canaveral Launch Site
AAC Clyde Space has delivered the first Kelpie satellite to Cape Canaveral, Florida, in preparation for its planned launch onboard the SpaceX Transporter 6 mission expected in December 2022. The 3U EPIC nanosatellite will deliver data to the U.S. company ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, under an exclusive Space Data as a Service (SDaaS) deal. It is planned to be followed by the launch of a second Kelpie satellite in the first half of 2023.
Eutelsat Appoints Christophe Caudrelier as Chief Financial Officer
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced the appointment of Christophe Caudrelier as Chief Financial Officer, effective at the latest on 2nd January 2023.
NASA Selects Rocket Lab to Launch TROPICS Mission
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced it has been selected by NASA to launch the Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation Structure and Storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) mission, as part of the agency's Venture-class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract.
Sidus Space Signs MOU with Capital C to Provide Maritime Satellite Design and Surveillance
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, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Capital C.
Cobham Satcom Introduces Unique Multi-band Innovation to Significantly Simplify Maritime Operations
Cobham Satcom, the leading provider of radio and satellite communications solutions to the maritime and land mobile sectors is proud to add first-to-market innovation and versatility to its proven, industry-standard Sea Tel technology with the introduction of SeaTel 1500, a 1.5-meter dual-band, multi-orbit VSAT antenna solution.
MEASAT Migrates Manila Broadcasting Company onto MEASAT-3d
MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”) – Malaysia’s premier satellite operator, has begun migrating Manila Broadcasting Company (“MBC”) stations onto its latest MEASAT-3d satellite. This makes MBC the first media organisation in the Philippines to broadcast through the new state-of-the-art satellite.
EchoStar and Maxar Amend Agreement for Hughes JUPITER 3 Satellite Production
EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) today announced an amended agreement with Maxar Technologies (NYSE:MAXR) (TSX:MAXR) for production of the EchoStar XXIV satellite, also known as JUPITER™ 3. The satellite, designed for EchoStar’s Hughes Network Systems division, is under production at Maxar’s facility in Palo Alto, CA.
Successful Launch of EUTELSAT 10B: a Satellite Bringing New Inflight and Maritime Connectivity Services
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) has announced that the EUTELSAT 10B satellite was successfully launched into Geostationary Transfer Orbit by American space launch provider SpaceX using a Falcon 9 expendable rocket that lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA at 21.57 pm Eastern time on November 22nd(corresponding to 2.57 am UTC and 3.57 am CET on November 23rd).
Inmarsat Unveils Next-Generation Maritime Safety Terminal
Inmarsat, a world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has unveiled a major innovation to its maritime safety portfolio: a next-generation terminal that will allow quick and easy access to industry-leading connectivity services, including the recently launched Fleet Safety.
Airbus and ArianeGroup sign Ariane 6 Transition Batch Contract in Spain
Airbus and ArianeGroup have signed a contract for the next transition batch of Ariane 6 large carbon fibre structures. The contract includes the manufacturing and supply of innovative, large, lightweight structures for the next fourteen Ariane 6 launchers, to be manufactured until 2025.
Rocket Lab Completes Final Launch Rehearsal Ahead of First Electron Mission from U.S. Soil
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today confirmed it has completed a final launch rehearsal and is ready for lift-off for its first mission from U.S. soil as early as December 7.
Arianespace’s First Vega C Mission to Complete Pléiades Neo Constellation for Airbus Defence and Space
Arianespace’s upcoming Vega C launch, scheduled for November 24, will orbit Pléiades Neo 5 and 6, thus completing the new Airbus Defence and Space’s Earth Observation constellation.
OneWeb and Q-KON Africa Sign Five-Year Agreement to Distribute Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Connectivity Services in Africa
Q-KON Africa will be a provider of OneWeb’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet connectivity in key African countries to benefit schools, hospitals, businesses and governments.