MDA Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced Luigi Pozzebon has been appointed as the company’s Vice President of Satellite Systems, reporting to MDA Chief Executive Officer, Mike Greenley. Mr. Pozzebon stepped into the role in an acting capacity earlier this year.

Following a successful POC phase in which the two companies conducted multiple trials for both on-the-move and fixed use cases, the new partnership is now enabling local satellite IoT/M2M and MSS services for Chile and the rest of the Andean Region.

Warpspace, aiming to realize near real-time optical communication services in space using small satellites, received two new contracts from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) this year. Warpspace was awarded by JAXA last fiscal year to study the practical application of the Moon to Earth communication architecture.

Ovzon received a new order for Ovzon SATCOM-as-a-Service from their partner Swedish Space Corporation (SSC). The service will be delivered during the second quarter of 2023.

Fleet Space Technologies has signed a AUD$6.4 million contract with Australia’s Defence Space Command, marking their first defence contract. The agreement will see Fleet's next-generation of Centauri satellites used to develop and demonstrate a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications system focused on tactical communications and data transmission where connectivity is limited.

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces that it has become a full member of the Brussels-based Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA), the global CEO-driven association representing global and regional satellite operators.

NASA announced Wednesday a new consortium focused on making in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities a routine part of space architectures and mission lifecycles.

Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of feature-rich, resilient satellite communication solutions, has announced the expansion of its Singapore office. As Intellian’s APAC Headquarters and Logistics Center, the expansion further supports regional customers and gives Intellian the opportunity to host key partners and conduct training for installation engineers.

Ovzon has received a 4.8 MUSD (50 MSEK) order to provide three months of Ovzon’s integrated SATCOM-as-a-Service for a European customer. The order also includes Ovzon On-The-Move (OTM) terminals.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced it is taking the next major step in evolving the Electron launch vehicle into a reusable rocket by launching a pre-flown Rutherford engine.

The first Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) LM 400, a versatile, mid-sized satellite which can be adapted for military, civil or commercial uses, has successfully completed Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility testing.

On Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, Virgin Orbit Holdings, Inc. (“Virgin Orbit” or the “Company”) successfully completed a month long, full-scale test series to verify the root cause of the January 9th launch failure and test and verify the modification designed to address it.

Arqiva, UK-based leading global communications infrastructure and media services provider, has been selected by Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform cybersecurity, to continue their partnership on the delivery of broadcast platforms to an audience of over 21 million people across 50 countries in South and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR, LUNRW) (“Intuitive Machines” or the “Company”), today announced The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) awarded Space & Technology Solutions, the DBA for Space Networks Solutions LLC, a joint venture led by Intuitive Machines with KBR (NYSE: KBR), a cost-plus-fixed-fee indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract meant to support work related to the Joint Polar Satellite System, NASA’s Exploration and In-space Services.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced that its In-space Upgrade Satellite System (LM LINUSS™) accomplished a successful on-orbit demonstration, proving how small satellites can serve an essential role in sustaining critical space architectures. They do this by regularly upgrading existing constellations with new capabilities and extending spacecraft design lifecycles.

OQ Technology, the pioneer of 5G IoT (Internet of Things) satellite services, has announced the first commercial contract for using the world’s first constellation of LEO satellites to provide 5G coverage for IoT devices. The contract, close to 1 million EUR, is with an unnamed customer described as one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies.