ENENSYS DVB-S2X Multi-Wide Beam Technology selected by Thales Alenia Space for its new Ground Segment
ENENSYS Technologies, a leading provider of media delivery solutions, is pleased to announce that Thales Alenia Space has selected ENENSYS’ satellite modulation technology for their new High Ka Capacity Ground System.
Mynaric Receives Order From Loft Federal for CONDOR Mk3 Optical Communications Terminals to Support NExT – SDA’s Experimental Testbed
Mynaric (NASDAQ: MYNA) (FRA: M0YN), a leading provider of industrialized, cost-effective and scalable laser communications products, today announced that it entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of CONDOR Mk3 terminals to Loft Federal, a subsidiary of Loft Orbital.
European Space and Telecoms Players Sign Partnership Agreement to Bid for IRIS2 Constellation
A group of European space and telecommunications players have come together to form a partnership to respond to the European Commission’s call for tender related to the future European satellite constellation IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite).
ViaSat-3 Americas Successfully Launched
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced the successful launch of ViaSat-3 Americas aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 30th 2023
Unique Service from STN Transforms Thereliability and Security of Satellite Broadcasting in the MENA Region
Broadcasters in the MENA region can now benefit from unprecedented reliability and security thanks to global content distribution solutions provider, STN. As part of its existing offering, STN is now able to offer a guarantee of no weather outages and enhanced interference protection when uplinking to Eutelsat 8West B satellite.
SES’s Third and Fourth O3b mPOWER Satellites Successfully Launched
Two additional O3b mPOWER satellites were successfully launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States, on April 28th 2023 at 6:12 pm local time, SES announced.
Astra Announces Spacecraft Engine Contract with Apex
Astra Space, Inc. (“Astra”) (Nasdaq: ASTR) and Apex Technology, Inc. (“Apex”) today announced a contract for Astra to initially provide 5 Spacecraft Propulsion Kits for Apex’s satellite bus platform. Astra is expected to begin delivering the Spacecraft Propulsion Kits in 2023.
Exo-Space Hardware Delivered to Sidus Space for Integration and Testing in Preparation for Launch Aboard LizzieSatTM
Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIDU), a Space and Defense-as-a-Service satellite company focused on mission-critical hardware manufacturing; multi-disciplinary engineering services; satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations; and in-orbit support, announced today that Exo-Space has delivered its hardware for integration and testing in preparation for launch aboard LizzieSatTM.
Rogers Signs Agreement With SpaceX to Bring Satellite-to-Phone Coverage to Canada
Rogers Communications Inc. and SpaceX recently announced the companies have agreed to bring satellite-to-phone coverage nation-wide to ensure Canadians stay connected in areas beyond the limits of traditional wireless networks.
Avanti Communications Opens Flagship Office in Lagos
Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) today announces the opening of a new flagship office in Ikoyi, Lagos.
Thales Alenia Space Signs Space Factory 4.0 Contract with Italian Space Agency
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has won a contract from the Italian space agency (ASI) to conduct the development of the Space Factory 4.0 program in the frame of the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Thales Alenia Space is leading a consortium including Argotec, CIRA and Sitael, to develop an interconnected system with facilities located across Italy, set to start operations by 2026.
OneWeb Signs Contract with Intellian for Flat Panel User Terminals
Intellian Technologies Inc., a global provider of resilient multi-constellation, feature-rich satellite user terminals and communications solutions, and OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, announce a contract for the supply of Intellian’s OW11FL user terminals with mass-production beginning in Q4 2023.
Inmarsat and Blackned Combine to Support German Armed Forces
Inmarsat, a world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, and Blackned, whose software-based middleware allows the digitisation of land forces, have signed an agreement to provide an integrated, seamless service for government customers.
Astroscale Secures JPY 3 Billion Revolving Credit Line with MUFG Bank
Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has secured a revolving credit line of JPY 3 billion (approx. USD 22 million) with MUFG Bank, Ltd. (“MUFG Bank”).
Rogers Partners With Lynk Global to Bring Satellite-to-Phone Coverage to Canadians
Rogers Communications Inc. today announced it is partnering with Lynk Global to test and bring satellite-to-phone connectivity across Canada to ensure Canadians can access a wireless connection, no matter where they are.
AST SpaceMobile Makes History in Cellular Connectivity, Completing the First-Ever Space-Based Voice Call Using Everyday Unmodified Smartphones
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 the successful completion of the first-ever two-way voice calls, directly to everyday unmodified smartphones using the BlueWalker 3 (“BW3”) satellite.