UK Leads Europe in Race for Space Investment, New Report Finds
New analysis from investment experts offers insight on the wealth of opportunities found within the UK’s £17.5 billion space sector.
‘Coming To A Storm Near You’ - Rocket Lab Sets Date for Second NASA TROPICS Launch to Deploy Storm Monitoring Constellation
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, is preparing for the second of two dedicated Electron launches to deploy a constellation of storm monitoring satellites for NASA.
CesiumAstro Welcomes Hinrich Woebcken,Former CEO of Volkswagen Group of America,as Senior Executive Advisor
CesiumAstro, an industry leader in space-based communications solutions, has teamed up with Hinrich J. Woebcken, general partner at Trousdale Ventures and former president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Inmarsat’s SwiftJet Business Aviation Inflight Connectivity Service Now Available with Raytheon Technologies
Inmarsat has appointed Raytheon Technologies’ Collins Aerospace business as the latest global distribution partner for its ground-breaking new SwiftJet inflight connectivity service. SwiftJet, which enters commercial service this year, will offer the fastest-ever speeds over L-band for the global business aviation market.
STN Extends Offering to Include MENAFLIX,the Rapidly Growing Arabic Language OTT Service
Viewers can now watch MENAFLIX programming from the Middle East anywhere in the world on any device with internet access thanks to global content distribution provider, STN.
Saudi Arabia to Benefit from New Satellite IoT Services Developed by iot squared and OQ Technology
iot squared, an Internet of things (IoT) technology company and a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and stc Group (stc), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OQ Technology, the world's first global satellite telecom operator for IoT connectivity using 5G protocol.
2degrees and Lynk Global Announce Contract to Bring Satellite-to-Phone Coverage to New Zealand
2degrees announced today it has signed a commercial contract with Lynk Global, Inc. to bring satellite-to-phone connectivity to 2degrees customers across New Zealand.
Speedcast Expands Presence in Saudi Arabia
Speedcast, a leading communications and IT services provider, announced today that it has significantly expanded its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as major changes to the energy market expand opportunities for producers in the Middle East.
Satcom Direct Plane Simple® Ku-band Terminal Certified for Dassault Falcon 7X
The Satcom Direct Plane Simple® Ku-band tail-mounted Antenna System has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) supplemental type certification (STC) approvals for Falcon 7X aircraft.
H&Z Wins New Procurement Contract for a Mega-Constellation
H&Z has won a procurement contract with BeetleSat, formerly NSLComm, a fast-growing satellite technology company building the world’s first global LEO constellation optimized for premium point-to-point communications.
SSC awarded 2.26M€ for NODES
SSC has been awarded a 2.26M€ contract by the European Space Agency (ESA), with the support of the Swedish National Space Agency, under its ARTES Scylight programme for the second phase of the optical communication project NODES.
Iridium Names Jacqueline Yeaney to Board of Directors
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that Jacqueline Yeaney has been elected to the Iridium Board of Directors, effective May 4, 2023. As a director on the Iridium Board, Yeaney will contribute to the strategic direction of Iridium's business alongside her fellow Board members.
A Consortium of Companies Led by Thales Alenia Space Signs Contract with Italian Space Agency for an In-Orbit Servicing Demonstration Mission
Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has won a €235 million contract from the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to design, develop and qualify a spacecraft for a dedicated In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) demonstration mission. Thales Alenia Space is leading a Temporary Grouping of Companies regrouping Leonardo, Telespazio, Avio and D-Orbit.
OneWeb and iSAT Africa Pioneer New Solutions to Bridge the Digital Divide in Africa
OneWeb, a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, and iSAT Africa LTD, an integrated communications services provider, announced today that they have signed a Distribution Partnership Agreement to bring high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity across Africa.
Momentus Signs Launch Service Agreement with SpaceX
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that offers orbital transportation and in-space infrastructure services, signed a contract with SpaceX to reserve a port on its Transporter-12 mission targeted for launch no earlier than October 2024.
Mynaric Optimizes Management Structure: Mustafa Veziroglu will Become Sole CEO with Bulent Altan Set to Join Supervisory Board
Mynaric (NASDAQ: MYNA) (FRA: M0YN), a leading provider of industrialized, cost-effective, and scalable laser communications products, today announced that the management and supervisory board jointly decided on a plan to further optimize the leadership structure of Mynaric.