OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, and Connecta Satellite Solutions, a leading distributor of satellite connectivity solutions to large enterprises and governments in North America, announced that they have signed a Distribution Partnership Agreement to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity across the United States and Caribbean territories.

On July 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. local time, Ariane 5, operated by Arianespace, lifted off flawlessly from Europe’s spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, carrying Heinrich-Hertz-Satellit for the German government and SYRACUSE 4B for the French Ministry of Defence.

Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced that the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has validated Telesat’s Phase II certification of accelerated C-band clearing activities in the 3.7 GHz band.

MDA Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced that Stephanie McDonald has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief People, Culture and Transformation Officer.

Rivada Space Networks today announced that the ITU’s Radio Regulations Board has waived the requirement that Rivada put 10% of its constellation into orbit this year.

Fleet Space is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Matteo Genna as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

ATLAS Space Operations, the leading Ground Software as a Service™ provider, is pleased to announce John Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announces the creation of the Space Business Catalyst, a unique industry accelerator dedicated to the space sector to coincide with the Assises du New Space opening in Paris on July 5.

Rivada Space Networks has joined the #Astra Carta initiative to accelerate space sustainability. Launched by the Sustainable Markets organization, Astra Carta brings to reality a vision for space sustainability outlined by His Majesty King Charles III, when he was The Prince of Wales, at the UK Government’s Summit for Space Sustainability in 2022.

Pale Blue has been selected to demonstrate the KIR-X, next generation water Hybrid Thruster under JAXA’s Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-4.

Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, announced its JUPITER™ 3 ultra high-density satellite has arrived in Cape Canaveral, FL, for its upcoming launch. JUPITER 3, also known as EchoStar XXIV, was built by Maxar Technologies in Palo Alto, CA, and is engineered to deliver gigabytes of connectivity to customers across North and South America.

Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) is the prime contractor for the European scientific satellite Euclid that has been successfully launched to explore dark energy and the mysteries of dark matter, thus contributing to understand some of the secrets of the universe.

AAC Clyde Space has won a GBP 1.25 M (approx. SEK 16.1 M) order from the NewSpace company Kawa Space for a 6U EPIC LINK satellite and payload. The satellite is planned for delivery during the fourth quarter of 2024.

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, and Space Norway, announced that the first of the two satellites for the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission, has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, announced it signed a launch agreement with Lockheed Martin to support a technology demonstration mission that will launch aboard Firefly’s Alpha vehicle.

Momentum, a leading provider of enterprise connectivity solutions in remote areas throughout North and South America, announced an enhanced agreement that will enable Momentum to use OneWeb’s high-speed, low-latency satellite fleet, on top of Eutelsat’s ADVANCE global connectivity solution.