Viasat Partners MinFarm and Global Beam Telecom to Launch First IoT-over-Satellite Hub in Dubai
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced ELEVATE partners MinFarm Tech Ltd and Global Beam Telecom LLC are opening a new facility in Business Bay, Dubai, UAE for IoT-over-satellite innovation.
Revolution in Spatial Awareness – Neuraspace and Arcsec Partner to Use Star Trackers for Debris Detection
Neuraspace, a leading provider of smarter space traffic management (STM), has partnered with Arcsec, a renowned provider of star trackers, for a groundbreaking new way to detect space debris, enabling it to track smaller objects and improve orbit calculations.
BlackSky Wins Air Force Research Contract to Track Vehicles in Real Time from Space
BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won a competitive U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory AFWERX Direct to Phase 2 contract, funded by the Space Development Agency, to build an automated target recognition service that will gather and combine radio frequency and electro-optical satellite sensor data to track mobile assets in real-time and securely distribute actionable intelligence to remote devices and analysts worldwide.
SES Appoints Adel Al-Saleh as CEO
SES, a leading provider of global content connectivity solutions, today announced that Adel Al-Saleh has been hired as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2024.
New Satellite Agreement to Strengthen Strategic Partnership Between France and Mongolia
A landmark agreement to construct a Mongolian national satellite telecommunications system has been reached which will strengthen the strategic partnership between Mongolia and France and boost connectivity for all Mongolians.
Xiplink and DynaSys Networks Awarded Cellular Backhaul Optimization Project in Central Asia
XipLink Inc., the technology leader in Wireless Link Optimization, and DynaSys Networks, an up-and-coming Systems Integrator, are pleased to announce that XipLink’s industry leading Cellular optimization solution has been chosen by a Central Asian Mobile Network Operator.
Northrop Grumman to Create Constellation of Connectivity for Air Force Research Laboratory
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is working with the Air Force Research Laboratory to integrate commercial space internet into airborne platforms, advancing connectivity for warfighters and supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) vision for Joint All-Domain Command and Control.
Stellant Systems, Inc. to Acquire Power Systems Technology Product Line from Comtech
Stellant Systems, Inc. (Stellant) and Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) (Comtech) announced the companies entered into a definitive agreement under which Stellant will acquire Comtech’s Power Systems Technology (PST) product line for a total cash purchase price of $40 million, which includes a preliminary sales price of $35 million and contingent consideration up to $5 million based on the achievement of certain targets.
Relativity Space and Intelsat Sign Multi-Launch Agreement for Terran R
Relativity Space, the preeminent 3D printed rocket company, announced that it has signed a multi-year, multi-launch Launch Services Agreement (LSA) with Intelsat, operator of the largest integrated space and terrestrial network in the world.
Momentus to Provide Delivery Service for RIDE! Space
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company that offers satellite buses, transportation, and other in-space infrastructure services, has signed a contract with RIDE! Space for transportation and orbital delivery services in the first quarter of 2024.
ST Engineering iDirect Appoints Senior Vice President of Engineering, Promotes Ecosystems and Partnerships Expert to Executive Team
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has announced two new strategic appointments to its leadership team.
Keysight to Provide Payload Testing Solution for First SWISSto12 HummingSat Mission
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announces that SWISSto12, one of Europe's fastest growing satellite and radio frequency (RF) payload manufacturers, has selected the Keysight Payload Test System (PTS) to validate the RF payloads of its first HummingSat geostationary satellite, Intelsat 45.
Planet’s Pelican Tech Demonstration Satellite Ready for Launch
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, announced that its Pelican tech demonstration satellite, Pelican-1, along with 36 SuperDoves, have arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base in preparation for launch next month.
Ubotica Establishes U.S. Corporate Entity and New US Headquarters at Ohio Aerospace Institute on the NASA Glenn Research Center Campus
Ubotica Technologies is pleased to announce the formation of a new U.S. corporate entity and the opening of its new US headquarters, strategically situated within the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI).
FAA Approves Viasat’s Ka-band In-Flight Connectivity System for Dassault Falcon 900EX Series Aircraft
Viasat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, and Dassault Falcon Jet, today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the installation and use of Viasat’s Ka-band in-flight connectivity (IFC) system, powered by the Global Aero Terminal 5510, on Dassault Falcon 900EX series aircraft.
Kratos’ OpenSpace® Satellite Ground Platform Achieves MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Certification
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today that its OpenSpace® Platform is the first commercially available, fully virtualized satellite ground system to achieve MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet certification.