SES S.A. (“SES”) and Intelsat S.A. (“Intelsat”) announce an agreement for SES to acquire Intelsat through the purchase of 100% of the equity of Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l. for a cash consideration of $3.1 billion (€2.8 billion) and certain contingent value rights.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has validated new conformance test cases for 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 17 (Rel-17) standards for non-terrestrial networks (NTN) using narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT) technology.

Finnish hyperspectral satellite and AI-powered insights company Kuva Space has been awarded a €1.8M contract to participate in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Civil Security from Space (CSS) program to provide advanced hyperspectral situational awareness information for monitoring and mitigating civil security and crisis events.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it is preparing two back-to-back Electron launches to deploy NASA’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission.

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, has entered into a multi-million-dollar deal with a financial firm.

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), announced the opening of a new cutting-edge manufacturing facility and private 5G incubation center in Germantown, Maryland, underscoring the long-standing commitment of Hughes to technological advancement and fostering local talent in the region.

Airbus has launched the Pléiades Neo Next programme to expand its very high resolution Earth observation constellation.

Astroscale Japan Inc. (“Astroscale Japan”), a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), a market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, announces its selection by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as the commercial partner for Phase II of JAXA’s Commercial Removal of Debris Demonstration (CRD2) program.

Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in microgravity research, development, and manufacturing announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Boryung Corporation, a pioneer in innovative solutions based in Korea.

AAC Clyde Space's subsidiary AAC Hyperion and its partners, Netherland's FSO Instruments and TNO, have agreed to develop the next generation of laser communication terminals for small satellites.

Bayanat AI PLC (ADX: BAYANAT), a leading AI-powered
geospatial solutions provider, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company P.J.S.C. (ADX: YAHSAT), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, announced that their shareholders have approved the proposed merger of the two Abu Dhabi-headquartered entities.

DISC is proud to announce that it has achieved a significant milestone by reaching Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6) for eClypse, its onboard satellite Intrusion Detection System (IDS).

The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that Speedcast has achieved Tier 4 certification of its Singapore Teleport under WTA’s Teleport Certification Program.

Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, announce collaboration with uAvionix, a pioneer in the development of certified avionics for crewed and uncrewed aviation. uAvionix will join Viasat’s Velaris Partner Network.

SES announced today that O3b mPOWER, its second-generation software-enabled satellite system, is now operational and can provide high-performance connectivity services around the globe.

Cobham Satcom and China TranTech (China TranComm Technologies Co., Ltd.) have signed a strategic contract which includes the largest delivery of SAILOR XTR Ku VSAT antennas to the Chinese market so far, supported also by an extensive training and global service program.