Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, announced an expansion of its collaboration with iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a global leader in broadcast and media solutions, promoting the distribution of religious channels globally through their project, “Faith Beyond.”

Novaspace, the leading space consulting and market intelligence firm, has released the 13th edition of its Prospects for Maritime Satellite Communications report, assessing the key trends and developments impacting this rapidly growing market.

While attending the Paris Air Show June 16, NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro signed an agreement with DLR (German Aerospace Center, or Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) to continue a partnership in space medicine research.

Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a €263 million contract with prime contractor OHB System AG for the development of key elements for ESA's Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission. LISA will be the first space-based observatory dedicated to studying gravitational waves.

Open Cosmos and Astroscale Ltd have been awarded a contract worth £5.15 million by the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) dedicated to science and technology in the defence and security sectors, via BAE Systems as the Dstl Serapis Framework lead.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced the successful completion of their pilot project with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) to help enable informed decision-making for the government of Zanzibar.

BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) unveiled plans to expand its current high frequency monitoring constellation with multispectral, large-area collection satellites.

Greenerwave, pioneer in electromagnetic wave control technologies, and Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), expert in in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems, announce a strategic partnership to develop a next-generation Ka-band aero SATCOM terminal.

ICEYE, the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, and the Portuguese Air Force, a branch of the Portuguese Armed Forces, announced on June 12 the purchase of one ICEYE SAR satellite, a ground segment and an antenna at a signing ceremony in Lisbon.

Ultra I&C has been selected by the U.S. Army to provide its Archer™ troposcatter system. This initial award will get Archer into the hands of U.S. Army soldiers for training and evaluation to enhance network resiliency by adding an additional form of secure communications.

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has renewed its agreement with ViewMedia, a global media service provider providing a Free-to-Air (FTA) TV platform for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, today announced it was selected for a new seven-figure contract with NATO to deliver advanced daily monitoring and intelligence capabilities across the Alliance’s strategic areas of interest.

Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company and emerging defense-tech prime, announced today the chartering of new operation dedicated to supporting national security space as a prime contractor: Sierra Space Defense.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) announced today that it was awarded a task order under the Command and Control System-Consolidated (CCS-C) Sustainment and Resiliency (C-SAR) contract with the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) to support ground system capabilities for Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (SATCOM) (ESS).

Vocus, Australia’s specialist digital infrastructure provider, and Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s most innovative satellite operators, today announced that Vocus will build Australia’s first Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Landing Station.

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced Satélite Norte has become the first operator to trial its new Digital Bus solution allowing the major transport operator to provide high-quality passenger experiences using satellite and cellular connectivity.