Thales Alenia Space Leads 5G Direct-to-device Demonstration for CNES with Capgemini and Thales
Capgemini, a global leader in business and technology transformation, Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defense, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors, and Thales Alenia Space, a joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), have been selected by the French Space Agency (CNES) as part of a government-backed call for projects under the France 2030 program to lead an innovative demonstration of 5G direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity.
MDA Space Appoints Andrew Stanniland as Managing Director, MDA Space UK
MDA Space Ltd. (TSX:MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced the appointment of Andrew Stanniland as Managing Director, MDA Space UK, effective September 10, 2025.
Es’hailSat and neXat Collaborate to Improve Access to Managed Services in Middle East and Africa
A new partnership between Qatari satellite company Es’hailSat – Qatar Satellite Company, and neXat, creators of the first satellite-specific open OSS/BSS platform, will improve the way managed services are accessed and delivered across the Middle East and Africa.
Viasat Announces ViaSat-3 F2 Scheduled to Launch in October, Expected to More Than Double Viasat’s Bandwidth Capacity
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced that the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 (F2) satellite is scheduled to launch aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V551 from Space Launch Complex 41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida in the second half of October 2025.
SWISSto12 Acquires Key Assets and IP from Hanwha Phasor
SWISSto12, one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies and a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of advanced satellite systems and radio frequency products, today announced the acquisition of intellectual property (IP) and key assets from Hanwha Phasor, following Hanwha Phasor’s liquidation.
Andøya Space & Astrobotic Partnering for Reusable Rocket Launches
In a groundbreaking development for the European space industry, Andøya Space and Astrobotic Technology, Inc. have signed a landmark Term Sheet for a Launch Site Agreement.
Mbryonics Announces the Creation of 125 jobs in Galway to Power ‘Internet in Space’
MBRYONICS, a Galway-based leader in photonic satellite optical communication networks, has opened its new Photon-1 volume manufacturing facility in Dangan and announced the creation of 125 new jobs over the next two years in Galway.
Eutelsat: A Unified Brand for a Connected Future
Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) announced it will now be known simply as Eutelsat, bringing all its activities and subsidiaries under one brand.
Thales Alenia Space Selects NanoAvionics for ESA-led Urban Heat Monitoring Constellation Study
Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics), a leading smallsat bus manufacturer and mission integrator, has been selected by Thales Alenia Space to join a consortium studying the European Space Agency’s (ESA) FutureEO programme mission, SIRIUS (Space Based Infra-Red Imager for Urban Sustainability).
Globalstar Breaks Ground in Greece – Doubling the Size of its Teleport Facilities to Support its Third-Generation C-3 Constellation
Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, today announces construction of additional gateway infrastructure at its existing ground station at OTE S.A.’s commercial teleport in Nemea, Greece.
Tim Peake Visits Scottish Spaceflight Company Ahead of UK Launch
British astronaut Major Tim Peake has visited a Scottish spaceflight company as it prepares for its inaugural launch.
Ovzon Appoints Jeanette Irekvist as New Chief Commercial Officer
Ovzon have announced the appointment of Jeanette Irekvist as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) effective October 1, 2025. She will also be a member of Ovzon’s Group Management.
ST Engineering iDirect Achieves First 5G Non-Terrestrial Network Proof of Concept Milestone
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, have announced a key milestone in achieving interoperability between its ground system and the 5G Core through its innovative Interworking Gateway Function.
ICEYE and SATIM Announce Launch of 'Detect & Classify' Product for AI-powered Analysis of SAR Imagery
ICEYE, the global leader in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations, together with SATIM, the provider of state-of-the-art solutions for SAR data analytics, have announced the launch of Detect & Classify – an AI-powered product that accelerates the transformation of satellite imagery into actionable intelligence.
Gilat Receives More Than $7 Million Order to Provide the U.S. DoD with Transportable SATCOM Terminals
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that Gilat DataPath (DataPath, Inc.) was awarded a contract to provide Transportable SATCOM Terminals in support of the U.S. Department of Defense through a prime contractor.
Global Invacom Introduces Breakthrough Government Band Multi-orbit XRJ Transceiver
Global Skyware, part of the Global Invacom Group, has launched its government band, multi-orbit XRJ transceiver.