Skynopy Partners with Kinéis to Accelerate the Development of Its Satellite Ground Antenna Network
Skynopy, a French space startup specializing in satellite connectivity, has announced a partnership with Kinéis, a satellite IoT operator, to launch its own network of antennas and further develop its efficient and sovereign turnkey satellite connectivity service. This collaboration responds to the growing needs of the space industry.
UK and New Zealand Agree Blueprint for Satellite Removal and Servicing Missions
The UK and New Zealand space agencies have signed a blueprint for the removal and servicing of operational satellites that are very close together or making contact with one another.
Rocket Lab Adds New Mission to 2024 Launch Manifest, Schedules Launch in Coming Days
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has added a last-minute Electron launch to its launch manifest for a commercial mission that is scheduled to launch in just three days’ time.
ESA Orders 6 Additional Radar-based Satellites from Thales Alenia Space for IRIDE Earth Observation Constellation
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a 107-Million-Euro contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the supply of 6 additional radar-based satellites dedicated to the Italian Earth observation constellation, IRIDE.
Mission Control to Advance AI Onboard New Spire Global Satellite
At the International Aeronautical Congress (IAC), Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or the “Company”) and Mission Control announced a mission to explore the power of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in space.
Goonhilly to Boost Deep Space Communications Capacity
Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd (Goonhilly) will provide deep space communications services to the UK Space Agency and international partners from its satellite Earth station in Cornwall, under a new contract announced today (16 October) during the International Astronautical Congress in Milan.
Space42 and nybl Unveil Revolutionary AI Solution to Boost Efficiency and Productivity in Oil and Gas Industry
UAE technological leaders nybl, the science-based artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer, and Space42, the UAE’s first AI-powered SpaceTech company with a global reach, revealed the first-of-its-kind satellite-enabled AI solution for oil and gas (O&G) companies that will optimise oil wells’ efficiency and productivity.
Gilat Secures Approximately $15 Million in Orders from Leading Satellite Operators for GEO, MEO and LEO Constellations
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT) announced that it has been awarded approximately $15 million in orders from several major satellite operators for its advanced satellite communications solutions for GEO, MEO and LEO constellations.
Space Development Agency Award Continues Iridium's Commercial Innovation Delivery Strategy for Government
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) announced the Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded the General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) and Iridium team a $491.6 million contract modification in support of its Ground Management and Integration (GMI) program for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA).
Thales Alenia Space Signs a Contract with OHB to Develop Two Radar Instruments for ESA’s 10th Exciting New Earth Explorer Harmony Mission
Thales Alenia Space, a Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with OHB to develop the two Earth observation Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) instruments to be embarked on the two-satellite Harmony constellation – ESA’s 10th Earth Explorer mission expected to be launched aboard a Vega-C launch vehicle by 2029.
Open Cosmos to Build PhotSat Satellite to Track the Brightest Stars
Space tech company Open Cosmos will design and build the platform of PhotSat, a space mission coordinated by the Institute of Space Studies of Catalonia (IEEC) that involves the development and construction of Catalonia’s first-ever owned satellite dedicated to tracking the 10 million brightest stars and other astrophysical objects.
Viasat Selects ST Engineering iDirect’s Next-generation Ground Technology to Accelerate Customers’ Digital Transformation
Global satellite communications leaders ST Engineering iDirect and Viasat have partnered to expand Viasat’s satellite network in Latin America by deploying ST Engineering iDirect’s next-generation hub infrastructure to provide advanced connectivity services for Brazil’s energy industry.
Marlink Group Acquires Port-IT and Creates Global Cyber Security Leader for Remote Operations and Critical Infrastructure
Marlink, the leading managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions has acquired 100% of Port-IT, a leader in cyber security solutions tailored for the maritime industry.
Celestia Antwerp Launches New Virtual Integrated Baseband, the Smart Solution for Satellite Tracking, Telemetry and Command
Celestia Antwerp, a leading European player in ground segment satellite communications, has launched its latest technology innovation, the Virtual Integrated Baseband (V-IBB), an advanced solution for satellite tracking, telemetry and command.
Direct-to-device Satellite Services Successfully Trialed for First Time in India by Viasat and BSNL
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device satellite connectivity in India for the first time.
Intelsat, U.S. Army Successfully Completes First Satellite Managed Service Pilot
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, provided the U.S Army with new, flexible, and fully managed multi-orbit satellite communications (SATCOM) support, following the completion of the Army’s first-ever multi-vendor SATCOM as a Managed Service (SATaaMS) Pilot contract.