Northrop Grumman Completes Critical Design Review for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) recently completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) on a proliferated low-Earth orbit constellation of 16 missile tracking satellites for the Space Development Agency, clearing the way to begin production work on the space vehicles.
Telespazio Acquires e2E to Strengthen Integrated Space Capabilities in the UK
Telespazio UK, a subsidiary of Telespazio (a joint venture between Leonardo, 67%, and Thales, 33%), has announced that it has finalised the acquisition of e2E Group.
Marlink and Intellian Technologies Sign New Five-year Strategic Partnership Agreement
Intellian Technologies, a leading global provider of multi-constellation, satellite user terminals and communications solutions, and Marlink, the network and digital solutions company, announce the renewal of their existing strategic partnership.
Rivada Forges an Alliance with TMT Firm NOW Corp to Bring The OuterNET™ to the Philippines
NOW Corporation, a telecom, media and technology company listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange, is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide a unique next generation connectivity network for the Philippines.
Telenor Group Sells Telenor Satellite to Space Norway
Telenor has entered into an agreement with Space Norway regarding the sale of its subsidiary Telenor Satellite. Space Norway is a leading player in the Norwegian space industry.
SaxaVord and HyImpulse Announce Launch Plans
SaxaVord Spaceport is planning to host a program of orbital rocket launches by HyImpulse Technologies from late 2025, it was announced today.
NEC XON and Eutelsat OneWeb Sign Distribution Agreement for LEO Capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Eutelsat OneWeb, the LEO internet operator and part of Eutelsat Group and NEC XON, a leading African Information and Communications Technology (ICT) integrator, have signed a multi-year master distribution agreement to bring high-quality LEO connectivity to Sub-Saharan Africa.
SES-led EAGLE-1 Onboards TNO and Airbus to Deliver Ground Station for Quantum Key Distribution
The SES-led consortium of European companies, responsible for development of the quantum secure space-based EAGLE-1 system and working in close collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), is joined by TNO and Airbus Netherlands B.V., to design and build an optical ground station for the mission. The contract was signed today by the partners at the Space Tech Expo in Bremen.
Orbex Backs Innovative Peatland Restoration Research
UK-based orbital launch services company, Orbex, is supporting research work to monitor Scottish peatland restoration using satellite and ground radar data. Georgina Page, a PhD student at the University of Stirling is leading a pioneering project to improve our understanding of the role changing water levels play in peatland restoration.
Telesat Selects Aalyria’s Spacetime for Orchestration of Its Revolutionary Telesat Lightspeed Constellation
Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, and Aalyria, a leading advanced networking and laser communications technologies company, announced an Agreement to deploy Aalyria’s Spacetime next-generation networking technology to organize the efficient flow of customer traffic over the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
EnduroSat’s New Satellite Space Centre Enables Satellite Modules Delivery Within Two Weeks
EnduroSat announced that it can now ship its standard satellite modules to customers within two weeks of receiving an order, the fastest turnaround in EnduroSat’s history. This milestone follows the recent opening of EnduroSat’s new Space Centre in Bulgaria - and a significant investment in production and AIT capabilities which will enable the company to meet the highest industry standards for quality and reliability.
Spire Global Unveils Satellite Mission Operations Platform
Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, today at Space Tech Expo Europe unveiled Constellation Management Platform, a web-based app that simplifies satellite constellation operations through its user-friendly interface.
Intelsat and Africa Mobile Networks Expand Cellular Coverage Across Africa
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, and Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) have deployed more than 3,000 rural base satellite antennas across several countries in Africa since 2018, providing new telecommunication services to more than 8 million people.
Viasat and Bellweather Industries Expand Partnership to Include Integration of Velaris Terminal And Test Flight Plans
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, and the UK-based eVTOL startup Bellwether Industries announced the selection of Viasat’s Velaris satellite connectivity for the upcoming aircraft model, Oryx, officially unveiled today at Dubai Airshow 2023.
France Télévisions Chooses Eutelsat for UHD Broadcasting Solution to Terrestrial and Satellite Networks Across France
French public broadcaster, France Télévisions, has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris, London Stock Exchange: ETL) to broadcast two 4K channels on both terrestrial and satellite networks.
Intelsat Names David J. Broadbent New Head of Government Business
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of connectivity to the U.S. Government, has tapped David J. Broadbent as its new President, Government Solutions.