Telenor Breaks New Ground: World's Southernmost Base Station Established in Antarctica
In a groundbreaking venture, Telenor announces the opening of the world's southernmost commercial base station in Antarctica, setting a new benchmark for connectivity in the harshest of environments. The Norwegian Polar Institute’s research station in Antarctica, Troll, now has extended reach, connecting a vast area to the outside world with mobile connectivity.
Slam Corp. and Lynk Global, Inc. Announce Definitive Business Combination Agreement
Lynk Global, Inc. (“Lynk”), the world’s leading satellite-direct-to-standard-phone (“sat2phone”) telecoms provider, and Slam Corp. (NASDAQ: SLAM), a special purpose acquisition company (“Slam”), today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”) under which Slam will combine with Lynk.
Space Systems Command Selects Lockheed Martin For Early Design Of Next Two Mobile User Objective System Satellites
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command recently awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $66 million for risk reduction activities and early design work in support of the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Service Life Extension (SLE) program.
Eutelsat Group Confirms End of Operations on EUTELSAT 113 West A Satellite
Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) confirms that following an anomaly on its EUTELSAT 113 West A satellite which occurred on 31st January, it has ceased operations on the satellite.
Intelsat, American Airlines Finalize Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity Deal
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of in-flight connectivity (IFC), finalized an agreement with American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) to extend their satellite connectivity to nearly 500 regional jet aircraft.
Keysight Leads Skylo Non-Terrestrial Network Certification Program with Validated Test Cases
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has extended the number of its test cases available for the Skylo Technologies non-terrestrial network (NTN) certification program to 21.
MicroCarb CO2 Monitoring Satellite Ready for Launch
The MicroCarb satellite was delivered by Thales Alenia Space in the UK (TAS UK) on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, and is on its way to Toulouse, France, where it will await shipment for launch.
SpiderOak Welcomes Caitlin Marsh as Vice President of Product
SpiderOak, the leader in zero-trust cybersecurity solutions for next generation space systems, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Caitlin Marsh as Vice President of Product. Caitlin, an industry insider with a demonstrated record of leading change, will oversee SpiderOak’s product strategy, aligning customer mission requirements, product development, and market strategy.
AST Joins Viasat’s ELEVATE Program to Provide End-to-End, Remote Connectivity
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced AST (Applied Satellite Technology), a leading global innovator in satellite communication solutions, has joined its ELEVATE program.
Space Development Agency Awards Momentus Contract Modification to Develop Defense Applications for Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle
Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) (“Momentus” or the “Company”), a U.S. commercial space company that offers satellite buses, transportation, and other in-space infrastructure services, has been awarded a contract modification valued at $1,196,404 by the Space Development Agency to continue development of the Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle for Department of Defense (DoD) Mission Requirements.
Gilat Awarded Multimillion-Dollar Defense Satellite Connectivity Project
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that the company was awarded a multimillion-dollar defense satellite connectivity project.
Starlab Space Selects SpaceX’s Starship for Historic Launch
Starlab Space LLC (Starlab Space), the transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus, announced the selection of SpaceX to launch the Starlab commercial space station to low-Earth orbit (LEO).
Los Alamos National Laboratory Orders Second Satellite from NanoAvionics
Smallsat mission integrator Kongsberg NanoAvionics US (“NanoAvionics”) has received a mission contract by Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), one of the largest science and technology institutions in the world.
Eutelsat Group and OmniAccess Announce Collaboration with Motorsport’s Extreme E for Connectivity On Board its Supply Ship St. Helena
Eutelsat Group, the only GEO-LEO operator in satellite communications has announced an agreement between Eutelsat OneWeb and breakthrough live action motorsport Extreme E to connect the St. Helena.
Fukujin Kisen Selects Marlink to Equip its Owned Fleet with Smart Hybrid Network
Marlink, the smart network and digital solutions company, has won the contract to deploy its smart hybrid network solutions on the owned fleet of leading Japanese shipowner Fukujin Kisen Co Ltd.
SpacePath Continues Expansion in North America with Appointment of VP for Sales and Marketing
SpacePath Communications (‘SpacePath’), a provider of high-performance satellite uplink amplifiers and associated equipment for the global SATCOM market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Schmidt as vice president for sales and marketing, North America.