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MTN Becomes Newest Provider of SpaceX’s Government Connectivity Services
SpaceX has authorized network operator MTN to provide satellite connectivity services to its government and defense clients, MTN said on Wednesday. MTN’s new services are being rolled out to its government and defense clients, effective immediately. MTN has been an authorized Starlink reseller since 2023. As part of this agreement, MTN will launch “a special…
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EDGX CEO Details the Startup’s Push for AI-Enabled Onboard Processing
Europe’s space industry is undergoing a renaissance right now. With governments looking to spend more money on space and defense, this investment is starting to reverberate across the supply chain. One company to keep an eye on this area is EDGX, a new Belgian AI space startup, that raised 2.3 million euro ($2.7 million) in…
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Virgin Media 02 Gains D2D Approval from Ofcom
Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), one of the largest wireless operators in the U.K. is now a step closer to bringing direct-to-device (D2D) services to its U.K. customer base. Ofcom, the U.K. telecoms regulator, has now given formal approval for VMO2 to provide these D2D services in the U.K. Ofcom announced the approval, Feb. 17. “We…
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Gilat Satellite Networks Advances Multi-Orbit Ground Capabilities with SkyEdge IV System
Gilat Satellite Networks continues to expand the next-generation satellite ground segment portfolio with the SkyEdge IV System, a multi-orbit, multi-market, software-defined platform engineered to support the evolving requirements of high-throughput and software-defined satellite networks. Designed to address the operational demands of GEO, MEO and LEO constellations, SkyEdge IV provides scalable, cloud-enabled infrastructure for service providers,…
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BlackSky Signs Eight-Figure Deal for Fast-Track Gen-3 Sovereign Space Intelligence Delivery
BlackSky Technology secured a new eight-figure international contract for accelerated delivery of a Gen-3 sovereign space-based intelligence solution. The agreement combines the sale of one Gen-3 very-high resolution 35-centimetre satellite with recurring, multi-year on-orbit operations and subscription-based Assured imagery and analytics services, leveraging the company’s fully automated end-to-end architecture enabled by the BlackSky Spectra® software…
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Pixxel and Exotrail Sign Propulsion Deal for Next-Gen Earth Observation Satellites
Pixxel, a planetary intelligence company that builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced imaging satellites, announced a partnership with Exotrail, a France-based electric propulsion provider, to equip its space infrastructure with Exotrail’s top-tier spaceware™ propulsion systems. This announcement was made on the occasion of French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Shri…
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PLD Space and Sateliot Sign Contract to Launch First Two 5G Tritó Satellites on MIURA 5 in 2027
PLD Space, an international space transportation company, and Sateliot, a leading 5G satellite telecommunications operator, have signed a commercial contract to launch their first two high-capacity 5G D2D (Direct-to-Device) satellites. The agreement includes the launch of two Tritó satellites, each weighing approximately 160 kilograms, and their subsequent deployment into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The flight…
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GomSpace Expands Modular Small Satellite Capabilities for Commercial Space Missions
GomSpace continues to advance the satellite portfolio with a range of standardized and customized small satellite platforms designed to support commercial, governmental and scientific missions. Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, GomSpace develops nanosatellite and microsatellite systems that combine modular architecture, scalable subsystems and mission-tailored integration to enable efficient access to space. With a focus on small…
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ST Engineering iDirect Partners with G&S SatCom to Integrate SatConnect into Intuition
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced a strategic technology partnership with G&S SatCom to deliver a unified approach to network and service management, enabling customers to unlock new service capabilities across existing networks while maximizing the value of their current investments. As part of this partnership, ST Engineering iDirect will integrate…
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SatVu’s Thermal Intelligence Secures Multi-Million Investment from NATO Innovation Fund
SatVu, the UK-based thermal intelligence company that reveals operational activity and infrastructure performance from space has closed a £30m ($40m) funding round bringing its total equity funding to £60m ($80m), as it accelerates from single-satellite demonstration to execution of a multi-satellite constellation. The round completes with a strategic investment from the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF),…