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Preparing the Ground to Repel Cyber Attacks
Improving regulations, information-sharing, and a deeper understanding of AI will be important as satellite companies look to be better prepared for cyber attacks. Industry experts discussed securing critical infrastructure at the Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment event in London earlier this month, where UK Space Command Wing Commander Dave Black said the bad actors are looking…
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Viasat Tests First Satellite SMS on Android Phones in Mexico
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has completed an in-country first-of-its-kind direct-to-device (D2D) demonstration in Mexico – featuring native Short Message Service (SMS) messages on the Android smartphone. The demonstration showcased smartphones sending and receiving messages over Viasat’s I-4 F3 satellite using 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) standards. In a country-first, native SMS messages were…
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D2D Heavyweights Lynk Global, Omnispace Agree to Merge with SES Financial Backing
Two leading Direct-to-Device (D2D) companies Lynk Global and Omnispace will merge, and once this merger is completed, global satellite operator SES will become a major strategic shareholder. SES, which itself has just completed its own blockbuster merge with Intelsat, announced its intention to invest on Wednesday. The former D2D rivals Lynk and Omnispace said that…
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INNOSPACE Receives Launch Authorization for First Commercial Launch Mission ‘SPACEWARD’
INNOSPACE announced that it has become the first private company to obtain a commercial launch authorization from the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA). With this authorization, INNOSPACE has completed all approval procedures for the maiden launch of ‘HANBIT-Nano’ and has officially commenced preparations for the launch. The company has finalized the launch window for the ‘SPACEWARD’…
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Gilat Secures $42 Million Contract from Major Satellite Operator for its Multi-Orbit SkyEdge IV Platform
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that it’s Commercial Division has received $42 million in orders from a leading satellite operator, primarily for it’s multi-orbit SkyEdge IV platform. The systems are scheduled for delivery over the next 12 months. These orders will significantly expand the global…
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Rocket Lab Schedules Sixth Mission for Constellation Operator iQPS
Rocket Lab, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced the launch window for its next mission for multi-launch customer Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, a Japan-based Earth imaging company. The mission will be Electron’s 74th launch to date and 16th mission this year. The upcoming dedicated launch, named ‘The Nation God Navigates’,…
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KONGSBERG and Andøya Space Join Forces to Advance Norway’s Space Sector
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Andøya Space have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in several domains of strategic importance to Norway and its allies. The MoU outlines a joint ambition to identify, define, and pursue business opportunities within the space domain, drone segment, and C4ISR. Given the investments already made within…
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ST Engineering iDirect Announces Availability of Intuition Ground System
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced the general availability of Intuition 1.1, its next-generation ground system. Built on a cloud-native, multi-orbit architecture, this release introduces advanced capabilities designed to unify satellite operations, enhance adaptability and maximise efficiency. The foundation of Intuition is its efficient, cloud-native architecture, which reduces compute resource requirements…
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Sateliot and ESA Partner to Reduce GPS Reliance and Expand Satellite IoT for Defense
Sateliot, a leading satellite telecommunications operator in 5G IoT connectivity, will test a pioneering system that allows its satellites to connect with IoT devices without relying on satellite navigation systems (GNSS) such as the American GPS. This breakthrough opens new opportunities in sectors such as Defense and Security, where Europe’s technological autonomy and operation in…
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Eutelsat LEO Revenues Grow 70% in Q1 to Offset Video, Mobile Connectivity Decline
Eutelsat saw a 70% boost in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) revenues in the first quarter, offsetting declines in Video and Mobile Connectivity to hold overall revenue stable. The operator reported first quarter financials for fiscal year 2025-2026 on Oct. 21. Overall revenue was 293 euro ($340 million), steady at like-for-like comparison with the same quarter last…