Tag: 5G
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Kratos and Intelsat Advances 5G with Successful Satellite Integration Demo
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a technology company in Defense, National Security, and Global Markets, announced the successful demonstration of an end-to-end 5G-NTN network that combines the Kratos OpenSpace software-defined satellite ground system with Intelsat’s space and ground network, including its cloud-native, virtualized 5G core. This event represents a key milestone towards the seamless extension of…
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MDA Space UK to Lead ESA and UK Mission for Direct-to-Device 5G from LEO
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it will prime SkyPhi, a new mission funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) that will enable regenerative 5G direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications from low Earth orbit (LEO). The announcement, made at the UK Space Conference…
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Intelsat Accelerates Africa’s STEM Future Through Space-Based Education
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, announced that 12 schools from Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, and Nigeria have been selected to participate in the 2025 Intelsat/MaxIQ Space STEM Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering young minds across Africa with advanced space science and engineering training. Also Read:…
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Airbus and OQ Technology Demonstrates World’s First LEO 5G NTN Link with In-Flight Drone
Airbus Central Research and Technology, in collaboration with Luxembourg-based satellite operator OQ Technology, has successfully conducted the world’s first flight demonstration of a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connection to user terminals mounted on a test drone. This groundbreaking test showcased reliable data transmission even under random drone orientations, marking a significant milestone…
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MDA Space Announces First-Ever Satellite Digital Beam Forming with MDA AURORA System
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it has digitally formed and steered multiple beams with its Ka-band direct radiating array (DRA) using direct sampling, a first in the industry. Digitally formed beams, multiple simultaneous beams, and electronically steered beams are among the key features of the…
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Sateliot Selects 5 New Alén Space Satellites for 5G LEO Network Connectivity
Sateliot has taken another step forward in the deployment of its satellite constellation by entrusting the manufacture of its next five satellites to the Spanish firm Alén Space. These satellites, which will become part of its low-Earth orbit (LEO) network, are scheduled for launch in 2026 and reinforce Sateliot’s position as a dual-use civilian and…
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Open Cosmos Acquires Connected to Advance European Space Sovereignty
In a move that strengthens Europe’s technological autonomy, Open Cosmos has acquired Connected, the Portuguese startup that pioneered affordable, standardized IoT connectivity from space. As one of Europe’s fastest-growing space infrastructure companies, Open Cosmos designs, builds, and operates complete satellite missions, with production facilities in the UK, Spain, and Greece, and new operations launching in…
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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Set Joint Ventures Headquarters in Luxembourg
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile announced that their new joint venture satellite company, SatCo, will be headquartered in Luxembourg, creating a European sovereign integrated satellite service. AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications. Luxembourg’s strong digital credentials and…
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Vi and AST SpaceMobile Partner to Deliver Satellite-Powered Connectivity Solutions
Vi (Vodafone Idea), India’s leading telecom service provider, and AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, announced a strategic partnership to expand mobile connectivity across India’s unconnected regions. AST SpaceMobile made history by placing the first ever…
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LG Innotek Launches World’s First Automotive 5G Module with Satellite Connectivity
LG Innotek has unveiled the world’s first Automotive 5G Communication Module with satellite connectivity, enabling high-speed communication anywhere, anytime. LG Innotek (CEO Moon Hyuksoo, 011070) announced on June 9, 2025, that it has successfully developed the world’s first ‘Third-generation Automotive 5G Communication Module’ that supports satellite communication over 5G broadband (NR-NTN, with a bandwidth of…