Tag: 5G
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AiRANACULUS Secures $5 Million NASA Contract for Lunar and Space Communication
AiRANACULUS, a Massachusetts-based deep technology company focused on intelligent RF and autonomous networking systems, announced that it has been awarded a $5 million Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP) contract from NASA. The effort will support technology development enabling next-generation heterogeneous communication networks for lunar and deep-space missions. AiRANACULUS will enhance its Cross Layer Spectrum…
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AiRanaculus Wins NASA Contract to Advance Lunar Communications Technologies
Networking technology company AiRanaculus has secured a US$5 million contract from NASA to further develop communications technologies designed for future lunar and cislunar missions. The award, announced on 25 June under NASA’s Civilian Commercialization Readiness Pilot Program (CCRPP), will support the advancement of the company’s CLAIRE and INSPiRE platforms over a 24-month development programme. Advancing…
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Jio Explores Sovereign LEO Satellite Constellation to Expand Broadband Coverage Across India
India’s largest telecom operator, Jio Platforms, is evaluating the development of a sovereign low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation as part of a broader strategy to expand broadband connectivity across the country. The plan was outlined by Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, during the company’s shareholder meeting on June 19. Dual Satellite Strategy According…
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AST SpaceMobile Successfully Launches BlueBird 8, 9 and 10 Satellites
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 the successful orbital launch of its BlueBirds 8, 9, and 10 satellites. The BlueBird 8, 9, 10 mission lifted off at 2:39 EDT on Wednesday, June 17, from Cape…
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Square Peg Communications Partners with VIAVI Solutions for 5G NTN Testing
Square Peg Communications, the company that enables the emulation and testing of complex satellite and hybrid networks, announced a strategic partnership with VIAVI Solutions to deliver advanced test capabilities for the rapidly emerging 5G NTN market. As satellite and terrestrial communications converge under global 3GPP standards, network operators, chipset vendors, device manufacturers and infrastructure providers face new validation…
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NewOrbit Raises $18.5 Million to Commercialize Very Low Earth Orbit Satellite Operations
European satellite manufacturer NewOrbit has closed an oversubscribed $18.5 million Series A funding round to accelerate the commercialization of very low Earth orbit (VLEO), a region of space that has historically been considered too challenging for long-term commercial operations. The funding round was led by Voyager Ventures and included participation from several new and existing…
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Telefónica Germany and OQ Technology Test Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity
Telefónica Germany has partnered with Luxembourg-based satellite operator OQ Technology to test direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications, marking a step toward integrating satellite connectivity with conventional mobile networks. The companies are conducting trials in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, using Telefónica Deutschland’s frequency spectrum to evaluate two-way text messaging and voice communication directly between satellites and standard mobile…
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Rohde & Schwarz to Host Satellite Industry Days 2026 in Munich
Rohde & Schwarz will host its sixth Satellite Industry Days on June 16 and 17, 2026, at its Munich campus. Under the theme “From Earth to Orbit: Driving innovation, sovereignity and scalable space systems for a connected tomorrow”, the conference will bring together partners from across the satellite ecosystem, providing a premier forum for practical…
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Sateliot and Turkcell Expand IoT Connectivity Across Türkiye
Sateliot, the leading 5G IoT satellite constellation operator, and Turkcell, Türkiye’s leading telecommunications and technology company, have successfully completed a field demonstration of 5G NTN IoT connectivity via satellite both in Barcelona and Istanbul. The demonstration was carried out to validate standard-based 5G NB-IoT NTN connectivity over Sateliot’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation and…
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Sateliot Develops 5G NTN Connectivity Services from Space for Massive IoT Applications
Sateliot, a Spain-based satellite telecommunications company, is developing a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) constellation designed to extend standardized cellular connectivity from space for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company’s satellite communications architecture is focused on enabling direct satellite-based connectivity for IoT devices operating in remote and uncovered regions without requiring proprietary terminals or modifications…