Tag: IoT
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Open Cosmos Launches First Two OpenConstellation 1.0 Earth Observation Satellites
Open Cosmos, the company developing satellites, had launched the first two satellites of OpenConstellation 1.0 – new Earth observation (EO) satellites that had reduced the time it takes to react to emerging threats from space. With the launch, the company had taken a step toward providing real-time Earth monitoring for governments and enterprises to respond…
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Dhruva Space and MAHE Launch ASCENT Powering India’s Space Technology
Dhruva Space and Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, have entered into a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop ASCENT (Advanced Space Capability, Engineering & New-space Technologies) Centre at the MAHE Manipal campus. ASCENT will advance Space systems engineering, applied research, mission development, and…
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Viasat Demonstrates First Integrated Automotive Satellite Voice Call Capability with BMW Group
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, announced a landmark technology demonstration showcasing the first automotive satellite voice call demonstration fully integrated into a BMW Group vehicle’s platform. It marks a significant step forward as Viasat brings Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications into the connected vehicle ecosystem: enabling drivers and passengers to stay connected in remote…
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MDA Space to Acquire Collecte Localisation Satellites
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it has entered into a firm and irrevocable offer to acquire a majority interest in CLS (the “Transaction”), a global leading provider of AI-driven Earth observation value-added services and satellite IoT solutions. With more than 14,000 customers in approximately 150…
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SEOPS Integrates 10 Customer Payloads for Transporter-17 Rideshare Mission
SEOPS, a leading provider of responsive launch and space mission services, has successfully integrated 10 customer spacecraft for launch aboard the upcoming Transporter-17 rideshare mission with SpaceX. The mission is targeted to launch this month on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The payloads…
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Myriota Launches Cellular Connectivity to Hybrid IoT Network
Myriota, a global leader in satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, announced the addition of cellular connectivity to its HyperPulse 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) and AssetHawk asset tracker device, creating a hybrid IoT network that delivers seamless satellite and cellular coverage. By combining HyperPulse’s low-power satellite connectivity with support for cellular networks, Myriota delivers a hybrid solution…
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Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium Creating a Vertically Integrated Space Powerhouse
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch and space systems and Iridium Communications, a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rocket Lab will acquire Iridium. Rocket Lab will acquire all the outstanding shares of Iridium common…
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FOSSA Raises €9.25 Million to Expand IoT Satellite Network and Sovereign Space Capabilities
Spanish IoT satellite company FOSSA has secured €9.25 million (US$10.5 million) in a funding round to support international expansion and the continued deployment of its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The company said the new capital will be used to expand its commercial operations, strengthen its workforce, develop new security and defense capabilities, and…
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Spire Global Delivers 10 Satellites for SpaceX Transporter-17 Mission
Spire Global, a global provider of satellite data, analytics and intelligence powered by the own multipurpose satellite constellation, announced that 10 satellites have arrived at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California ahead of launch aboard the upcoming Transporter-17 rideshare mission with SpaceX. Integrated via Exolaunch, the satellites will serve a range of customer missions including…
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Lacuna Space Advances Satellite Connectivity Through LPWAN-Based IoT Technologies
Lacuna Space is developing a suite of satellite connectivity technologies designed to extend Internet of Things (IoT) communications beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. Built around Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) architectures, the company’s technology portfolio enables low-cost, low-power devices to communicate directly via satellite, providing connectivity for applications including environmental monitoring, agriculture, logistics, infrastructure…