Tag: IoT
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Sidus Space Enhances LizzieSat Platform with Iridium-Based Communication
Sidus Space, an innovative, agile space mission enabler, announced a strategic communication upgrade for its LizzieSat platform, integrating Iridium-enabled technology into future satellites to deliver low-latency data capabilities from space. This upgrade leverages the Iridium satellite constellation to provide real-time, direct-to-satellite phone messaging for a range of time-sensitive applications, including environmental monitoring, disaster response and…
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Iridium and Nordic Semiconductor Collaborate to Integrate Iridium NTN Direct into IoT Modules
Iridium Communications Inc., a provider of global voice and data satellite communications, announced its collaboration with Nordic Semiconductor for early integration of its Iridium NTN Direct service into Nordic’s LTE-M/NB-IoT modules and chipsets. Nordic Semiconductor is a global leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions including cellular IoT (LTE-M, NB-IoT), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth LE, and Thread, and…
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EchoStar Mobile and Connected Partners to Deliver Reliable Off-Grid Connectivity
EchoStar Mobile, a company in satellite communications, and Connected, a startup dedicated to delivering universal, cost-effective narrowband connectivity from space, have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize off-grid connectivity. This collaboration introduces Connected One, a cutting-edge IoT solution that leverages EchoStar’s satellite technology to bridge connectivity gaps in remote and underserved regions, ensuring users stay…
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Viasat Partners with CYSEC to Enhance Satellite Encryption for Secure Communications
Viasat, Inc., a global company in satellite communications, announced it is working with CYSEC under its ELEVATE program to provided reliable, state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools for satellite communications. CYSEC is a pioneering cybersecurity company based in France and Switzerland, specializing in securing the space internet. Recognizing ever-evolving cyber threats in the industry, CYSEC provides high-performance cybersecurity…
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Iridium’s Global 5G NB-IoT Service Advances with 3GPP Approval for Non-Terrestrial Networks
Iridium Communications Inc., a provider of global voice and data satellite communications, announced that the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) accepted Iridium’s request to extend the functionality of Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) into the Work Plan for 3GPP Release 19 as an official Work Item. This will pave the way…
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Viasat Collaborates with Reticulate Micro to Develop Satellite Video Compression Technology
Viasat, Inc., a global company in satellite communications, and Reticulate Micro, Inc., a defense tech company redefining resilient communications, announced that Reticulate has joined Viasat’s ELEVATE program to work with the satellite communications provider on expanding the use of its VAST video technology. Reticulate Micro is a commercial and defense software technology company that delivers…
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Rocket Lab Completes 53rd Electron Launch Mission to Deploy Five New Satellites for Kinéis
Rocket Lab USA, a global leader in launch services and space systems, successfully launched its 53rd Electron mission and deployed five satellites to Low Earth Orbit for French Internet-of-Things (IoT) company Kinéis. The ‘Kinéis Killed the RadIOT Star’ lifted off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia, New Zealand, at 11:01 a.m. on 21…
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Rocket Lab Schedules Second Launch for Kinéis IoT Constellation Deployment
Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a global company in launch services and space systems, announced it has set the launch window for its 53rd Electron Launch. The mission will be the second of five dedicated launches for the French company Kinéis, designed to provide global Internet of Things (IoT) accessibility worldwide. The ‘Kinéis Killed the RadIOT…
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Thaicom and Hughes Communications India Partners for Satellite Capacity
Thaicom Public Company Limited, a leading Asian satellite and space tech company, announced that its subsidiary IPSTAR (India) Private Limited (IPSTAR) has signed an agreement for satellite capacity with Hughes Communications India Private Limited (HCI), a leading provider of broadband satellite and managed network services, for satellite capacity over India on Thaicom’s satellite fleet. Under…
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Safran Develops Hardware for Kinéis – The First European Satellite Constellation Dedicated to IoT
A decisive turning point for the Internet of Things (IoT) was marked by the launch of Kinéis, the first European constellation dedicated to the IoT. With 25 nanosatellites and 20 ground stations, this system is revolutionizing global connectivity and opens up new opportunities across a wide range of sectors. The ambitious Kinéis project is the result…