Tag: LEO Satellites
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Amazon, Globalstar, Iridium and Telesat Launch NGSO Satellite Trade Association
Amazon, Globalstar, Iridium and Telesat have formed the SpaceConnect Association, a new trade organization representing non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) operators. The association said it will work with governments, international institutions and industry stakeholders to promote a competitive satellite communications market and expand global connectivity. Former National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator David Redl has…
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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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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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Marlink Launches Multi-LEO Connectivity Service for Maritime Sector
Marlink has launched a new hybrid satellite connectivity service designed for maritime customers, combining multiple low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks into a single managed platform. The service, called Sealink Multi‑LEO, integrates connectivity from Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb while allowing additional LEO networks to be incorporated as they become available. The company announced the launch on…
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Blue Origin Unveils TeraWave Satellite Network Targeting Multi-Terabit Global Connectivity
Blue Origin on Tuesday announced TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 terabits per second worldwide, targeting enterprise, data centre and government customers with mission-critical connectivity needs. The TeraWave system is based on a constellation of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites deployed across low Earth orbit (LEO) and…
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OQ Technology, Eseye Partner to Deliver Global 5G IoT Connectivity via Satellite and Cellular Networks
OQ Technology said it has formed a partnership with U.K.-based Eseye to provide seamless, global 5G Internet of Things connectivity by integrating satellite and terrestrial networks through a single SIM solution. Announced on Jan. 20, the collaboration combines OQ Technology’s low-Earth orbit satellite constellation with Eseye’s AnyNet Connectivity Hub, creating what the companies describe as…