Tag: LEO
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GITAI Secures JAXA Contract to Develop Robotic Arm for Crewed Lunar Rover
GITAI, a U S-headquartered space robotics company, announced that its Japanese subsidiary, GITAI Japan Inc., has been awarded a contract by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to conduct a concept study for a robotic arm system intended for use on a pressurized crewed lunar rover. This rover is part of Japan’s contribution to the…
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Lynk and Turkcell Demonstrates Direct-to-Device Technology via LEO Satellites in Türkiye
Lynk Global, a leading satellite-direct-to-device (D2D) provider, announced that it has successfully demonstrated its patented technology in a testing campaign conducted in Türkiye with Turkcell, the country’s largest mobile operator with more than 40 million subscribers. This is the latest milestone in Lynk’s efforts to bring D2D connectivity via low earth orbit (LEO) satellites to…
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IEC Telecom Unveils New Level of Network Management at SeaAsia 2025
With Starlink’s unlimited plan set to be phased out by the end of April or early May, the importance of controlling airtime consumption is once again coming to the forefront. In response to this industry shift, IEC Telecom is launching an upgraded version of OptiView, its bespoke network management solution, during one of the leading…
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Türksat to Use Eutelsat’s KONNECT VHTS for In-Flight Connectivity Across Europe
Eutelsat Group, a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide, and Türksat announce a new multi-million-dollar, multi-year agreement between for Ka band services on Eutelsat’s KONNECT VHTS satellite. Under the agreement, Türksat will leverage multiple beams over Europe to provide services to airlines. Türksat is one of the world’s leading satellite…
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BlueHalo Unveils Advanced Breakthrough in Long-Distance Laser Communication
BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense through mission-critical innovation in the space domain, announced the successful milestone demonstration of its two-terminal long-haul, multi-orbit laser communication system. The achievement marks a significant breakthrough in the development of space-based laser communication technology with far-reaching implications for national security and commercial sectors. During the demonstration,…
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UltiSat Partners with Rivada for Secure Global LEO Satellite Connectivity
UltiSat, a leading provider of satellite communication solutions, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rivada Space Networks, a revolutionary company aiming to provide secure, high-bandwidth, global connectivity for enterprise and government customers. This agreement will allow UltiSat to become one of the select few resellers of Rivada Space Network’s forthcoming Low…
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T2S Acquires Blue Marble Communications to Expand Space Offerings
T2S Solutions, a founder-led, mission-driven provider of advanced technologies supporting U.S. defense, intelligence, and national security missions, announced the acquisition of Blue Marble Communications, a founder-led provider of space-qualified communications and computing technologies. Blue Marble has established itself as a critical player in the sector as demand increases for high-performance satellite and spaceflight technologies. The…
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Sidus Space Successfully Deploys LizzieSat-3 to Expand AI-Powered LEO Constellation
Sidus Space, an innovative, agile space mission enabler, announced the successful launch, deployment, and operation of LizzieSat-3 into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) as part of the Transporter-13 rideshare mission with SpaceX, which launched on March 14th, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. LizzieSat-3 joins LizzieSat-1 and 2, which have been in orbit since March…
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Albedo’s Clarity-1 Satellite Launched to Orbit on SpaceX’s Transporter-13 Rideshare mission
Albedo announced that its Clarity-1 satellite was successfully launched to orbit on SpaceX‘s Transporter-13 Rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Albedo team has successfully made contact with Clarity-1 and achieved key commissioning milestones just hours after launch. Approximately four hours after separation from SpaceX, the Albedo team confirmed that the satellite…
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ATLAS Space Operations Partners with Viasat to Support NASA Mission Contract
ATLAS Space Operations has been contracted by Viasat, a global company in satellite communications, to help provide mission-critical support to ongoing and future NASA missions. As one of four commercial companies named in the first round of NASA Near Space Network (NSN) Services contract Task Order awards, Viasat will employ its global Real-Time Earth (RTE)…