Tag: SATCOM
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Space Norway Selects SpaceX Falcon 9 to Launch THOR 8 Satellite in 2027
Space Norway has signed a contract with SpaceX for the launch of the new communications satellite, THOR 8, into geostationary orbit. The mission, which will launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in 2027, will strengthen Space Norway’s communications capacity for both governmental and commercial clients. “The Falcon 9 launch service was selected after a competitive…
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Es’hailSat Partners with neXat to Enhance Satellite Managed Services in Middle East and Africa
Qatari satellite operator Es’hailSat – Qatar Satellite Company has announced a strategic partnership with neXat, creators of the first satellite-specific open OSS/BSS platform, which will improve the way managed services are accessed and delivered across the Middle East and Africa. Es’hailSat will use the award-winning neXat platform to make it easier for its channel partners…
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Gilat Satellite Networks Launches First AI-Driven Network Management System for Satellite Connectivity
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced the AI transformation of its Network Management System (NMS), integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP). The new AI capabilities are available immediately. This integration introduces a new NMS-MCP, which acts as a gateway between the NMS and AI agents. The NMS-MCP…
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Boeing Accelerates Satellite Production with 3D-Printed Solar Array Substrates
Boeing unveiled a 3D-printed solar array substrate approach that compresses composite build times by up to six months on a typical solar array wing program from print to final assembly. This represents a production improvement of up to 50% when compared to current cycle times. Flight-representative hardware has completed engineering testing and is progressing through…
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Eutelsat and BHS Renews Capacity Deal at 7/8° West
Eutelsat announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with BHS Telecommunications, a key regional player in TV distribution and broadcast services in the MENA region. Under the new agreement, BHS will lease Ku-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 7 West A satellite, located at the 7/8° West orbital position, the prime broadcast neighbourhood for the Middle…
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Comtech SLM-5650B: First Sovereign-Certified Modem on SES O3b mPOWER Network
Comtech Telecommunications, a global communications technology leader, announced the company’s market-leading software defined SLM-5650B became the first sovereign-certified modem to receive Government Terminal Certification (GTC) to operate on SES’s Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) O3b mPOWER satellite constellation. Also Explore: Satellite Constellations Operating on the high-throughput low-latency O3b mPOWER system, Comtech’s SLM-5650B will provide critical hybrid communications…
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Gilat Receives $7 Million Order to Provide the U.S DoD with Transportable SATCOM Terminals
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that Gilat DataPath was awarded a contract to provide Transportable SATCOM Terminals in support of the U.S. Department of Defense through a prime contractor. The award includes multiple units of Gilat DataPath’s popular DKET 3421 transportable terminals and support services totaling…
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ST Engineering iDirect Announces the First 5G Non-Terrestrial Network Proof of Concept
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced a key milestone in achieving interoperability between its ground system and the 5G Core through its innovative Interworking Gateway Function. This demonstrated a non-3GPP satellite network connecting seamlessly with the 5G ecosystem while appearing fully 3GPP-compliant. This proof of concept (PoC) highlights ST Engineering iDirect’s…
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Orbit Communication Systems Unveils Compact MPT30Ka SATCOM-On-The-Move Terminal
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a leading global provider of ground, airborne, and maritime SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical communication systems, announced the launch of the Multi-Purpose SATCOM Terminal MPT30Ka SATCOM On-The-Move (SOTM), its most compact satellite communication system available for military vehicles, maritime vessels, and rapid deployment. Nowadays, military mobile platforms are…
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NASA Awards $25 M Contract to Redwire to Provide Biotech and On-Orbit Operations on ISS
Redwire Corporation, a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, announced it has been awarded a NASA single award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a $25 million ceiling for five years to fulfill future task orders for biotechnology facilities, on-orbit operations support, mission integration, and related services for the agency on the International Space Station…