Tag: SATCOM
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SpinLaunch Secures $30 Million to Advance Meridian Space LEO Broadband Constellation
SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, announced it has closed $30 million in funding to accelerate the development and commercialization of Meridian Space, its highly differentiated low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband constellation. The funding includes new investment from existing investors, including lead investor ATW Partners, as well as the previously announced strategic investment from…
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AmpliTech Drives Innovation in Space Communication with Vital Technologies
AmpliTech, a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge RF and microwave components, is driving innovation across the space, military, and commercial telecommunications sectors. With a history of providing mission-critical technology, the company’s solutions are integral to a wide range of applications, from satellite communication to next-generation 5G networks and quantum computing. AmpliTech’s…
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SES Space & Defense Secures $89.6 Million U.S Army Contract for COMSATCOM Service
SES’s wholly-owned subsidiary, SES Space & Defense, has been awarded a five-year Sustainment Tactical Network (STN) contract to provide the U.S. Army with COMSATCOM services. Under the USD 89.6 Million agreement, the initiative will support strategic long-haul network transport and base-support communications for Combat Service Support, Department of Defense (DoD) programs, and additional U.S. Government…
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Eutelsat and Station Satcom Partners to Deliver Global Maritime Connectivity
Eutelsat and longtime partner Station Satcom, a leader in maritime communications headquartered in India, have signed a new agreement to deliver Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity services to the global maritime sector. The deal marks a significant strategic expansion for Station Satcom, which will integrate OneWeb’s LEO capabilities into its portfolio to provide hybrid satellite connectivity…
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WORK Microwave Selected by ESA to Develop Cutting-Edge Test Bed for Multi-Orbit Communications
WORK Microwave, a leading provider of advanced RF and satellite communication technologies, has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as the prime contractor to develop a system validation test bed for the upcoming IRIS² satellite constellation. The project is carried out in close collaboration with Fraunhofer IIS and Joanneum Research. IRIS² (Infrastructure for…
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TERASi Secures ESA Tender to Develop Compact W-Band SATCOM Antennas
TERASi, a provider of pocket-sized radios that deliver gigabit-speed data links for defense, SATCOM, and telecom operations, has successfully secured the tender with the European Space Agency (ESA). This tender reinforces its position as a trusted deeptech provider to pioneer the development of Compact Active Planar Antennas for W-band Satellite Communication. The initiative unlocks the…
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Gilat Secures $8 Million Contract from Israel’s Ministry of Defense to Advance Strategic Military Communications
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that its defense division, Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract valued at over $8 million by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for the delivery and integration of satellite communication systems and services. Deliveries are expected in the next 12 months.…
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European Space Agency Supported LIDE Mission Launches to Test Global 5G Connectivity
A new CubeSat developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) has made it to orbit as a part of the Direct Access Live Demonstration (LIDE) mission. Aiming to test the feasibility and demonstrate the establishment of a stable 5G connection from low Earth orbit, LIDE serves as a proof-of-concept to provide connectivity anywhere…
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SES and Luxembourg to Develop GovSat-2 to Expand Secure Government Connectivity
SES and the Luxembourg Government announced their plan for the development of a second satellite for GovSat (LuxGovSat S.A.), the public-private partnership and 50/50 joint venture between SES and the Luxembourg Government that provides secure, reliable, and accessible satellite communication services for governments. GovSat-2 will be positioned over the European satellite arc. It will join GovSat-1…
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Boeing Confirms Successful Launch and Signal of O3b mPOWER Satellites for SES
Boeing engineers have confirmed the 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER satellites, built for leading space solutions company SES, have successfully launched and are transmitting signals from space after lifting off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 5:12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Approximately two hours after liftoff, the satellites separated from the launch vehicle, initiating…