Tag: satellite communications
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Lite Coms Wins $22 Million Government Satellite Communications Contract
Lite Coms has been awarded a $22 million contract by an undisclosed government and defense customer to provide satellite communications capabilities supporting operational readiness. SpaceTechnology The company announced the award on July 22 but did not identify the customer or disclose additional details about the program. Satellite Communications Support According to Lite Coms, the contract…
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FCC Approves New Part 100 Rules to Streamline Space Licensing
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a broad overhaul of its satellite and earth station licensing framework, replacing its long-standing Part 25 rules with a new Part 100 regulatory structure. The agency said the updated framework is intended to create what it describes as a “licensing assembly line” aimed at improving the efficiency…
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UK Puts £62M Into Satellite Comms and Space Innovation
Does the UK’s £62M Space Funding Package Move the Needle? The UK government announced £62 million ($83.4 million) in new space sector funding on Monday, split between satellite communications development and broader space innovation. The headline allocation is £42 million ($56.5 million) for the third funding round of the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)…
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Thales Alenia Space to Build Software-Defined Eshail-3/Türksat-Biruni Satellite
Thales Alenia Space has secured a contract from Es’hailSat to build a new software-defined communications satellite that will expand broadband connectivity across Europe, Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East. Astronomy The satellite, named Eshail-3/Türksat-Biruni, will be jointly operated by Qatar-based Es’hailSat and Turkish satellite operator Türksat. Financial terms of the contract and a launch…
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Saudia Debuts NSG Skywaves Inflight Connectivity on First Airbus A321XLR
Neo Space Group (NSG) and Saudia have activated the NSG Skywaves inflight connectivity (IFC) service aboard the airline’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, marking the first line-fit deployment of the system. SpaceTechnology The service combines NSG Skywaves with SES’s Open Orbits multi-orbit network, integrating geostationary (GEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite capabilities to provide low-latency,…
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FCC Proposes Auction of 160 MHz in Upper C-Band Spectrum
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to vote on a proposal to auction 160 megahertz (MHz) of upper C-band spectrum, a move that would require satellite operators to clear frequencies by deploying new satellites and upgrading ground infrastructure. The proposal covers spectrum between 3.98 GHz and 4.14 GHz and is scheduled for a…
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Tototheo Global Expands SES Partnership for FlexMaritime Service
Tototheo Global has expanded its partnership with SES to deploy the FlexMaritime connectivity service across the maritime sector. The agreement will enable Tototheo Global to offer the satellite-based connectivity solution to shipping customers, supporting a range of operational and onboard communication services. Expanding Maritime Connectivity FlexMaritime combines SES’s satellite network with integrated terrestrial infrastructure to…
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Calian to Acquire Galaxy Broadband in Deal Worth Up to C$52 Million
Calian Group has agreed to acquire Canadian satellite communications provider Galaxy Broadband Communications in a transaction valued at up to C$52 million (US$36.6 million), expanding its communications and connectivity business. The acquisition includes an upfront payment of C$24 million (US$16.9 million), with up to C$27.5 million (US$19.3 million) in additional earnout payments tied to performance…
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ReOrbit Launches OrbitCloud Space Computing Programme with €4.6 Million Backing
ReOrbit has launched its OrbitCloud research and development programme to develop a space-based edge computing network, supported by an initial €4.6 million (US$5.3 million) funding award from Business Finland. The company said the overall value of the programme is expected to exceed €40 million (US$46 million) as development progresses. Space-Based Edge Computing ReOrbit describes OrbitCloud…
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Calian Acquires Galaxy Broadband for Up to C$52M
Is Calian’s C$52M Galaxy Broadband Deal a Smart Bet on Canada’s SATCOM Services Market? Calian Group is spending up to C$52 million (approximately US$36.6 million) to acquire Galaxy Broadband Communications, a Canadian provider of satellite communications and remote connectivity solutions — making it one of the more consequential consolidation moves in the Canadian SATCOM services…