Tag: Satellite Modems
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York Space Systems’ Parent Company to Acquire ATLAS Space Operations
York Space Systems, a defense technology company transforming how the United States builds and operates space-based capabilities, announced that its parent company has agreed to acquire ATLAS Space Operations, a pioneer in Ground Software as a Service (GSaaS) for satellite communications. The move brings York a powerful, software-led ground architecture that simplifies operations, removes integration…
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Globalstar and Telecom CLM to Expand Alcazar Teleport for European Mobile Satellite Coverage
Globalstar, a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces the execution of definitive agreements with Telecom Castilla-La Mancha, to expand the Alcazar Teleport in Castilla La Mancha, Spain, with additional ground station antennas and associated infrastructure. These further investments will support Globalstar’s launch and operation of its previously announced third-generation mobile satellite services network, the…
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Inmarsat Provides NexusWave Connectivity Services to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) to upgrade their fleet from Fleet Xpress (FX) service to Inmarsat’s NexusWave. This fleet-wide transition to NexusWave will allow MOL to benefit from Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service and accelerate the digitalisation strategy of the leading Japanese shipping company. Local…
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Airbus Skynet 6A Satellite Completes Coupling of Communications and Service Modules
The UK’s next-generation military communications satellite, Skynet 6A – has completed the coupling of its communications and service modules. The spacecraft, designed and built at Airbus’ Stevenage and Portsmouth plants, will provide vital communications services for Britain’s armed forces and has achieved the major milestone at the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) in Harwell, Oxfordshire. The…
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Eutelsat and BHS Renew Partnership for Satellite Contribution Services
Eutelsat Group and BHS Media Group are pleased to announce the renewal of their satellite contribution contract, reinforcing their long-standing collaboration to deliver high-quality video services across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This agreement extends the capacity leased on the EUTELSAT 21B and EUTELSAT 70B satellites, ensuring seamless content delivery for BHS’…
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iDirect Government Successfully Tests and Integrates 450 SDR Satellite Modem
iDirect Government, a leading provider of satellite communications to the U.S. military and government, announced the successful integration and testing of its 450 Software Defined Radio (SDR) satellite modem into Airbus DS Government Solutions’ Ranger Flyaway Terminal. This seamless integration marks a milestone in delivering enhanced resiliency, flexibility, and security to MILSATCOM customers. The 450…
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Viasat Demonstrates D2H Satellite Communication Technology in Brazil
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has successfully performed the first direct-to-handset (D2H) communication test using direct-to-device (D2D) technology in L-band in Brazil. The groundbreaking demonstration showcased two smartphones connecting directly via satellite using 3GPP NTN standards without the involvement of other terrestrial infrastructure. This signifies the start of a new age of connectivity…
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ORBCOMM Launches SKYWAVE Connect Partner Program
ORBCOMM announced the launch of the SKYWAVE Connect partner program, which enables IoT solution providers, system integrators, value-added resellers, and other channel partners to accelerate their IoT solution development, expand their market reach, and take advantage of new growth opportunities. The program launched in select regions with a global rollout to follow later this year.…
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EUTELSAT ONEWEB and E-SAT Signs Distribution Partnership Agreement
ONEWEB and E-SAT signed a Distribution agreement to deliver OneWeb high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity across European countries. Under this partnership, E-SAT will be selling a full suite of LEO connectivity solutions powered by Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation to Maritime and Enterprise customers across Europe. These high-speed, low-latency offerings, made possible by Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO constellation, will…
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Rohde & Schwarz Expands Testing Equipment Portfolio to Support Telesat’s Lightspeed LEO Network
Rohde & Schwarz, a global leader in mobile network testing services, has enhanced measurement options across its testing equipment portfolio to meet the unique requirements of advanced, next-generation satellite networks. Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, has been leveraging Rohde & Schwarz’s advanced testing equipment to optimize service link design…