Tag: Satellite Terminals
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MDA Space to Supply Additional Satellites for Expanded Telesat Lightspeed Constellation
MDA Space, a space technology company, will be supplying Telesat LEO ULC, a division of Telesat Corporation, with additional MDA AURORA next-generation broadband satellites, coinciding with the operator’s announcement that it has been expanding the Telesat Lightspeed low Earth orbit constellation. Telesat has announced that it has been expanding its LEO constellation by 69 satellites,…
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K2 Space Raises $500 Million in Series D Funding Round at $6.8 Billion Valuation
K2 Space, the manufacturer of big, high-power satellites, has announced a $500 million Series D funding round at a $6.8 billion valuation. Kleiner Perkins and ICONIQ have led the round, with participation from CapitalG, Lightspeed, Altimeter, Spark Capital, Sands Capital, ARK Invest, T. Rowe Price Associates, and other existing investors. “When my brother Neel and…
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AST SpaceMobile Schedules Launch of BlueBird 11, 12 and 13 Satellites
AST SpaceMobile, the company developing a space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, had announced that the launch of BlueBird 11, 12, and 13 satellites had been scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. Liftoff had…
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Iridium and SKYWAVE Partner on Industrial IoT Connectivity
Iridium Communications, a provider of global voice, data, aircraft surveillance, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, has announced a partnership with SKYWAVE, a provider of industrial IoT connectivity, devices and enablement solutions for mission-critical assets, to help heavy equipment manufacturers build and scale connected equipment services across global operating environments. As heavy equipment…
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ZHARYQ Partners with Rivada for LEO Connectivity
ZHARYQ Kazakhstan, a telecom operator and communications systems integrator, is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide a LEO-based connectivity network with the necessary security and performance to drive digital operations. Rivada has now lined up over $ US20 billion in business globally for its LEO network. ZHARYQ has over 35 years of experience in…
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Voyager Technologies Partners with Penn State on Space and Defense Research
Voyager Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with The Pennsylvania State University to collaborate within the Voyager Institute for Space, Technology and Advancement (VISTA) ecosystem. The collaboration will develop joint research programs and applications across in-space research and manufacturing and national security, combining commercial and defense-focused research activities. “This announcement is the latest in…
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Ravee Raises USD 6 Million to Advance Satellite Data Communications
A surge in data from the internet and AI is driving demand to move more of it in space. While computing power continues to advance, the ability to move data between satellites has become a critical bottleneck. This is expected to grow as industry giants consider building data centers in space. Ravee has announced an…
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York Space Systems Completes Acquisition of ALL.SPACE
York Space Systems, a leading, US-based national defense and commercial prime providing a comprehensive suite of mission-critical solutions, announced the completion of its acquisition of ALL.SPACE, a leading provider of advanced satellite communications terminals and multi-network connectivity solutions. ALL.SPACE now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of York. The acquisition unites ALL.SPACE’s jam-resistant, multi-link terminal…
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Gilat Satellite Networks Receives $43 Million of Additional Sidewinder ESA Orders
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced it has received additional orders of $43 million from a major in-flight connectivity service provider for its Sidewinder electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminals. Deliveries are planned over the next 18 months in both line-fit and retrofit configurations. The awards reflect continued…
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Viasat Hybrid Satellite Platform Powers NOAA Aircraft with Lockheed Martin
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, announced it has been selected by Lockheed Martin to provide high-bandwidth satellite communications technology in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) next-generation C-130J Hercules “Hurricane Hunter” aircraft program. Under a subcontract reporting through its Communication Services segment, Viasat’s government SATCOM team will support Lockheed Martin’s delivery of two…