Tag: Satellite Terminals
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Slingshot Aerospace Opens Canadian Headquarters in Ottawa
Slingshot Aerospace, the leader in AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation, has announced the opening of its new Canadian office in Ottawa. This strategic expansion reinforces Slingshot’s commitment to strengthening Canada’s sovereign space capabilities and supporting allied collaboration across the space domain awareness (SDA) ecosystem. The announcement was…
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Myriota Collaborates with Spire Global to Scale IoT Constellation with 16 More Satellites
Spire Global, a global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, announced an expanded Space Services agreement with Myriota to design, build, and operate 16 satellites with enhanced second-generation payloads for the IoT provider. These new launches will see Myriota’s IoT connectivity become operational across 40+ satellites. Since initially partnering in 2021, Myriota has…
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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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Gogo Secures EASA Approval for First DC-Powered Ka-Band Terminal for the Gulfstream G280
Gogo, a leading global provider of broadband connectivity services for executive and mil/gov aviation, has confirm ed Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for a direct current (DC) variant of the Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount terminal for Gulfstream G280 aircraft types. This represents the first time a…
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Thales Delivers Dual Travelling Wave Tubes for Airbus’ Optus-11 Satellite
Thales has delivered all the Dual-TWTs necessary for the optimal performance of the Optus-11 satellite, developed by Airbus Defence and Space, and operating in the Ku-band. This delivery will significantly improve the communication and data management capabilities of Optus-11, while enhancing its performance and operational reliability. Reconfigurable even in orbit, this flexible satellite represents a…
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Chunghwa Telecom and Astranis Sign Agreement to Launch Taiwan’s First Dedicated Satellite
Chunghwa Telecom announced a strategic partnership with US satellite innovator Astranis to bring a dedicated microGEO satellite to Taiwan. With features such as rapid deployment, high performance, and exceptional reliability, this satellite will significantly expand satellite capacity over Taiwan. The satellite is scheduled for launch by the end of this year, with full bandwidth availability…
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Gilat Awarded $23 M Multi-Year Contract to Service STT Units for US DoD
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that Gilat Defense, was awarded a contract to provide ongoing sustainment and support services for Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT) units deployed worldwide in support of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) customers. The contract includes a base program with options to extend…
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Intelsat Secures US Space Force Contract to Provide Maritime Satellite Connectivity
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, won a U.S. Space Force contract to provide commercial satellite communications bandwidth, equipment, and services to the U.S. Defense Department (DoD) for global maritime coverage. The 12-month task order is part of the proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) 10-year indefinite delivery, indefinite…
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ST Engineering iDirect Launches New Excelerator Partner Program
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has launched its Excelerator Partner Program, an initiative to recognize and reward outstanding partner performance while fostering deeper collaboration. The enhanced program replaces ST Engineering iDirect’s existing bePART program and is designed to help its partners accelerate time to market, expand opportunities, and enhance partnerships while…
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Viasat and Telespazio to Design Lunar Orbiting Satellite System
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, joined the European Space Agency’s Moonlight project alongside program lead Telespazio. Moonlight is the European Space Agency’s (ESA) program to develop a lunar orbiting Navigation and Communication system that will greatly enhance combined navigation and communications services for European and international missions both on the surface of the…