Tag: Satellite
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BAE Systems’ New Multi-Sensor Satellite Constellation to Use ICEYE’s Radar Imaging Satellite
ICEYE, one of the global leaders in persistent monitoring with radar satellite imaging, is partnering with BAE Systems to provide advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology as part of BAE Systems’ new multi-sensor satellite cluster launching in 2024. Known as AzaleaTM, this group of Earth-sensing satellites will use a range of instruments to collect visual,…
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ST Engineering iDirect to Showcase its New Multi-Carrier Satellite Gateway at IBC 2022
ST Engineering iDirect, a company that develops communication systems for various industries such as defense, IoT, aerospace, and maritime, will be launching its new MCX8000 multi-carrier satellite gateway system at IBC 2022 in Amsterdam. The MCX8000 enables broadcasters to cater to every type of broadcast scenario, including high IP encapsulation rates for Over the Top…
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Skyroot Aerospace Raises $51 Million in Funding to Offer Small Satellite Launch Services
Skyroot Aerospace, a Space-tech startup in India, has successfully raised a $51 million Series-B funding round led by GIC, a leading global investment firm. This is the largest funding round ever in the Indian private Space-Tech sector, which validates Skyroot’s strengths in space technology and helps meet the burgeoning demand from the international small satellite…
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SES Selects Gilat’s SkyEdge IV platform for its satellite system
Gilat Satellite Networks, one of the world leaders in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced that the company was awarded multimillion-dollar orders from SES as the companies extend global strategic cooperation. SES, in cooperation with Gilat, is expanding its SATCOM business reach by utilizing Gilat’s SkyEdge IV multi-orbit, multi-service capabilities. These activities represent follow-on…
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BICS and Lynk Sign an Agreement to Expand Mobile Coverage to Remote Areas
BICS, an international connectivity enabler, and Lynk Global, one of the world’s leading satellite-direct-to-phone telecom companies, have signed an agreement to enable Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to expand mobile coverage to people in remote areas around the world. Coverage areas will include North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, South-East Asia, and several rural areas in…
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Rocket Lab Successfully Test Fires Reused Rutherford Engine
Rocket Lab USA, one of the leading launch and space systems companies, has successfully test-fired a reused Rutherford first stage engine for the first time a significant technical achievement in the company’s efforts to make its Electron launch vehicle the world’s first reusable orbital small rocket. Rocket Lab conducted the full duration, full-thrust test fire…
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For Apple and other companies, satellites plus cellphones add up to a new frontier
Apple’s iPhone 14 is built to link up with satellites for an emergency SOS. (Apple Video) Today’s big iPhone reveal adds Apple to the list of companies aiming to combine the power of satellite communications with the power of everyday cellphones — a list that includes other tech heavyweights such as T-Mobile and SpaceX, Amazon…
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Forsway’s New Odin F-60 Satellite Routers to be Showcased at IBC 2022
Forsway, a provider of innovative, cost-efficient solutions for enabling broadband connectivity in underserved regions, has announced its next generation of satellite terminals. Produced by a strategic manufacturing partner, Zinwell, the new Forsway Odin F-60, and Odin F-60 Pro terminals will be available in Q1 2023 and will succeed the F-50 model. Forsway’s innovative hybrid Satcom…
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Cobham Satcom Enhances its SAILOR XTR Portfolio with Two New Ka-Band Antennas for THOR 7 VSAT Services
Cobham Satcom, one of the market leaders and provider of radio and satellite communications solutions to the maritime and land markets, continues to expand its innovative next-generation SAILOR XTR portfolio with the introduction of two new Ka-band antenna systems for Telenor Satellite’s THOR 7 VSAT services. The one-meter SAILOR 1000 XTR Ka and 65-centimeter SAILOR…
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Mission Microwave Receives $8 Million Follow-on order to Upgrade Satcom Terminals
Mission Microwave Technologies, a manufacturer of highly efficient Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) has confirmed orders of over eight million dollars for airborne certified transceivers and Block Upconverters used in commercial aviation In-Flight Connectivity. Mission Microwave’s engineers and product managers have worked closely with customers in designing, certifying, and manufacturing products that are DO-160 compliant…