Tag: SES
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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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Jio Explores Sovereign LEO Satellite Constellation to Expand Broadband Coverage Across India
India’s largest telecom operator, Jio Platforms, is evaluating the development of a sovereign low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation as part of a broader strategy to expand broadband connectivity across the country. The plan was outlined by Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm, during the company’s shareholder meeting on June 19. Dual Satellite Strategy According…
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Infinite Orbits Selects Open Cosmos for ‘Tom & Jerry’ Satellite Inspection Mission
European space companies Infinite Orbits and Open Cosmos have partnered on a new satellite mission designed to demonstrate rendezvous, proximity and inspection operations in low-Earth orbit (LEO). The mission, dubbed “Tom & Jerry,” will involve two satellites that will perform a series of maneuvering and inspection activities after launch, which is currently targeted for mid-2027.…
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European Investment Bank Backs OQ Technology With €25 Million Venture Debt
The European Investment Bank has provided €25 million ($29.5 million) in venture debt financing to Luxembourg-based satellite company OQ Technology to support the expansion of its direct-to-device (D2D) communications network. The financing requires the company to build and launch at least 20 satellites within the next two years. Additional financial terms were not disclosed. The…
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Eutelsat Secures French-Backed Financing to Expand OneWeb Satellite Constellation
European satellite communications operator Eutelsat has secured nearly €1 billion in government-backed financing from France to support the expansion of its OneWeb low-Earth-orbit broadband constellation, the company said. The €975 million agreement, announced on Feb. 11, is backed by the French Export Credit Agency and will fund a recently signed contract with Airbus Defence and…
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SES Signs Deal for Europe’s First Commercial Satellite Life-Extension Mission
Satellite operator SES has signed an agreement with French startup Infinite Orbits for a life-extension mission involving one geostationary satellite, marking the first commercial satellite life-extension operation in Europe, the companies said on Thursday. The mission will use Endurance™, a 750kg servicing vehicle developed by Infinite Orbits to provide in-orbit support functions including station keeping,…
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SES Reports €1.7 Billion Revenue for First Nine Months Following Intelsat Merger Amid U.S. Shutdown Delays
SES reported revenue of €1.7 billion ($2 billion) for the first nine months of 2025, marking the company’s first results since completing its Intelsat acquisition. Revenue rose nearly 20% year-on-year at constant exchange rates, though on a like-for-like basis, it fell 1.8% compared to the same period last year. The satellite operator said growth in…
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SpaceX launches 15th mission for SES following one-day scrub
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soars away from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, carrying the fifth pair of SES’ O3b mPOWER satellites for its medium Earth orbit constellation. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now Update July 22, 5:47 p.m. EDT: SpaceX landed the first stage booster on the droneship, ‘Just Read the…