Daily Archives: September 21, 2026

NIGCOMSAT Selects Hughes JUPITER Scalable Gateway to Support Nigeria’s Next-Generation Satellite Program

16 September 2026 – Hughes Network Systems today announced that Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has selected the JUPITER scalable gateway system to support the operator’s next-generation satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B. The contract award underscores the role of Hughes as a trusted partner in advancing secure, high-capacity satellite connectivity across Africa. Under the contract, Hughes…

SES and Elveo Mobile Deepen Collaboration to Advance Direct-to-Device Services in Europe

15 September 2026 – SES, a global leader in space solutions, and Elveo Mobile, the company that delivers mobile connectivity and elevated intelligence for a planet on the move, today announced the expansion of their collaboration to accelerate delivery of direct-to-device (D2D) services in Europe. SES will leverage Elveo’s patented, proven and cost-effective D2D technology…

CanarySat and KTSAT Sign Strategic Interoperability MoU

15 September 2026 – CanarySat, a next-generation satellite services provider and operator of the MAGEC Constellation, and KTSAT, a leading Korean satellite communications operator, today signed a Strategic Interoperability Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris during the International Space Summit, establishing a framework for technical and commercial cooperation in satellite interoperability and services. The MoU…

SWISSto12 and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership

14 September 2026 – SWISSto12 today announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) to pursue joint opportunities on advanced payloads, radio frequency (RF) products, and market development in Japan and the APAC region. Joint opportunities will leverage MELCO’s extensive satellite system expertise and integration capabilities together with SWISSto12’s proprietary 3D-printing designs…

Thales Alenia Space Wins NIGCOMSAT Contract to Build NigComSat-2A Geostationary Telecommunications Satellite

14 September 2026 – Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with Nigeria’s government-owned NIGCOMSAT Ltd to develop a new telecommunications satellite operating from geostationary orbit. The communications satellite, named as NigComSat-2A, is set to strengthen Africa’s digital connectivity. It will deliver reliable and secure communication services, including high-quality television broadcasting, fast and stable internet…

Elveo Mobile Announces Partnership with Apex to Scale Spacecraft Platform Production

14 September 2026 – Elveo Mobile, the company that delivers mobile connectivity and elevated intelligence for a planet on the move, and Apex, The Spacecraft Platform Company, today announced a partnership to establish a dedicated spacecraft factory that will scale the global supply chain for the Elveo-designed direct-to-device (D2D) constellation. The partnership enables Elveo to…