Asia Pacific Space Community Council
2 June 2026 – Gilat Satellite Networks announced that Gilat Defense will showcase its expanded portfolio of products to support tactical unmanned platforms at Eurosatory 2026. Gilat Defense will be showcasing RaySat’s new Viper Ka Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA). RaySat, a Gilat subsidiary, offers this advanced product, delivering secure, low-latency communications with low size, weight,…
1 June 2026 – Viasat 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…
1 June 2026 – SES, a leading space solutions company, and Viva, Mexico’s ultra low-cost airline, launched fast and reliable multi-orbit satellite inflight connectivity service on Viva’s Airbus aircraft, strengthening SES’s position as a leading provider of satellite-powered broadband inflight service in the Americas and around the world. A total of 60 A320s and 40…
26 May 2026 – Eutelsat and Anuvu, one of the world’s leading providers of inflight entertainment (IFE) and high-speed inflight connectivity (IFC) technologies for airlines, VIP/VVIP aircraft, and other mobility markets have signed a new multi-year agreement for capacity on the EUTELSAT 10B satellite. Under the agreement, Anuvu will leverage high-throughput Ku capacity on EUTELSAT…
26 May 2026 – Viasat announced it has reached 1,000 aircraft for its SB‑S service: a milestone that underscores strong adoption and accelerating momentum for satellite-enabled safety communications in aviation. SwiftBroadband‑Safety is a certified, global safety communications service that supports Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications, airline operations and regulatory compliance, helping pilots and operators improve…
26 May 2026 – Rocket Lab has completed the acquisition of Motiv Space Systems (“Motiv”), a California-based company specializing in space robotics, motion control systems, and precision mechanisms for spacecraft. Motiv – now rebranded as Rocket Lab Robotics – brings mission-tested Mars heritage and is renowned for its advanced multi-degree of freedom robotic arms, actuators,…
26 May 2026 – Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation (CSMC), a prominent space and defence company, and Telesat announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the deployment and operation of CSMC’s micro nuclear reactor technologies using Telesat’s sovereign low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, Telesat Lightspeed. The announcement took place at…
25 May 2026 – SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation announced plans to establish a new teleport in Kumamoto (the “Space Port Kumamoto,” hereinafter “SPK” ), its first facility in the Kyushu region, as part of efforts to strengthen its satellite communications ground infrastructure. SPK will serve as a ground facility within SKY Perfect JSAT’s nationwide operational…
22 May 2026 – Rocket Lab announced the successful deployment of the latest satellite for Synspective, marking the ninth dedicated mission Rocket Lab has completed for the Japan-based Earth observation constellation. This launch further strengthens one of the most consistent commercial launch partnerships in the small satellite sector and highlights Electron’s industry-leading dedicated launch service.…
19 May 2026 – SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and Astroscale Holdings Inc. have agreed to establish a capital and business partnership focused on creating business opportunities in the new space service domain, with the goal of enabling the reliable and sustainable utilization of the space environment. Going forward, the two companies will cooperate in the…