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Thaicom and Hughes Communications India Sign Agreement for Satellite Capacity

28 August 2024 – Thaicom Public Company Limited, a leading Asian satellite and space tech company, today announced that its subsidiary IPSTAR (India) Private Limited (IPSTAR) has signed an agreement for satellite capacity with Hughes Communications India Private Limited (HCI), a leading provider of broadband satellite and managed network services, for satellite capacity over India…

FCC Reauthorizes Globalstar’s HIBLEO-4 Constellation

19 August 2024 – Globalstar, Inc., the next-generation mobile satellite and communications services provider, today announced that the United States Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “the Commission”) has issued an order granting Globalstar’s application to extend the term of its senior HIBLEO-4 authorization by an additional 15 years and operate up to 26 replacement satellites.…

Ovzon Receives an Ovzon 3 Order from Swedish Space Corporation (SSC)

15 August 2024 – Ovzon has received an initial limited order for Ovzon SATCOM-as-a-Service using the newly operationalized Ovzon 3 satellite from its partner, Swedish Space Corporation (SSC). The service was delivered within 24 hours of being requested. Ovzon’s SATCOM-as-a-Service is known for supporting critical missions with high performance, mobility, and resiliency. The delivery highlights…

Lockheed Martin to Acquire Terran Orbital

15 August 2024 – Lockheed Martin announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Terran Orbital, a global leader of satellite-based solutions primarily supporting the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital brings a high throughput, robotic manufacturing capacity and high-performing modular space vehicle designs. Combined with Lockheed Martin’s record of performance and innovation, this…

Hughes Surpasses 5,000 ESA Terminals for OneWeb

13 August 2024 – Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company, announced the shipment of over 5,000 HL1120W electronically steerable antenna (ESA) Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) terminals. This milestone solidifies Hughes as a leading supplier of enterprise-class OneWeb LEO terminals. The HL1120W terminal boasts a low-profile, full-duplex, self-aligning design with a built-in modem. Tailored for the…

Arctic Broadband on the Way as Viasat Confirms Successful Launch

11 August 2024 – Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, has confirmed the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) has successfully launched from Vandenburg Space Force Base. The mission, led by the Space Norway subsidiary Heosat, will see two satellites deployed in a highly elliptical orbit (HEO) in the world’s first HEO mission carrying…

Eutelsat Group Enters into Exclusive Negotiations for the Carve-out and Partial Sale of its Passive Ground Segment Infrastructure Assets

9 August 2024 – Eutelsat Group has entered into exclusivity and signed a put option agreement with the EQT Infrastructure VI fund (“EQT”) with respect to its passive ground infrastructure assets. The contemplated transaction would consist in the carve-out of the passive assets (land, buildings, support infrastructure, antennas and connectivity circuits for the combined portfolio…

KSAT Introduces Fully Automated KSATlite Launch and Deorbit Service on KSATlite Network after Strong Collaboration with Rocket Lab

6 August 2024 – Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) is announcing the launch of its fully automated launch and deorbit service on the KSATlite network. This groundbreaking development marks a significant milestone in the satellite industry offering unprecedented efficiency and reliability for launch and satellite operators worldwide. The new service is an enhancement of the existing…

Safran Boosts Production of Advanced Satellite Propulsion Systems in the US

6 August 2024 – Safran Electronics & Defense, a global equipment supplier for defense and space, is building its U.S. manufacturing capabilities for small satellite propulsion systems to meet the increasing demand in both the commercial and defense sectors. This strategic initiative, announced during the 2024 Small Satellite Conference in Logan, Utah, will support the…

Interstellar Secures 3.1 Billion Yen in Series E Funding

5 August 2024 – Interstellar Technologies Inc., a leading space infrastructure company dedicated to addressing global challenges through space transportation and utilization, has successfully raised 3.1 billion yen in its Series E round via third-party share allocation to new investors such as SBI GROUP and NTT DOCOMO, INC., alongside financing from Resona Bank. This addition…

KVH Expands Starlink Maritime Options, Flexibility with New Plans, Value-added Services while Achieving New Subscriber Milestone

1 August 2024 – KVH Industries, Inc., continued its rapid integration of Starlink low earth orbit service and terminals into its portfolio with today’s announcement of new airtime plans and additional value-added services designed to make the popular maritime connectivity service more flexible and valuable to commercial and leisure vessels. KVH’s new custom monthly data…

Astroscale’s ADRAS-J Continues to Make History: Successfully Demonstrates Fly-Around Observations of Space Debris

30 July 2024 – Astroscale Japan Inc. announced that its commercial debris inspection demonstration satellite, Active Debris Removal by Astroscale-Japan (ADRAS-J), has achieved an unprecedented technical milestone for a commercial company: the controlled fly-around operations of the space debris — a rocket upper stage — capturing images from various angles and lighting conditions while maintaining…