30 September 2024 – The European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) has awarded GMV a framework contract to evolve the infrastructure of the European GNSS Service Centre (E-GSC). The contract, valued at 35 million euros, has a duration of six years. The E-GSC is an integral part of the infrastructure of the European…

26 September 2024 – Viasat, Inc. announced it is working with CYSEC under its ELEVATE program to provided reliable, state-of-the-art cybersecurity tools for satellite communications. CYSEC is a pioneering cybersecurity company based in France and Switzerland, specializing in securing the space internet. Recognizing ever-evolving cyber threats in the industry, CYSEC provides high-performance cybersecurity solutions to…

25 September 2024 – Eutelsat Group announces that Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has selected Eutelsat’s OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) network for integration into its NexusWave fully managed bonded connectivity solution. The addition of Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity to Inmarsat’s extensive maritime network and expertise underscores a shared commitment to delivering cutting-edge connectivity solutions…

23 September 2024 – NASA and the Republic of Korea’s newly created Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) signed a joint statement of intent affirming their interest to advance cooperation in space exploration, science, and aeronautics. The signing took place at NASA Headquarters in Washington during the KASA’s first visit since its creation in May 2024. The…

23 September 2024 – Vodafone and Intelsat, the integrated satellite and terrestrial network operator, today extended their partnership to offer wider coverage of temporary and on-the-move satellite connectivity services to organizations operating in hard-to-reach areas or disaster zones. The expanded agreement will complement Vodafone’s terrestrial networks by providing enterprises with broadband connectivity in remote and…

19 September 2024 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that all success criteria, including an additional success, were achieved without performance degradation during a six-month on-orbit demonstration of its laser source module after extensive evaluation. Mitsubishi Electric conducted the test last year with a module it developed using low-cost commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components. This is…

18 September 2024 – Eutelsat Group and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (“MHI”), announce the signature of an agreement for multiple launches. Under the terms of the agreement, MHI will provide multiple launches by an H3 launch vehicle from 2027. This is the first agreement between Eutelsat and MHI, and today’s announcement cements the growing partnership…

18 September 2024 – MEASAT Global Berhad (“MEASAT”) – Malaysia’s premier satellite solutions provider is collaborating with NewSpace India Limited (“NSIL”) to support its business in India through a Collaboration Agreement signed at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024 today. NSIL, a government-owned company under India’s Department of Space, is responsible for owning and operating its…

16 September 2024 – Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced today that Thaicom Public Company Limited (Thaicom), a leading satellite and space tech company in the Asian market, awarded Kratos a contract for its end-to-end ground system. The ground system will enable Thaicom to configure the satellite and ground system in tandem to deliver…

16 September 2024 – SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) and Intelsat signed a groundbreaking collaboration agreement that will lead to the launch of a single “Ubiquitous Network” enabling customers to stay connected everywhere they go. SoftBank and Intelsat will jointly lead research and development of seamless 5G connections between terrestrial mobile networks and satellite communications networks. In…

13 September 2024 – Intelsat successfully launched a hybrid television content distribution service to deliver Hearst Networks EMEA (formerly known as A+E Networks EMEA) channels to hundreds of points across Europe thanks to its seamless satellite-terrestrial connection. In order to reach a wide group of viewers, content providers typically use multiple distribution mediums such as…

13 September 2024 – Eutelsat Group has been chosen by TV Plus, Australia’s largest satellite broadcasting network, in a multi-year agreement for broadcasting services across Australia and New Zealand. TVPlus is one of Australia’s leading satellite service providers, distributing digital television signals across Australia and New Zealand. Offering a wide range of premium broadcasting services…

11 September 2024 – Comtech, a global technology leader, today announced the launch of the Company’s new Digital Common Ground (DCG) portfolio of modems. Comtech’s DCG product line is designed to enable the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and coalition partners to move to digitized, hybrid satellite network architectures, which will bring forward a new…

11 September 2024 – At IBC 2024, Eutelsat is launching Sat.tv Connect, its new interactive application for connected TV sets (with integrated satellite tuner) dedicated to the hundreds of channels broadcast free-to-air on its satellites. The application is part of Eutelsat’s drive to enhance the broadcasting service provided to free-to-air channels carried on its satellites.…

11 September 2024 – Viasat announced Pulsar International (Pulsar) as the latest member of its ELEVATE program – helping to bring Viasat’s reliable L-band connectivity to more customers around the world. Pulsar is a satellite communications and connectivity solutions provider with a reputation for innovation and reliability. It offers mobile satellite communication, high-speed internet, voice and data…

11 September 2024 – Astroscale Ltd. (“Astroscale UK”), the UK subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. (“Astroscale”), the market leader in satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits, has been awarded a GBP £1.95 million (excluding tax) contract by the UK Space Agency to continue development of its Cleaning Outer Space Mission through Innovative…

9 September 2024 – Telesat, one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, today announced that it has selected Calian Group Ltd., an Ottawa-based company with deep experience in delivering advanced technology solutions for the space, defence, and terrestrial sectors, to design, develop, deliver and deploy the Element Management System (EMS) within the…

6 September 2024 – Long March 6 (LM-6) Launch Vehicle successfully launched 10 GEESATCOM satellites from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center (TSLC). China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC), a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science & Technology Corporation (CASC), provides the launch services in this mission. The 10 GEESATCOM satellites are all developed and manufactured by Geespace,…