10 September 2026 – stc group, a leading digital enabler, and Astranis today announced an agreement to deploy a dedicated satellite serving the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The satellite, part of Astranis’ Block 3 scheduled to launch in 2027, will expand stc group’s portfolio of satellite communication services and enhance connectivity across the Kingdom. This partnership gives stc group full authority over payload configuration and coverage, with data remaining in-region under enterprise-grade security. The model complements stc group’s capacity in other orbits, further expanding the reach and resilience of its network. Astranis’ satellite offering is built for rapid deployment, providing stc group with capacity on an unmatched timeline. Read more