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SES’s O3b mPOWER System Launches Service via Gilat’s SkyEdge IV Platform

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024

GEO, VSAT, MEO, Marketing, Communication, SDS, Mobile phone

SkyEdge IV is Gilat’s next-generation multi-service platform.

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SkyEdge IV is Gilat’s next-generation multi-service platform.
It is the industry’s first VSAT platform enabling multi-orbit operations supporting service deployment utilizing MEO and GEO Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS) and Software Defined Satellites (SDS).
SkyEdge IV features the most advanced VSAT platform technology, enabling unrivalled system flexibility and the highest performance for critical communications.
“SkyEdge IV enables SES to deliver high-performance GEO-MEO services,” said Hagay Katz, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Gilat.

INRED and SES to Provide High-Throughput Connectivity Across Colombia’s Amazonas

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024

Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Satellite, Telecommunications, Public Policy, Government, Networks, Internet, Other Education, State, Local, Education, School, MEO, Digital divide, Communications satellite

With the aim of supporting the Colombian government’s efforts to connect remote and hard-to-reach locations under the Amazonas Digital initiative, INRED is leveraging SES’s MEO satellites to connect the city of Leticia and other rural areas in Amazonas.

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With the aim of supporting the Colombian government’s efforts to connect remote and hard-to-reach locations under the Amazonas Digital initiative, INRED is leveraging SES’s MEO satellites to connect the city of Leticia and other rural areas in Amazonas.
“At SES we are committed to supporting our partners to close the digital divide.
We have previously enabled INRED to connect nearly one million people in 1,300 sites across Colombia with free Wi-Fi access,” said Omar Trujillo, Vice President of Enterprise Americas at SES.
“Today we expand our collaboration as INRED leverages our MEO satellites to connect the population of the city of Leticia with low-latency, high-throughput connectivity that will allow for better access to educational and governmental services.”

VIAVI Introduces Industry's Most Comprehensive Solution for Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing for Critical Infrastructure

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Dienstag, Mai 7, 2024

GEO, PNT, LEO, Risk, Geosynchronous orbit, MEO, Transport, GNSS, Fugro, GPS, Satellite navigation device

CHANDLER, Ariz., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced the availability of SecurePNT™ 6200 with SecureTimeSM services, a resilient timing clock solution that delivers the most comprehensive assurance of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services used in critical infrastructure operations worldwide. SecurePNT and SecureTime build on VIAVI's proven assured PNT solutions with the addition of the Fugro AtomiChron® timing service, enabling intelligent zero-trust multisource assurance combining signals from Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) GPS and GNSS constellations.

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Fugro AtomiChron® Timing Service Augments Resilience, Assurance, Precision and Availability on a Global Scale
CHANDLER, Ariz., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced the availability of SecurePNT™ 6200 with SecureTimeSM services , a resilient timing clock solution that delivers the most comprehensive assurance of positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services used in critical infrastructure operations worldwide.
Governments have begun mandating that critical infrastructure providers improve resilience of their networks through more responsible use of PNT services.
Time synchronization is one of the greatest challenges for critical infrastructure," said Roel de Vries, Business Developer AtomiChron® at Fugro.
"The public and private sectors are on high alert against threats to critical infrastructure, with positioning, navigation and timing being especially vulnerable," said Doug Russell, Senior Vice President, AvComm, VIAVI.

Kratos Demonstrates Fully Virtualized SATCOM Ground System for U.S. Army Futures Command Over SES’s O3b MEO Constellation

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024

Radio, LEO, O3b, Service, MEO, SATCOM, Software, Communication, Environment, Senior, COTS, Delivery, SAN, Network, Architecture, Communications satellite

Kratos and SES successfully showed a flexible network architecture facilitating simultaneous communication pathways for resilient SATCOM.

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Kratos and SES successfully showed a flexible network architecture facilitating simultaneous communication pathways for resilient SATCOM.
This virtualized and containerized architecture enables soldiers to position their radio frequency (RF) hardware and software-defined hubs anywhere globally.
In an industry first, the demonstration showed seamless operation supporting satellites in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) on a “make-before-break” mode over SES’s O3b MEO satellite network.
Kratos OpenSpace® Platform is the industry’s only commercially available, fully software-defined satellite ground system that provides the necessary reliability and agility needed for these modern operations.

ATLAS Space Operations to Support Blue Origin’s Blue Ring DarkSky-1 Mission

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Mittwoch, Mai 1, 2024

Blue Origin has selected ATLAS Space Operations, the largest U.S.-owned and operated federated ground network, to provide ground segment support for their upcoming Blue Ring mission, DarkSky-1.

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Blue Origin has selected ATLAS Space Operations, the largest U.S.-owned and operated federated ground network, to provide ground segment support for their upcoming Blue Ring mission, DarkSky-1.
In a statement regarding Blue Ring’s DarkSky-1 mission, ATLAS Director of Commercial Solutions Paige Cooley said, “There is no margin for error when supporting a mission such as DarkSky-1.
“Blue Ring’s collaboration with ATLAS’ hybrid space architecture will demonstrate enhanced space mobility and operations for commercial, civil, and national security customers,” said Paul Ebertz, Senior Vice President of Blue Origin’s In-Space Systems.
“Blue Origin is a great company whose ambitions for space are truly matched by their ingenuity and expertise.

Slingshot Aerospace Report Reveals Increasing Risks of Operating in Space: 12,597 Satellites in Orbit; Nearly $1 Billion in Space Insurance Losses

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024

The report was compiled based on data from the Slingshot Seradata satellite and launch database, and analysis was conducted by Slingshot Seradata analysts and the Slingshot Aerospace science team.

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The report was compiled based on data from the Slingshot Seradata satellite and launch database, and analysis was conducted by Slingshot Seradata analysts and the Slingshot Aerospace science team.
79% of 2023 deployments were communication satellites, shaping the overall industry landscape and continuing to account for most of the launch volume.
The insights shared in this report are a result of data collected up until the end of 2023, and all data can be attributed to Slingshot Aerospace.
To see the complete findings and analysis contained in the Slingshot Aerospace State of Satellite Deployments & Orbital Operations report, click here .

SES to Acquire Intelsat in Compelling Transaction Focused on the Future

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024

SES S.A. (“SES”) and Intelsat S.A. (“Intelsat”) announce an agreement for SES to acquire Intelsat through the purchase of 100% of the equity of Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l.

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SES S.A. (“SES”) and Intelsat S.A. (“Intelsat”) announce an agreement for SES to acquire Intelsat through the purchase of 100% of the equity of Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l.
PJT Partners served as financial advisor to Intelsat and rendered a fairness opinion to the Intelsat S.A. Board of Directors.
The financial information presented for SES and Intelsat does not apply a consistent set of accounting policies.
Pro forma financial information are aggregations of the corresponding SES and Intelsat financial information, adjusted for the elimination of material intra-group transactions.

Global Maritime Satellite Industry Research 2023-2033: Enhanced Maritime Communication Needs, Increasing Sea Traffic, and Satellite Technology Advancements Fueling Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024

With the increasing adoption of maritime satellite solutions across various industries, more players will enter the global maritime satellite market with each passing year.

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With the increasing adoption of maritime satellite solutions across various industries, more players will enter the global maritime satellite market with each passing year.
Maritime satellites improve operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance for the maritime industry by providing dependable connections in even the most distant marine zones.
Europe is anticipated to gain traction in terms of maritime satellite adoption owing to the growth in maritime commerce as well as the increasing demand for maritime connectivity.
Competitive Strategy: Key players in the maritime satellite market analyzed and profiled in the study involve major companies offering maritime satellite services designed for various applications.

SES’s O3b mPOWER System Starts Providing High-performance Connectivity Services

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Mittwoch, April 24, 2024

SES announced today that O3b mPOWER, its second-generation software-enabled satellite system, is now operational and can provide high-performance connectivity services around the globe.

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SES announced today that O3b mPOWER, its second-generation software-enabled satellite system, is now operational and can provide high-performance connectivity services around the globe.
With the first six O3b mPOWER satellites operating at medium Earth orbit (MEO) or 8,000km away from the Earth and with extensive ground infrastructure built around the world, SES will be introducing services in the coming months to O3b mPOWER customers to deliver reliable connectivity services ranging from tens of Mbps to multiple gigabits per second.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423122963/en/
SES’s O3b mPOWER System Starts Providing High-performance Connectivity Services (Photo: Business Wire)
To date, SES has launched six out of 13 O3b mPOWER high-throughput and low-latency satellites, which together with strategically located satellite ground stations, enable SES to serve customers across multiple market segments around the world.
With the O3b mPOWER system now operational, SES strengthens its unique MEO network capabilities by complementing its O3b constellation.

Global Satellite Connectivity Research Report 2024 with Analyst Insights on Technology Innovation and Customized Solutions & Foster Interoperability and Cross-Platform Integration - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024

The Global Satellite Connectivity market showcased growth at a CAGR of 13.92% during 2020-2023.

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The Global Satellite Connectivity market showcased growth at a CAGR of 13.92% during 2020-2023.
The satellite communication sector has seen significant change in the last few years as a result of new business models and technology breakthroughs.
This is leading to serious concerns about the long-term viability of satellite communication (satcom) operators in a rapidly changing connectivity market.
These developments also spur innovation and increase the capabilities of satellite connectivity solutions.