Satellites

Eutelsat Launches Eutelsat ADVANCE for End-to-End Managed Connectivity Services

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) (Euronext Paris: ETL) has launched Eutelsat ADVANCE, a global network solution for unlimited reach in a world where increasing digitalisation is having a massive impact on connectivity requirements for businesses.

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  • Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) (Euronext Paris: ETL) has launched Eutelsat ADVANCE, a global network solution for unlimited reach in a world where increasing digitalisation is having a massive impact on connectivity requirements for businesses.
  • Eutelsat ADVANCE is an end-to-end managed connectivity service, including network interconnection, a management portal and APIs for service providers and their clients, terrestrial connectivity, Ku and Ka-band capacity, and satellite terminals.
  • Available via Eutelsats certified network of partners, Eutelsat ADVANCE enables clients to enhance their service portfolio by increasing the range of services they offer, leveraging Eutelsats powerful global capabilities and 24/7 support.
  • Through an innovative portfolio of globally managed services, optimising and sharing in-orbit resources in Ka and Ku-bands, terrestrial connectivity, the automation of data connectivity services, and a wide range of offerings tailored to specific markets, Eutelsat ADVANCE enhances our customers portfolios of service offerings in their markets.

Eutelsat and Vox Sign Distribution Agreement for EUTELSAT KONNECT Capacity Over South Africa

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Vox, a market leading end-to-end integrated ICT and infrastructure provider and telecommunications company, have reached a multi-year distribution agreement to extend high-speed network connectivity to South Africa.

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  • Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Vox, a market leading end-to-end integrated ICT and infrastructure provider and telecommunications company, have reached a multi-year distribution agreement to extend high-speed network connectivity to South Africa.
  • As of June, Vox will leverage the unmatched operational flexibility and power of EUTELSAT KONNECT, the new-generation high throughput satellite, and Eutelsats market-leading service to further grow its satellite customer base.
  • Commenting on the agreement, Jacques Visser, Head of Wireless at Vox said: We are delighted to be partnering with Eutelsat to provide solutions that connect South Africans by supporting customers, entrepreneurs, and commerce, whilst guaranteeing service excellence.
  • This agreement cements our position as the leading satellite broadband operator in the country and reflects the attractivity of our EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite in the region.

Overon Expands Capacity Contract at Eutelsat’s 10° East Orbital Position, Supporting EUMETSAT’s Weather Data Transmission

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Monday, June 21, 2021

This multi-year, multi transponder contract for Ku wide-beam resources includes incremental capacity from 2023 onwards compared with the current contract.

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  • This multi-year, multi transponder contract for Ku wide-beam resources includes incremental capacity from 2023 onwards compared with the current contract.
  • Overon will leverage the EUTELSAT 10A satellite, with a provision to transfer to EUTELSAT 10B once it enters service.
  • The capacity will be utilized by Overons customer, EUMETSAT, the European operational satellite agency for monitoring weather, climate and the environment from space.
  • The capacity is located at 10 East, one of Eutelsats long-standing orbital locations and a key position for data networks with unrivalled coverage of the European, Middle Eastern and African zones.

Iridium Certus® 200: Delivering an Unmatched Performance/Value Equation for Satellite Broadband Services

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

(NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that the Iridium Certus 200 service is commercially available for maritime, land mobile, and government markets.

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  • (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that the Iridium Certus 200 service is commercially available for maritime, land mobile, and government markets.
  • Like other Iridium services, Iridium Certus 200 can serve customers anywhere in the world at an attractive price point.
  • Made possible by the upgraded Iridium satellite constellation, the Iridium Certus service goes beyond serving solely as a connectivity solution.
  • In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus.

Iridium Certus® 200: Delivering an Unmatched Performance/Value Equation for Satellite Broadband Services

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

(NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that the Iridium Certus 200 service is commercially available for maritime, land mobile, and government markets.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced that the Iridium Certus 200 service is commercially available for maritime, land mobile, and government markets.
  • Like other Iridium services, Iridium Certus 200 can serve customers anywhere in the world at an attractive price point.
  • Made possible by the upgraded Iridium satellite constellation, the Iridium Certus service goes beyond serving solely as a connectivity solution.
  • In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus.

Lockheed Martin-Built Next Generation GPS III Satellite Propels Itself to Orbit

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

DENVER, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The fifth Global Positioning System III (GPS III) satellite designed and built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is now headed to its orbit 12,550 miles above earth.

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  • DENVER, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The fifth Global Positioning System III (GPS III) satellite designed and built by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is now headed to its orbit 12,550 miles above earth.
  • Launched earlier today, GPS III Space Vehicle 05 ( GPS III SV05 ) is the latest next-generation GPS IIIsatellite, a warfighting system owned and operated by the Space Force.
  • GPS III SV05 will be the 24thMilitary Code (M-Code) signal-enabled GPS space vehicle on orbit, completing the constellation's baseline requirement to provide our military forces a more-secure, harder-to-jam and spoof GPS signal.
  • In the coming days, GPS III SV05'sonboard liquid apogee engine will continue to propel the satellite towards its operational orbit.

Orbital Sidekick Announces Upcoming Launch of its Most Powerful Satellite: Aurora, Expanding the Company's Focus to Promote Sustainability Efforts Across Multiple Industries

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Orbital Sidekick (OSK) announced today the upcoming launch of its newest and most powerful hyperspectral imaging satellite: "Aurora."

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Orbital Sidekick (OSK) announced today the upcoming launch of its newest and most powerful hyperspectral imaging satellite: "Aurora."
  • Aurora leverages OSK's previous experience collecting and analyzing hyperspectral data to provide action-oriented insights on the world around us, with a broad focus on sustainability.
  • The Orbital Sidekick Aurora Satellite is a 30-kilogram precursor to the six 100-kilogram ESPA class GHOSt satellites scheduled for launch in 2022.
  • Orbital Sidekick has also been selected to participate in the inaugural AWS Space Accelerator for startups.

GreenMile Selects TomTom to Power Last Mile and Routing Technology

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

AMSTERDAM, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TomTom ( TOM2 ), the location technology specialist, and GreenMile, a logistics software company specializing in last mile transportation, announced a new multiyear agreement.

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  • AMSTERDAM, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TomTom ( TOM2 ), the location technology specialist, and GreenMile, a logistics software company specializing in last mile transportation, announced a new multiyear agreement.
  • TomTom Maps APIs will be integrated into GreenMiles solutions, enhancing its customers vehicle monitoring and real-time route planning.
  • We are delighted that GreenMile is one of the latest companies in this industry to select TomTom as their location technology supplier.
  • We chose TomTom because of their highly accurate routing, ETAs and expertise with last mile deliveries, said Ronald Barcellos, CEO, at GreenMile.

Spire Global Appoints Head of Communications

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Today Spire Global, Inc. (Spire or the Company), a space-based Earth data analytics and solutions company, announced that it has appointed Hillary Yaffe as Head of Communications, effective June 1, 2021.

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  • Today Spire Global, Inc. (Spire or the Company), a space-based Earth data analytics and solutions company, announced that it has appointed Hillary Yaffe as Head of Communications, effective June 1, 2021.
  • Ms. Yaffe will report to Peter Platzer, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Spire, and will be based in New York.
  • We are thrilled to welcome a communications industry veteran of Hillarys caliber to the Spire team at this watershed moment for our company, said Mr. Platzer.
  • Ms. Yaffe most recently served as Senior Vice President and Head of Communications for Lazard Asset Management LLC (Lazard) in the United States, where she was responsible for both internal and external communications activity.

Viasat Ramps Satellite Services in the Middle East and Western Europe Ahead of ViaSat-3 Launch; Signs Ka-Band Capacity Lease Deal with Avanti Communications

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Viasat and Avanti have a long-standing relationship, having signed prior Ka-band capacity lease agreements.

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  • Viasat and Avanti have a long-standing relationship, having signed prior Ka-band capacity lease agreements.
  • Avanti's CEO, Kyle Whitehill said, "We are delighted to extend our relationship with Viasat and provide them support in the delivery of broadband connectivity across Europe and the Middle East.
  • Avanti Communications is the leading Ka-band high throughput satellite capacity partner to the communications industry in EMEA - extending and guaranteeing coverage for defence missions, enterprise solutions and critical public services.
  • Through the HYLAS satellite fleet and partners in 118 countries, Avanti provides dedicated fixed and flexible-beam satellite connectivity, with extensive coverage across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.