Satellites

ORBCOMM Enters into Agreement to be Acquired by GI Partners

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
Satellite Internet access, Orbcomm, Telecommunications, Proxy statement, Satellites

The partnership with GI Partners will provide us the opportunity to rapidly advance our long-term strategy, said Marc Eisenberg, ORBCOMMs Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership with GI Partners will provide us the opportunity to rapidly advance our long-term strategy, said Marc Eisenberg, ORBCOMMs Chief Executive Officer.
  • ORBCOMM has a long history of innovation, providing mission-critical services to customers across the global logistics landscape and a broad range of other industries, said Mark Prybutok, Managing Director of GI Partners.
  • ORBCOMM has the right to terminate the definitive merger agreement with GI Partners to enter into a superior proposal subject to certain terms and conditions of the definitive merger agreement.
  • In connection with the proposed transaction between ORBCOMM and GI Partners, ORBCOMM will file with the SEC a preliminary Proxy Statement of ORBCOMM (the Proxy Statement).

Dr. Shay Har-Noy Joins Spire as General Manager of Aviation

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Satellite, Data management, Technology, Logistics, Supply chain management, Air, Aerospace, Transport, Manufacturing, Articles, Satellites, Spire Global, Business intelligence, Spire, Analytics, Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast, Data, Spire Global, Inc., NavSight Holdings, Inc.

Spire Global, Inc. (Spire or the Company) a leading global provider of space-based data and analytics that recently announced a planned business combination with NavSight Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NSH), announced today that Dr. Shay Har-Noy has joined the Company as General Manager of Aviation.

Key Points: 
  • Spire Global, Inc. (Spire or the Company) a leading global provider of space-based data and analytics that recently announced a planned business combination with NavSight Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NSH), announced today that Dr. Shay Har-Noy has joined the Company as General Manager of Aviation.
  • I am very pleased to welcome Shay to Spire and look forward to leveraging his insights as we execute on our growth initiatives for our aviation segment.
  • As General Manager of Aviation, Dr. Har-Noy will lead the team responsible for applying Spires space-based data, insights, and analytics to both existing and new use cases within the aviation industry.
  • Spire Aviation leverages the Spire built and operated LEMUR satellite constellation to collect ADS-B data, allowing the company to track aircraft in the air and on the ground in real time.

SmileDirectClub Announces New Lifetime Smile Guarantee™

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Dentistry, Telemedicine, SmileDirectClub, Dental equipment, Orthodontic appliances, Satellites, Retainer, Smile, Orthodontics, Oral hygiene

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of World Health Day, SmileDirectClub , Inc. (Nasdaq: SDC), the next generation oral care company with the first medtech platform for teeth straightening, announced today its new Lifetime Smile Guarantee , an industry-first offering that guarantees its customers a straighter smile for life.

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honor of World Health Day, SmileDirectClub , Inc. (Nasdaq: SDC), the next generation oral care company with the first medtech platform for teeth straightening, announced today its new Lifetime Smile Guarantee , an industry-first offering that guarantees its customers a straighter smile for life.
  • Customers who complete clear aligner therapy with SmileDirectClub and order two retainers per year by maintaining their SmileDirectClub retainer subscription, will qualify for the Lifetime Smile Guarantee.
  • Our Lifetime Smile Guarantee provides a tremendous value to our customer.
  • The Lifetime Smile Guarantee was designed to deliver even more value to SmileDirectClub Club Members who use the companys pioneering telehealth platform for teeth straightening by ensuring eligible customers will never have to pay again to straighten their smile.

Orbit GX46 Airborne SATCOM Terminal Receives Inmarsat Global Xpress Commercial and Military Ka-band Type Approval

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Telecommunications, Satellite Internet access, Satellite telephony, Satellites, Inmarsat, GX, Honeywell JetWave

NETANYA, Israel, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications services and Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a leading global provider of airborne communications solutions, today announced that the Orbit GX46 multi-purpose terminal (MPT) has received full type approval for use over Inmarsat's Global Xpress (GX) network.

Key Points: 
  • NETANYA, Israel, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications services and Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. (TASE: ORBI), a leading global provider of airborne communications solutions, today announced that the Orbit GX46 multi-purpose terminal (MPT) has received full type approval for use over Inmarsat's Global Xpress (GX) network.
  • GX46 is a modular, multi-role terminal that operates in the GX commercial and military Ka-bands through a 46cm (18") antenna.
  • Built to fulfil the 'everywhere, all-the-time' coverage requirements of the military and commercial airborne users, GX46 provides outstanding RF performance under the harshest environmental conditions."
  • Tom Costello, Chief Commercial Officer, Inmarsat Government said: "Our partnership with Orbit enables Inmarsat to respond rapidly to market needs with fully qualified wideband satellite terminals.

OneWeb Welcomes TrustComm as a DoD Distribution Partner

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Friday, March 26, 2021
Satellite Internet access, Bharti Enterprises, Telecommunications, OneWeb, Satellite telephony, Satellites, Outer space, OneWeb satellite constellation

The agreement, signed on 16 March, envisions OneWeb and TrustComm working together to deliver OneWeb's high speed, low latency, beyond line-of-sight communications services with initial focus on the northern latitudes.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement, signed on 16 March, envisions OneWeb and TrustComm working together to deliver OneWeb's high speed, low latency, beyond line-of-sight communications services with initial focus on the northern latitudes.
  • The partnership between OneWeb and TrustComm will enable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) - delivered connectivity to government customers, bringing unprecedented opportunity to end users.
  • OneWeb and TrustComm also expect to support the biennial Ice Exercise (ICEX) in 2022.
  • I'm delighted we can now count on the support of the TrustComm team who are expertsin satellite and terrestrial managed network service for DoD customers."

SolAero Technologies Powers OneWeb's Satellite Constellation

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Bharti Enterprises, Satellite Internet access, Outer space, OneWeb, Satellite telephony, Telecommunications, Satellites, Spaceflight, Satellite constellation, Ensemble de Lancement Soyouz, Arianespace, OneWeb satellite constellation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SolAero Technologies Corp. (SolAero), a leading provider of high efficiency solar cells, solar panels, and composite structural products for satellite and aerospace applications, congratulates the teams at OneWeb, Airbus OneWeb Satellites and Arianespace for the successful launch of 36 satellites of the OneWeb constellation.

Key Points: 
  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SolAero Technologies Corp. (SolAero), a leading provider of high efficiency solar cells, solar panels, and composite structural products for satellite and aerospace applications, congratulates the teams at OneWeb, Airbus OneWeb Satellites and Arianespace for the successful launch of 36 satellites of the OneWeb constellation.
  • SolAero is proud to have supplied the solar panels for these satellites, launched from the Soyuz Launch Complex in Vostochny, Russia.
  • In 2021, the company is focused on scaling the satellite constellation to launch commercial services starting at the end of 2021 to the UK, Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Greenland, Iceland, and the Arctic Seas.
  • SolAero's high efficiency solar cells, optimized to meet the performance demands of the OneWeb mission, power the constellation.

Successful Launch Marks Key Milestone for OneWeb's 'Five to 50' Ambition

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Satellite Internet access, Telecommunications, Bharti Enterprises, Satellite telephony, OneWeb, Outer space, Satellites, Satellite, OneWeb satellite constellation, Soyuz flight VS22

This launch, its second under new ownership, brings its total in-orbit constellation to 146 satellites.

Key Points: 
  • This launch, its second under new ownership, brings its total in-orbit constellation to 146 satellites.
  • These will form part of OneWeb's 648 LEO satellite fleet that will deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity.
  • Neil Masterson, OneWeb CEO commented: "This is the second of our 'Five to 50' launch series and represents a key moment in OneWeb's return.
  • The next launch in the series is scheduled for the end of April, as we continue our drive towards commercial service this year.

Successful Launch Marks Key Milestone for OneWeb's 'Five to 50' Ambition

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Satellite Internet access, Telecommunications, Bharti Enterprises, Satellite telephony, OneWeb, Outer space, Satellites, Satellite, OneWeb satellite constellation, Soyuz flight VS22

This launch, its second under new ownership, brings its total in-orbit constellation to 146 satellites.

Key Points: 
  • This launch, its second under new ownership, brings its total in-orbit constellation to 146 satellites.
  • These will form part of OneWeb's 648 LEO satellite fleet that will deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity.
  • Neil Masterson, OneWeb CEO commented: "This is the second of our 'Five to 50' launch series and represents a key moment in OneWeb's return.
  • The next launch in the series is scheduled for the end of April, as we continue our drive towards commercial service this year.

Cubic Nuvotronics Wins Contract to Develop High-Altitude Balloon Payload for Wideband Global Satellite Operations

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Contracts, Public relations, Investor relations, Satellite, Communications, Software, Networks, Data management, Defense, Telecommunications, Communications satellites, Telecommunications equipment, Wideband Global Satcom, Satcom, Satellites, WGS, Satcom, Equipment

Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced Nuvotronics , which operates within its Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions (CMPS) business division was awarded a contract worth approximately $5 million to develop a Wideband Global Satellite Surrogate Payload (WGS-SP) for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) C5ISR Center and Space and Terrestrial Communications Directorate (S&TCD).

Key Points: 
  • Cubic Corporation (NYSE:CUB) today announced Nuvotronics , which operates within its Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions (CMPS) business division was awarded a contract worth approximately $5 million to develop a Wideband Global Satellite Surrogate Payload (WGS-SP) for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) C5ISR Center and Space and Terrestrial Communications Directorate (S&TCD).
  • Nuvotronics will deliver a high-altitude balloon (HAB) payload solution to support WGS surrogate operations, intended to provide contingency communication support during a day without SATCOM scenarios.
  • With our award-winning Nuvotronics technology, we are able to provide a viable surrogate payload solution with a true size, weight and power (SWaP) advantage.
  • Nuvotronics HAB payload solution will support Ka-Band SATCOM for beyond line of sight (BLOS) communications between Division, Brigade, Battalion and Company echelons during electronic or kinetic attacks.

Eutelsat Procures EUTELSAT 36D Satellite from Airbus for Service Continuity at Its Key 36° East Orbital Position

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Satellite, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Networks, Internet, Data management, Eutelsat, Satellite Internet access, Telecommunications, Satellites, Spacecraft, Eutelsat 33C, Eutelsat 36A

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) has signed a contract with Airbus for the procurement of EUTELSAT 36D to succeed EUTELSAT 36B, expected to reach its end of life at the end of 2026, at its key 36 East orbital position.

Key Points: 
  • Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) has signed a contract with Airbus for the procurement of EUTELSAT 36D to succeed EUTELSAT 36B, expected to reach its end of life at the end of 2026, at its key 36 East orbital position.
  • Its two satellites, EUTELSAT 36B and EUTELSAT 36C, together notably support the broadcast businesses of major anchor customers including Multichoice and ZAP in Africa and Tricolor and NTV+ in Russia.
  • With 70 physical Ku-band transponders, the all-electric EUTELSAT 36D will assure all the main legacy missions of EUTELSAT 36B, with enhancements to coverage areas and performance.
  • This new state-of-the-art satellite will assure enhanced service continuity for our key DTH customers in the major markets of Africa and Russia.