Satellites

Viasat Awarded Contract to Upgrade the UK Ministry of Defence's Ultra High Frequency Satellite Communications Network Control Stations

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Military satellites, Satellites, Telecommunications, Skynet, Viasat, Inc., Satcom, Communications satellite, Communications satellites

FARNBOROUGH, U.K., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company,announced today that Airbus has awarded Viasat's UK entity an $8.5 million (GBP 6.7m) contract to upgrade the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) satellite communications (SATCOM) Network Control Stations (NCS), delivering the UHF Skynet capability to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).

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  • FARNBOROUGH, U.K., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company,announced today that Airbus has awarded Viasat's UK entity an $8.5 million (GBP 6.7m) contract to upgrade the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) satellite communications (SATCOM) Network Control Stations (NCS), delivering the UHF Skynet capability to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).
  • Airbus has been using Viasat's UHF SATCOM technology since 2012, within the Skynet satellite network, which currently benefits UK MOD and coalition forces, including NATO and Five Eye (FVEY) nations.
  • "The UHF upgrade, incorporating our VISION software, is key to providing increased mission effectiveness by rapidly expanding the Skynet capability to UK MOD and allied forces," said Steve Beeching, managing director, Viasat UK.
  • The use of VISION in the IW Phase 2 upgrade, will provide network operators more control of the UHF network, and warfighters with a more resilient communications service.

Spacecom Is Leading the Communications Revolution in Africa

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Spacecom, Satellite television, Telecommunications, Satellites

Spacecom specializes in advanced communication solutions and provides a wide range of satellite-based communication services throughout Africa, Middle- east and Europe.

Key Points: 
  • Spacecom specializes in advanced communication solutions and provides a wide range of satellite-based communication services throughout Africa, Middle- east and Europe.
  • "I think that there will be enormous interest in Africa in how this satellite technology can help with connectivity and communication."
  • Spacecom CEO Mr. Dan Zajiceksaid: "The communications that we provide are the broadest foundation for the development and progress of African nations.
  • Spacecom has set a goal that every person in Africa will be able to connect to the internet and benefit from government services.

Spacecom Is Leading the Communications Revolution in Africa

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Spacecom, Satellite television, Telecommunications, Satellites

Spacecom specializes in advanced communication solutions and provides a wide range of satellite-based communication services throughout Africa, Middle- east and Europe.

Key Points: 
  • Spacecom specializes in advanced communication solutions and provides a wide range of satellite-based communication services throughout Africa, Middle- east and Europe.
  • "I think that there will be enormous interest in Africa in how this satellite technology can help with connectivity and communication."
  • Spacecom CEO Mr. Dan Zajiceksaid: "The communications that we provide are the broadest foundation for the development and progress of African nations.
  • Spacecom has set a goal that every person in Africa will be able to connect to the internet and benefit from government services.

Eutelsat and TelOne (Pvt) Limited Sign Multi-service Agreement to Bring High Quality Broadband Connectivity to Zimbabwe

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Telecommunications, Satellite, Internet, Audio, Video, Data management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Satellite Internet access, Telecommunications, Eutelsat, ETL, High-throughput satellite, Satellites

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), and TelOne (Pvt) Limited, one of Zimbabwes leading Internet Service Providers, have signed a master service agreement to bring high quality satellite broadband to Zimbabwe.

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  • Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), and TelOne (Pvt) Limited, one of Zimbabwes leading Internet Service Providers, have signed a master service agreement to bring high quality satellite broadband to Zimbabwe.
  • Under the terms of the multi-year agreement with Eutelsats broadband division, Konnect Africa, beginning in March 2021, TelOne (Pvt) Limited will leverage the operational flexibility and power of the EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite to bring connectivity to households and businesses located in remote and rural locations across Zimbabwe.
  • EUTELSAT KONNECT is a new-generation, High Throughput Satellite offering unprecedented operational flexibility that has been gradually entering service since November 2020.
  • Guido Merien-van Sprundel of Eutelsat, sales director for Southern Africa of Eutelsat added: We are delighted to begin this partnership with TelOne (Pvt) Limited to bring Ka-band connectivity to businesses and consumers in Zimbabwe.

Voyager Subsidiary, Altius Space Machines, Inc. Announces Successful First Orbital Launch of DogTags Aboard OneWeb's Satellites

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Satellite Internet access, OneWeb, Satellite telephony, Telecommunications, Voyager, Altius Space Machines, Grapple fixture, Satellites, Outer space, Draft:Voyager Space Holdings, Inc.

DENVER, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space Holdings, Inc. (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced its subsidiary, Altius Space Machines, Inc. (Altius) achieved a significant milestone: a successful first launch of the company's DogTags universal grapple fixtures into space aboard OneWeb's satellites.

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  • DENVER, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space Holdings, Inc. (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced its subsidiary, Altius Space Machines, Inc. (Altius) achieved a significant milestone: a successful first launch of the company's DogTags universal grapple fixtures into space aboard OneWeb's satellites.
  • Altius' partnership with OneWeb is part of OneWeb's larger initiative focused on advancing Responsible Space .
  • The satellites are manufactured by Airbus OneWeb Satellites in a state-of-the-art factory located in Merritt Island, Florida.
  • For more information on Voyager please visit: https://voyagerspaceholdings.com/
    Voyager Space Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in space exploration.

Global Mobile Satellite Service Markets, 2019-2020 & 2027 by Service Type, Access Type, End Users, and Segment Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Satellite, Satellite telephony, Telecommunications, Satellite Internet access, Satellite broadcasting, Satellites

The "Mobile Satellite Service Market By Service Type, By Access Type, And By End Users, And Segment Forecasts To 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Mobile Satellite Service Market By Service Type, By Access Type, And By End Users, And Segment Forecasts To 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) Market is forecast to reach USD 8.20 Billion by 2027, from USD 4.53 Billion in 2019.
  • The growing demand for consistent and uninterrupted services by the maritime and aeronautics sector will drive the growth of the mobile satellite services market.
  • Mobile satellite services (MSS) offers two-way data and voice communications to users across the globe who are always traveling or are in remote locations.

OneWeb's Successful Launch, Paves The Way For Commercial Services

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Satellite Internet access, Telecommunications, OneWeb, Satellite telephony, Satellites, Outer space, SES S.A.

This brings the total in-orbit constellation to 110 satellites, part of OneWeb's 648 LEO satellite fleet that will deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity.

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  • This brings the total in-orbit constellation to 110 satellites, part of OneWeb's 648 LEO satellite fleet that will deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity.
  • Each launch moves us closer to our goal of building this much needed global, secure, trusted, enterprise-grade broadband network, powered from space.We look forward to offering our commercial services to global users."
  • "Today's launch is one of many steps we have taken to operationalise one of the world's first LEO constellations which clearly demonstrates we are on our way to achieving our mission.
  • OneWeb's system will help meet existing and future demand by delivering broadband connectivity to communities, towns, and regions left unconnected or under-connected.

OneWeb's Successful Launch, Paves The Way For Commercial Services

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Friday, December 18, 2020
Satellite Internet access, Telecommunications, OneWeb, Satellite telephony, Satellites, Outer space, SES S.A.

This brings the total in-orbit constellation to 110 satellites, part of OneWeb's 648 LEO satellite fleet that will deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity.

Key Points: 
  • This brings the total in-orbit constellation to 110 satellites, part of OneWeb's 648 LEO satellite fleet that will deliver high-speed, low-latency global connectivity.
  • Each launch moves us closer to our goal of building this much needed global, secure, trusted, enterprise-grade broadband network, powered from space.We look forward to offering our commercial services to global users."
  • "Today's launch is one of many steps we have taken to operationalise one of the world's first LEO constellations which clearly demonstrates we are on our way to achieving our mission.
  • OneWeb's system will help meet existing and future demand by delivering broadband connectivity to communities, towns, and regions left unconnected or under-connected.

Hughes Selected by OneWeb for Ground System Development and Production under New $250 Million Contract

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Satellite Internet access, Telecommunications, Satellite telephony, OneWeb, Latency, Satellites, Broadband, OneWeb satellite constellation

In a three-year contract valued at approximately $250 million, Hughes will produce the gateway electronics for the OneWeb system as well as the core module that will be used in every user terminal.

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  • In a three-year contract valued at approximately $250 million, Hughes will produce the gateway electronics for the OneWeb system as well as the core module that will be used in every user terminal.
  • "The ground system we develop will enable reliable, low latency broadband data, ideal for a wide range of customer applications."
  • Under the new agreement, Hughes has ramped up production on the gateway equipment and resumed testing on the installed systems.
  • The agreement announced today also calls for Hughes to develop and manufacture the core module for the OneWeb user terminals.

Iridium to Make Historic Satellite and Maritime Industry Announcement

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Satellite telephony, Telecommunications, Satellites, Satellite Internet access, Iridium satellite constellation, Iridium Communications, Communications satellite, LM-700

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium") is hosting a virtual press conference this morning (Tuesday, December 15) at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), to share a historic maritime and satellite industry announcement.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) ("Iridium") is hosting a virtual press conference this morning (Tuesday, December 15) at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET), to share a historic maritime and satellite industry announcement.
  • The event includes remarks from industry officials and experts, and will include time for a Q&A.
  • Iridium is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe.
  • In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus.