Telesat

Kratos Demonstrates Fully Virtualized SATCOM Over LEO for U.S. Army

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
LEO, MEO, Control, SATCOM, PEO C3T, Network, SAN, Telesat, GEO, Communications satellite

With demonstration partners Telesat Government Solutions and Cobham Satcom, the three companies showed dynamic support of simultaneous communication pathways for resilient SATCOM at Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

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  • With demonstration partners Telesat Government Solutions and Cobham Satcom, the three companies showed dynamic support of simultaneous communication pathways for resilient SATCOM at Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
  • LEO constellations are strategic to military operations, delivering connectivity with lower latency than a traditional Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite.
  • Kratos’ OpenSpace Platform is the industry’s only commercially available, fully software-defined satellite ground system.
  • The demonstration showed a flexible network architecture that allowed soldiers to connect Telesat’s LEO 3 satellite through Cobham antennas.

Fixed Satellite Services Market Poised for Growth with High-Speed Internet Demand and Technological Advancements from 2024 to 2029

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
DTH, Growth, Communication, HTS, Telesat, Internet, Service provider, VPN, Singtel, FSS, Telecommunications, Government, Eutelsat, Human, Television, Communications satellite

DUBLIN, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fixed Satellite Services Market - Forecasts from 2024 to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fixed Satellite Services Market - Forecasts from 2024 to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) market operates in the telecommunications industry, specifically in the field of satellite communications.
  • Increasing demand for high-speed internet and data communications: The increasing demand for high-speed internet and data communications is fueling the growth of the fixed satellite services (FSS) market.
  • Growing demand for direct-to-home (DTH) television services: The increasing demand for DTH television services is driving the growth of the FSS market, as satellite technology is well-suited for broadcasting services.

MDA SPACE ANNOUNCES AURORA AS THE NAME OF ITS NEW SOFTWARE-DEFINED SATELLITE PRODUCT LINE

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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BRAMPTON, ON and WASHINGTON, DC, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - MDA Space (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today unveiled AURORA as the name of its new software-defined satellite product line at the Satellite 2024 Conference taking place in Washington, D.C.

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  • BRAMPTON, ON and WASHINGTON, DC, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - MDA Space (TSX: MDA), a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today unveiled AURORA as the name of its new software-defined satellite product line at the Satellite 2024 Conference taking place in Washington, D.C.
  • "Reflecting the dawn of a new era of digital satellite communications, we are proud to introduce AURORA, our transformational software-defined satellite product line," said Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space.
  • "Delivering best-in-class satellite performance, attractive economics and more cost-effective constellation solutions, we are honoured to have already secured two customers for AURORA, including Telesat as the anchor customer."
  • An advanced satellite platform, designed for constellations and optimized for digital payloads and high volume manufacturing.

Europe Space-Based Laser Communication Market Research Report 2023-2033: Competitive Strategies to Shape the Industry, Government Support and Collaborations Drive Innovations

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Thales Alenia Space, Artificial intelligence, Speed, European, Research, Mynaric, MEO, Starlink, Miniaturization, Airbus Defence and Space, Communication, Growth, Lead, Tesat-Spacecom, Constellation, Orbit, LEO, ISL, Telecommunications, Australian Space Agency, Internet of things, Kuiper, OneWeb, Telesat, European Space Agency, SpaceX, Communications satellite

Europe is one of the prominent regions for the growth of the space-based laser communication market.

Key Points: 
  • Europe is one of the prominent regions for the growth of the space-based laser communication market.
  • The favored strategy for the companies has been contracts to strengthen their position in the Europe space-based laser communication market.
  • Competitive Strategy: Key players in the Europe space-based laser communication market analyzed and profiled in the study involve major Europe space-based laser communication companies providing components.
  • What are the opportunities for companies to expand their businesses in the Europe space-based laser communication market?

Europe Space-Based Laser Communication Market Research Report 2023-2033 Featuring HENSOLDT, Mynaric, ODYSSEUS SPACE, Tesat-Spacecom, and Thales Alenia Space - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Satellite, Technology, Telecommunications, Thales Alenia Space, Artificial intelligence, Speed, European, Research, Mynaric, MEO, Starlink, Miniaturization, Airbus Defence and Space, Communication, Growth, Lead, Tesat-Spacecom, Constellation, Orbit, LEO, ISL, Australian Space Agency, Internet of things, Kuiper, OneWeb, Telesat, European Space Agency, SpaceX, Communications satellite

Europe is one of the prominent regions for the growth of the space-based laser communication market.

Key Points: 
  • Europe is one of the prominent regions for the growth of the space-based laser communication market.
  • The favored strategy for the companies has been contracts to strengthen their position in the Europe space-based laser communication market.
  • Competitive Strategy: Key players in the Europe space-based laser communication market analyzed and profiled in the study involve major Europe space-based laser communication companies providing components.
  • What are the opportunities for companies to expand their businesses in the Europe space-based laser communication market?

How Will Satellite Broadband Compete with FWA?

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Monday, January 8, 2024
AST SpaceMobile, Telesat, CPE, Economics, Forecasting, EchoStar, Fixed wireless, Globalstar, Radio, Research, Starlink, Wireless, FWA, GEO, LEO, Intelsat, Satellite, SpaceX, Hertz, Orbit, Communications satellite

CAMPBELL, Calif, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Experts released a new market study today, Satellite Broadband 2024, outlining the future for Satellite Broadband systems and forecasting satellite launches and subscriber numbers through 2028. The new report compares the costs of Low Earth Orbit, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, and terrestrial Fixed Wireless Access to illustrate where LEO, GEO, and FWA technologies will be used by broadband subscribers. Cost factors and capacity/data speed are two key factors that illustrate the best way to segment the rural broadband market—and of course the analysis leads to a five-year forecast for CPE shipments.

Key Points: 
  • CAMPBELL, Calif, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Experts released a new market study today, Satellite Broadband 2024 , outlining the future for Satellite Broadband systems and forecasting satellite launches and subscriber numbers through 2028.
  • "We can identify a clear economic distinction between FWA and Satellite Broadband for rural and suburban markets based on population density as well as tower and fiber availability.
  • This new report on Satellite Broadband starts with basic technical information about the satellite networks, as well as analysis of bandwidth, system capacity, and cost per subscriber.
  • Companies that subscribe to this research series will learn about:
    The size of the Satellite Broadband and Fixed Wireless Access markets;
    Forecasts of satellite and FWA infrastructure deployment;
    Analysis of CPE adoption and market size for each world region;
    Technology analysis on capacity, data speed and other key performance indicators;
    Profiles of 36 companies in Satellite Broadband and 40 more in FWA.

Telesat Government Solutions Awarded DARPA Space-BACN Phase 2 Contract

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
DARPA, OISL, Telesat, Government, Growth, Communications satellite

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat Government Solutions , a wholly-owned subsidiary of leading satellite operator Telesat , today announced that it was awarded the Phase 2 contract of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Space-Based Adaptive Communications Node (Space-BACN) program.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telesat Government Solutions , a wholly-owned subsidiary of leading satellite operator Telesat , today announced that it was awarded the Phase 2 contract of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Space-Based Adaptive Communications Node (Space-BACN) program.
  • This new award is a follow-on to the Phase 1 contract awarded to Telesat Government Solutions in August 2022 for work on Space-BACN Technical Area 3.
  • Philip Harlow, President of Telesat Government Solutions, said, “We are enthusiastic in advancing the important work with Space-BACN that began in Phase 1.
  • This Phase 2 program will make important contributions toward facilitating seamless space relay data flows between government owned systems and secure, advanced commercial networks such as Telesat Lightspeed.”

Telesat Selects Aalyria’s Spacetime for Orchestration of Its Revolutionary Telesat Lightspeed Constellation

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Telesat Lightspeed satellites will contain leading-edge technologies, including digital beamforming, integrated onboard data processing, and optical inter-satellite links, resulting in better link performance, increased network efficiency, and enhanced flexibility to focus and dynamically deliver reliable capacity to customers.

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  • Telesat Lightspeed satellites will contain leading-edge technologies, including digital beamforming, integrated onboard data processing, and optical inter-satellite links, resulting in better link performance, increased network efficiency, and enhanced flexibility to focus and dynamically deliver reliable capacity to customers.
  • To help achieve this mission, Telesat is leveraging Aalyria’s unparalleled expertise in all-domain orchestration and management, ensuring seamless integration, optimal performance, and efficient operation of the Telesat Lightspeed network.
  • “Aalyria’s expertise and heritage with Spacetime align perfectly with our vision for Telesat Lightspeed, and we are confident that this partnership will contribute to the success of this revolutionary network.”
    Chris Taylor, CEO of Aalyria, added, “We are excited to partner with Telesat in the development of Telesat Lightspeed, a constellation that is set to redefine the possibilities of global satellite communication.
  • Aalyria’s Spacetime will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient orchestration and management of the network, and we look forward to contributing to Telesat’s success.”

Aalyria Wins Contract with European Space Agency to Build O-RAN Compliant Orchestration Platform to Unlock 5G/6G Non-terrestrial Connectivity

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
5G, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Data Management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, UK Space Agency, European Space Agency, Australian Space Agency, Intelsat, Telesat, NTN, ESA, UKSA, Service, Atmosphere, Spacetime, ECSAT, Radio access network, HAPS, Network, Mobile phone

In recent months, Aalyria has struck partnerships with Telesat , Intelsat and Rivada Space Networks to utilize the Spacetime platform.

Key Points: 
  • In recent months, Aalyria has struck partnerships with Telesat , Intelsat and Rivada Space Networks to utilize the Spacetime platform.
  • Furthermore, Aalyria UK will catalyze competition and sustainability, not only in the UK, but throughout the European continent.
  • Our collaboration with the European Space Agency is a testament to our dedication to pushing the boundaries of what is possible with 5G NTN connectivity.
  • The platform envisioned under this development contract could be a game-changing asset for telecommunications systems, with substantial benefits for stakeholders.”

NASA Remembers Trailblazing Astronaut, Scientist Mary Cleave

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Hydrosphere, Charles Richards (NASA engineer), Master of Science, Research, Laboratory, Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory, SAIL, NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal, NASA, Telesat, Ecology, Multimedia, Nature, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, Johnson Space Center, Colorado State University, McDonnell Douglas, Spaceflight, Spacecraft, Solar System, Ferdinand Magellan, Indium, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Space Flight Medal, Goddard Space Flight Center, Utah State University, Cleave, SeaWiFS, Communications satellite, Science, Venus

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Retired NASA astronaut Mary Cleave, a veteran of two NASA spaceflights, died Nov. 27.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Retired NASA astronaut Mary Cleave, a veteran of two NASA spaceflights, died Nov. 27.
  • "I'm sad we've lost trail blazer Dr. Mary Cleave, shuttle astronaut, veteran of two spaceflights, and first woman to lead the Science Mission Directorate as associate administrator," said NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana.
  • "Mary was a force of nature with a passion for science, exploration, and caring for our home planet.
  • Cleave's awards included: two NASA Space Flight medals; two NASA Exceptional Service medals; an American Astronautical Society Flight Achievement Award; a NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal; and NASA Engineer of the Year.