Intelsat

Luna Innovations Names George Gomez-Quintero as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ: LUNA), a global leader in advanced fiber optic-based technology, announced that George Gomez-Quintero is joining the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) today.

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  • Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ: LUNA), a global leader in advanced fiber optic-based technology, announced that George Gomez-Quintero is joining the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) today.
  • Mr. Gomez-Quintero will lead Luna’s Finance organization and represent Luna in communications with investors, lenders and rating agencies.
  • Prior to Intelsat, Gomez-Quintero was the Chief Operating Officer at JSI, a leader in broadband solutions and consulting.
  • He was instrumental in implementing financial systems for Luna and helping us strengthen our bench of financial talent,” Graeff said.

Kratos’ OpenSpace® Satellite Ground Platform Achieves MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Certification

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Standards such as Carrier Ethernet play a critical role in this convergence by enabling satellite and telecommunications to integrate more easily.

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  • Standards such as Carrier Ethernet play a critical role in this convergence by enabling satellite and telecommunications to integrate more easily.
  • “The MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet certification validates that the OpenSpace Platform meets the highest telecom and cloud industry interconnectivity standards.
  • OpenSpace is the first commercially available satellite communications ground system to be certified MEF 3.0 CE compliant.
  • Achieving MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet certification is a step towards enabling the more seamless delivery of satellite services across global provider networks.

WeWork Appoints David Tolley As Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, October 16, 2023

WeWork Inc. (NYSE: WE) (“WeWork” or the “Company”), the leading global flexible space provider, today announced that David Tolley has been named Chief Executive Officer.

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  • WeWork Inc. (NYSE: WE) (“WeWork” or the “Company”), the leading global flexible space provider, today announced that David Tolley has been named Chief Executive Officer.
  • Tolley has served as a WeWork Board Member since February 2023 and as interim Chief Executive Officer since May 2023.
  • Tolley most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of Intelsat S.A. from 2019 to 2022.
  • “The Board is pleased to formally welcome David Tolley to WeWork as its Chief Executive Officer.

Relativity Space and Intelsat Sign Multi-Launch Agreement for Terran R

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Under the agreement, Relativity will launch Intelsat satellites on Terran R as early as 2026.

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  • Under the agreement, Relativity will launch Intelsat satellites on Terran R as early as 2026.
  • Relativity has a total of nine signed customers for Terran R, including multiple launches and totaling more than $1.8 billion in backlog.
  • “Relativity has developed an innovative design and production process for the Terran R, which will deliver benefits to Intelsat for years to come.”
    Terran R was developed to accommodate the growing demand for large constellation launch services.
  • Stage and engine testing is conducted at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi and Terran R will launch Intelsat missions from Space Launch Complex 16, Relativity’s orbital launch site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Aalyria and Second Front Partner to Expedite Availability of Spacetime for Government Use

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Aalyria , a dynamic startup commercializing advanced networking and communications technologies acquired from Google , has formed a strategic alliance with Second Front Systems.

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  • Aalyria , a dynamic startup commercializing advanced networking and communications technologies acquired from Google , has formed a strategic alliance with Second Front Systems.
  • This collaboration paves the way for accelerated deployment of Aalyria’s Spacetime network orchestration platform within government sectors.
  • The integration with Second Front's trusted Game Warden platform makes Spacetime accessible at Department of Defense Impact Levels 4 and 5 (IL4 and IL5).
  • Aalyria and Second Front will focus on Aalryia’s TRL 9 Spacetime offering – a product validated with greater than 2 million hours of lights-out orchestration of aerospace nodes.

Keysight to Provide Payload Testing Solution for First SWISSto12 HummingSat Mission

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announces that SWISSto12, one of Europe’s fastest growing satellite and radio frequency (RF) payload manufacturers, has selected the Keysight Payload Test System (PTS) to validate the RF payloads of its first HummingSat geostationary satellite, Intelsat 45.

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  • Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announces that SWISSto12, one of Europe’s fastest growing satellite and radio frequency (RF) payload manufacturers, has selected the Keysight Payload Test System (PTS) to validate the RF payloads of its first HummingSat geostationary satellite, Intelsat 45.
  • The Keysight PTS provides SWISSto12 with a complete integrated set of instrumentation, signal conditioning, and measurement calibration hardware and control software to extensively and robustly test the HummingSat RF payload.
  • In addition, the Keysight CodeOne™ software suite interfaces with the SWISSto12 system controllers to provide automated, accurate, and repeatable measurements for all payload test cycles.
  • Thanks to the Keysight Payload Testing System, SWISSto12 can ensure that the RF payload of the HummingSats they place into geostationary orbit will function as expected for the duration of their missions.”

Intelsat Expands Brazil Infrastructure, Delivers New Services

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has launched new services in Brazil that combine local support, new teleport facilities, and broader satellite coverage to deliver connectivity services to more users across the region.

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  • Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has launched new services in Brazil that combine local support, new teleport facilities, and broader satellite coverage to deliver connectivity services to more users across the region.
  • All of the assets, technology and infrastructure in Brazil are operational, including the following:
    New high-throughput satellite capacity: Intelsat 46e and Galaxy 28, positioned over Brazil and Latin America, will provide reliable connectivity supporting Enterprise, Mobile Network Operator, Media and Commercial Aviation customers.
  • New teleport facility: Located outside of Rio de Janeiro, the facility expands Intelsat’s existing global network and enables direct connections between Intelsat satellites and Brazil’s local terrestrial networks to reduce the distance user internet traffic has to travel.
  • “The combination of more satellite capacity, a new teleport and an operations center make it easier for our customers to deliver higher quality services to more users throughout Brazil,” said Ricardo La Guardia, RVP of Latin American Sales at Intelsat.

Intelsat Inflight Connectivity Expanded to All Airbus Aircraft

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Intelsat , operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), today announced that its multi-orbit network offerings, relying on LEO and GEO satellites, will be available to airlines and aircraft lessors through Airbus’ Airspace Link (HBCplus) solution.

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  • Intelsat , operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), today announced that its multi-orbit network offerings, relying on LEO and GEO satellites, will be available to airlines and aircraft lessors through Airbus’ Airspace Link (HBCplus) solution.
  • Intelsat will be the largest service provider in the manufacturer’s flexible IFC service catalogue.
  • This data routing plan will deliver premium IFC service with an unmatched global level of resilience, low-latency and high throughput that is unique to Intelsat.
  • As part of the agreement, Airbus will manage the HBCplus system installation in line and retrofit, as well as the related in-service support.

A4A/SAE Nondestructive Testing Innovation Award Honors Team for First Regulatory Approved Application of Structural Health Monitoring

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, and SAE International jointly presented the 19th Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Innovation Award at the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Forum.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, and SAE International jointly presented the 19th Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Innovation Award at the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Forum.
  • The award was presented to a team comprised of representatives from Structural Monitoring Systems, Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp, Delta Air Lines, DR Engineering, Aero X Aviation Services and Delta Engineering for furthering the science and efficacy of nondestructive testing.
  • The team developed the first FAA-approved application of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) for their Comparative Vacuum Monitor (CVM) sensor technology for detecting cracks via inspections on the Gogo (Intelsat) 2Ku wi-fi antenna support structure on Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
  • Members of the 2023 NDT Innovation Award team include the following:
    Rich Poutier; Executive Vice President Business Development, Sales and Marketing; Structural Monitoring Systems, Plc.

Intelsat Delivers New Reliable Broadcast Connectivity Service

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Friday, September 15, 2023

The IntelsatOne IP service capitalizes on Intelsat’s decades of satellite and terrestrial experience to deliver reliability, customer service, global reach, content backup capabilities and scalability.

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  • The IntelsatOne IP service capitalizes on Intelsat’s decades of satellite and terrestrial experience to deliver reliability, customer service, global reach, content backup capabilities and scalability.
  • “IntelsatOne IP increases the reach and flexibility of the Intelsat Global Media Network and complements our existing global satellite and fiber footprint,” said Pascale Fromont, vice president of Media at Intelsat.
  • Using Intelsat’s hybrid terrestrial and satellite infrastructure broadcasters are also able to access the full Intelsat Global Media Network, bringing connectivity that traditional IP providers are unable to provide.
  • IntelsatOne IP will become commercially available as an operational service at a later date.