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Global On-Orbit Satellite Servicing Markets 2023-2030 with Maxar Technologies, Astroscale, SpaceLogistics, Airbus, and Thales Alenia Space Dominating

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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However, Rapid advancements in satellite technology can lead to the obsolescence of on-orbit satellite services are limiting the overall growth of the market.

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  • However, Rapid advancements in satellite technology can lead to the obsolescence of on-orbit satellite services are limiting the overall growth of the market.
  • Robotic Servicing: The largest share of the on-orbit satellite servicing market by Service in 2023.
  • Overall, the commercial on-orbit satellite servicing market is expected to experience rapid growth as more satellite operators seek to maximize the value and utility of their space assets.
  • Prominent companies in the on-orbit satellite servicing market are Maxar Technologies (US), Astroscale Holdings Inc. (Japan), SpaceLogistics LLC (US), Airbus SE (Netherlands), and Thales Alenia Space (France), among others.

ST Engineering iDirect Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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HERNDON, Va., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has announced four new strategic appointments, as the business strengthens its global leadership team.

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  • HERNDON, Va., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has announced four new strategic appointments, as the business strengthens its global leadership team.
  • He will concentrate on ensuring that ST Engineering iDirect technology is aligned in a way which fast-tracks innovation to meet a variety of new satellite applications.
  • Don Claussen, CEO of ST Engineering iDirect, said, "We are delighted to have Tim and Emma join our senior leadership team, as well as Dean and Julie moving into their new roles.
  • ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks.

Intelsat Strengthens Strategic Partnership and Expands Service Capabilities with Significant Multimillion-Dollar Orders for Gilat's Multi-service Platforms and Terminals

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Gilat's platforms will be used to empower Intelsat with augmented capacity in North America, Latin America, Africa, and Europe to serve additional aircraft and provide an enhanced user experience to passengers.

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  • Gilat's platforms will be used to empower Intelsat with augmented capacity in North America, Latin America, Africa, and Europe to serve additional aircraft and provide an enhanced user experience to passengers.
  • It will also be used to enable Intelsat to support the expansion of managed services with mobile network operators (MNOs), providing additional coverage for satellite-based cellular backhauling.
  • "Gilat’s platforms continue to distinguish themselves as an operationally-proven system that allows Intelsat to streamline IFC and cellular backhaul service fulfillment all over the world."
  • "We value our close partnership with Intelsat and are pleased to take part in this endeavor to further expand their IFC and cellular backhaul network capabilities with Gilat’s multi-service platforms."

Intelsat Exclusive Satellite Provider for Delivery of PBS Content

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity, recently started delivering Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) educational, music and arts content across the continental United States, as part of an exclusive satellite distribution agreement. The announcement was made at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) trade show in Las Vegas.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelsat , operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity, recently started delivering Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) educational, music and arts content across the continental United States, as part of an exclusive satellite distribution agreement.
  • PBS is a private, nonprofit corporation, founded in 1969, whose members are America's public TV stations.
  • Starting earlier this year, Intelsat's Galaxy 16 Ku-band satellite started delivering iconic PBS content to 156 broadcast affiliates reaching an audience of nearly 50 million primetime viewers.
  • "With the addition of PBS to the Intelsat family, all major broadcasters in the U.S. are utilizing the Intelsat fleet for content delivery."

Intelsat to Extend Life of Satellite with new Mission Extension Pod

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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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), ordered a Mission Extension Pod (MEP) from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics, which will add life to an Intelsat satellite and provide uninterrupted services to many customers.

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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), ordered a Mission Extension Pod (MEP) from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics, which will add life to an Intelsat satellite and provide uninterrupted services to many customers.
  • The MEP “jet pack” will be installed by SpaceLogistics' mission robotic vehicle (MRV) on an Intelsat satellite operating in geosynchronous orbit, ensuring continuity of satellite service for at least six years beginning in 2026.
  • “Intelsat is committed to safe and sustainable stewardship of space,” said Intelsat Chief Technology Officer Bruno Fromont.
  • In 2021, a second Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV-2) began providing similar life-extension services for Intelsat 10-02.

Intelsat 40e Performing Well After Launch

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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Shortly after launch earlier today, the satellite deployed its solar arrays and began receiving and sending signals.

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  • Shortly after launch earlier today, the satellite deployed its solar arrays and began receiving and sending signals.
  • Maxar identified the host for TEMPO and integrated the instrument with IS-40e before it was delivered for launch.
  • Based on Maxar’s proven 1300-class satellite platform, IS-40e will provide Intelsat customers across North America with flexible, high-throughput coast-to-coast coverage.
  • Today’s launch added more Maxar-built spacecraft to Intelsat’s fleet, having recently launched Galaxy 35 and Galaxy 36 at the end of 2022.

Intelsat 40e High-Throughput Satellite Successfully Launched

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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Intelsat , operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity, announced the successful launch of Intelsat 40e (IS-40e), a geosynchronous satellite that relies on spot-beam technology to provide a large amount of capacity over North America for Intelsat’s commercial aviation, mobility and network service customers.

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  • Intelsat , operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity, announced the successful launch of Intelsat 40e (IS-40e), a geosynchronous satellite that relies on spot-beam technology to provide a large amount of capacity over North America for Intelsat’s commercial aviation, mobility and network service customers.
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    When operational in May, IS-40e will be positioned at 91 degrees West delivering a wide range of services and coverage for Intelsat customers.
  • “The IS-40e high-throughput technology serves as a significant commitment to our North American commercial aviation, mobility and network customers,” said Dave Wajsgras, CEO at Intelsat.
  • Raw data from the observations will be transmitted back down to an Intelsat ground station and made available for the scientists.

Ball Aerospace Pollution Monitoring Instrument Launches as Part of NASA's TEMPO Mission

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace is celebrating the successful launch of its Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) instrument aboard a commercial satellite from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida today.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace is celebrating the successful launch of its Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) instrument aboard a commercial satellite from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida today.
  • TEMPO is NASA's first Earth Venture instrument mission and will provide critical data on air pollution across North America.
  • In addition to Ball Aerospace, the TEMPO team includes the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory — part of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian — and NASA's Langley Research Center.
  • Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, Ball Aerospace pioneers discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

NASA's High-Resolution Air Quality Control Instrument Launches

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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The Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) instrument will improve life on Earth by revolutionizing the way scientists observe air quality from space.

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  • The Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) instrument will improve life on Earth by revolutionizing the way scientists observe air quality from space.
  • By monitoring the effects of everything from rush-hour traffic to pollution from forest fires and volcanoes, NASA data will help improve air quality across North America and protect our planet," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • The instrument is a payload on the satellite Intelsat 40E, which separated from the rocket approximately 32 minutes after launch.
  • "It's also opening the door for us to work more closely with our international partners to better understand global air quality and its transport."

NASA to Host Media Call on Upcoming Air Quality Satellite Launch

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Media are invited to a NASA media teleconference 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 5, to discuss the upcoming launch of the first space-based instrument to observe major air pollutants across North America every hour during the daytime.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Media are invited to a NASA media teleconference 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 5, to discuss the upcoming launch of the first space-based instrument to observe major air pollutants across North America every hour during the daytime.
  • NASA's TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution instrument) will improve life on Earth by revolutionizing the way scientists observe air quality.
  • A partnership between NASA and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory – a part of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian – TEMPO will launch on a commercial mission in early April.
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