Guiana Space Centre

SPLANG and EllaLink unveil plans for building a direct connection between French Guiana and Continental Europe

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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This new submarine branch will land in Cayenne, French Guiana, and include 2 fibre pairs.

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  • This new submarine branch will land in Cayenne, French Guiana, and include 2 fibre pairs.
  • The new infrastructure will also enable direct connections from French Guiana to Fortaleza, Brazil.
  • Being so remote from Continental Europe makes it difficult for the region to enjoy a direct and secure connection with the rest of Europe.
  • The project will protect French Guiana's existing connection to the global network with a fully diverse and low-latency connection.

Satellite Communication Market Competitor Analysis: Major Players And Key Strategies Undertaken, By The Business Research Company

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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LONDON, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As per The Business Research Company's Satellite Communication Global Market Report 2023, the global satellite communication market size grew from $54.6 billion in 2022 to $61 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 11%. The satellite communication market size is then expected to grow to $91.02 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of more than 10%. Going forward, increasing investment in the space sector, robust government support, and growing demand for telecommunication will drive the satellite communication market growth.

Key Points: 
  • Going forward, increasing investment in the space sector, robust government support, and growing demand for telecommunication will drive the satellite communication market growth.
  • The global satellite communication market is highly fragmented, with a large number of small players.
  • The top ten competitors in the market made up 5% of the total satellite communication market.
  • It offers various communication systems, command and control systems, mission services, and other support services in the satellite communication market .

Satellite Communication Market Competitor Analysis: Major Players And Key Strategies Undertaken, By The Business Research Company

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
French Guiana, Communication, Leonardo S.p.A., Research, Ariane 5, Thales Alenia Space, Radio, Thales of Miletus, Honeywell, Artificial intelligence, American Standard Companies, Thales Group, Guiana Space Centre, Communications satellite

LONDON, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As per The Business Research Company's Satellite Communication Global Market Report 2023, the global satellite communication market size grew from $54.6 billion in 2022 to $61 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 11%. The satellite communication market size is then expected to grow to $91.02 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of more than 10%. Going forward, increasing investment in the space sector, robust government support, and growing demand for telecommunication will drive the satellite communication market growth.

Key Points: 
  • Going forward, increasing investment in the space sector, robust government support, and growing demand for telecommunication will drive the satellite communication market growth.
  • The global satellite communication market is highly fragmented, with a large number of small players.
  • The top ten competitors in the market made up 5% of the total satellite communication market.
  • It offers various communication systems, command and control systems, mission services, and other support services in the satellite communication market .

Successful Launch of New-generation EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS Satellite

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS, a very high throughput satellite built by Thales Alenia Space, will provide fixed broadband and mobile connectivity across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

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  • EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS, a very high throughput satellite built by Thales Alenia Space, will provide fixed broadband and mobile connectivity across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
  • Delivering 230 beams over Western Europe and with a Ka-band capacity of 500 Gbps, EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS is the largest geostationary satellite ever ordered to date in Europe.
  • Eva Berneke, CEO of Eutelsat, said: "Our congratulations to Arianespace and the Guiana Space Center teams for successfully launching our EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS satellite into geostationary orbit.
  • Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications is one of the world's leading satellite operators.

Spaceflight Inc. and SAB Partner to Fly Sherpa OTVs on Arianespace Vega Missions

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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(SAB LS) to fly its Sherpa orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) on Arianespace Vega missions.

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  • (SAB LS) to fly its Sherpa orbital transfer vehicles (OTVs) on Arianespace Vega missions.
  • The agreement extends Spaceflight launch capacity on European missions managed by Arianespace for Spaceflights OTV-based services on launches starting as soon as next year.
  • Were excited to build on our already strong relationship with SAB and expand the Spaceflight portfolio of launch partners to include Vega for our family of Sherpa vehicles.
  • Italy-based SAB is part of SAB Group and provides launch services on European launchers, including Vega and Vega C multi-payload missions.

New-generation Satellite EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS Built by Thales Alenia Space Heading to Kourou Launch Site

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS, a very high throughput satellite built by Thales Alenia Space, is to deliver high-speed broadband and mobile connectivity across Europe.

Key Points: 
  • EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS, a very high throughput satellite built by Thales Alenia Space, is to deliver high-speed broadband and mobile connectivity across Europe.
  • Pascal Homsy, Chief Technical Officer at Eutelsat, said: With EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS we are bringing connectivity to a next level.
  • A state-of-the-art piece of the finest technology built by our partners Thales Alenia Space that I would like to hereby acknowledge as EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS sets off for the Guiana Space Center.
  • Marc Henri Serre, EVP Telecommunications at Thales Alenia Space, added: EUTELSAT KONNECT VHTS is the satellite of all superlatives for a crucial mission aiming to bridge the digital divide by providing connectivity everywhere in Europe.

Successful launch of EUTELSAT QUANTUM, the first full software-defined satellite

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
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Built by Airbus Defence and Space, EUTELSAT QUANTUM heralds a new era of commercial satellite service.

Key Points: 
  • Built by Airbus Defence and Space, EUTELSAT QUANTUM heralds a new era of commercial satellite service.
  • Commenting on the agreement, Pascal Homsy, Eutelsats Chief Technical Officer said: Our congratulations to Arianespace and the Guiana Space Center teams for successfully launching the EUTELSAT QUANTUM satellite.
  • The collaboration between Eutelsat, ESA, the UK Space Agency and Airbus Defence and Space on this ambitious satellite program has resulted in a world-first.
  • Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) is one of the world's leading satellite operators.

The global space propulsion market size is projected to grow from USD 6.7 billion in 2020 to USD 14.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 16.2% from 2020 to 2025

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Friday, October 16, 2020
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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The global space propulsion market size is projected to grow from USD 6.7 billion in 2020 to USD 14.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 16.2% from 2020 to 2025.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The global space propulsion market size is projected to grow from USD 6.7 billion in 2020 to USD 14.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 16.2% from 2020 to 2025.
  • These players have their presence across various countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America.
  • Guiana Space Center, a French and European spaceport, has suspended flights.Arianespace (France) still launches from Baikonur, Russia.
  • However, the expected rise in space launches from 2021 and beyond will drive the space propulsion market.

Spaceflight Readies 28 Payloads for Inaugural Rideshare Launch on Arianespace’s Vega

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Monday, March 9, 2020
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Spaceflight today announced it is providing mission management and rideshare integration services for four organizations on Arianespaces first dedicated rideshare mission on its Vega launch vehicle.

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  • Spaceflight today announced it is providing mission management and rideshare integration services for four organizations on Arianespaces first dedicated rideshare mission on its Vega launch vehicle.
  • The proof of concept rideshare mission, VV16, will launch 53 microsatellites, nanosatellites and cubesats, including 28 payloads from Spaceflight customers Satellogic, Planet, Swarm Technologies, and an undisclosed organization.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200309005175/en/
    Spaceflight Readies 28 Payloads for Inaugural Rideshare Launch on Arianespaces Vega (Photo: Business Wire)
    Targeted for late March from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, this launch represents Spaceflights first mission aboard the Vega.
  • This is an important launch for all involved, said Curt Blake, president and CEO, Spaceflight, Inc. Not only is this our first launch on the Vega, its Arianespaces first fully dedicated rideshare mission, which is a direct response to the industrys demand for more rideshare options.

Intelsat Announces Successful Launch of Intelsat 39

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) announced today the successful launch of Intelsat 39 , which will provide video distribution and connectivity services for mobile network operators, enterprises, governmental entities, as well as aeronautical and maritime service providers operating in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

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  • Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) announced today the successful launch of Intelsat 39 , which will provide video distribution and connectivity services for mobile network operators, enterprises, governmental entities, as well as aeronautical and maritime service providers operating in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
  • Manufactured by Maxar Technologies (NYSE and TSX: MAXR) and launched aboard an Arianespace Ariane 5 launch vehicle from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, Intelsat 39 lifted off at 3:30 pm EDT.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190806005978/en/
    Successful launch of Intelsat 39 (Photo: Business Wire)
    Designed with wide-beams and high-powered steerable spot beams, Intelsat 39 will deliver high-speed agile connectivity services.
  • Intelsat 39 will replace Intelsat 902 at the 62E orbital location.