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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).

Key Points: 
  • 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.

AERKOMM and Nasdaq-Listed IX Acquisition Corp. Announce Merger Agreement and US $35 Million Private Placement

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Friday, March 29, 2024
LEO, MEO, Communication, AKOM, Aerospace, Telecommunications, BCA, Boeing, Low Earth orbit, Aviation, Private sector, HEO, Business analyst, NTN, Earnout, Unmanned aerial vehicle, OTCQX, Data-rate units, Annual report, PIPE, GEO, Defense, Communications satellite

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AERKOMM Inc. (Euronext: AKOM, OTCQX: AKOM, “AERKOMM”), an innovative satellite technology company providing multi-orbit broadband connectivity solutions, and IX Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: IXAQU, “IXAQ”), a SPAC focused on the technology, media and telecommunications industries, have entered into a definitive Business Combination Agreement (“BCA”) and raised US $35 million in a private placement.

Key Points: 
  • Adjusted enterprise value of AERKOMM is US $200 million, as well as up to US $200 million of earnout shares for the AERKOMM shareholders, if certain milestones are achieved.
  • Transaction supported by a fund-raise of US $35 million common equity PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) subscribed concurrently with the signing of the BCA.
  • There may be more capital raised prior to the business combination, but there is no minimum cash condition for the transaction.
  • AERKOMM is developing partnerships with both public and private sector clients that have increasing demands for multi-beam and multi-orbit satellite communications solutions.

Global Optical Satellite Industry Research 2024 Featuring Key manufacturers - Airbus, Israel Aerospace Industries, Thales Group, and Maxar Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Technology, Other Defense, Engineering, Satellite, Military, Photography, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Defense, MEO, European Space Agency, University, CEOS, United Nations, IAF, SpaceX launch vehicles, Investment, Wildfire, Environmental monitoring, Cyclone, Vandenberg Space Force Base, NGA, Committee, Observation, Make, VHR, Australian Space Agency, NASA, OECD, Energy, GEO, Geostationary orbit, SpaceX, International Astronautical Federation, Emergency management, Organization, Intelligence, Airbus, International Academy, Research, International Academy of Astronautics, Earthquake, LEO, IAA, IIRS, Technology education, Growth, UNOOSA, COVID-19, Natural Resources, Israel Aerospace Industries, Flood, Data collection, Forestry, Government, UN, Communications satellite

Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.

Key Points: 
  • Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.
  • Optical satellites offer the capability to capture detailed images with high spatial resolution, enabling precise analysis and decision-making.
  • The increasing institutional space budget positively impacts the optical satellite market by fostering innovation, research, and development of advanced satellite technologies.
  • The key manufacturers in the global optical satellite market are:

Sierra Space Unveils the Revolutionary Eclipse Satellite Bus Line: Introducing Velocity, Horizon, and Titan

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Technology, Other Defense, Engineering, Satellite, Other Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Hardware, Defense, Eclipse, LEO, MEO, Freedom, Rendezvous, Orbit, Space, Sierra Nevada Corporation, GEO, Multimedia, Velocity, Orbital, Government, Communications satellite

The Sierra Space Eclipse bus line comprises three distinct classes tailored to a wide range of missions: Eclipse Velocity, Eclipse Horizon, and Eclipse Titan, each designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the modern space industry.

Key Points: 
  • The Sierra Space Eclipse bus line comprises three distinct classes tailored to a wide range of missions: Eclipse Velocity, Eclipse Horizon, and Eclipse Titan, each designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the modern space industry.
  • “At Sierra Space, we are committed to innovating at speed,” said Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice.
  • “The Sierra Space Eclipse line is a testament to our dedication to innovation, offering scalable solutions that can meet the needs of tomorrow's space missions today.
  • Sierra Space has a legacy of nearly 30 years of experience designing, manufacturing and successfully delivering space systems, components, and spacecraft on-orbit.

MEO and iBASIS Expand Global Partnership in Voice & Mobile Services

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Data Management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, 5G, Networks, MEO, Growth, Pop, Partnership, SMS, LDV, Human voice, IPX, Altice, Mobile phone

iBASIS , the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and MEO , the leading Portuguese telecommunications operator through its Altice Wholesale Solutions business, have renewed their outsourcing agreement as preferred partner for international Voice and Mobile services.

Key Points: 
  • iBASIS , the leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and MEO , the leading Portuguese telecommunications operator through its Altice Wholesale Solutions business, have renewed their outsourcing agreement as preferred partner for international Voice and Mobile services.
  • The strategic partnership has also been expanded to include international outbound SMS and 5G mobile services.
  • iBASIS will also enhance its global connectivity by opening an IPX Point of Presence (PoP) in MEO’s newly established Linda-a-Velha (LdV) data center.
  • We aim to continue our growth momentum to provide fast and reliable services to millions of roamers.”
    “We are absolutely delighted to renew the partnership we started with MEO many years ago.

Solstar Space Awarded $1.25 Million U.S. Space Force AFWERX/AFVENTURES Phase II SBIR Contract for the Slayton Wideband Space Communicator

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
LEO, MEO, USSF, Communication, Solstar, Policy, AFWERX, USAF, Air force, Government, DAF, Communications satellite

SANTA FE, N.M., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solstar Space (Solstar), the company making space Wi-Fi available, announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a SBIR Phase II contract in the amount of $1,248,735 to address pressing challenges for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The contract supports development of Solstar's Continuous Spacecraft System Communications Wideband (CSSC-WB) unit, known as the Slayton Space Communicator (Slayton). Slayton provides high-speed downlink and uplink communication capabilities designed to significantly increase connectivity with people and spacecraft operating in low earth orbit (LEO) while minimizing communications blackout periods caused by limited ground station links.

Key Points: 
  • The contract supports development of Solstar's Continuous Spacecraft System Communications Wideband (CSSC-WB) unit, known as the Slayton Space Communicator (Slayton).
  • "As LEO becomes increasingly congested, it is imperative that the U.S. Space Force has complete situational awareness.
  • As LEO becomes increasingly congested, it is imperative that the U.S. Space Force (USSF) has complete situational awareness," says Brian Barnett, CEO, Solstar Space.
  • "Slayton revolutionizes in-orbit communications by offering commercial wideband satellite services in space leveraging operational and emerging wideband commercial satellite networks in MEO and LEO.

AERKOMM and Nasdaq-Listed IX Acquisition Corp. Announce Merger Agreement and US $35 Million Private Placement

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Friday, March 29, 2024
LEO, MEO, Communication, AKOM, Aerospace, Telecommunications, BCA, Boeing, Low Earth orbit, Aviation, Private sector, HEO, Business analyst, NTN, Earnout, Unmanned aerial vehicle, OTCQX, Data-rate units, Annual report, PIPE, GEO, Defense, Communications satellite

Adjusted enterprise value of AERKOMM is US $200 million, as well as up to US $200 million of earnout shares for the AERKOMM shareholders, if certain milestones are achieved.

Key Points: 
  • Adjusted enterprise value of AERKOMM is US $200 million, as well as up to US $200 million of earnout shares for the AERKOMM shareholders, if certain milestones are achieved.
  • Transaction supported by a fund-raise of US $35 million common equity PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) subscribed concurrently with the signing of the BCA.
  • There may be more capital raised prior to the business combination, but there is no minimum cash condition for the transaction.
  • AERKOMM is developing partnerships with both public and private sector clients that have increasing demands for multi-beam and multi-orbit satellite communications solutions.

PathFinder Digital Recognized with MSUA Award for its MONDO Terminal

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
LEO, MEO, Communication, ESA, Environment, Patent, Military personnel, MSUA, United States patent law, GEO, Use, Human, Pathfinder, Communications satellite

The award was presented by the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) during the 2024 Mobility Innovation luncheon held in Washington D.C.

Key Points: 
  • The award was presented by the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) during the 2024 Mobility Innovation luncheon held in Washington D.C.
  • The MSUA is a global not-for-profit organization focused on amplifying the voice of satellite mobile services users and innovators.
  • PathFinder has named the new terminal concept "MONDO" which stands for Multi Orbit Network, Dual Operation terminal.
  • We are very proud to have the significance of this innovation acknowledged by the MSUA," said Roger McGarrahan, CEO of PathFinder Digital.

Top Satellite Mobile Innovations of 2024 Revealed During MSUA's 2024 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Aircraft, Momentum, MEO, European Space Agency, Globalstar, HiSky, Transport, OBP, Award, MMIC, Telemetry, Starlink, Office of Space Commerce, Policy, Certification, Amazon, Partnership, Internet of things, HTS, Evolution, NMS, AWS, City, VSAT, COTM, Safety, ST Engineering, GEO, SpaceX, Video, Emergency, SIGMA, Organization, ESA, Agriculture, Internet, UAS, High-pass filter, Service, Use, NB, Globalsat Group, OQ, Inmarsat, Eutelsat, NOAA, Mining, LEO, VHF, Government, Growth, Apple Thunderbolt Display, Intelsat, SmarTone, Water, Human, Communications satellite

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), a global not-for-profit organization focused on amplifying the voice of satellite mobile solutions users and innovators, today celebrated with organizations earning satellite mobile innovation awards during SATELLITE 2024. Christine Joseph, Policy Advisor to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Space Commerce provided the keynote for the ceremony and Pacôme Révillon, Chief Executive Officer for Euroconsult, announced the mobile satellite initiatives earning awards.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mobile Satellite Users Association ( MSUA ), a global not-for-profit organization focused on amplifying the voice of satellite mobile solutions users and innovators, today celebrated with organizations earning satellite mobile innovation awards during SATELLITE 2024.
  • It was an honor to celebrate alongside all the finalists and the organizations that ultimately earned awards this year.
  • These highlighted innovations are enhancing connectivity, making it more secure, reliable, and accessible to a diverse range of users.
  • Aerospace Mobile Innovation – Iridium: Iridium Certus® aviation commercial service provides a secure cockpit domain with reliable voice and data capabilities.

Antaris™ to Integrate its TrueTwin™ Simulation Environment with Aalyria's Spacetime for Testing and Operations of Satellite Mesh Networks

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
LEO, MEO, Software as a service, Environment, HAPS, Spacetime, Ship, Atmosphere, GEO, LOS, Aircraft, Communications satellite

LOS ALTOS, Calif., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Antaris™, the leading software platform for space missions, today announced that it is partnering with Aalyria, the leader in advanced software-defined and optical networking communications, to integrate Aalyria's Spacetime network orchestration technology with Antaris TrueTwin™. The integration will enable operators to run satellite simulations at constellation scale.

Key Points: 
  • The collaboration will accelerate the design, development, and simulation of satellite constellations and their communications networks.
  • The integration will enable operators to run satellite simulations at constellation scale.
  • Spacetime is a SaaS platform for orchestrating large and constantly-changing communications networks with steerable or directional signals – like satellite constellations and airborne mesh networks.
  • Enabling operators to design, test, and 'fly' entire missions virtually will increase mission performance while lowering operating expenses."