NGSO

Gilat Awarded Over $13M in Additional Orders from Satellite Operators for its World Leading SkyEdge IV and SkyEdge II-c Platforms

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Monday, April 1, 2024
Cloud, SATCOM, Marketing, NGSO

These activities represent continuing orders resulting from the strategic partnerships forged with the selection of Gilat’s SkyEdge platforms by key satellite operators.

Key Points: 
  • These activities represent continuing orders resulting from the strategic partnerships forged with the selection of Gilat’s SkyEdge platforms by key satellite operators.
  • SkyEdge platforms play a pivotal role in enabling in-flight connectivity, maritime mobility, cellular backhaul, and fixed data services.
  • “We are seeing increasing demand for Gilat’s SkyEdge platforms as satellite operators are expanding their networks as well as delivering a wider range of applications to a growing number of users,” said Hagay Katz, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Gilat.
  • “With SkyEdge IV, satellite operators have the ability to scale up easily based on VHTS and NGSO real-time capacity needs, benefit from the backward compatibility with SkyEdge II-c modems and enjoy the smoothest future transition to Cloud and 5G NTN.”

MDA SPACE CEO MIKE GREENLEY NAMED 2023 SATELLITE EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Conference, Growth, Howard Greenley, MDA, Acceleration, Satellite, RADARSAT, Acquisition, TSX, NGSO, Robotics, Communications satellite

BRAMPTON, ON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space (TSX: MDA), was recognized as the 2023 Satellite Executive of the Year at the Satellite 2024 Conference taking place this week in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • BRAMPTON, ON, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space (TSX: MDA), was recognized as the 2023 Satellite Executive of the Year at the Satellite 2024 Conference taking place this week in Washington, D.C.
  • "As a CEO, you get to make a small number of strategic decisions including putting smart people in the right roles and giving them the room, encouragement and investment to lead," said Mike Greenley.
  • Since taking the company public in 2021, Mr. Greenley has championed an ambitious strategy to shape MDA Space into a highly competitive pure-play space company focused on next-generation commercial space technologies that has seen the company double in size.
  • In 2023, Mike and the MDA Space Satellite Systems team elevated MDA's position as a satellite market leader with several significant and strategic moves, including two global constellation wins, a strategic acquisition, and the launch of a game-changing digital satellite product line, while simultaneously expanding MDA's high-volume manufacturing capabilities and operational footprint.

Omnispace Expands Spectrum Portfolio with Authorization to Operate Mobile Satellite System in Brazil

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Monday, February 19, 2024
Internet of things, MSS, ANATEL, 3GPP, NGSO, Radio, NTN, Map, Amazon, Hertz

TYSONS, Va., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnispace LLC, the company redefining global mobile connectivity, today announced that on December 14, 2023, Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) approved its subsidiary Omnispace Comunicações Brasil Ltda's request to operate its non-geostationary satellite (NGSO) system nationwide.  After conducting a public consultation and technical reviews, ANATEL determined that Omnispace meets the requirements to utilize the S-band (1980-2010 MHz / 2170-2200 MHz) in line with the ITU Radio Regulations global Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) allocation and the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) n256 band specifications.

Key Points: 
  • This regulatory milestone adds to Omnispace's growing global portfolio of countries where it has achieved regulatory approvals and spectrum access.
  • Since 2019, Omnispace Comunicações Brasil has demonstrated its NGSO MSS and IoT capabilities on its current system through a series of experimental licenses in Brazil.
  • Omnispace is the first company to successfully conduct mobile satellite tests in the S-band in Brazil and will now be the first satellite operator licensed in Brazil for this band with an operational system.
  • "Obtaining an authorization to operate in Brazil has been one of my primary objectives since I first joined Omnispace.

Spire Global Successfully Launched 11 Satellites on SpaceX’s Transporter-9 Mission

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Saturday, November 11, 2023
Data Management, IOT (Internet of Things), Technology, Satellite, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Carbon, NYSE, Internet of things, Organization, GPS, MSP, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Spire Global, CO2, NGSO, Space Services Inc., GEO, SPIR, SpaceX, LEO, SNC, OTV, Internet, VHF, Communications satellite, Exolaunch, Spire

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, successfully launched eleven satellites on the SpaceX Transporter-9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, including ten satellites for Space Services customers and one for Spire’s data and analytics solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a leading global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, successfully launched eleven satellites on the SpaceX Transporter-9 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base, including ten satellites for Space Services customers and one for Spire’s data and analytics solutions.
  • Onboard the launch, Spire Space Services had satellites for:
    GHGSat: Spire launched three satellites carrying payloads to monitor greenhouse gas emissions for GHGSat, including the first commercial CO2 sensor and two sensors dedicated to methane monitoring.
  • HiSky: Ella 1, a satellite designed to showcase the capabilities of hiSky’sSmartellite™ ground network, also launched on the mission.
  • Jacobs: Spire launched two satellites for Jacobs, a leader in advanced manufacturing, critical infrastructure, health & life sciences and national security.

U.S. Department of Defense Awards Low Earth Orbit IDIQ Contract to SES Space & Defense

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Other Defense, Contracts, Technology, Defense, Satellite, Government Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Military, Starcom: The U.S. Space Force, DISA, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, United States Department of Defense, Government, MEO, GEO, SATCOM, EM, SBS, IDIQ, Pleo, SES, NGSO, USD, LEO, Communication, Communications satellite

SES Space & Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, has been awarded a five-year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite-based services (SBS).

Key Points: 
  • SES Space & Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, has been awarded a five-year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite-based services (SBS).
  • The IDIQ vehicle was awarded through the Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) by the U.S. Space Force.
  • Under the multi-award contract, valued at up to USD 900 million, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), federal agencies, and international coalition partners can acquire fully managed low-latency LEO SBS from 16 selected awardees , including SES Space & Defense.
  • “The pLEO IDIQ is the first multiple award contract to deliver pLEO COMSATCOM services to the government and military,” said SES Space & Defense President and CEO, David Fields.

Omnispace and Lacuna Showcase Breakthrough NGSO IoT Satellite Connectivity

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Partnership, VSAT, Internet of things, NGSO, D2D, Ecosystem, Conference, Communications satellite, Lacuna, Viasat

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnispace, the company redefining global mobile connectivity, together with communications leader Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) and Lacuna Space, have demonstrated a first-of-its-kind, global, open standards-based internet of things (IoT) service which could pave the way for a range of IoT and direct to device (D2D) satellite services.

Key Points: 
  • Omnispace successfully demonstrated its non-geostationary (NGSO) IoT satellite connectivity at last week's 'The Things Conference' in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
  • The demonstration advances Omnispace's efforts as it continues to meet a growing demand for IoT and direct-to-device connectivity in partnership with mobile network operators worldwide.
  • Over the past year, Omnispace and Lacuna Space successfully tested the technology leveraging Omnispace's existing network assets outside of Europe.
  • "Omnispace serves a worldwide IoT market and, with our satellite and ground infrastructure partners, have a vision to deliver seamless direct-to-device terrestrial and satellite IoT connectivity to a variety of global applications and industries," said Jay Yass, Chief Corporate Development and Strategy Officer, Omnispace.

U.S. Space Force Awards Viasat Contract for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit Satellite Services

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
SBS, Atmosphere, VSAT, IDIQ, United States Department of Defense, NGSO, SATCOM, Government, USSF, Pleo, Starcom: The U.S. Space Force, GEO, SSC, Satellite, LEO, DISA, PACE, Federation, Department of Defence, Communications satellite, Viasat

CARLSBAD., Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that Inmarsat Government, now part of Viasat, was awarded a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services (SBS) contract by the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) on behalf of the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC).

Key Points: 
  • CARLSBAD., Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced that Inmarsat Government, now part of Viasat, was awarded a Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) Satellite-Based Services (SBS) contract by the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) on behalf of the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC).
  • Inmarsat Government is one of 16 companies selected for the $900 million ceiling, 10-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
  • The company will provide a suite of fully-managed pLEO satellite-based services and capabilities, to include space relay services, supplemented by GEO and NGSO satellites, supporting all domains – space, air, land, maritime and cyber.
  • As a leading satellite network integrator, Viasat has worked with trusted satellite owners/operators to provide the bandwidth government customers require at a cost-effective price point.

AERKOMM Inc. Explores Potential Merger Between Subsidiaries AERKOMM Taiwan Inc. and EJECTT Inc.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Ministry of Digital Affairs (Taiwan), Communication, O3b, Network, MEO, Internet of things, Geostationary orbit, ML, NGSO, Research, Government, Security, Ministry, QOS, SES, GEO, Machine learning, Algorithm, LEO, Quality of service, Artificial intelligence, AI, Retail, Communications satellite, Television, Medium Earth orbit

FREMONT, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AERKOMM Inc., a leading US-based space technology company, is pleased to announce its expansion of operations in Taiwan and ongoing discussions regarding a potential merger between its subsidiary, AERKOMM Taiwan Inc., and EJECTT Inc. (3089.TWO). This strategic move aims to seize opportunities in the growing satellite business sector and reinforce AERKOMM's position in the global satellite market.

Key Points: 
  • Expands Operations in Taiwan and Unveils World's First AI-Powered Regenerative, Super-Resilient Satellite Network
    FREMONT, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AERKOMM Inc., a leading US-based space technology company, is pleased to announce its expansion of operations in Taiwan and ongoing discussions regarding a potential merger between its subsidiary, AERKOMM Taiwan Inc., and EJECTT Inc. (3089.TWO).
  • Following the authorization of EJECTT Inc. as the exclusive agent for AERKOMM Taiwan Inc. by AERKOMM Inc., the company's Board of Directors further passed a resolution on July 9 to explore the potential merger between AERKOMM Taiwan and EJECTT Inc. (3089.TWO).
  • Building on this achievement, AERKOMM Taiwan proceeded with the application for satellite fixed communication radio frequency usage.
  • Subsequently, the Taiwan Ministry of Digital Affairs issued an approval letter to AERKOMM Taiwan, confirming its qualification for frequency allocation for satellite fixed communication on July 07, 2023.

ITU Radio Regulations Board Approves Waiver for Rivada LEO Constellation

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Communication, ITU, AK, NGSO, Office of Community Planning and Development, Ganley, Radio, RRB, Communications satellite

MUNICH, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivada Space Networks today announced that the ITU's Radio Regulations Board has waived the requirement that Rivada put 10% of its constellation into orbit this year.

Key Points: 
  • MUNICH, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivada Space Networks today announced that the ITU's Radio Regulations Board has waived the requirement that Rivada put 10% of its constellation into orbit this year.
  • Rivada receives key milestone waiver from international satellite regulator.
  • The ITU waiver process seeks clear evidence of funding, manufacturing and launch contracts as well as coordination with other systems.
  • Rivada CEO Declan Ganley said: "Rivada has the manufacturing and launch contracts in place to complete the constellations and launch 600 satellites by 2028, within the timeframe allowed by the ITU."

Kontron Selected by Stellar Blu Solutions for ACMU and PSU Supporting Sidewinder ESA Product

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Satellite, Internet, Hardware, Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), Aerospace, Manufacturing, Mobile, Wireless, Stellar, AIX, SBS, ESA, Sidewinder, Business, ACMU, NGSO, VVIP, SATCOM, PSU, GEO, Risk, Engineering, LEO, ECT, RF, Aircraft, Airline, Kontron

SBS has selected Kontron as the hardware provider for the Sidewinder’s ACMU and PSU components, a project set to be qualified by the end of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SBS has selected Kontron as the hardware provider for the Sidewinder’s ACMU and PSU components, a project set to be qualified by the end of 2023.
  • The company’s next-gen electronically steered antenna (ESA) communicates with a NGSO or GEO satellite networks supporting most Ku band modems and LEO services.
  • The separate PSU powers the ESA antenna while providing monitoring and control functions to the ACMU.
  • With Kontron, we have this partner,” states Tracy Trent, CEO at Stellar Blu Solutions.