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Keysight Enables Quectel to Complete 5G RedCap and Non-Terrestrial Network Module Verification

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Based on the 5G Rel-17 specification, RedCap introduces support for a new class of 5G devices with reduced 5G capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Based on the 5G Rel-17 specification, RedCap introduces support for a new class of 5G devices with reduced 5G capabilities.
  • The successful end-to-end RedCap data connection to the Quectel module Rx255C was made by emulating a 5G Rel-17 network with enhancements supporting RedCap devices.
  • NTN, based on satellite-to-ground communication, brings secure and reliable connectivity to remote areas that do not have terrestrial network coverage.
  • Following the successful data call establishments for each technology, Quectel was able to validate the overall functionality of the module, including:
    To complete these verification milestones, Quectel used Keysight’s S8711A UXM 5G Test Application , part of Keysight’s comprehensive and market-leading portfolio of 5G Device Test Solutions .

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

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

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Momentus’ New Spacecraft Engine Continues Successful In-Space Testing

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Monday, April 17, 2023

The MET is the Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle’s (OSV) primary propulsion method that relies on solar power and uses distilled water as a propellant.

Key Points: 
  • The MET is the Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle’s (OSV) primary propulsion method that relies on solar power and uses distilled water as a propellant.
  • The use of non-toxic water propellant ultimately enables simpler, safer, and more cost-efficient operations both on Earth and in space.
  • “We have been doing multiple burns that raise the orbit of the spacecraft.
  • The electrical power system, including batteries and solar arrays have been supporting the high power (1000+ Watts) operation of the MET.

Space Force's Wide Field of View achieves First Light

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Space Force Space Systems Command's Wide Field of View Testbed transmitted its "First Light" mission data-product. Performing the satellite's mission operations, Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing (NYSE: BA) company, secured the data beginning October 25.

Key Points: 
  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Space Force Space Systems Command's Wide Field of View Testbed transmitted its "First Light" mission data-product.
  • Performing the satellite's mission operations, Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing (NYSE: BA) company, secured the data beginning October 25.
  • First Light is the focal plane's first exposure in space and is a critical step toward demonstrating WFOV's next generation large-format focal plane technology.
  • Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, delivers high-performing prototype and constellation solutions across advanced national security and environmental observation missions.

Geo Sets Out to Create a Global Decentralized Knowledge Graph

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yaniv Tal, Co-Founder of The Graph and former CEO of Edge & Node, today unveiled details around his new company, Geo, a web3 browser and knowledge graph app aiming to harness crypto tools to organize the world's public knowledge and information into a global decentralized knowledge graph. The company will collate blockchain data and develop a browsable user interface accessible to anyone. While Geo will leverage The Graph for data indexing, it will operate as a separate business entity.

Key Points: 
  • While Geo will leverage The Graph for data indexing, it will operate as a separate business entity.
  • Founder of Geo, Yaniv Tal, commented on today's news: "From my earliest days building The Graph, I envisioned a global decentralized knowledge graph.
  • Tal continued: "We want to leverage Geo to help experts capture their knowledge and get to consensus on difficult questions.
  • Geo is a web3 browser and knowledge graph app aiming to organize the world's public knowledge and information into a global decentralized database.

World Geospatial Industry Council Announces Strategic Partnership with Geo Week

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Sept. 27, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Geo Week – the leading event for the geospatial, 3D, and built world sectors. This partnership will enrich the Geo Week 2023 conference with insights from WGIC Members and Partners. As part of this collaboration, WGIC will actively participate in Geo Week 2023, scheduled for February 13-15, 2023, in Colorado, USA.

Key Points: 
  • THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Geo Week the leading event for the geospatial, 3D, and built world sectors.
  • As an Event Partner, WGIC will collaborate with its partners and Geo Week to contribute to the Geo Week conference program, exhibit at the event, and participate in additional Geo Week education and events.
  • Lee Corkhill, Group Director at Diversified Communications, organizer of the event, said, "Geo Week is thrilled to announce this valuable strategic partnership with WGIC.
  • The World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) is a global not-for-profit trade association of private sector companies working in the geospatial ecosystem.

SkyWatch Launches TerraStream Certified Solutions Provider Program to Offer End-to-End Ecosystem Support for Satellite Operators

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

PARIS, France, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyWatch Space Applications Inc. (" SkyWatch "), a leading provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) Earth observation aggregation and data management platforms for satellite operators, announced today, atWorld Satellite Business Week, the launch of the TerraStream Certified Solutions Provider program.

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  • PARIS, France, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyWatch Space Applications Inc. (" SkyWatch "), a leading provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) Earth observation aggregation and data management platforms for satellite operators, announced today, atWorld Satellite Business Week, the launch of the TerraStream Certified Solutions Provider program.
  • The program launches with eight key TerraStream Certified Solutions Providers: AIKO, Atlas Space Operations, AWS Ground Station, CATALYST, Kubos, Mobius Labs, RBC Signals, and Spiral Blue.
  • "With the launch of the TerraStream Certified Solutions Provider program, we're able to offer satellite operators with industry-leading, end-to-end solutions to optimize and shorten their path to revenue," says Joel Cumming, Chief Technology Officer at SkyWatch.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with SkyWatch and to unlock deep insights for TerraStream users through our AI solutions.

IBCAP announces $7 million judgment against Universe IPTV and its owners

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

This includes an order specifically directing the disabling of 10 IP addresses used by Universe IPTV.

Key Points: 
  • This includes an order specifically directing the disabling of 10 IP addresses used by Universe IPTV.
  • Universe IPTV is a leading Arabic language IPTV service sold through a large network of resellers.
  • The lawsuit against Universe IPTV was coordinated by IBCAP and filed by its member company, DISH Network, in August 2020 after all cease and desist notices were ignored.
  • Any dealer that continues to sell Universe IPTV will be in contempt of the Courts order and liable for further damages.

Isotropic Systems secures over $37m in additional Series B funding to facilitate the development of unique multi-link antenna through to product launch in 2022

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Monday, September 27, 2021

Concurrently, Isotropic Systems continues to attract significant support from industry-leading strategic investors including SES and the UK Government.

Key Points: 
  • Concurrently, Isotropic Systems continues to attract significant support from industry-leading strategic investors including SES and the UK Government.
  • The continued support from existing investors was driven by Isotropic Systems' significant progress into the mature stages of product development, providing accelerated funding to achieve upcoming pivotal milestones and fully fund Isotropic through the commercial launch of its first product line in 2022.
  • Isotropic Systems' patented radio frequency optics technology enables the high-performance multi-link antenna to simultaneously connect to multiple satellites in multiple orbits without any compromise in the performance of each link.
  • Isotropic Systems was recently recognised by its inclusion in Lazard's T100 Index , reflecting its potential for significant growth and sector disruption.