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Srikapardhi May 2nd, 2023 9:06 PM 0 COMMENTS

Viasat Announces Successful Launch of ViaSat-3 Americas Satellite

Global communications company Viasat announced the successful launch of its ViaSat-3 Americas satellite aboard the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 30. First signals received from ground station in South Korea The satellite separated from the launch vehicle four and a half hours after lift-off, and its first signals were received 15 minutes later via a ground station... Read More

Srikapardhi May 2nd, 2023 2:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

SES Successfully Launches Two More O3b mPOWER Satellites

SES, a global leader in satellite communications, announced the successful launch of two more O3b mPOWER satellites by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States. This launch follows the successful deployment of the first two satellites in December 2022, which are now undergoing in-orbit check out after arriving at their target medium earth orbit (MEO). Also Read: NTT and SES to Deliver... Read More

Srikapardhi April 28th, 2023 10:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intellian to Supply OneWeb With Flat Panel User Terminals for LEO Network

Intellian Technologies, a global provider of resilient multi-constellation, feature-rich satellite user terminals and communications solutions, has announced a contract with OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, to supply Intellian's OW11FL user terminals. The OW11FL is an electronically scanned array (ESA) flat panel user terminal that is well-suited for OneWeb's low Earth orbit (LEO) network. Also Read: OneWeb Successfully Deploys 36 Satellites With ISRO for Global Connectivity Intellian... Read More

Srikapardhi April 27th, 2023 6:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Rogers Brings Satellite-To-Phone Coverage to Canada With Lynk Global and SpaceX

Rogers Communications has announced that it became the first wireless company to introduce satellite-to-phone connectivity across Canada, providing Canadians with wireless access no matter where they are. To provide the connectivity, Rogers Communications has announced partnerships with SpaceX and Lynk Global to bring Satellite coverage to Canadians coast to coast. Also Read: Rogers and Fido Customers Get AI-Powered Spam Call Detect Feature Rogers to Bering Satellite-to-Phone Service Starting in 2024,... Read More

Srikapardhi April 26th, 2023 9:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

AST SpaceMobile Completes First Space-Based Voice Call

AST SpaceMobile, a company building the world's first space-based cellular broadband network, has successfully completed the first-ever two-way voice calls directly to everyday unmodified smartphones using the BlueWalker 3 (BW3) satellite. The feat marks a significant milestone in the company's mission to provide connectivity to the nearly 50% of the global population who remain unconnected from cellular broadband. Also Read: AST SpaceMobile Aims to Expand Space-Based Cellular Connectivity Validation of... Read More

Srikapardhi April 21st, 2023 9:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Eutelsat Joins Global Satellite Operators Association

Eutelsat Communications, a leading European satellite operator, has announced that it has become a full member of the Brussels-based Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA), an international association representing global and regional satellite operators. This move signals Eutelsat's commitment to supporting a robust and sustainable satellite communications sector with a united global voice that connects the world. Also Read: Eutelsat and Intelsat Sign Seven Year Capacity Agreement Through its membership in... Read More

Srikapardhi April 18th, 2023 10:20 AM 0 COMMENTS

Sateliot Successfully Launches 5G-IoT LEO Satellite

Sateliot, based out of Barcelona and the first company to operate a low-Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellite constellation with 5G-IoT standard, has launched the first-ever 5G standard LEO satellite, named Sateliot_0 "The GroundBreaker". The goal is to democratize access to the Internet of Things (IoT) worldwide, and the satellite will work as a cell tower from space. Also Read: Qualcomm to Bring Snapdragon Satellite to More Smartphones SpaceX Falcon 9 Carried... Read More

Srikapardhi April 14th, 2023 7:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intelsat Partners With SpaceLogistics to Extend Satellite Life

Intelsat, a leading provider of integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and inflight connectivity, has partnered with Northrop Grumman Corporation's SpaceLogistics to extend the life of one of its satellites and provide uninterrupted services to its customers. The satellite operator has ordered a Mission Extension Pod (MEP) that will be installed by SpaceLogistics' mission robotic vehicle (MRV) on an Intelsat satellite operating in geosynchronous orbit. Also Read: Intelsat Successfully Launches 40e... Read More

Srikapardhi April 13th, 2023 2:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

MediaTek and Inmarsat Collaborate to Bring Satellite Services to Smartphones

MediaTek and Inmarsat have teamed up to provide ultra-reliable, two-way satellite services to smartphones, IoT devices, automotive and other industries. The collaboration aims to enable mobile operators, device manufacturers, and others to offer satellite services such as two-way text messaging, emergency communications, device tracking and monitoring, among other capabilities, without the need for pointing on most devices. Also Read: Qualcomm to Bring Snapdragon Satellite to More Smartphones Leverage 5G Non-Terrestrial... Read More

Srikapardhi April 12th, 2023 12:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

UK Government Selects OneWeb for Trials to Connect Remote Communities

OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, has been selected to participate in two trials that will connect remote communities for the UK government's Very Hard to Reach Premises connectivity programme. The programme aims to provide internet access to the UK's most remote homes and businesses, using OneWeb's high-speed, low-latency LEO network through its partners BT and Clarus. The trials will take place on the Shetland Islands and... Read More

Srikapardhi April 9th, 2023 8:50 AM 0 COMMENTS

Intelsat Successfully Launches 40e High-Throughput Satellite

Intelsat, a leading inflight connectivity provider, has successfully launched a new geosynchronous satellite, Intelsat 40e (IS-40e), which promises to provide a wide range of services and coverage to North America. The satellite utilizes spot-beam technology to deliver a large amount of capacity for Intelsat's commercial aviation, mobility, and network service customers. Also Read: Eutelsat and Intelsat Sign Seven Year Capacity Agreement Intelsat 40e High-Throughput Satellite According to the statement by... Read More

Tanuja K April 7th, 2023 10:33 AM 0 COMMENTS

Space Policy 2023 for India Gets a Nod from Cabinet

The Cabinet approved Indian Space Policy 2023 on Thursday. This new policy looks to increase investments in the space sector from private companies. The Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, defined the responsibilities that different organisations such as ISRO, NSIL, and IN-SPACe will have. According to a PTI report, union minister Jitendra Singh said, "In brief, the Indian Space Policy will offer clarity in the role of... Read More