Tag: Ground
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Quectel Expands LTE Portfolio with D2C Capabilities for IoT Developers
Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, announced that several of its LTE modules are available with Direct-to-Cell (D2C) functionality, enabling devices to seamlessly connect to satellite networks. By integrating D2C technology at the module level, Quectel enables devices to extend beyond the limits of ground-based cellular networks by seamlessly leveraging satellite networks.…
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SES Partners with Cailabs for Testing Next-Generation Laser Communication Technology
SES, a leading space solutions company, announced it will test new optical ground stations built by France-based Cailabs to send data from space using laser beams instead of radio waves. By using optical communication, SES expects to be able to boost data transmission speeds, provide more secure links, and help alleviate congestion in increasingly crowded…
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Intellian and Eutelsat Unveil Ultra-Portable Military-Grade Manpack Terminal
Intellian Technologies Inc., a leading global provider of satellite communication antennas and ground gateway solutions, and Eutelsat, the only GEO-LEO operator in satellite communications, have today announced the development of the most ultra-portable, fully integrated military-grade Manpack for Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO (low Earth orbit) network. Developed for Defense and Government, this military-grade unit provides the uninterrupted,…
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L3Harris Secures $292 Million Multi-Year Solid Rocket Motor Contract for Javelin Weapon System
L3Harris Technologies has received a contract valued up to $292 million to continue its role producing propulsion for the Javelin weapon system. The award is the largest propulsion production contract received to date for the Javelin program, representing a production extension for five years. “Javelin provides a key capability for the United States, allies and…
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Globalstar to Enter Next Era of Mobile Satellite Connectivity
Globalstar, a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces plans to bring into use its HIBLEO-XL-1 satellite system, filing in preparation for its next era of mobile satellite connectivity. Dr. Paul Jacobs, Globalstar CEO, said, “We believe that bringing HIBLEO-XL-1 into use provides Globalstar with significant optionality as the Company grows as a major provider…
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Infinite Orbits Secures Multi-Launch Deal with Impulse Space for GEO Missions
Impulse Space, the leader for in-space mobility, and Infinite Orbits, the France-based in-orbit services company, have reinforced their partnership by signing a multi-launch agreement. The agreement covers the delivery of multiple Infinite Orbits spacecraft to geostationary orbit (GEO), starting in 2027, via Impulse’s rideshare program Caravan. The first missions include the launch of several servicers…
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Space Norway and Allente Partner to Advance Long-Term Satellite Capacity in Nordic Region
Space Norway, a leading provider of satellite services across Europe, and Allente, a major player in the Nordic pay-TV market, have announced a landmark agreement to secure and provide long-term satellite capacity from the 1° West orbital position to viewers in the Nordic territory. This partnership is set to significantly enhance communication infrastructure and service…
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Eutelsat Renews Multi-Year C-Band Capacity Partnership with Multimedios Television
Eutelsat announces the renewal of its multi-year partnership with Multimedios Televisión, one of Mexico’s top free-to-air (FTA) broadcasters and part of Grupo Multimedios, the major national media conglomerate. The new agreement secures capacity in C-band on the EUTELSAT 117 West A satellite, further solidifying Eutelsat’s role as a trusted partner in the region’s content delivery…
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Planet Labs Releases First Light Images from Pelican-3 Satellite Over Turin
Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, released first light images from its Pelican-3 satellite of Turin, Italy. It was taken on September 5, 2025, from an altitude of 458 km. Image quality is expected to improve as the spacecraft completes the instrument calibration process and reaches…
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NASA Science and Cargo Launches Aboard Northrop Grumman CRS-23
Following the successful launch of Northrop Grumman CRS-23, NASA is delivering an expanded suite of science experiments, technology demonstrations, and essential crew supplies to the International Space Station. The company’s Cygnus XL spacecraft, carrying more than 11,000 pounds of cargo to the orbiting laboratory, lifted off at 6:11 p.m. EDT Sunday on a SpaceX Falcon 9…