Tag: Ground
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Rohde & Schwarz Demonstrates Future of Global Connectivity with 5G NTN Satellite Technology
Rohde & Schwarz, together with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), SKY Perfect JSAT (JSAT), TMY Technology, Inc. (TMYTEK), and VIAVI Solutions (VIAVI), has jointly developed a new 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite technology aimed at enhancing mobile connectivity in remote areas. The collaborative team conducted a live demonstration at the World Expo…
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Infineon Launches Rad-Hardened GaN Transistors and First DLA JANS Certified GaN Device
Infineon Technologies introduced the first of a new family of radiation-hardened Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, fabricated at Infineon’s own foundry, based on its proven CoolGan technology. Designed to operate in harsh space environments, the company’s new product is the first in-house manufactured GaN transistor to earn the highest quality certification of reliability assigned by the…
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Intelsat Expands Satellite Connectivity with Solomon Telekom Company Limited
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, and Solomon Telekom Company Limited (STCL) are delivering improved cellular connectivity throughout dozens of sites in the remote Solomon Islands thanks to a broadened managed-services collaboration using Intelsat’s high-throughput satellite, Horizons 3e (H-3e). Additionally, STCL has appointed Intelsat to support the management…
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Iridium Partners with Syniverse to Expand Global Connectivity via NTN Direct Service
Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, announced a new partnership with Syniverse, the world’s most connected company, to support the rollout of Iridium NTN DirectSM service with mobile network operators (MNOs) worldwide. Through this partnership, Iridium NTN Direct is integrating with Syniverse’s global platform, making it easy for…
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Apex Introduces Comet Satellite Bus to Advance Power and Cost Efficiency for Constellations
Apex, the world’s first spacecraft manufacturer to offer productized, high-rate configurable satellite bus platforms, announced Comet, the largest satellite bus in its product line. Comet, with a unique flat design, meets the needs of commercial customers launching high-power LEO missions, including Direct-to-Device constellations, as well as government customers requiring large aperture payloads. Comet delivers more…
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Momentus to Host Portal Space’s Inaugural On-orbit Demonstration Mission
Momentus, a leading U.S. commercial space firm specializing in satellite solutions, in-space transportation, and orbital infrastructure, has signed a contract with Portal Space Systems to provide hosted payload services for the company’s first on-orbit demonstration of its advanced flight computer technology. Momentus is committed to supporting the development and testing of next-generation space technology. Portal…
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Intelsat Secures Indian Approval for Direct Broadcast Services
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, became one of the first foreign satellite operators to receive approval from the Indian government to provide extensive satellite coverage directly to India’s broadcast media companies, a significant regulatory achievement that puts Intelsat on an accelerated path to offering new services and…
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Sierra Space Secures NASA Contract to Advance Lunar Logistics
Sierra Space, a leading commercial space company and defense tech prime that is building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, announced it has won a significant contract from NASA to study the use of Sierra Space’s expandable space station technology on the moon. The purpose of this contract will be…
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Rocket Lab Enters Payload Market with Agreement to Acquire Geost
Rocket Lab Corporation, a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the parent holding company of Geost, a Tucson, Arizona-based electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) payload development and manufacturing company and provider to high-priority national security satellites, from Lightridge Solutions, a portfolio company of ATL Partners,…
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Extend Networks and StarWin Partners to Revolutionize Global Satellite Communications
Extend Networks, a pioneer in next-generation connectivity infrastructure and digital services, and China StarWin Science & Technology, a global leader in advanced satellite electronically steering antenna (ESA) technology, announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the global connectivity landscape. This collaboration will fast-track the development and commercialization of high-performance, low-latency satellite services delivering seamless, high-availability…