Tag: SATCOM
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TERASi Secures ESA Tender to Develop Compact W-Band SATCOM Antennas
TERASi, a provider of pocket-sized radios that deliver gigabit-speed data links for defense, SATCOM, and telecom operations, has successfully secured the tender with the European Space Agency (ESA). This tender reinforces its position as a trusted deeptech provider to pioneer the development of Compact Active Planar Antennas for W-band Satellite Communication. The initiative unlocks the…
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Gilat Secures $8 Million Contract from Israel’s Ministry of Defense to Advance Strategic Military Communications
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that its defense division, Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract valued at over $8 million by Israel’s Ministry of Defense for the delivery and integration of satellite communication systems and services. Deliveries are expected in the next 12 months.…
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European Space Agency Supported LIDE Mission Launches to Test Global 5G Connectivity
A new CubeSat developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) has made it to orbit as a part of the Direct Access Live Demonstration (LIDE) mission. Aiming to test the feasibility and demonstrate the establishment of a stable 5G connection from low Earth orbit, LIDE serves as a proof-of-concept to provide connectivity anywhere…
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SES and Luxembourg to Develop GovSat-2 to Expand Secure Government Connectivity
SES and the Luxembourg Government announced their plan for the development of a second satellite for GovSat (LuxGovSat S.A.), the public-private partnership and 50/50 joint venture between SES and the Luxembourg Government that provides secure, reliable, and accessible satellite communication services for governments. GovSat-2 will be positioned over the European satellite arc. It will join GovSat-1…
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Boeing Confirms Successful Launch and Signal of O3b mPOWER Satellites for SES
Boeing engineers have confirmed the 9th and 10th O3b mPOWER satellites, built for leading space solutions company SES, have successfully launched and are transmitting signals from space after lifting off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 5:12 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Approximately two hours after liftoff, the satellites separated from the launch vehicle, initiating…
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Gilat DataPath Secures $70 Million U.S Army Contract for Field and Technical Support
Gilat DataPath, a leading provider of advanced and secure communications solutions and technical support services, announced they have been awarded a contract to provide field and technical services in support of the U.S. Army through a prime contractor. The award includes a base program of more than $7 million with options to extend the program…
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Gilat Satellite Networks Secures $70 Million U.S Army Support Contract
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that Gilat DataPath (DataPath Inc.), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract to provide field and technical services in support of the U.S. Army through a prime contractor. The award includes a base program of…
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SES Acquires Intelsat to Form Global Multi-Orbit Connectivity Leader
SES, a leading space solutions company, announced the completion of its highly value accretive acquisition of Intelsat, creating a strengthened global satellite operator with an expanded fleet of 120 satellites across two orbits. The newly combined company will leverage its skilled teams with deep vertical expertise to deliver integrated multi-orbit, multi-band satellite and connectivity solutions…
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Planet Labs Expand Multi-Year Contract with Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC)
Planet Labs, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, announced a multi-year contract expansion with the Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC), in partnership with Planet geospatial intelligence partner Procalculo. With this contract, IGAC will continue leveraging Planet’s technology for national land management, now incorporating the Planet Insights Platform and the…
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MDA Space UK to Lead ESA and UK Mission for Direct-to-Device 5G from LEO
MDA Space, a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, announced that it will prime SkyPhi, a new mission funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) that will enable regenerative 5G direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications from low Earth orbit (LEO). The announcement, made at the UK Space Conference…