Tag: SATCOM
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Lynk Global Granted License Modification for Commercial D2D Service in U.S
Lynk Global, a leading satellite-direct-to-device (D2D) provider, expressed appreciation to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the below statement from Amy Mehlman, EVP and Chief Global Affairs Officer of Lynk: “We want to thank the FCC for quickly granting our license modification to provide service in the United States. Lynk previously received the world’s first…
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AST SpaceMobile Partners with NSF to Co-ordinate Satellite and Astronomy Communications
AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, announced it has signed a Coordination Agreement with the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to implement best practices between satellite communications and ground-based optical, infrared, and radio astronomy observations. Under…
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Kacific Secures SIG 2025 Best Cooperation Award for Expanding Satellite Internet in Asia-Pacific
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) has won the Best Cooperation Award at the Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) 2025 Awards for its work transforming the Asia-Pacific region by providing affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet to underserved areas. SIG promotes innovation in satellite communications to enhance efficiency, reduce operational impact, and save time and costs. In support…
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Comtech Delivers Next-Gen VSAT Systems for APAC Navy Fleet Modernization
Comtech Telecommunications Corp., a global communications technology leader, announced that Comtech Satellite Networks Technologies Corp., located in Montreal, Canada, recently completed initial deliveries of the Company’s next generation Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) systems to a strategically significant allied Navy partner in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The initial deliveries of Comtech’s VSAT systems mark…
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NanoAvionics Secures €122.5M Contract to Build 280 Satellites for Meridian Space
Meridian Space, SpinLaunch’s next-generation satellite communication solution, has selected Kongsberg NanoAvionics as its exclusive satellite supplier for the initial tranche of its low Earth orbit (LEO) broadband constellation under a contract valued at 122.5M EUR. The partnership between SpinLaunch and NanoAvionics includes two prototypes, one of which is an in-orbit demonstrator (IOD) mission planned for…
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IonQ and Intellian Partner to Explore Quantum Networking for Satellite Communications
IonQ, a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Intellian Technologies, a leading global provider of satellite communication antennas and ground gateway solutions, to explore how secure quantum networking can transform satellite communications. This memorandum furthers IonQ’s work in strategically partnering across South…
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Gilat Awarded $23 M Multi-Year Contract to Service STT Units for US DoD
Gilat Satellite Networks, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced that Gilat Defense, was awarded a contract to provide ongoing sustainment and support services for Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT) units deployed worldwide in support of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) customers. The contract includes a base program with options to extend…
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Intelsat Secures US Space Force Contract to Provide Maritime Satellite Connectivity
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, won a U.S. Space Force contract to provide commercial satellite communications bandwidth, equipment, and services to the U.S. Defense Department (DoD) for global maritime coverage. The 12-month task order is part of the proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) 10-year indefinite delivery, indefinite…
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Voyager to Acquire LEOcloud for Space Based Cloud Computing
Voyager Technologies, a global leader in defense technology and space solutions, has agreed to acquire LEOcloud, a provider of space-based cloud computing solutions. “The future of cloud computing extends beyond Earth,” said Dylan Taylor, CEO of Voyager. “LEOcloud supports the growing market for edge computing in space, evolving next-gen cloud services for commercial, government and…
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ETL Systems Announces Acquisition of IRT Technologies
ETL Systems has acquired IRT Technologies, a Canadian innovator in satellite communication products. This strategic move is part of our ongoing commitment to growth and innovation within the global satellite communications market. IRT Technologies is renowned for designing and manufacturing advanced GaN and GaAs-powered BUC/SSPB/SSPA, uplink SSPA/SSPB, and downlink LNB redundancy solutions which are critical…