Tag: SATCOM
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ThinKom Solutions Integrates its Phased-Array SATCOM Antenna on SNC’s A-ISR Aircraft
ThinKom Solutions (ThinKom) and SNC have successfully integrated the ThinAir GT 2517 on SNC’s RAPCON-X aircraft to support SNC’s contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) service programs. The aircraft recently completed its inaugural flight, a significant milestone for the aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (A-ISR) platform, which has been selected for the U.S. Army’s Theater Level High Altitude Expeditionary Next Airborne ISR (ATHENA) project. Utilizing the Bombardier…
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Trending Satellite On-Board Computers in 2024
Satellite on-board computers (OBCs) are the central processing units within a satellite that manage and control its operations. They execute software to handle tasks such as communication with ground stations, data processing, system monitoring, and coordination of subsystems like propulsion, power, and attitude control. Designed for reliability in harsh space environments, OBCs ensure the satellite…
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Northrop Grumman Activates the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission Capabilities with EPS-R Payloads
Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully handed over mission operations of Space Norway’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) satellites and completed activation of U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) two Enhanced Polar System – Recapitalization (EPS-R) payloads, hosted aboard ASBM. The mission launched in August from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The two ASBM satellites…
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Orbit Communication Secures Israeli Defense Contract for Multi-Purpose SATCOM Terminals
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., a global provider of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems has announced that it has won a tender from the Israeli Ministry of Defense to supply Multi-Purpose satellite communication Terminals (MPTs) for mobile and stationary ground platforms, valued at approximately $9.1 million.…
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EDGE Entity MALATH Partners with ERA RF Technologies to Advance Satellite Communication
MALATH, an EDGE Group entity focused on facilitating trade with Turkish companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ERA RF Technologies, Türkiye’s leading provider of advanced communication solutions. Signed by Mr. Ali Demirhan, CEO of MALATH, and Mr. Adnan Kaya, CEO of ERA RF Technologies, at SAHA Expo 2024, the MoU outlines MALATH’s…
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Comtech Secures U.S. Navy Contract for Advanced SATCOM Modems and Support
Comtech Telecommunications Corp., a global technology company, announced that the U.S. Navy Information Warfare Systems Command awarded the Company a sole source contract for Comtech’s U.S. sovereign software-defined SLM-5650B satellite communications (SATCOM) modems, upgrade kits, firmware options, and technical support. The contract has a four-year performance period and is valued at more than $50.0 million. Funded orders…
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Quadsat Partners with CUSP Technologies to Bring Mobile Satellite Emulation Services to Africa
Quadsat, a pioneer in drone-based satellite network emulation, has joined forces with CUSP Technologies to provide cutting-edge satellite emulation services across Africa. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as Quadsat launches its Global Service Partner Network, designed to make its innovative technology accessible to customers worldwide. Revolutionizing Satellite Network Optimization Quadsat’s platform uses drones integrated…
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Teledyne e2v Unveils LX2160-Space Processor for High-Performance Space Applications
Teledyne e2v announces engineering models of the LX2160-Space 16-core Arm Cortex A72 based system on chip (SoC) processor, enabling early project design, hardware and software validation for space-demanding applications. LX2160-Space engineering models have the same fit/form/function as flight models (FMs). LX2160-Space can be used in many heavy computing applications in Space, from Earth Observation Satellites…
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Eutelsat and OneWeb Technologies Offers Iridium Certus and STL Services to the U.S. Government
Eutelsat America and OneWeb Technologies, operating in combination as a wholly owned independent U.S. proxy company and subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, announced a partnership agreement with Iridium Communications, a provider company of global voice and data satellite communications, to provide Iridium Certus and Iridium Satellite Time and Location (STL) services to U.S. government customers. EACOWT…
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ST Engineering iDirect Chosen for Phase Two Expansion of Indonesia’s Satria-1 Satellite Network
ST Engineering iDirect, a global company in satellite communications, has been selected for the Phase Two expansion of Indonesia’s Satria-1 satellite network, following the successful completion of Phase One which involved the deployment of ST Engineering iDirect’s next-generation hub infrastructure to enable connectivity across the Indonesian Archipelago. ST Engineering iDirect’s advanced technology, combined with its…