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Finance
Space Norway Completes Telenor Satellite Acquisition
Space Norway has completed its acquisition of Telenor Satellite following approval by the Norwegian parliament. The completion of the deal was announced, Jan. 4. The purchase by Space Norway gives Telenor […]
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People
Commercis Appoints Former ST Engineering iDirect Exec to its Board
Commercis, a provider of connectivity and technology solutions, has appointed well-known satellite exec, Steve Tunnicliffe to its board. Tunnicliffe will assume the role of advisor and will work closely with […]
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Technology
Diversified Technologies Reveals Details of New Spacecraft Engine
Diversified Technologies (DTI) is developing a new spacecraft engine powered by in-situ propellants that it claims will provide enhanced in-space maneuverability and greater payload capacity. The Atmosphere-Refueling Magnetic Induction Plasma […]
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Finance
Terran Orbital Receives Rivada Payment
Terran Orbital has started the year by announcing two significant financial updates regarding its cash balance as well as an update on its contract with Rivada Space Networks. The company […]
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Finance
Yahsat to Merge with Fellow UAE Geospatial Company Bayanat
Yahsat has announced a stunning piece of consolidation as it looks to be a part of a brand new AI-powered space technology powerhouse in the Middle East and beyond. It […]
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People
Spotify Wrapped in Space: The Satellite Industry’s 2023 Playlist
At the end of last year, we launched the Satellite Industry’s 2022 Playlist, where we asked a number of executives their most-listened to track of 2022 using streaming services such […]
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Technology
UK Space Industry Boosted by Thales Contract Award
The U.K. space industry has been boosted by a new contract award by Thales Alenia Space. The company has selected the UK’s National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF), at RAL Space […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat OneWeb Wins Hybrid LEO/GEO Deal In Libya
Eutelsat OneWeb is beginning to see the benefits of offering multi-orbit services. It has won a new contract to deliver connectivity services, on both Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and Low-Earth Orbit […]
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Launch
Orbex Gets a Funding Boost from ESA
Orbex has secured another 3.3 million pounds ($4.14 million) in funding, the company announced Dec. 13. The funding is from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) as part of the European […]
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Connectivity
Avanti CEO Previews Upcoming LEO Partnership, Multi-Orbit Outlook
In November, Avanti Communications made an announcement out of the blue that it would look to pursue a multi-orbit strategy. Avanti operates four Ka-band satellites, and now looks to embark […]
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Technology
Thuraya Releases New Version of Satellite Phone
Thuraya is releasing a new generation version of its XT-PRO DUAL satellite phone. It is a dual-mode, dual-SIM satellite-cellular phone that allows users to move in and out of terrestrial […]
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Mobility
Air New Zealand is the Latest Airline to Look to Starlink
Starlink continues to make progress in the in-flight connectivity arena. Air New Zealand has become the latest major airline to start working with Starlink. It will work with Starlink to […]
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Government/Military
SES Space & Defense Wins USAGM Media Deal
SES Space & Defense has won a five-year deal with the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to deliver global video and audio programming. USAGM awarded the five-year Global […]
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Connectivity
AvL Technologies Names New CCO
AvL Technologies has appointed Jerry Ivester as its new Chief Commercial Officer, the company announced Dec. 8. He replaces Tony Wilkey who is retiring after 15 years with AvL. Ivester […]
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Technology
Space Software Company Bright Ascension Hires New COO, CFO
Scottish space software technology provider Bright Ascension appointed Patricia Druken as its new COO and Laura Calder as its new CFO as it is getting set to launch its end-to-end […]
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Government/Military
Telespazio, Hughes Europe Partner to Launch Government Satellite Services
Telespazio and Hughes Europe will collaborate to launch new connectivity services through Eutelsat’s Konnect VHTS (K-VHTS) satellite. Hughes and Telespazio announced the partnership, Dec. 11. The collaboration between Telespazio and […]
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Mobility
Tekniam Partners Signs Emergency Connectivity Deal with Rivada
Tekniam Partners is to partner with Rivada Space Networks as it looks to improve its capabilities in the areas of emergency communications and disaster recovery. Tekniam is a US based […]
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Imagery and Sensing
Malaysian Energy Company Uzma Taps Satellogic to Further Geospatial Ambitions
Satellogic has won a major new deal with Malaysian energy company Uzma to advance geospatial capabilities in Southeast Asia. The agreement, announced Dec. 7, includes leveraging an EO satellite designed […]
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Launch
Rocket Lab Wins Korean EO Satellite Launch Deal
Rocket Lab has signed a new launch deal in Asia. The company will send an Earth Observation (EO) satellite for the for the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology […]
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Finance
Orbex Appoints New CCO
Orbex has appointed John Bone as its new chief commercial officer, the company announced Dec. 6. This appointment comes as Orbex advances its preparations for the launch of Orbex Prime, […]
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TMC
Thursday Morning Conversation with Omar Qaise of OQ Technology
For our final Thursday Morning Conversation (TMC) of the year, we talk with an exciting newcomer in constellation arena, OQ Technology. This is a company looking to make a mark […]
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Government/Military
UK Space Agency Commits Funding for Snowdonia Space Centre in Wales
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has allocated 820,000 pounds ($1.03 million) to support the development of a new Space Technology Test Centre (STTC) in Wales. The Snowdonia Space Centre secured […]
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Imagery and Sensing
Eutelsat OneWeb Reveals Space Weather Collaboration
Eutelsat OneWeb has revealed details of an interesting collaboration in the space weather arena. It will work with Imperial College London to enable global space weather monitoring to help protect […]
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Finance
Tina Ghataore Talks Joining Aerospacelab and Building its US Business
In August of this year European startup Aerospacelab announced the high-profile appointment of Tina Ghataore as its new group chief strategy and revenue officer, and CEO of Aerospacelab’s new branch […]
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Government/Military
Gilat Satellite Networks Wins US Army Contract
Gilat Satellite Networks has won a U.S. military contract worth $20 million through its U.S.-based subsidiary, Wavestream. The company announced the deal, Dec. 4. It has won a contract with […]
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Connectivity
Rivada Space Networks to Work With Globalsat in Latin America
Rivada Space Networks is teaming up with Globalsat as the two companies target customers in the energy, government, NGO, agriculture, utilities and transportation sectors throughout Latin America and beyond using […]
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Sustainability
Africa’s Amini Raises Additional $4 Million to Launch Environmental Space Data Platform
Amini, an African environmental data collection and intelligence infrastructure company, has raised another raised $4 million in a seed funding round. Amini announced the successful funding round, Nov. 30. The […]
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Cybersecurity
Quantum Dice Releases Random Number Generator Secure Tech for Space Systems
Quantum Dice is launching its first product in the space arena. The Zenith Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG), a product designed for space, will enable secure quantum communication technologies in […]
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Government/Military
SDA Demonstrates Link 16 in Space With York Space Systems
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has successfully demonstrated what it claims is the first-ever Link 16 demonstration in space. The demonstrations took place over the last two weeks with three […]
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Connectivity
Amazon Strikes Landmark Deal for Kuiper in Japan
Some of the biggest names in Japanese communications will team up with Amazon to use its Project Kuiper Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services. NTT, NTT DOCOMO, NTT Com, and […]




























