Former NASA Administrator Dan Goldin has joined microsatellite developer Astranis as a senior advisor and chair of its new Technical Advisory Board. In addition, Astranis also announced Thursday it has completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) for its first commercial program, a satellite for Pacific Dataport Inc. in Alaska.  “I am joining Astranis because this…

Viasat has expanded its residential internet service to 14 additional states in Brazil, the satellite operator announced Tuesday. This development comes after Viasat launched its Brazil residential service in seven states and the Federal District in July. The operator now offers service to more than 93% of the country's population across 21 states and the…

Viasat signed a reseller agreement with BCN, providing multi-location businesses the option to purchase Viasat's business internet services as part of a total BCN solution. BCN serves business customers throughout North America with communication solutions including voice, data, cloud, and wireless services and technologies. Viasat will be the first satellite internet partner in BCN's portfolio, helping BCN…

Eutelsat Communications and Paratus signed a multi-year distribution agreement for network connectivity in South Africa. Paratus will use the EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite to bring connectivity to remote and rural locations across South Africa, including businesses and homes. Paratus owns and manages a network of infrastructure that includes over 4,000 satellite connections. The company launched its…