Boeing delivered the first ViaSat-3 satellite to Viasat ahead of its upcoming launch, the company announced Monday. The satellite, a 702MP+ model, is the most powerful the manufacturer has ever built.  The satellite was flown from Boeing’s factory in Florida to Cape Canaveral, Florida, where Boeing and Viasat teams will support launch and mission operations.…

While the satellite industry is buzzing about the potential for Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) and multi-orbit constellations to provide connectivity and service, regional operators have their own unique needs for service that don’t always align with newer constellations. However, as end user needs continue to evolve, regional satellite operators who spoke at the Tuesday afternoon SATELLITE…

Rivada Space Networks selected Terran Orbital to design and manufacture its constellation in a 300-satellite, deal worth $2.4 billion announced Wednesday.  Terran Orbital, through its subsidiary Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, will act as the prime contractor to design and manufacture the constellation with 288 satellites and 12 spares. Terran Orbital said the satellites weigh approximately 500…

Kongsberg NanoAvionics recently opened a new manufacturing facility in Vilnius, Lithuania, that the company said will double its satellite production capability. NanoAvionics also aims to hire more than 100 people across its offices this year to grow headcount by 40%.  NanoAvionics said the production expansion, located next to its headquarters, will help it meet the…