Top Stories for the week of August 23, 2024

Opinion | July 30, 2024
Starship: VCs Get Ready for the Next Big Opportunity in Space
I would hazard a guess that most Via Satellite readers have been following Starship’s development tests fairly closely, or at the very least, watching the livestream……[continued]
Connectivity | August 19, 2024
FCC Approves Globalstar Constellation Refresh Over SpaceX Objections
The FCC authorized Globalstar to deploy the upgrade of its Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, dismissing a SpaceX petition that Globalstar’s request be denied.  The FCC…...[continued]
Connectivity | August 14, 2024
Google Brings Satellite SOS Feature to Android With Pixel 9
Google is adding satellite capabilities to its new Pixel 9 phone to provide emergency messaging outside of cellular networks.  According to Google’s Pixel 9 announcement…...[continued]
Government/Military | August 16, 2024
York Space Systems and Tyvak Win SDA Awards to Build Tranche 2 Transport Gamma Satellites 
The Space Development Agency awarded York Space Systems and Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems contracts to build and operate 10 satellites each of the Tranche 2 Transport…...[continued]
Technology | August 20, 2024
SES Certifies All.Space Terminals to Operate on its Network 
SES has certified All.Space terminals to operate on the company’s Ka-band Geostationary (GEO) satellites and its Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO) O3b network. All.Space announced the update…...[continued]
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People | July 30, 2024
Via Satellite Rising Stars of 2024
While high-level deals and investment rounds often make the news, it’s the work happening behind the scenes every day that lays the groundwork for success…...[continued]
Finance | August 20, 2024
Mynaric Reports Production Delays, Slashes Financial Guidance 
Mynaric is experiencing production delays on its laser communication terminals, causing the company to slash its revenue guidance. Mynaric updated its guidance on August 20…...[continued]
Launch | August 16, 2024
SpaceX Launches 116 Payloads on the 11th Transporter Rideshare Mission 
SpaceX launched 116 payloads to orbit on Friday in the 11th Transporter dedicated smallsat rideshare mission.  A Falcon 9 rocket launched the mission on Aug.…...[continued]
Finance | August 15, 2024
Lockheed Martin Agrees to Acquire Terran Orbital for Less Than Original Proposal
Lockheed Martin on Thursday said it has agreed to acquire satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital in a $450 million deal based on enterprise value, a bargain versus…...[continued]
Finance | August 16, 2024
Comtech Relocates its Corporate Headquarters From New York to Arizona 
Comtech has relocated its corporate headquarters from Melville, New York to Chandler, Arizona to invest in the next stage of the company’s growth.  The company…...[continued]
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