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Connectivity | February 18, 2025
The New Big 4: Assessing the Race Among the Top Operators
Starlink has proved over the last few years that it’s got what it takes to disrupt. SpaceX’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operator entered the direct-to-consumer…[continued]
10 Hottest | February 18, 2025
The 10 Hottest Satellite Companies in 2025
Via Satellite’s 10 Hottest Companies rounds up 10 “must watch” companies in the satellite industry, from constellations, manufacturing, launch, and more. Via Satellite editors chose…...[continued]
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Government/Military | February 24, 2025
Member of European Parliament Calls for Europe to Assess Non-Starlink Satcom Solutions
A member of the European Parliament is calling for Europe to assess how European satcom solutions can serve as alternatives to Starlink connectivity in Ukraine. …...[continued]
Finance | February 26, 2025
SES Posts $2.1B Revenue in 2024, Operator Highlights Opportunity in C-Band, Gov Business, and Mobility 
SES reported full year 2024 revenue of 2 billion euros ($2.1 billion) at the top end of its financial outlook, along with an increase in…...[continued]
Connectivity | February 24, 2025
Verizon and AT&T Conduct Satellite-to-Cell Video Call Trials with AST SpaceMobile
Verizon and AT&T have both successfully conducted separate live video calls with AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 2 satellite on Feb. 24.  The calls were completed between…...[continued]
Government/Military | February 25, 2025
Xona Space Systems Wins AFRL Contract to Demonstrate LEO GPS Alternative
Xona Space Systems signed a $4.65 million contract with Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to demonstrate commercial PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) solutions for U.S.…...[continued]
Connectivity | February 26, 2025
Globalstar Debuts Two-Way Satellite IoT Solution
Globalstar is now offering a two-way satellite Internet of Things (IoT) solution using its Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, the company announced on Feb. 26. The…...[continued]
Connectivity | February 24, 2025
SES Selects Quvia for Network Orchestration for Multi-Orbit Connectivity
SES and Quvia, will codevelop enhanced network orchestration capabilities for its multi-orbit connectivity solutions, SES announced on Feb. 24. Quvia, formerly known as Neuron, is…...[continued]
Connectivity | February 27, 2025
Skylo Raises $30M in Funding to Scale its Direct-to-Device Reach
Skylo has raised $30 million in an oversubscribed funding round, funding that CEO Parthsarathi Trivedi tells Via Satellite the company plans to invest in market…...[continued]
Podcast | February 25, 2025
Storytelling for Space: Sarah Cruddas on Communicating the Value of Space
Space journalist and TV personality Sarah Cruddas joins the On Orbit podcast this week ahead of her appearance as guest host at SATELLITE 2025.  Sarah…...[continued]
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