Axelspace selected the SKY Perfect JSAT and Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) joint ground station service for its GRUS satellite, a commercial Japanese optical Earth observation satellite. The launch of the GRUS-1 satellite is scheduled for Dec. 27, and is the first satellite of a future constellation for the AxelGlobe project. GRUS is a next-generation remote sensing microsatellite, the building…

The Australian Space Agency official launched on Dec. 11. The agency opened in South Australia, and is responsible for government coordination of civil space matters, and is the primary source of advice to the Australian Government on civil space policy. According to its website, further functions of the agency include providing national policy and strategic…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is one of Asia’s flagship airlines and also one of the pioneers when it comes to In-Flight Connectivity (IFC). The airline is constantly looking to improve these offerings to passengers as it looks to take its strategy to the next level. In an exclusive interview, SIA Vice President (VP) of Product Innovation…

Gilat Satellite Networks was selected by Local Authorities Satellite Communication (LASCOM), a Japanese government agency, for a multi-million dollar project. Gilat will deliver the next generation disaster response platform to Japan's forty-seven prefectures. Gilat in partnership with JSAT will ensure essential communication services for the people of Japan in case of disaster. LASCOM requires a…