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Iridium Communications signed a letter of intent with smart shipping provider Rolls-Royce Marine (RRM), in support of their autonomous vessel development program. Through this arrangement, RRM and Iridium will work together...

Space communications and real-time date service provider Audacy  launched a partner program of select companies that will form its reseller network. The Audacy Alliance also named its first two confirmed members — SpaceQuest,...

Gilat Satellite Networks signed an $18 million contract to provide ground infrastructure that Russian satellite operator Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) will use to launch a nationwide broadband network. Gilat will contribute...

Satellite communications provider NSSLGlobal has launched the Cruise Control+ virtual platform as a value-added service for its maritime customers. The virtual platform is designed to provide maritime companies with a...

Earth station weather protection solutions provider Walton De-Ice won a contract to provide de-icing systems to a major U.S. teleport. US Electrodynamics (USEI) will add Walton’s Plenum Hot-Air De-Icing systems to...

SpaceChain is another exciting newcomer to the space industry. The company is building an open-source satellite network, which aims to enable a next-generation infrastructure for the blockchain industry. SpaceChain Chief...

Comsat, a satellite connectivity provider for the U.S. Department of Defense (DO)D), signed a seven year Master Distribution Agreement (MDA) with Avanti Communications. The agreement will allow Comsat to offer advanced,...

Speedcast International, a provider of remote communication and Information Technology (IT) solutions, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Globecomm Systems from affiliates of HPS Investment Partners, Tennenbaum Capital Partners,...

Iridium, Cobham Satcom, and Thales showcased the upcoming Certus satellite data services and terminal hardware at an open event in Santiago, Chile. Iridium Certus, the new packet-switched data mode service...

Arthur Faverio, the co-founder and former president of Miteq, passed away on Aug. 19 at the age of 78. Faverio was a respected satellite engineer and entrepreneur with more than...