IRIS² is the planned highly-secure satellite mega-constellation being engineered by the European Union and where Europe’s key satellite operators are working together in the SpaceRISE consortium to achieve the flagship scheme. SpaceRISE has issued a statement saying: “At SpaceRISE we are committed to the timely development and implementation of the multi-orbit system, and are delighted […]
Quadsat, the UAV-based antenna testing and RF measurement solutions provider, and Arabsat, the satellite operator in the MENA region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at CABSAT to establish a partnership focused on spectrum management and antenna qualification technologies. The partnership will aim to define processes for selecting antenna vendors eligible to access the […]
Rivada Space Networks has linked with Q-Kon and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim to power network expansion and digital transformation across Africa. Under the agreement, Q-KON will leverage Rivada’s proposed Outernet satellite system to provide resilience for specialised data networks across Africa and cyber security to enterprises that require secure infrastructure, such […]
CABSAT Dubai is now in flow with the event focused on satellites – whether for TV, for Earth observation or other uses. However, the Dubai Emirate is different from its neighbours in the Emirates capital city Abu Dhabi, which is not so keen on unsightly satellite dishes. Last week saw Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities […]
Satellite communications specialist Viasat is reporting that JetXP, its next-generation business aviation connectivity service, has been selected by more than 400 customers since becoming commercially available at the end of 2024. JetXP builds on Viasat’s market reputation for delivering consistent, reliable and seamless global connectivity, complemented by the white-glove customer service and 24/7 support of […]
A routine launch of 28 Starlink satellites today [May 13th] will be looking to break an impressive record for SpaceX. The new record is that the launch will be the 28th use of the Falcon 9 booster rocket. The launch will wrap up a succesful weekend for SpaceX. The company sent another batch of its […]
SpaceX’s technicians and engineers have been carrying out comprehensive engine tests on its next Starship rocket and there had been reports that a May launch of Test Flight #9 would be delayed. Local rumours now suggest that the pessimists were wrong, and that a flight on May 19th or possibly May 20th was now possible. […]
Gilat Satellite Networks, a specialist in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, has announced the successful completion of a series of test flights featuring its ESR-2030Ku electronically steered antenna (ESA). Conducted in collaboration with Gogo, which will be the exclusive distributor of the antenna for the business aviation and defence markets, the tests demonstrated outstanding […]
Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband by satellite system has received a ‘Letter of Intent’ from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The official message covers Starlink’s satellite communications services. However, there are many tough limitations being set which might make a deployment a challenge. The move comes after months of regulatory scrutiny by the DoT, which is […]
US telco giant AT&T has updated its customers on the impact that satellite operator AST SpaceMobile (AST) will make when its communication services go ‘live’. AT&T told customers: “We’re working with AST SpaceMobile to one day offer a full suite of connectivity: voice, data, text, and video services in remote, off-grid locations. Our customers will […]