Toulouse-based Infinite Orbits, which recently struck a deal with Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES to build an in-orbit servicing satellite, has raised €40 million in fresh funding. The European Innovation Council Fund, Matterwave Ventures, Wind Capital, Balnord, IRDI Capital Investissement, and Newfund Capital participated in the cash-raising round and endorsing Infinite Orbits’ ability to secure a […]
The Canadian Space Agency is deepening its links with the European Space Agency (ESA) and is investing an extra C$528.5 million (€326.3m) into ESA programmes. This amount represents a tenfold increase compared to previous contributions and is set to advance research and development of Canadian-made space technologies for both civilian and defence purposes. “It will […]
During the Orange OpenTech event in Paris, Orange announced the launch of ‘Message Satellite’, a service that allows its customers based in mainland France to send and receive SMS messages as well as their geolocation via satellite when mobile or Wi-Fi coverage is unavailable. The service is currently available for use in France and 36 […]
SES has signed an agreement for a geostationary (GEO) satellite life extension mission with Infinite Orbits. The companies said the deal marks Europe’s first commercial satellite life extension mission. Endurance, a 750kg docking vehicle designed for life extension missions, will launch in late 2027 and dock with an unnamed SES GEO satellite following an in-orbit […]
GSOA has released its new paper, Promoting Synergy Among Communications Services, exploring how the unique strengths of different technologies contribute to broader, more inclusive connectivity when supported by a framework that encourages investment, innovation and fosters diverse networks solutions. At a time when the ITU’s World Telecommunication Development Conference 25 (WTDC25) is renewing global commitments […]
Analysts and researchers from Bryce Tech say that Iran is planning to launch 23 satellites this coming year. Bryce says that Iran already has 31 satellites in low Earth Orbit and has four active launch rockets at its disposal (Simorgh, Zuljanah, Qased, Qaem 100) and can use three launch sites (Semnan, Shahroud, Chabahar (in development)). […]
A conference dedicated exclusively to the satellite ground segment will be held again in London in 2026. Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment (SSGS) is the ultimate convergence of global satellite leaders and has become a must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of connectivity. Next year it will return to the Park Plaza London Victoria […]
A new satellite manufacturing factory has been opened in Abu Dhabi, capable of turning out 50 satellites annually. Orbitworks, a company formed as a partnership between Abu Dhabi’s Marlan Space and San Francisco’s Loft Orbital, has opened a satellite assembly, integration and testing centre in the Emirate’s Kezad economic zone. The company is focusing on building […]
Egyptian satellite operator Nilesat has reported its Q3 numbers. Revenue fell from $25.16 million a year ago to $24.8 million (€21.3m) in this latest quarter. Net income was $15.9 million compared to $19.1 million a year ago. For the nine months period, sales were $73.4 million compared to $75.9 million a year ago. Nilesat’s Q3 […]
The much-delayed launch of Viasat’s latest satellite, its ViaSat-3 F2, should happen this evening [November 13] from Cape Canaveral. The 44-minute launch window will open at 10.04pm Florida time and is being handled by a huge Atlas 5 rocket. Once in service, VS-3 F2 is expected to more than double the bandwidth capacity of Viasat’s […]