The launch of the European Union’s Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) Hub has been strengthened by the integration of neXat’s proven satcom management software, enabling a smoother and more efficient delivery of its initial business support services. The Hub, now operational, provides EU Member States with access to secure, encrypted satellite communication services under European control. […]
A report from analysts at Markets and Markets (M&M) forecasts that the satellite market could be worth $46.79 billion (€39.6bn) by 2031, and an impressive of CAGR 16.9 percent. The M&M study says that the satellite industry is growing at this impressive rate thanks to an increased reliance on space-based services which includes financial networks […]
Ofcom has approved Telefónica UK’s (VMO2) request to vary its licence to allow it to provide satellite connectivity to standard smartphones in the UK. This is the first licence variation of its kind to be approved by Ofcom. The media regulator has also made the final regulations to support the rollout of new services powered […]
A week ago, Europe’s Arianespace launched its first rocket for 2026 as part of an expected cadence of around six flights this year. Meanwhile, on Valentine’s Day, SpaceX launched its 600th Falcon 9 rocket from its West Coast launch site at Vandenburg Space Force Base and took a batch of 24 Starlink satellites onto their […]
The UK’s main TV, radio and cellular mast operator and transmission company, Arqiva, has been plunged into financial uncertainty amid uncertainty over a looming digital switchover. The past few months have seen a main shareholder (Macquarie) selling off its 26.5 per cent holding in the business. Another shareholder, Digital 9 Infrastructure (DGI9) is known to be […]
Eutelsat’s CEO Jean-François Fallacher has announced that the satellite operator has cancelled FlexSat, a geostationary satellite that was to be positioned to serve the Americas. Eutelsat has cancelled procurement of Flexsat Americas, after a review of the business case. Flexsat was a software-defined satellite Eutelsat ordered from Thales Alenia Space in 2022. This will save […]
UK-based rocket builder Orbex, now in financial administration, could have a rescuer. In a press statement on February 12th, Skyrora confirmed it intends to explore the purchase of select Orbex assets, including the Sutherland Spaceport, following the announcement that the company has appointed administrators. Skyrora is a British private space company based in Glasgow, Scotland […]
AST SpaceMobile, which is creating a satellite constellation to connect with ordinary smartphones, is borrowing $1 billion (€0.84bn) in new Convertible Senior Notes. AST, in a regulatory filing, said it “intends to use the net proceeds from each Registered Direct Offering, together with cash on hand, to enter into one or more separate, privately negotiated […]
As the FCC explores a potential clawback of Upper C-Band spectrum currently used for broadcast distribution, BCNEXXT is working with broadcasters and operators to outline transition strategies and evaluate IP-based alternatives to satellite distribution. BCNEXXT has outlined transition frameworks to support broadcasters as they assess the operational, architectural, and economic impacts of a potential reduction […]
Eutelsat has signed almost €1 billion in Export Credit Agency financing for the procurement of LEO satellites for its OneWeb constellation. The news comes just ahead of its latest quarterly (and half-yearly) results announcement due on February 13th. The financing will be provided by a pool of commercial banks, which will benefit from a French […]