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Space42 expects rebound in 2025

Abu Dhabi-based Space42 has reported a 13 per cent decline in revenue and a 40 per cent decline in adjusted EBITDA for the three months ending March 31st 2025. However, the company says it expects revenues to improve as the year progresses. One of the key reasons for the financial decline is a delay in […]

May 16, 2025By Chris Forrester

Quadsat, Arabsat sign MoU

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 […]

May 14, 2025

Intelsat, Cubic³ complete vehicle satellite connectivity test

Intelsat and Cubic³ have successfully completed a critical vehicle satellite connectivity test, marking a significant milestone in their joint mission to create a seamless connectivity service for all types of vehicles. The test demonstrated successful integration between Intelsat satellites and Cubic³’s software platform, showcasing how terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks can seamlessly link to deliver always-on […]

May 14, 2025

Abu Dhabi clamps down on satellite TV users

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 […]

May 13, 2025

Gilat’s ESA achieves breakthrough LEO test flight

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 […]

May 12, 2025

Misk Media’s channels join Es’hailSat’s video hotspot

Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating two channels from Misk Media into its video distribution lineup at the 26° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-2 satellite. The Es’hailSat satellite footprint strategically encompasses the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, optimising signal coverage and enabling significant viewership potential […]

May 12, 2025

SWISSto12 hires Inmarsat’s Gustavsson

SWISSto12, the European aerospace company and manufacturer of advanced satellite systems and radio-frequency products, has announced the appointment of Fredrik Gustavsson as its new Chief Financial and Strategy Officer (CFSO). This role will focus on driving the company’s strategic growth, financial stability and corporate development initiatives as SWISSto12 continues to strengthen its position within the […]

May 8, 2025

Luxembourg mulls second GovSat

GovSat is a joint-venture between the Luxembourg government and local satellite operator SES. The satellite, which focuses its capacity on European military and the need for highly-secure communications, was launched in 2018. Although its concept was looked at with some scepticism it has proved to be highly successful and now Luxembourg’s Minister of Defence Yuriko […]

May 7, 2025By Chris Forrester

Thaicom Q1 2025 core profit exceeds FY 2024

Satellite operator Thaicom has announced its financial results for Q1 2025. In the quarter, the company generated a core profit of Baht 144 million (€3.8m), representing a significant increase of Baht 124 million from Q4 2024 and an increase of Baht 132 million from Q4 2024. – and surpassing the full year 2024 core profit […]

May 7, 2025

Europe sets deadline for SES/Intelsat deal

The European Union has set June 10th as the deadline date for Europe’s individual countries to approve – or to open a full investigation into the planned merger between satellite operators SES and Intelsat. Both companies have always said approvals were likely in the second-half of this calendar year. If a full competition investigation is […]

May 6, 2025By Chris Forrester