Mission Microwave Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of SSPAs and BUCs, has received a multi-million dollar order from a US Department of Defense (DoD) contractor to provide updated versions of the contractor’s highly integrated transceivers for their signature Man-Portable VSAT terminal. This design win replaces incumbent providers and brings Mission’s GaN power amplifiers integrated with receiver […]
Archives for August 2021
Forrester’s Digest: Quilty Analytics Sees OneWeb Poised For Success + Amazon Objects To SpaceX’s Enhanced Starlink Plan
Quilty Analytics, a specialist in research on the satellite and space sectors, has said that LEO broadband satellite operator OneWeb is well placed for success. OneWeb’s next batch of satellites are scheduled to launch on September 14th. Quilty says that following the launch, “OneWeb will have deployed about half of its 648-satellite constellation and be […]
New Idea Incubator Launched By SpaceFund
SpaceFund has announced their new, SpaceFund Labs idea incubator. The goal of this new division of SpaceFund is to capture and turn exciting ideas into funded businesses by creating a unique incubation plan for each idea that is accepted into the program. The economic frontier of space requires vision, but also serious and sober business […]
NSR’s M2M + IoT Via Satellite Report Now Published
NSR’s M2M and IoT via Satellite, 12th Edition (M2M12) report, just published, forecasts the dedicated Internet of Things (IoT) constellations market reaching $990 million in annual total retail revenues by 2030, reflecting ~44 % of the total SATCOM IoT market. Due to the low cost of smallsat IoT terminals and ongoing subscription fees to end […]
CesiumAstro Selects Keysight Technologies For Latest Phased Array Calibration
CesiumAstro Inc manufacturer of active phased array communications payloads for space and airborne platforms, has selected Keysight Technologies’ (NYSE: KEYS) design and validation solutions to help accelerate the design, manufacturing, and test of CesiumAstro’s high-performance phased array communications payloads. CesiumAstro’s phased array design reduces the cost to build, time to manufacture, and power to operate […]
Arabsat Selects AXESS Teleport For C-Band Connectivity Via The ARABSAT-5A Satellite
AXESS Networks (AXESS) has been selected by ARAB Satellite Communications Organization (ARABSAT) to provide connectivity and teleport services on Appendix 30B C-Band space segment on-board the ARABSAT-5A satellite at an orbital location of 30.5°E, with coverage footprint across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. AXESS global infrastructure is recognized by the World Teleport Association (WTA) and […]
New Streaming App From SES For The Company’s German HD Media Platform
SES’s German HD media platform subscribers will now be able to access their favorite channels on their mobile devices with the launch of a new streaming app, HD+ ToGo. As an extension of SES’s premium high-definition (HD) satellite television HD+ service, the new mobile service will give users full streaming access to more than 50 […]
Virgin Orbit + Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Sign A Collaboration MOU
Virgin Orbit has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a new collaboration with the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), an independent, non-profit research and development organization. Under the terms of the agreement, Virgin Orbit and SwRI will explore multiple specialized mission opportunities using the LauncherOne system coupled with SwRI’s deep expertise in space mission development. […]
Space Development Agency’s Latest RFP Calling For 100+ Satellites To Help Build The Trance 1 Transport Layer
The Space Development Agency (SDA) is seeking responses to their Request for Proposal (RFP) to help build the Tranche 1 Transport Layer (T1TL). T1TL is a mesh network of more than 100 optically interconnected satellites that provide a resilient, low-latency, high-volume data transport communication system. T1TL will provide global communications access and deliver persistent regional […]
Ball Aerospace Is Selected By NASA To Engage Instrument Architectures + Designs For The Next Generation Landsat
Ball Aerospace was selected by NASA for two Landsat Next architecture studies: Landsat Next Instrument Study – Constellation Satellite Concept and Landsat Next Instrument – Single Satellite Concept. The two six-month studies will look at instrument architectures and designs for the next generation of Landsat. As part of the two studies, Ball will examine instrument […]