![SpaceX's second launch on Thursday, NROL-113 sent on secret mission](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screen-Shot-2024-09-05-at-8.39.50-PM-664x400.png)
SpaceX’s second launch on Thursday, NROL-113 sent on secret mission
Photo captured for NROL-113 mission on Thursday, September 5, by Satnews from SpaceX's video stream. SpaceX's NROL-113 has successfully launched, moving faster than the speed of sound reporting that everything is looking normal. The launch took place from Vandenberg. There ...
![UPDATE: SpaceX's Polaris Dawn commercial astronauts' mission delayed now 'til Monday... or later](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screen-Shot-2024-09-05-at-8.44.48-PM-600x400.png)
UPDATE: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn commercial astronauts’ mission delayed now ’til Monday… or later
A new date, Monday, September 9th, from 12:38 AM - 4:09 AM PDT, has been named for the Polaris Dawn mission sending astronauts from LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida that will attempt the first spacewalk of private astronauts, using spacesuit ...
![New Galileo satellites operational after successful on-orbit testing](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ESA-Galileo-on-orbit-b-L-600x400.jpg)
New Galileo satellites operational after successful on-orbit testing
Galileo satellites on-orbit, image courtesy of ESA. The two new Galileo satellites launched in April have entered service, completing the second of three constellation planes. With every addition to the constellation, the precision, availability and robustness of the Galileo signal ...
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![STV H1 revenue up 20%](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screen-Shot-2024-09-05-at-8.02.43-PM-600x400.png)
STV H1 revenue up 20%
STV, the Scottish media group, has reported that total revenue rose by 20 per cent to £90.4 million (€107.2m) in H1 2024 (compared to H1 2023) and adjusted operating profit increased by 33 per cent to £10.6 million. Studios revenue ...
![Forrester's Digest: Viasat seeks to cover India for IFC](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screen-Shot-2024-09-05-at-8.15.08-PM-516x400.png)
Forrester’s Digest: Viasat seeks to cover India for IFC
In–Flight Communications (IFC) is an increasingly important part of satellite operator’s revenue stream. The likes of Intelsat, SES, Eutelsat and Viasat are all competing to supply broadband communications to every passenger seat. Panasonic Aviation and Thales InFlyt are also directly ...
![Gilat Telecom expands cellular network in Africa with NovelSat](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-05-at-5.57.48-PM-600x400.png)
Gilat Telecom expands cellular network in Africa with NovelSat
NovelSat, a specialist in content connectivity, has announced today that Gilat Telecom, a satellite services company operating mainly in Africa, will undertake a major expansion of a Tier-1 cellular network’s capacity and reach in Africa with NovelSat’s satellite modems — ...
![SpaceX's two launches in one day; successful sendoff of 21 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell then secret mission NROL-113](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screen-Shot-2024-09-05-at-12.04.17-PM-600x400.png)
SpaceX’s two launches in one day; successful sendoff of 21 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell then secret mission NROL-113
Overcast weather in Florida didn't prevent today's launch of 21 Starlink smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell. Photo captured on Thursday, September 5, by Satnews from SpaceX's video stream. After a delay due to weather, today, Thursday, September 5 at ...
![ATLAS Space Operations raises million$$ in growth investment round](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ATLAS-Space-Operations-b-L-600x400.jpg)
ATLAS Space Operations raises million$$ in growth investment round
ATLAS Space Operations has raised $15 million in the firm's latest growth investment round. ATLAS, a Ground Station as a Service (GaaS) and Ground Software as a Service (GSaaS) provider, operates the largest U.S. owned and operated global federated ground ...
![Viasat awarded potential million$$$ BFT network services contract by DISA](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Viasat-USA-b-L-600x400.jpg)
Viasat awarded potential million$$$ BFT network services contract by DISA
Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has received a five-year, $153 million dollar contract at full value potential from the Defense Information Services Agency to provide network services and support for the U.S. Army ...
![Advanced Navigation appoints a Global Head of Defense](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screen-Shot-2024-09-05-at-8.45.57-PM-600x400.png)
Advanced Navigation appoints a Global Head of Defense
Advanced Navigation, a world leader in Assured Position, Navigation and Timing (APNT) and autonomous systems, has expanded its defense arm in the U.S. through the appointment of Wayne Prender as Global Head of Defense — this decision underscores the Australian-based ...
![SpaceX's Polaris Dawn commercial astronauts' mission launch date moved again](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screen-Shot-2024-09-04-at-6.44.44-PM-600x400.png)
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn commercial astronauts’ mission launch date moved again
A new date, Saturday, September 7th, from 12:38 AM - 4:09 AM PDT, has been named for the Polaris Dawn mission sending astronauts who will attempt the first spacewalk of private astronauts, using spacesuit technology developed by SpaceX from LC-39A, ...
![Infostellar providing GSaaS support for Panasonic's CURTIS Satellite using partner ground stations](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Infostellar-Taiki-ground-station-b-L-600x400.jpg)
Infostellar providing GSaaS support for Panasonic’s CURTIS Satellite using partner ground stations
Infostellar Inc., a Ground Segment as a Service (GSaaS) provider, is going to support Panasonic Group’s CURTIS satellite by providing multiple ground stations through the company’s StellarStation platform. Infostellar provided a ground station in Gifu, Japan, owned by Kawasaki Heavy ...
![Cobham Satcom's new generation Maritime Safety Terminals with voice, messaging and data functions at SMM 2024](https://news.satnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screen-Shot-2024-09-04-at-7.45.08-PM-600x400.png)
Cobham Satcom’s new generation Maritime Safety Terminals with voice, messaging and data functions at SMM 2024
Cobham Satcom will detail its new range of advanced satellite Safety Terminals at SMM 2024 this week. Designed for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Cobham Satcom’s two new terminals are prepared for new generation safety services from ...