The IRIDE constellation adds 8 more smallsats
The Italian EO IRIDE program with OBH Italia as the prime has added eight satellites to their second constellation, Eaglet II. Italy's Eaglet II smallsats being prepared for launch. Photo is courtesy of OHB Italia. The Eaglet II satellites lifted ...
Twin satellites launch to scout for water
Climate change effects on the Earth’s water cycle and the availability of water on our planet are the missions of the first European Space Agency Scout mission. Launched from Vandenberg SFB, the twin HydroGNSS smallsats were launched on November 28, ...
Congress desires LEO, but threats are real
Chris Forrester — Just before the holiday the U.S. Congressional Research Service (a non-partisan research operation) released a study which addressed the potential to bridge the ‘digital divide’. There are filings with the International Telecommunication Union for some 1 million ...
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Reusable rocket launches + landing efforts are being prepped by China
Photo of a Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center rocket launch area China’s first reusable rocket is being addressed for action by a trio of companies. The flights will occur from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center and will include eventual lift-offs by ...
Orange becomes the 1st European operator to offer satellite SMS service via Skylo
Orange recently became the first European operator to offer satellite SMS service with Skylo, a non-terrestrial network operator (NTN), to be initially offered to Google Pixel 9 or 10 smartphones owners on an exclusive basis. Orange announced the launch of ...
Satnews Publishers Wishes Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
The team at Satnews Publishers wishes everyonecelebrating Thanksgiving an enjoyable holiday with whoever — and whatever — joins you at your table. The Satnews offices will be closed Thursday, November 27through Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving returning on Monday, December ...
Proximus Global + Starlink to expand Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity in Europe
BICS, a Proximus Global company, and Starlink have entered into a strategic partnership, appointing BICS as the preferred IPX provider in Europe for Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite connectivity services. The collaboration enables Starlink to leverage the IPX network to connect mobile ...
BAE Systems advances RH12™ Storefront with new radiation-hardened circuit technology for the space community
BAE Systems has added new capabilities to its next-generation, radiation-hardened, 12 nanometer (nm) Storefront, which is an advanced and accessible integrated circuit development capability with a vast technology library to support a wide range of space applications. The Storefront enables ...
Rohde & Schwarz acquires stake in Orbint GmbH for signal intelligence + reconnaissance from space
Rohde & Schwarz has acquired a stake in Orbint GmbH, a spin-off from the University of the Bundeswehr Munich—the two companies will combine their expertise in the field of satellite based signal intelligence, strengthening the long-term, technological sovereignty and security ...
OQ Technology achieves Europe’s 1st D2M emergency broadcast message from space
OQ Technology has achieved a major technological milestone using its LEO satellite constellation to successfully deliver Europe’s first direct-to-mobile (D2M) emergency broadcast message from space — transmitted directly to standard smartphones without any hardware or software modifications. This milestone makes ...
SES + Relativity Space expand their MLA for Terran R
SES, earlier this month, extended a multi-year, multi-launch services agreement with Relativity Space which is building the Terran R rocket—the companies are partnering for multiple launches aboard Terran R, a medium-to-heavy-lift, reusable launch vehicle, that will bring the selected SES ...
SpaceX readies for Transporter 15 dedicated rideshare mission on Wednesday from California available at affordable rates
SpaceX is targeting Wednesday, November 26 for Falcon 9’s launch of the Transporter-15 mission to sun-synchronous orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The 57-minute launch window opens at 10:18 a.m. PT. Transporter ...
Connectivity on the Move: How LEO technology Is transforming public services in France
As France accelerates its digital transformation, reliable connectivity has become essential for ambulances, firefighters, and public-service teams. Yet France still has the widest urban–rural connectivity gap in Europe: 5G availability reaches 22% in cities but just 13.5% in rural areas, ...
