Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPCE) (“Virgin Galactic”) has named Michael Colglazier as Virgin Galactic’s new Chief Executive Officer and George Whitesides as Chief Space Officer, effective July 20, 2020. […]
Business Moves
Successful Fundraising Propulsion for Exotrail
Exotrail has raised 11 million euros ($13 million) — this Series A round was led by two European Venture Capital firms, Karista (through Paris Region Venture Fund) and Innovacom. IXO […]
A New Direction for Airbus U.S. Space & Defense Business
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc., has new direction for the business and has unveiled a new leadership team and has signaled the company’s intent to expand its presence in […]
Precision Satellite Ag Tech to Result from UP42 + Vultus
UP42 has formed a new partnership with Vultus — UP42 customers can now use Vultus Fertilization Zoning Maps algorithms to fine-tune crop management—with more agricultural technologies coming soon. Founded in […]
SES Americom Seeking $1.8 Billion From Intelsat
SES Americom, the US division of the Luxembourg-based satellite operator, is seeking $1.8 billion (€1.5bn) in damages from Intelsat, which is in bankruptcy. SES is alleging that Intelsat breached the […]
New CEO @ EOS Communications Systems
As CEO of EOS Communications Systems, Glen Tindall assumes control of all three recent communications company acquisitions – EM Solutions, Audacy Corporation, and Collinear – and will integrate those capabilities […]
Signalhorn Brings in Highlights for Global Customer Portal Development
Signalhorn has selected Highlight’s real-time monitoring and reporting portal to provide enterprise-wide visibility of the managed services the company delivers to their clients. Highlight will provide visibility across the many […]
Thuraya Expands US Connectivity Ops with Ground Control Systems, Inc.
Thuraya has signed partnership agreement with the US-based Ground Control Systems Inc., owned by Wireless Innovations Ltd., to distribute their products and services within the country and the rest of […]
5G from Space Driving Sateliot and Gatehouse Group Agreement
Sateliot has sealed an agreement with the Gatehouse Group to develop the world’s first NB-IoT network, which will enable the company to offer global 5G connectivity once the firm’s LEO […]
Smallspark Space Systems and Leaf Space Initiate Partnership
Smallspark Space Systems has entered into an agreement with Leaf Space, an Italian provider of ground segment services to satellite operators and launchers, to bring ground station services to UK […]