Speedcast has been awarded a multi-year contract by a large, American, multinational retailer to provide a managed VSAT backup network for close to 3,000 store operations across Mexico— the network will ensure the reliability of electronic point-of-sale (POS), digital kiosks. Speedcast is providing a turnkey, network service, including the provision and operation of main and […]
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IQ spacecom offers real-time LEO satellite tasking
Together with Inmarsat, IQ spacecom has launched InCommand, a low cost, lightweight system for the instant tasking of LEO smallsats at the ILA Air Show in Berlin. The InCommand capability enables instant command and telemetry, on-demand, for LEO satellites via Inmarsat’s ELERA, L-band, GEO satellites using the company’s XLink-L transceiver. A successful test occurred in […]
UPDATE: Stockholders approve the Viasat acquisition of Inmarsat — plus Viasat debuts New Choice home internet plans
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) — at the company’s Special Meeting of Stockholders — received the necessary stockholder approvals for the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat. Viasat continues to expect the transaction to close in the second half of calendar year 2022, subject to the receipt of certain regulatory approvals and clearances and the satisfaction of other […]
Strategic Collaboration between Inmarsat + Fameline Holding Group is extended
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Fameline Holding Group (FHG), its subsidiaries, and Inmarsat that extends an existing, strategic collaboration. Both organizations will explore joint initiatives across the maritime and energy sectors to benefit both parties. Headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, FHG is an international network of organizations representing industries that include maritime, […]
IQ spacecom presenting radio comms solutions for smallsats @ ILA 2022
IQ spacecom is going to present further developments of the company’s state-of-the-art radio communication solutions at ILA 2022 in Berlin which is in session from June 22-26. \ IQ spacecom has been offering a comprehensive product range for satellite radio communication solutions made in Germany that enable flexible and highly efficient broadband data communication for […]
WARPSPACE partnering with Leaf Space to support in-space optical comms
WARPSPACE has partnered with Leaf Space to provide ground station support to enable faster, more reliable data reception in support of the WARPSPACE optical communication network. The satellite must be in contact with the ground station when it receives a request for data transmission. Leaf Space’s growing global network of ground stations, which serves multiple […]
BlueHalo awarded million$$ AFRL contract for Optical Laser Communications Flight Terminals + Ground Station
BlueHalo has been awarded a contract to deliver a pair of optical laser communications proto-flight terminals and a ground station to demonstrate on-orbit processing of satellite positioning and timing for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Kirtland Air Force Base. Work will be performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed […]
Kontron’s dual MODMAN and auxiliary modem unit enable scalability and future-proof satellite connectivity solutions to the airlines
These standard platforms allow an airline to share a common satellite antenna connection on the aircraft and then switch seamlessly between multiple satellite networks as they navigate around the world, ensuring a completely seamless passenger experience across all regions. Kontron, provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), and Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFE&C) solutions, announced FAA […]
Northrop Grumman’s laser communication demonstration for Tranche 1 Transport Layer’s prototype constellation is success
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the successful ground demonstration of a secure networked laser communications system for proliferated-LEO constellations supporting the U.S. military. Performed for SDA leadership, the demonstration validated compatibility between commercially developed laser communication and secure U.S. government encryption hardware, providing a baseline for Northrop Grumman’s future proliferated space crosslink communications offerings including SDA’s Transport and […]
Rohde & Schwarz awarded secure comms extension contract for an Asian army
Rohde & Schwarz has been awarded a contract to supply an Asian army with a significant number of SOVERON tactical, vehicular, communications systems. Under this extension contract, the company will deliver SOVERON VR, which is optimized for use in vehicular applications and meets stringent requirements for vibration and size, weight and power consumption (SWaP). The […]