Because of the optimal performance of the solution implemented in the first phase, the constant accompaniment and support during all stages of the project, AXESS Networks was one of the 2 companies to which CFE assigned an additional project of 825 satellite internet sites that complement the coverage of the project. In compliance with the Mexican National […]
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ORBCOMM’s versatile satellite ST 2100 is an accessory for IoT applications
An optional internal super capacitor maximizes reliability by allowing “last-gasp” messages to be sent, allowing continued operation during temporary power loss. ORBCOMM’s new ST 2100 is a satellite communications device enabling IoT solution providers to deliver full coverage and affordable connectivity to customers, along with enhanced reliability, improved asset visibility and access to new markets and geographies. […]
Hughes passes 5G satellite backhaul tests and verifies interoperability
“We’ve built our ground platform to be future-proof, so customers have a roadmap to transition from LTE traffic today to 5G tomorrow, with the ease of a software update.” Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES),announced the successful testing of 5G satellite backhaul with the company’s JUPITER™ System ground platform. Over a series of tests at its Germantown, Maryland, gateway, […]
Kleos’ fourth cluster manifest to launch on the next SpaceX transporter mission
Kleos Space S.A, (Kleos or Company), a space-powered Radio Frequency Reconnaissance Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) and Mission-as-a-Service (MaaS) provider, confirms its Observer Mission (KSF3) satellites is manifested to launch on the Transporter-6 SpaceX mission NET October 2022. The Observer Mission satellites will be deployed into a Sun Synchronous orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.Spaceflight […]
Inmarsat is the first connectivity provider for the new Airbus Airspace Link HBCplus offering
Airbus has launched Airspace Link HBCplus, the company’s new, flexible, satellite connectivity solution that will be offered as an SFE (Supplier Furnished Equipment) line-fit catalog option and also for retrofit on all Airbus programs. HBCplus, which initially encompasses Ka-band services, will enable airlines to connect to a choice of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) via a […]
AST SpaceMobile reveals their BlueWalker 3 test satellite will launch in mid-August
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard mobile phones, has confirmed plans to launch their BlueWalker 3 test satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida, during the week of August 15, 2022. The actual launch date remains subject to change and is contingent on […]
Collins Aerospace brings next-gen SDR to Five Eye and NATO nations
Collins Aerospace’s next generation, software-defined, airborne communication system – ARC 210 Gen6 – is now authorized for delivery to Five Eye and NATO nations. This advanced airborne radio features the latest satellite capability (MUOS), anti-jam technology, embedded high-power output as well as the latest modernized cryptology for enhanced situational awareness (SSA) and seamless communications in […]
OneWeb’s commissioned research shows better IFC could transform passenger well-being
OneWeb has released initial findings from the company’s first, OneWeb Connected Passenger Report, an extensive survey of passenger attitudes toward air travel and inflight connectivity (IFC) in the post-pandemic landscape. To undertake the research, OneWeb partnered with leading independent international research agency, TAG Research, to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative sample was […]
Spectra Group’s SlingShot adds SATCOM capabilities to UK peacekeeping in Mali
Spectra Group in partnership with Inmarsat is enabling strategic communications for the UK peacekeeping mission in Mali (Op Newcombe) with its SlingShot SATCOM system. This announcement coincides with Eurosatory taking place June 13 to 17 in Paris. Spectra Group’s SlingShot is on display at the AADS stand (Hall 5A Booth No F-668) fitted to a […]
SEAKR Engineering successfully demos optical communications on DARPA’s Mandrake 2 satellites
Originally scheduled for a January 2021 launch, a pre-launch incident damaged both Able and Baker satellites… SEAKR Engineering, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, announced a successful demonstration of optical inter-satellite links between two Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Mandrake 2 satellites. During the first test, more than 280 gigabits of data were transferred […]