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Ericsson joins MSSA to advance a Non-Terrestrial Network ecosystem and expand global connectivity

Ericsson has joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), an industry initiative aimed at progressing Direct-to-Device (D2D) and IoT services through space-based networks. This effort brings together an ecosystem of […]

Loft Orbital and Marlan Space to create the Middle East’s first private manufacturing space company of commercial satellite constellations for LEO

Abu Dhabi-based Marlan Space, a new space company affiliated with International Holding Company (IHC) has established a joint venture with Loft Orbital to form Orbitworks, the Middle East’s first private […]

China’s advanced satellites for climate, carbon monitoring now operational

China’s atmospheric environment monitoring satellite and terrestrial ecosystem carbon monitoring satellite have been officially put into operation, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Thursday. During their in-orbit testing, […]

Forrester’s Digest: German army orders €2.1 billion Airbus satellites

The European Commission wants to build a new satellite constellation called IRIS2. A consortium (SpaceRise) has submitted its best and final bid to secure the contract to build the highly-secure […]

IEC Telecom to provide SATCOM for NGOs and critical missions with Viasat’s ELEVATE program

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a provider in satellite communications, announces IEC Telecom, an international satellite service provider, has joined its ELEVATE program. ELEVATE is a growth program, ecosystem and marketplace […]

D-Orbit seizes leadership in space logistics furthering global expansion with €100m in first closing in Series C Funding

D-Orbit, a global provider of avant-garde in-space logistics services, announces the successful first closing of its Series C funding round, raising approximately €100m. This funding round, which is one of […]