Investment bank BNP Paribas, in a major study of Europe’s media and media-related activity, has also looked at the wider satellite sector. Analyst Sami Kassab said that satellite operators’ shares […]
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UAE contemplating LEO constellation
The world already has a pair of successful low Earth orbiting (LEO) mega-constellations in the form of SpaceX’s Starlink and the Eutelsat/OneWeb fleet. Also on the near-horizon is the Jeff […]
Outerlink’s Air IP to expand connectivity in helicopters
Outerlink continues to redefine helicopter communications with its cutting-edge Air IP (Onboard Wi-Fi System), now backed by a new FAA-approved Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Sikorsky S76 series — […]
Blue Sky Network + NAL Research expand SkyLink Citadel capabilities with Iridium STL PNT
Blue Sky Network and NAL Research earlier this month announced that their resilient anti-piracy maritime solution, SkyLink® Citadel, is now available with Iridium Satellite Time and Location® (Iridium STL®) — […]
Cobham Satcom’s new generation Maritime Safety Terminals with voice, messaging and data functions at SMM 2024
Cobham Satcom will detail its new range of advanced satellite Safety Terminals at SMM 2024 this week. Designed for the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), Cobham Satcom’s two […]
Iridium Satellite Time and Location Service activated for Europe and APAC regions
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) has expanded the commercial availability of the company’s Satellite Time and Location (STL) service, the leading alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solution. Driven by […]
Iridium awarded 5 year contract by USSF’s SSC
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has been awarded a new five year contract by the United States Space Force’s Space Systems Command‘s Commercial Space Office (COMSO) for Enhanced Mobile Satellite […]
Iridium connected drones from American Aerospace Granted 1st FAA waiver for
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) has announced a historic development for uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) operations Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS). Iridium partner American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) was […]
Iridium GMDSS enhances Cosco shipping safety
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) has announced Cosco Shipping (CSSC), the world’s largest fleet of commercial vessels with 1,417 ships, has started installation of Iridium® Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) terminals — the […]
Iridium to acquire Satelles
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), will acquire Satelles, Inc., a leader in highly secure, satellite-based, time and location services that complement and protect GPS and other GNSS-reliant systems. The service, named […]