The dual-mode ST 9100 is ORBCOMM‘s next-generation satellite-cellular terminal for IoT and M2M applications. The versatile devices is designed to be future proof, with multi-network connectivity using LTE as well as 3G and 2G fallback. Satellite connectivity for the device is powered by Inmarsat‘s IsatData Pro network, allowing cost-effective and ubiquitous coverage, even in the […]
Terminals
Kacific Launches GigWiFi Service
Kacific Broadband Satellites has introduced a combination broadband service that gives enterprise customers with complex workplaces more flexible internet access. Called GigWiFi, the service combines the best of Kacific’s Gigstarter and Community Wi-Fi services, allowing businesses to connect office workers to a head office LAN, while providing internet services to the surrounding community needing remote […]
Kepler Communications Names A New COO
Space company Kepler Communications has announced that Stephen (Steve) Bennett will be joining the company as Chief Operating Officer, effective September 20th. This key executive hire follows closely behind Kepler’s successful Series B round, announced in June of 2021. At that time, Kepler announced that the funding would advance the company mission of delivering connectivity […]
Iridium + Thales Extend Their Comms Partnership With IMOCA
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) has announced the International Monohull Open Class Association (IMOCA) has extended their relationship naming Iridium and Thales as the organization’s official communications partners. IMOCA skippers will continue to rely on Iridium Certus® as their primary means of satellite communication at sea, after years of successful races and even life-saving communications […]
Inmarsat Global Xpress Type Approval Received By Paradigm For Their HORNET 100GX Terminal
Inmarsat and Paradigm have announced that the latter’s HORNET 100GX terminal has received full type approval for use over Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) network for commercial and military Ka-band. In U.S. government service since July of 2014, GX has established itself as a gold standard for reliable communications across land, sea and air domains for […]
On The Show Floor @ Space Symposium: Mynaric
Mynaric will exhibit at the 36th Space Symposium from August 23-26, 2021, in service of strengthening its U.S. presence. Located at Exhibition Center North Booth #1351, Mynaric sales representatives and leadership will be available to discuss laser communication solutions for space and aerospace applications, its serial production capabilities, investments in its US operations and initial […]
Successful Demo Of Get SAT’s Ka-Band ESA On Spacecom’s AMOS-17 Satellite
Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), the satellite services provider and owner-operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, and Get SAT, a producer of small, lightweight satellite communication terminals for airborne, ground and maritime applications, have announced the successful testing of Get SAT’s next generation Micro Sling Blade Ka-Band Satcom-On-The-Move (SOTM) terminal on AMOS-17’s advanced, digital […]
Gilat Awarded Million$ For SSPAs For Militaries
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT) has been awarded more than $5 million by a Tier-1 US terminal provider to provide Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) for satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals for militaries worldwide. Further contract expansion is expected with leading terminal provider for Wavestream MicroStream SSPAs. Gilat’s fully owned subsidiary, Wavestream, will […]
U.S. Navy Awards L3Harris Contract For 16 COMSATCOM Terminals
The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris $18 million as part of the Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP), a continuing effort to bolster sailors’ access to commercial broadband communications while on active maritime duty. The company’s long-standing commitment to the program and on-time delivery of the systems led to four additional units being added to this […]
SpaceLink Selected By CASIS To Fly A Funded Demo on the ISS
SpaceLink has been selected by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory, for a funded demonstration of the company’s end-to-end relay service that provides secure, continuous, high capacity communications between spacecraft and the ground. The demonstration will validate the use of a 10 […]