UK telecom regulator Ofcom has published in its consultation documentation that Amazon’s proposed constellation of broadband satellites (‘Project Kuiper’) is developing technical solutions for Direct-to-Device (D2D) cellular connectivity. The Ofcom […]
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EWIA’s drive for sustainable growth now welcomes Vantage Towers and INWIT
The European Wireless Infrastructure Association (EWIA) has welcomed its newest members, Vantage Towers, a pan-European tower company, and INWIT, a tower company in Italy. “In EWIA’s drive for sustainable growth […]
New Zealand to join Operation Olympic Defender to deter hostility and spread of debris in orbit
New Zealand has accepted an invitation to join US-led multi-national space initiative Operation Olympic Defender, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today. Operation Olympic Defender is designed to coordinate the space […]
Snowdonia Space Centre hosts local schools’ event at landmark Space Technology Test Centre
Snowdonia Space Centre will play host to a two-day event to be held on 8-9 October, during World Space Week. The event will bring together pupils from five local high […]
BAE Systems acquires Kirintec to enhance electronic warfare capability
BAE Systems has acquired Kirintec, a UK cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA) company, that specializes in counter-Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), counter-Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) and electronic warfare (EW) products and […]
Celestia UK eScan technology successfully tracks the JoeySat smallsat
Celestia UK‘s eScan technology, developed under ESA’s Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) Core Competitiveness and Sunrise Partnership Project program, has successfully tracked and continuously received and processed a downlink signal from […]
Rocket Factory Augsburg’s rocket explodes at Scotland’s Spaceport and statement from SaxaVord Spaceport CEO
While a test was being carried out by German company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) at the UK’s new spaceport in Shetland their rocket engine exploded during a launch test. RFA […]
New Scientist Live Partners with AstroAgency to promote space sector opportunities
AstroAgency, a space-focused communications firm, has announced a strategic partnership with New Scientist Live, an annual science and space event hosted in London, aiming to showcase the benefits and opportunities offered by the UK’s […]
Indra acquires Spanish defense company Deimos to strengthen its capabilities in all phases of a space mission
Indra has signed a contract with Elecnor for the acquisition of Deimos, a Spanish space company specializing in the undertaking of space missions and satellite integration, which has subsidiaries in […]
Ramon.Space expands into the UK
Ramon.Space has launched their new subsidiary, Ramon.Space UK — this milestone marks the company’s first European office. Ramon.Space UK will serve as a key engineering hub, driving innovation and accelerating […]