SES looks to lead development of encryption-based cybersecurity platform for space
A consortium led by SES and the European Space Agency is developing an encryption-based system that is aimed at providing the...
Stocks of C-band operators jump after FCC sets deadline for comments on spectrum sharing
The stocks of satellite operators that generate revenue from C-band transmission in the US shot up – one significantly –...
Yahsat’s Thuraya stake adds scale but also new competitors as line between FSS and MSS blurs
Yahsat and Thuraya will gain financial firepower, leadership, a position for future growth and greater competition following the announcement of...
NanoRacks expects first contracts soon for Bishop commercial airlock on International Space Station
NanoRacks expects to close the first contracts by summer to launch LEO satellites from its Bishop commercial airlock module aboard the...
Globalstar to combine satellite and terrestrial communications via US$1.65bn merger with FiberLight
Satellite operator Globalstar will combine with a fibre company under a new name with plans that include a rights offering in...
Speedcast seeks to refinance debt as it projects growth in 2018 amid solid year-end results
Speedcast International is seeking greater flexibility through refinancing as the satcoms provider expects revenue and EBITDA growth in 2018 after...
Alphabet could stake position as low-cost, high-speed inflight connectivity provider if it buys Nokia asset
Alphabet could be planning to stake a position as an inflight connectivity provider, as rumours that it could buy Nokia’s airborne...
Hedge fund Mudrick could increase investment in Globalstar if it accepts US$150m financing offer
Mudrick Capital Management could increase its investment in Globalstar if the satellite operator accepts an offer of US$150m in financing from the...
Teleport operators reach for growth strategies as locations shrink while revenues bloom
Teleport operators are employing increasingly innovative growth and diversification strategies as research shows the number of sites is falling while...
With bigger wallet Orbcomm might grow fleet management and seek more M&A
US satellite operator Orbcomm is likely to use its recent financing to grow its fleet management business and keep making acquisitions,...
