Shifting sands in Middle East point to region as growing hub for satellite connectivity
The Middle East is increasingly a hub for connectivity as U.S., European and local providers expand or plan new networks,...
Satellites
Space debris removal specialist Astroscale procures $109 million investment
The market for satellite debris removal is driving investment as Tokyo-based industry specialist Astroscale announced Nov. 25 that it had...
SES orders two satellites as operator sees uptick in somber broadcast sector
SES (EPA:SESG) is capitalizing on gains in its broadcast business as the company announced Thursday that it has ordered two...
10-member alliance vows to stop polluting space and clean up existing debris by 2030
Ten organizations vowed Nov. 12 to stop polluting Earth’s orbit with further “hazardous” space debris and to remediate existing junk...
HawkEye 360 to double size of satellite constellation after landing $145 million
Radiofrequency (RF) data reconnaissance company HawkEye 360 will double the size of its satellite constellation in the wake of a...
New funding, satellite constellation join global battle against greenhouse gases
A satellite operator focused on environmental internet of things (IoT) connectivity is getting more funding and a new constellation is...
SES, Maxar expect revenue generation from new satellites in 2022
As companies prepare for the launch of new satellites to deliver new capabilities, they are anticipating the benefits of declining...
FCC approval of Boeing’s constellation mandates fast deployment
The Federal Communications Commission on Nov. 3 approved Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) application to deploy a commercial broadband low Earth orbit (LEO)...
IoT players bet on integration of technology, connectivity types and L-band into networks
The stakes in IoT are tightening as a cross section of providers wagers on innovative technology for ubiquitous satellite and...
OneWeb builds energy for LEO satellite constellation with BT, Leonardo DRS agreements
Broadband startup OneWeb is building momentum for its low-Earth-orbit (LEO) connectivity, announcing Tuesday separate projects with British telco BT (LON:BT)...
