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AT&T underlines support for realizing direct-to-smartphone satellite service

WASHINGTON — AT&T is prepared to provide more funds to help get AST SpaceMobile’s direct-to-smartphone constellation plans off the ground. AST SpaceMobile raised $155 million...

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Viasat links up with Northrop Grumman for Air Force communications experiment

WASHINGTON — Global communications company Viasat announced Feb. 29 it has signed an agreement with defense prime contractor Northrop Grumman to support an Air...

Cybersecurity for satellites is a growing challenge, as threats to space-based infrastructure grow

Feb 20, 2024 (Nanowerk News) In today’s interconnected world, space technology forms the backbone of our global communication, navigation and security systems. Satellites orbiting Earth...

DoD’s satcom evolution

The race for connectivity in space is heating up, with private companies launching thousands of satellites to provide global internet access. The United States...

IoT Now Contract Hot List – Nov/Dec 2023 | IoT Now News & Reports

Vendor/PartnerClient, CountryProduct/Service (Duration & Value)AwardedSourceActility Cicicom Deal to transform Paros, Greece into Europe’s first smart island using advanced IoT solutions and LoRaWAN IoT network.11,23Full DetailsAdvantest Amarisoft Collaborate to...

Army to refine requirements for next-generation satellite terminals

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army plans to launch later this year a new procurement of satellite communications terminals through the so-called Family of Terminals...

Satellite transmission power battle drags on after WRC-23

TAMPA, Fla. — International regulators have left the door open to relaxing a cap on satellite transmission power in non-geostationary orbit as soon as...

The 2023 SpaceNews Icon Awards: Winners

SpaceNews established the awards in 2017 to recognize and celebrate the people, programs and institutions shaping a rapidly evolving global space economy. Chosen by...

Additional vendors selected for DoD’s low Earth orbit satellite services contract

WASHINGTON — The Defense Information Systems Agency on Nov. 22 published a request for proposals for low Earth orbit satellite-based services.  Up to $900 million...

Etihad Airways showcases its newest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Dubai Airshow

Etihad Airways is celebrating 20 years of flying as it participates at Dubai Airshow this week. The UAE’s national airline is showcasing its newest Boeing...

SpaceNews Icon Awards honorees: Deal of the Year

This year saw some long-predicted industry consolidation finally come to pass as Paris-based satellite operator Eutelsat acquired Starlink competitor OneWeb and Viasat merged...

Ground stations as-a-service struggle to gain foothold in military market

WASHINGTON — Decades-old military ground stations that track and control satellites are projected to run out of capacity as more spacecraft are launched to...

Space insurers take cautious approach to satellite servicing

WASHINGTON — Despite satellite malfunctions that are expected to lead to major insurance claims, the space insurance field is taking a cautious approach to...

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