https://spacewatch.global/tag/iot/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:59:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/iot/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/spacewatchgl-economy-from-satellite-broadcasting-to-broadband-navigating-the-market-shift/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56810 The telecommunications industry is undergoing a significant transformation as satellite broadcasting shifts towards satellite broadband services. This transition marks a critical evolution in how information is delivered globally, responding to changing consumer demands, technological advancements, and market dynamics. The shift from traditional satellite broadcasting to satellite broadband is poised to redefine the satellite market, creating new opportunities and challenges for stakeholders across the globe.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/spacewatchgl-opinion-eutelsat-oneweb-merger-transforming-the-global-satellite-landscape/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:01:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51555 In a noteworthy twist that has sent shockwaves through the global satellite industry, Eutelsat OneWeb, previously recognized as OneWeb Technologies, has orchestrated a merger of astronomical proportions with the esteemed Eutelsat Group. This strategic alliance, reshaping the contours of the communication satellite arena, has solidified Eutelsat OneWeb’s standing as the preeminent global satellite powerhouse, trailing only behind the illustrious SpaceX. The merger, which encompasses a vast constellation of nearly 700 satellites gracefully navigating both Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO), is poised to redefine the parameters of global connectivity.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/arianespace-appoints-steven-rutgers-as-chief-commercial-officer/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:00:24 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46035 Arianespace has appointed Steven Rutgers as Chief Commercial Officer as of 16th January, 2023. Rutgers reports to Stéphane Israël, Chief Executive Officer of Arianespace, and joins the company’s Executive Committee, Arianespace said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/apogeo-space-signs-multi-unit-launch-agreement-with-d-orbit/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:00:44 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45203 Nanosatellite and cubesat company Apogeo Space, has signed a multiple launch agreement space logistics and transportation services provider D-Orbit, to bring its satellites into orbit, Apogeo said. The launches are planned to start in 2023. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/sateliot-partners-with-aws-to-connect-iot-devices-directly-to-satellites/ Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:00:55 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43686 Satellite telecommunications operator Sateliot, partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build a cloud native 5G service designed to provide customers with secure and reliable narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) connectivity over non-terrestrial network using its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Sateliot said. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/cosines-hyperscout-selected-for-multiple-space-missions/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:00:17 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43481 Dutch optical and in-situ measurement space systems provider cosine’s three-in-one instrument combining hyperspectral and thermal imaging with high-level data processing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, HyperScout 2, selected for the Australian Kanyini satellite mission, is now ready to be integrated into the spacecraft. The launch of the 6U CubeSat is part of the South Australia Space Sector Strategy 2030.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/spacewatchgl-share-satellite-services-from-qatars-eshailsat-for-all-of-mena/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43111 The State of the Satellite Industry Report about a decade ago had estimated global industry revenues for 2013 as $189 Billion. The same report today, in its June 2022 edition estimates the global industry to be worth about $386 Billion annually. For an industry that has been carefully regulated and closely tracked by Governments around the world, the last decade of nearly doubling annual revenues is a stellar achievement.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/08/d-orbit-signs-multi-year-launch-contract-with-astrocast/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42633 Space infrastructure company D-Orbit, signed a three-year, multi-mission agreement with global nanosatellite IoT network operator, Astrocast to launch and deploy 20 satellites, which are part of Astrocast’s growing constellation for the Internet of Things (IoT).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/05/astrocast-acquires-hiber/ Tue, 31 May 2022 06:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41213 Global nanosatellite IoT (Internet of Things) network operator Astrocast, has signed an agreement to acquire Hiber, a Netherlands-based IoT-as-a-service provider, Astrocast said. Astrocast will acquire all of Hiber’s shares in exchange for the issuance of new Astrocast shares, representing 16.5% of its share capital. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/space4impact-launches-fourth-week-of-free-online-new-space-economy-course/ Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40636 Space4Impact, EPFL’s Space Center eSpace, E2MC Ventures, and Space Innovation joined forces to launch an online course on the New Space Economy. The program is available on edX as a free EPFLx course. Learners can watch more than 30 video lectures by space experts from various domains within startups, academia, the private sector, and public institutions in Switzerland.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/04/astrocast-joins-the-net-zero-space-initiative/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:00:22 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=40560 Global nanosatellite IoT network Astrocast, announced it joined the ‘Net Zero Space’ initiative, set up by the Paris Peace Forum with the aim of achieving sustainable use of outer space for the benefit of humankind by 2030.  The initiative is focused on addressing the issue of increasing space debris by uniting the private sector, civil society, academia, public authorities and regulators.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/12/isar-aerospace-to-launch-astrocast-satellite/ Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:00:07 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37969 Isar Aerospace and Astrocast announced they have signed a launch services agreement according to which Isar will launch Astrocast’s satellite by 2024. The rideshare mission will take the nanosatellite company’s spacecraft to Sun synchronous orbit from its launch site in Andøya, Norway. The contract includes options for the launch of additional satellites.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/09/spire-global-acquires-exactearth-to-boost-maritime-data-business/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:00:41 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=35739 Spire Global and exactEarth Ltd. announced their agreement for Spire to acquire exactEarth for approximately US $161.2 million in cash and stock. After the merger, exactEarth will be fully owned by Spire and will become a subsidiary operating from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. The combined company will accelerate Spire’s customer base by over 75% and will ensure cross-selling opportunities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/07/oqs-5g-nanosat-tiger-2-also-shared-spacex-ride/ Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:00:48 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=34153&preview=true&preview_id=34153 Another SpaceX rideshare passenger last week was Tiger-2, a commercial 5G Internet of Things (IoT) satellite built and owned by 5G OQ Technology, a startup based in Luxembourg. Tiger-2 was successfully launched – together with 87 other satellites – aboard the SpaceX Transporter-2 rideshare mission, OQ said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/03/lockheed-martin-and-omnispace-want-global-5g-network/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=31374&preview=true&preview_id=31374 Lockheed Martin and Omnispace want global 5G network]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/sateliot-low-orbiting-internet-of-things-satellites-will-provide-full-coverage-for-telecommunication-operators-to-deploy-their-iot-services/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23657&preview=true&preview_id=23657 Sateliot, the first satellite telecommunications operator that will provide global and continuous 5G connectivity to all the elements of the Internet of Things (IoT), will invest more than 100 million euros ($113 million) through 2022 to launch its first constellation of nanosatellites.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/08/optus-business-and-myriota-form-first-of-its-kind-agreement-to-bolster-remote-iot-coverage/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:00:58 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15720 Optus Business today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Myriota, the global leader in nanosatellite Internet of Things (IoT), with a view to providing remote and regional connectivity for IoT devices and applications.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/08/speedcast-and-australian-space-agency-to-collaborate-on-growth-and-transformation-of-australian-space-industry/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 08:46:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=15660 Speedcast and the Australian Space Agency signed a statement of cooperation today outlining Speedcast's intentions to support the agency's ambitious goal of tripling the nation's space sector in size and creating 20,000 new jobs by 2030.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/06/ibm-ai-and-cloud-technology-helps-agriculture-industry-improve-the-worlds-food-and-crop-supply/ Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:00:01 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14464 IBM has confirmed the global expansion of Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture, with AI technology tailored for new crops and specific regions to help feed a growing population]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/02/satixfy-premieres-electronically-steered-multi-beam-phased-array-antenna/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=12669 UK-based Satixfy is unveiling its world’s first Electronically Steered Multi-Beam Array antenna at the SmallSat Symposium being held in Mountain View this week. ]]>