https://spacewatch.global/tag/ksat/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 12 May 2026 10:29:24 +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/ksat/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/geoint-2026-day-three-ksats-rob-ayasse-tracking-dark-vessels-and-the-power-of-ground-stations/ Mon, 11 May 2026 18:45:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73834 Torsten Kriening talks with Rob Ayasse, VP of Earth Observation Sales at KSAT, at GEOINT 2026. Discover KSAT's dual business model, the new Wake by KSAT dark vessel detection platform, and a real-world case study tracking a sanctions-busting tanker from Russia to Syria.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/ksat-launches-vake-powered-by-ksat-platform-for-space-based-maritime-situational-awareness/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70681 KSAT is launching the 'Vake Powered by KSAT' maritime situational awareness platform for the detection, identification and tracking of dark vessels from space, by leveraging capabilities from both optical, radiofrequency and radar satellites. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/ksat-and-liberatech-forge-strategic-alliance-to-advance-global-earth-intelligence/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65713 In a move that reflects the accelerating convergence of space-based infrastructure and advanced analytics, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) and Liberatech Space have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Earth observation into real-time, predictive intelligence. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/canadensys-is-collaborating-with-ksat-towards-canadian-lunar-rover-mission/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65605 Canadensys Aerospace and KSAT are collaborating for communication services to support Canada’s first Lunar Rover. For this, KSAT will leverage its network of very large aperture antennas to provide direct to Earth communications from the Lunar surface.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/ksat-and-starsite-to-build-lunar-mission-site-in-western-australia/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62508 Kongsberg Satellites Services (KSAT) has announced its collaboration with Starsite to host, maintain and operate a new Lunar site in Western Australia. Consequently, KSAT will build a 20-meter antenna for their new site in Western Australia while Starsite Pty Ltd, which owns the land, will maintain and operate the antenna.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/ksat-to-provide-satops-for-new-arctic-weather-satellite/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 06:00:12 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56635 KSAT has announced its role in providing complete end-to-end ground segment services, including satellite command and control (SatOps), for the European Space Agency's (ESA) Arctic Weather Satellite mission. The mission launched on Friday 16th August aboard SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission from the Vandenberg Space Force Base, in California. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/08/space-norway-asbm-mission-launched-into-elliptical-orbit/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=56558 Space Norway’s constellation of two large communication satellites have launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, at 04:02 AM Norwegian time, Monday morning, August 12. The Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) went swimmingly with everything going according to plan. Space Norway has also reported receiving the first, crucial signals from both satellites. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/ksat-opens-tokyo-office-to-expand-into-asian-market/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:00:13 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55992 KSAT has announced the establishment of an office in Tokyo, to expand its presence in Japan and Asia, demonstrating the Company's strong commitment to the growing Asian space industry. As a result, KSAT expects its permanent presence to enhance relationships and support satellite operators in the region. Kenneth Olafsson, Head of KSAT Asia Pacific and representative Director for KSAT Japan, will head the new Tokyo office.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/03/ksat-acquires-majority-stake-in-norwegian-startup-vake/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:06 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=54222 Kongsberg Satellite Services, KSAT, has acquired a 70 per cent majority stake in VAKE, a Norwegian startup that delivers maritime domain awareness by using satellite data combined with machine learning. KSAT has followed the development of VAKE since the company's founding and sees great opportunities in joining forces with VAKE to solve the future challenges in maritime domain awareness, offshore asset protection and shipping activity tracking.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/02/sateliot-achieves-5g-service-connection-with-ksatlite-and-aws/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=53747 Sateliot, an operator of a Low-Earth Orbit 5G Internet of Things (IoT) satellite constellation acting as a seamless roaming extension of cellular networks, has achieved 5G service messaging connection via the Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) commercial network, KSATlite, together with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Sateliot's LEO satellite constellation seamlessly integrates with KSAT's advanced ground network services, creating a robust system that ensures reliability, scalability, and global coverage.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/08/ksat-announces-fully-automated-ka-band-network/ Thu, 10 Aug 2023 06:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=50483 KSAT announced on the 8th of August the world’s first commercial fully automated Ka-band Ground network optimised for Smallsat constellations. The KSATlite Ka-band solution will be optimal for data-intensive applications currently being planned and developed. It will be powered by Ka-band technology, and intends to open new opportunities for high-speed data transfers. The service will provide downlink capabilities of 10 Gbps and more with the right selection of radios. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/07/cpi-vertex-selected-by-ksat-to-build-lunar-network-antenna-systems/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 06:00:38 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49773 KSAT has selected CPI Vertex Antennentechnik GmbH, a subsidiary of Communications and Power Industries, to provide three 20m diameter antenna systems for a purpose-built commercial network for lunar communications. The antennas will be designed from the ground up to meet the requirements of upcoming lunar missions and will be installed in three evenly distributed locations to ensure continuous lunar coverage.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/06/ksatlite-south-korea-network-expansion/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 06:00:57 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=49679 Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), provider of ground network services and Earth Observation services, has announced the expansion of its KSATlite network with the addition of a new cutting-edge ground station in Jeju, South Korea. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/05/sky-perfect-jsat-and-ksat-to-provide-ground-station-services-to-jaxa/ Wed, 10 May 2023 06:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48575 SKY Perfect JSAT, a Japanese Satellite Communications & Solutions provider, and Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a Norwegian company, will provide Near-Earth Tracking and Control Services to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and other Japanese governmental organisations. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/04/ksat-selected-to-provide-maritime-monitoring-services-in-europe-and-beyond/ Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=48249 KSAT, a Norwegian communication services provider, announced on the 25th of April that they have been selected to provide an extensive portfolio of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite monitoring services to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to support operational requirements of multiple maritime user communities in Europe. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/nicfi-prolongs-public-access-to-satellite-images/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47449 During his visit to Brazil, Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment, Mr. Espen Barth Eide announced that NICFI’s Satellite Data Program is extended until September 2024. After 2.5 years of the program, it has become evident that public access to high resolution satellite images leads to more effective rainforest protection, Eide said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/03/ksat-signs-agreement-with-mbrsc-to-support-uaes-first-lunar-rover/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 07:00:14 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=47117 Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT), a Norwegian-based company, has been contracted by Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), home to the UAE National Space Programme, to provide direct communication between the Moon and the Earth. The Emirati Lunar Mission (ELM) Rashid rover will communicate with KSAT’s Svalsat ground station located on the island of Svalbard. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/02/ksat-expands-global-ground-network/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=46425 KSAT is currently installing four new antennas in Antarctica, expanding its capacity in the U.S. by adding multiple antennas in Hawaii, Alaska and the Southeast, and also expanding its footprint through partner networks. These antennas will add to KSATs current network with systems that will meet its new entrants and legacy operators' unique needs. Expanding Ka-band systems will also provide increased flexibility for missions requiring high-bandwidth communications.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/11/second-terran-orbital-developed-lunar-satellite-lunir-launches-successfully/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44873 Satellite-based solutions provider Terran Orbital, successfully launched Moon-mapping satellite, LunIR (Lunar Infrared Imaging). This is the second Terran Orbital-developed lunar satellite to launch this year after CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment). CAPSTONE entered a Near-Rectilinear Halo Orbit around the Moon just days ago after its launch in June. Both spacecraft support NASA’s Artemis program.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/ksats-ground-network-to-enable-pixxel-take-off/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:00:49 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43417 Ground network services provider KSAT, has joined forces with Earth imaging technology company, Pixxel, to support its work building the world’s highest resolution hyperspectral imaging satellite constellation, KSAT said. The company will provide access to its global ground network to enable Pixxel’s constellation to reveal key data about Earth’s health.]]>