https://spacewatch.global/tag/martijn-blanken/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:51:18 +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/martijn-blanken/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/01/riyadh-air-partners-neo-space-group-to-introduce-high-speed-in-flight-connectivity-on-its-new-airbus-a321-fleet/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=70728 Neo Space Group has announced a strategic partnership with Riyadh Air to equip its Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves® - the Group’s advanced in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution. Riyadh Air, which recently commenced operations between Riyadh and London Heathrow, will subsequently introduce high-speed passenger connectivity of up to 300 Mbps on its A321 fleet, enhancing its passenger experience while improving fleet efficiency and operations.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/09/nsg-to-acquire-display-interactive-setting-new-standards-in-ifc-for-airlines-and-passengers/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67591 Neo Space Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Display Interactive, strengthening its position in the aviation market as a premier provider of integrated, multi-orbit solutions, underpinned by intelligent bandwidth management and truly global coverage. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/neo-space-group-completes-acquisition-of-up42-from-airbus-defense-and-space/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66228 Neo Space Group has completed its previously announced acquisition of UP42 GmbH, the EO platform previously owned by Airbus Defense and Space GmbH. Following the initial announcement in December 2024, UP42 is now formally part of the NSG organization.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/nsg-celebrates-first-anniversary-with-milestones-acquisitions-and-new-clients/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66165 Neo Space Group (NSG) celebrates its first-year anniversary, marking a year of major milestones and outstanding achievements. These encompass strategic acquisitions, the onboarding of new clients, expanded capabilities through key partnerships, and robust business growth – all within just 12 months. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/space-cafe-radio-with-nathan-okonek/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65993 In this episode of our Space Cafe Radio, host Torsten Kriening has an engaging conversation with Nathan O'Konek , General Counsel of NSG - Neo Space Group. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/nsg-to-provide-thai-and-uzbekistan-airways-aircrafts-with-in-flight-connectivity/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64797 Neo Space Group will be providing inflight connectivity services to Thai Airways International (THAI) and Uzbekistan Airways Aircrafts. NSG’s IFC solution will deliver internet speeds of up to 200 Mbps, enabling best-in-class complimentary Wi-Fi streaming for premium class passengers]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/space-nuggets-49-2024/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62850 Breaking Down Jared Isaacman’s Appointment as NASA Administrator In this week's Space Nugget, SpaceWatch.Globals Publisher Torsten Kriening touches on Neo Space Group's acquisition of UP42 and Germany's new national security strategy. The highlight, however, is a first analysis of Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift 4 payments, nominated by President-elect Trump to be the new NASA administrator.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/space-cafe-radio-pioneering-the-skies-a-conversation-with-martijn-blanken/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62765 In this episode, Torsten Kriening, Publisher of SpaceWatch.Global, meet Martijn Blanken, CEO of the Neo Space Group (NSG), at the 'Connecting the World from the Skies' conference in Riyadh. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/nsg-to-acquire-airbus-up42-eo-digital-platform/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62713 Neo Space Group (NSG) has entered into a definitive agreement with Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus) to acquire its UP42 business, a next-generation earth observation digital platform. UP42, which Airbus launched in 2019 in Berlin, Germany, is a pioneer in streamlining access to and deriving insights from geospatial data via a cloud-based platform.]]>