https://spacewatch.global/tag/satellite-communications/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Thu, 14 May 2026 14:24:40 +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/satellite-communications/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/05/iridium-buys-out-aireon-betting-on-a-single-network-for-global-aviation-safety/ Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=73929 Iridium will acquire the remaining 61% of Aireon it does not already own in a deal worth roughly $366.7 million, bringing the world's only space-based air traffic surveillance system fully inside the satellite network that carries it. At a press briefing, executives Matt Desch and Don Thoma framed the move as the next step toward a single network unifying surveillance, communications and navigation for global aviation safety.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/eu-commission-approves-unconditionally-the-acquisition-of-intelsat-by-ses/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65766 The European Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of Intelsat Holdings S.à r.l. by SES S.A. without conditions, concluding that the merger does not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (EEA). The approval falls under the EU Merger Regulation following a Phase I investigation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/auria-to-develop-dynamic-satellite-ops-prototype-for-u-s-space-force/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65683 Auria, a U.S.-based provider of Space Domain Awareness and operations software, has been awarded an $8.1 million contract by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) to develop a prototype for the Joint Antenna Marketplace (JAM) — a cloud-based, adaptive satellite contact management platform aimed at significantly improving mission responsiveness for both U.S. and allied forces. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/03/space-nuggets-13-2025/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64641 This week’s Space Nugget exposes a dire warning from ITU, ICAO, and IMO: Jamming and spoofing are escalating, threatening GPS, Galileo, and global security. The UN agencies demand urgent action—will governments listen before it’s too late?]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/01/viasat-sells-link-16-tdls-business-to-l3harris-technologies/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45786 Viasat Inc, a global leader in satellite communications, has completed the sale of its Link 16 Tactical Data Links (TDL) business to L3Harris Technologies for approximately $1.96 billion in cash. Viasat expects the net proceeds from the sale to be approximately $1.8 billion after estimated taxes, fees, and other expenses. Furthermore, Viasat intends to use the proceeds to reduce net leverage and increase liquidity.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/08/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-singapore-by-lynette-tan-on-23-august-2022/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:00:28 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=42613&preview=true&preview_id=42613 This Space Café Singapore will feature Mani Thiru, Head of Space & Satellite at Amazon Web Services AsiaPacific, in conversation with Lynette Tan, correspondent of SpaceWatch.Global for Singapore. Our first Space Café Singapore: Space Café on the Red (hot) Dot]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/06/spacewatch-global-live-von-der-ila-air-show-2022-in-berlin/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:08:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41683&preview=true&preview_id=41683 Liebe*r SpaceWatcher, Diese Woche sind wir auf der ILA Air Show 2022 in Berlin und werden hier über spannende space Themen berichten. Wir werden hier über Nachhaltigkeit und Klimawandel, Digitalisierung, Innovation und Forschung, und Schutz und Sicherheit in der Raumfahrt und im Weltraum lernen und unser Wissen mit euch teilen!]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/05/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-adnan-al-muhairi-on-31-may-2022/ Thu, 19 May 2022 13:00:45 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=41043&preview=true&preview_id=41043 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Adnan Al Muhairi, Chief Technology Officer at Yahsat, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Why Next Gen? - The Thuraya Programme. In his role as Chief Technology Officer, Adnan Al Muhairi is committed to designing and developing technological solutions with his team to better serve Yahsat and Thuraya customers.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/01/euroconsult-estimates-global-space-economy-totaled-us-370b/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:00:47 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38520 Space consulting and market intelligence company, Euroconsult, estimates that the global space economy totaled US $370B last year. The figures leading up to the estimation can be found in their Space Economy report for 2021. These include the commercial and governmental space market (US $337B), internal costs and R&D of government organizations (US $33B).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/12/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-prof-anke-kaysser-pyzalla-on-11-january-2022/ Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:00:20 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=38201&preview=true&preview_id=38201 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Prof Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, Chair of the Executive Board of the German Aerospace Center (DLR), in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Climate change demands our action – record from space, analyze, act]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-prof-pascale-ehrenfreund-on-16-november-2021/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37097&preview=true&preview_id=37097 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund, President of the International Space University, in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. A conversation with the new ISU president - live from the Space Tech Expo in Bremen.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/09/register-today-for-our-space-cafe-33-minutes-with-robin-geiss-on-28-september-2021/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:00:51 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=35929&preview=true&preview_id=35929 This Space Café WebTalk will feature Robin Geiss, director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), in conversation with Torsten Kriening, publisher of SpaceWatch.Global. Live from the Outer Space Security Conference 2021.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/india-new-space-policy-fosters-private-investment/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27580&preview=true&preview_id=27580 India drafts new space policy to encourage private investment]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/nato-plans-new-space-center-at-ramstein-base-in-germany/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=27445&preview=true&preview_id=27445 NATO plans to build a new space center at its air force station in Ramstein, Germany, the newswire DPA and Deutsche Welle reported.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/10/comtech-and-gilat-call-off-merger-and-settle-litigation/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26922&preview=true&preview_id=26922 Comtech and Gilat call off merger and settle litigation]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/viasat-expands-its-residential-internet-service-in-brazil/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=26152&preview=true&preview_id=26152 Viasat expands its residential Internet service in Brazil]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/09/intelsat-to-acquire-gogos-commercial-aviation-business/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25688&preview=true&preview_id=25688 Intelsat to acquire Gogo's commercial aviation business]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/08/ovzon-expands-reach-and-capacity-through-intelsat-agreement/ Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=25122&preview=true&preview_id=25122 https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/lockheed-martin-partners-with-taqnia-to-build-new-satellite-ground-system-for-ksa/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23354 Following the successful launch and operation of Saudi Arabia’s newest commercial communications satellite, SaudiGeoSat-1 (SGS-1), Lockheed Martin has been selected to develop a new ground system to control, manage and operate the satellite. The Saudi Technology Development and Investment Company (TAQNIA) and Lockheed Martin will develop and deploy the new ground segment for the secure and commercial operations of SGS-1.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/skynet-de-colombia-and-ses-networks-ramp-up-connectivity-services-to-aid-colombian-amazonas-communities/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23329 Local residents, businesses, government entities and the San Rafael de Leticia Hospital in the Colombian Amazonas are experiencing efficient, reliable and high-performing Internet connectivity as Colombian services provider SkyNet and SES Networks extended their partnership and increased network capacity within days to support COVID-19 mitigation efforts. ]]>