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Iridium announces partnership with Canadian Coast Guard

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Physical sciences, Satellite telephony, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Satellite Internet access, Iridium Communications, Iridium satellite constellation, Iridium, Metocean, Certus, Coast guard

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) today announced that the Canadian Coast Guard has adopted Iridium Certus connectivity with support from Iridium partner MetOcean Telematics .

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) today announced that the Canadian Coast Guard has adopted Iridium Certus connectivity with support from Iridium partner MetOcean Telematics .
  • Iridium Certus delivers weather-resilient and completely global coverage, ensuring dependable connectivity in the high Arctic where the Coast Guard serves.
  • "The Canadian Coast Guard provides essential services that keep things moving safely in the Arctic waterways all year round," says Matt Desch, CEO, Iridium.
  • "MetOcean is pleased to support the communication efforts of the Canadian Coast Guard.

Iridium announces partnership with Canadian Coast Guard

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Physical sciences, Satellite telephony, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Satellite Internet access, Iridium Communications, Iridium satellite constellation, Iridium, Metocean, Certus, Coast guard

MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) today announced that the Canadian Coast Guard has adopted Iridium Certus connectivity with support from Iridium partner MetOcean Telematics .

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) today announced that the Canadian Coast Guard has adopted Iridium Certus connectivity with support from Iridium partner MetOcean Telematics .
  • Iridium Certus delivers weather-resilient and completely global coverage, ensuring dependable connectivity in the high Arctic where the Coast Guard serves.
  • "The Canadian Coast Guard provides essential services that keep things moving safely in the Arctic waterways all year round," says Matt Desch, CEO, Iridium.
  • "MetOcean is pleased to support the communication efforts of the Canadian Coast Guard.

Gilat’s Global Mobility Platform Selected by SES in Multi-Million Dollar Order

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Telecommunications, Spacecraft, O3b mPOWER, Space, Spaceflight, SES S.A., Satellite Internet access, SES-17, O3b, MPower, Very-small-aperture terminal, O3b Networks

Gilat's next-generation platform is optimized to provide the required multi-orbit, multi-band service to address the high throughput needs of ships, planes and land mobility terminals anywhere on earth.

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  • Gilat's next-generation platform is optimized to provide the required multi-orbit, multi-band service to address the high throughput needs of ships, planes and land mobility terminals anywhere on earth.
  • This network expansion will position Gilats VSAT platform at over a dozen gateways to form a resilient multi-orbit and secure global network and enable superb passenger wi-fi experience.
  • Gilat's Aquarius Pro VSATs will provide multi-gigabyte services with maximum efficiency, utilizing O3B mPOWER constellation and other SES GEO satellite assets including SES-17.
  • "We are proud to support our close partner, SES, with Gilat's next generation ground-segment, to meet the needs of its leading global mobility network," said Ron Levin SVP Mobility and Strategic Accounts at Gilat.

ThinKom Solutions and Telesat Sign Agreement to Integrate Ka-Band Antennas on Telesat Lightspeed™ Satellite Network

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Telesat, Satellite Internet access, Spaceflight, Telesat, Geostationary orbit, Satellite, Telecommunications, Flight

OTTAWA, Ontario and HAWTHORNE, Calif., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinKom Solutions and Telesat today announced a teaming agreement to collaborate on integrating ThinKoms Ka2517 aeronautical antennas with the advanced Telesat Lightspeed LEO satellite broadband network.

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  • OTTAWA, Ontario and HAWTHORNE, Calif., Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinKom Solutions and Telesat today announced a teaming agreement to collaborate on integrating ThinKoms Ka2517 aeronautical antennas with the advanced Telesat Lightspeed LEO satellite broadband network.
  • The efforts under the agreement will include integration of the Ka2517 as a complete aeronautical User Terminal solution, followed by formal type approval of the Ka2517 on the Telesat Lightspeed network.
  • Ka2517 antennas have already been successfully tested on Telesats Phase 1 LEO satellite , validating tracking of the LEO satellite, extremely high spectral efficiencies, and ultra-low latency of 20-40 msec.
  • ThinKom expects hundreds of these Ka-band aero antennas to be operating on geostationary (GEO) satellites when the Telesat Lightspeed network is ready to support commercial service.

The Outernet London partners with Ventuz for world's largest Multi-8K LED Immersive Entertainment and Broadcast Environment

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Information and communications technology, Digital technology, Othernet, Satellite Internet access, Scientific revolution, Telegraphy, Science and technology, Technology, Outernet, Immersive Media

Today Ventuz Technology AG announced a landmark technology partnership with Outernet Global Ltd. a major new entertainment and immersive media district due to open in London in late 2021.

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  • Today Ventuz Technology AG announced a landmark technology partnership with Outernet Global Ltd. a major new entertainment and immersive media district due to open in London in late 2021.
  • London will kick off a global roll out with further sites planned in New York, Los Angeles, and Europe.
  • Mike Whittaker, Outernet Global's CTO noted that, "What we are building with Outernet is so extraordinary it far exceeds the usual technology solutions.
  • The Ventuz Software can be used for professional presentations, video wall setups, multitouch applications, on-air and in-studio broadcast graphics and immersive media spaces.

Successful launch of EUTELSAT QUANTUM, the first full software-defined satellite

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Satellite, Technology, Software, Outer space, Spacecraft, Spaceflight, Eutelsat, Satellite Internet access, Airbus Defence and Space, Arianespace, EUTELSAT I F-2, Eutelsat I F-1

Built by Airbus Defence and Space, EUTELSAT QUANTUM heralds a new era of commercial satellite service.

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  • Built by Airbus Defence and Space, EUTELSAT QUANTUM heralds a new era of commercial satellite service.
  • Commenting on the agreement, Pascal Homsy, Eutelsats Chief Technical Officer said: Our congratulations to Arianespace and the Guiana Space Center teams for successfully launching the EUTELSAT QUANTUM satellite.
  • The collaboration between Eutelsat, ESA, the UK Space Agency and Airbus Defence and Space on this ambitious satellite program has resulted in a world-first.
  • Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) is one of the world's leading satellite operators.

Eutelsat ADVANCE, Eutelsat's New End-to-end Managed Connectivity Service, Gains Early Traction in the Maritime Sector

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Telecommunications, Satellite, Internet, Audio, Video, Technology, Maritime, Transport, Mobile, Wireless, Satellite Internet access, Eutelsat, Telecommunications, ETL, Satellites, Afghansat 1

Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced that the first agreements have been signed with maritime connectivity operators for Eutelsat ADVANCE, its new end-to-end managed connectivity solution.

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  • Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced that the first agreements have been signed with maritime connectivity operators for Eutelsat ADVANCE, its new end-to-end managed connectivity solution.
  • Several operators have selected Eutelsat ADVANCE to enhance their portfolios of connectivity services.
  • Philippe Oliva, Eutelsat's Chief Commercial Officer, commented: I am delighted that our new satellite network-as-a-service offer has already gained traction among a diverse range of new maritime clients.
  • EUTELSAT Advance is yet another valuable resource that will enable us to build on our market share gains in the maritime industry.

Maritime Information Market to Grow by USD 736.98 Million |Technavio

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Telecommunications, Satellite Internet access, Very-small-aperture terminal, Inmarsat, Gilat Satellite Networks, Maritime Vsat, Viasat, Hughes Network Systems, UST, Market research

Maritime Information Market End-user Outlook (Revenue, USD mn, 2019-2024)

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  • Maritime Information Market End-user Outlook (Revenue, USD mn, 2019-2024)
    Maritime Information Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD mn, 2019-2024)
    Maritime Information Market Geography Outlook (Revenue, USD mn, 2019-2024)
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Inmarsat Unveils the Communications Network of the Future

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Technology, Satellite, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Telecommunications, Satellite Internet access, Satellite telephony, Inmarsat, Rajeev Suri, Mobile-satellite service

Today, Inmarsat unveiled plans for ORCHESTRA, the communications network of the future.

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  • Today, Inmarsat unveiled plans for ORCHESTRA, the communications network of the future.
  • Were building ORCHESTRA on the same concept, said Rajeev Suri, CEO of Inmarsat.
  • We plan to focus initially on delivering the ORCHESTRA terrestrial network, while preparing for a future LEO constellation in the range of 150-175 satellites.
  • It is also a major driving force behind technological innovation in mobile satellite communications, sustaining its leadership through a substantial investment and a powerful network of technology and manufacturing partners.

Eutelsat Supports Telespazio in the Roll-out of a Connectivity Solution in Peru

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Professional services, Other Professional Services, Satellite, Technology, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, Satellite Internet access, Eutelsat, Telecommunications

This agreement is yet another testimony to Eutelsat's commitment to digital inclusion programmes initiated by public authorities in emerging countries.

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  • This agreement is yet another testimony to Eutelsat's commitment to digital inclusion programmes initiated by public authorities in emerging countries.
  • It also reflects the Group's steadfast commitment to bridging the digital divide, one of the cornerstones of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy.
  • Eutelsat Americas CEO Juan Pablo Cofino commented: "With this agreement, Telespazio will be able to leverage the EUTELSAT 117 West B satellite to deliver connectivity to communities and infrastructures in low-access areas of the Amazon region.
  • Over 6,800 television channels operated by leading media groups are broadcast by Eutelsat to one billion viewers equipped for DTH reception or connected to terrestrial networks.