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Global Optical Satellite Industry Research 2024 Featuring Key manufacturers - Airbus, Israel Aerospace Industries, Thales Group, and Maxar Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.

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  • Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.
  • Optical satellites offer the capability to capture detailed images with high spatial resolution, enabling precise analysis and decision-making.
  • The increasing institutional space budget positively impacts the optical satellite market by fostering innovation, research, and development of advanced satellite technologies.
  • The key manufacturers in the global optical satellite market are:

AERKOMM Powers Ahead the Merger Plan with EJECTT Endeavoring in Global Military Communication Systems and 6G Opportunities

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Aviation, LOI, AKOM, GEO, Growth, MWC, Educational evaluation, South Korea, AVL, HAPS, Communication, HTS, Geostationary orbit, Mobile World Congress, 3GPP, NTN, Acceleration, MEO, Telecommunications, SATCOM, OTCQX, LEO, Communications satellite

With EJECTT as AERKOMM Taiwan Inc.'s exclusive agent in Taiwan, the accelerated merger aims to seamlessly integrate resources in both entities, with the goals of pursuing opportunities in the deployment of global military-grade communication systems, as well as satellite communication opportunities in 6G, which are the key trends highlighted at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC).

Key Points: 
  • With EJECTT as AERKOMM Taiwan Inc.'s exclusive agent in Taiwan, the accelerated merger aims to seamlessly integrate resources in both entities, with the goals of pursuing opportunities in the deployment of global military-grade communication systems, as well as satellite communication opportunities in 6G, which are the key trends highlighted at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC).
  • And AERKOMM is actively exploring opportunities in the global military communication system arena.
  • Moreover, satellite communication remains a prominent topic in 6G discussions at the 2024 Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in February.
  • In the era of 6G, AERKOMM is endeavoring to seize business opportunities within the 6G ecosystem, collaborating closely with global telecom operators, telecommunications equipment providers, and solution providers.

Hughes Selected to Provide Modems and Multi-Orbit Auto-PACE Solution in Support of SES Space & Defense's US Air Force DEUCSI Program

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Data communication, Atmosphere, EM, EchoStar, GEO, Hughes Network Systems, COTM, Defense, Government, SATCOM, Air Force Research Laboratory, Hughes, NMS, Geostationary orbit, SATS, Management, AFRL, MEO, COTP, Network monitoring, LEO, Modem, Multi, Communications satellite

GERMANTOWN, Md., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), today announced that SES Space & Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of SES, awarded Hughes a contract to provide a flexible, software-defined, multi-orbit, auto-PACE solution and associated modems in support of SES Space & Defense's and the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) program. The Hughes solution will enable resilient broadband connectivity using both Ku- and Ka-band Geostationary (GEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations for various Comms on the Pause (COTP) and Comms on the Move (COTM) test scenarios.

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  • GERMANTOWN, Md., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), today announced that SES Space & Defense, a wholly owned subsidiary of SES, awarded Hughes a contract to provide a flexible, software-defined, multi-orbit, auto-PACE solution and associated modems in support of SES Space & Defense's and the Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet (DEUCSI) program.
  • SES Space & Defense, which focuses exclusively on delivering satellite network solutions for governments, will integrate a LEO solution into the Hughes auto-PACE offering, adding further to the resilient nature of the ultimate program deliverable.
  • Hughes appreciates the opportunity to continue working with SES Space & Defense and others on this program as the need for multi-orbit communications accelerates."
  • With more than 50 years of experience in satellite communications, Hughes continues to advance the technologies and capabilities available to commercial and government customers.

Impulse Space Unveils Design Specifications for New High Performance Kick Stage, Helios

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Starship, Burn, GPS, MEO, Radiation, Geostationary orbit, Compatibility, Altitude, Deneb, GEO, History, Impulse, Mira, SpaceX Merlin, Veteran, Transport, Orbit, LEO, SpaceX, Communications satellite

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impulse Space , an innovator of in-space transportation services for the inner solar system, today unveiled design specifications for its latest vehicle: Helios, a high performance kick stage.

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  • REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impulse Space , an innovator of in-space transportation services for the inner solar system, today unveiled design specifications for its latest vehicle: Helios, a high performance kick stage.
  • Paired with affordable launches to LEO, Helios aims to dramatically cut the costs of accessing MEO, GEO, and beyond by many tens of millions of dollars.
  • The design and development team includes many veterans of the SpaceX Merlin engine, the most reliable rocket engine in history.
  • Customers will be able to choose their altitude, inclination, and plane with confidence that Impulse will deliver the payload with precision and timeliness.

Juniper Research: 5G Satellite Networks to Generate Additional $17bn of Revenue for Operators over Next Seven Years

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Monday, September 18, 2023
Satellite, Technology, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, 5G, Networks, Hardware, Rotation, Liberals' Movement (Lithuania), GSO, Geostationary orbit, Growth, SNO, 3GPP, Research, Radio, Mobile phone, Communications satellite

New research from Juniper Research , the foremost experts in telecommunications markets, has found operators will generate $17 billion of additional revenue from 3GPP (Third-generation Partnership Project)‑compliant 5G satellite networks between 2024 and 2030.

Key Points: 
  • New research from Juniper Research , the foremost experts in telecommunications markets, has found operators will generate $17 billion of additional revenue from 3GPP (Third-generation Partnership Project)‑compliant 5G satellite networks between 2024 and 2030.
  • It urges operators to sign partnerships with SNOs (Satellite Network Operators) which will enable operators to launch monetisable satellite-based 5G services to their subscribers.
  • The new report, Global 5G Satellite Networks Market 2023-2030 offers the most reliable source of data for the market.
  • Additionally, operators must leverage their pre-existing billing relationship with mobile subscribers and enterprises as a platform to grow 5G satellite connectivity revenue over the next seven years.

AERKOMM Inc. Explores Potential Merger Between Subsidiaries AERKOMM Taiwan Inc. and EJECTT Inc.

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Ministry of Digital Affairs (Taiwan), Communication, O3b, Network, MEO, Internet of things, Geostationary orbit, ML, NGSO, Research, Government, Security, Ministry, QOS, SES, GEO, Machine learning, Algorithm, LEO, Quality of service, Artificial intelligence, AI, Retail, Communications satellite, Television, Medium Earth orbit

FREMONT, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AERKOMM Inc., a leading US-based space technology company, is pleased to announce its expansion of operations in Taiwan and ongoing discussions regarding a potential merger between its subsidiary, AERKOMM Taiwan Inc., and EJECTT Inc. (3089.TWO). This strategic move aims to seize opportunities in the growing satellite business sector and reinforce AERKOMM's position in the global satellite market.

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  • Expands Operations in Taiwan and Unveils World's First AI-Powered Regenerative, Super-Resilient Satellite Network
    FREMONT, Calif., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AERKOMM Inc., a leading US-based space technology company, is pleased to announce its expansion of operations in Taiwan and ongoing discussions regarding a potential merger between its subsidiary, AERKOMM Taiwan Inc., and EJECTT Inc. (3089.TWO).
  • Following the authorization of EJECTT Inc. as the exclusive agent for AERKOMM Taiwan Inc. by AERKOMM Inc., the company's Board of Directors further passed a resolution on July 9 to explore the potential merger between AERKOMM Taiwan and EJECTT Inc. (3089.TWO).
  • Building on this achievement, AERKOMM Taiwan proceeded with the application for satellite fixed communication radio frequency usage.
  • Subsequently, the Taiwan Ministry of Digital Affairs issued an approval letter to AERKOMM Taiwan, confirming its qualification for frequency allocation for satellite fixed communication on July 07, 2023.

Hughes Launches OneWeb LEO In-Flight Solutions to Airlines Worldwide, Announces Global Distribution Partnership with OneWeb

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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HAMBURG, Germany, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (Aircraft Interiors Expo, Booth 4C40) — Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, and OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, today announced a Distribution Partner agreement to provide LEO connectivity services to the global airline market. As a worldwide OneWeb distributor, Hughes is launching new LEO in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions, powered by the company's electronically steered antenna (ESA), for airlines to deliver fast, low-latency and reliable passenger Wi-Fi.

Key Points: 
  • As a worldwide OneWeb distributor, Hughes is launching new LEO in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions, powered by the company's electronically steered antenna (ESA), for airlines to deliver fast, low-latency and reliable passenger Wi-Fi.
  • Both are powered by the Hughes LEO antenna, which is a lightweight, low power, and low-profile ESA designed, developed, and manufactured by Hughes.
  • For more information about Hughes Managed LEO for aero connectivity or Hughes LEO In-Flight, visit www.hughes.com/InFlight .
  • Visit the Hughes booth 4C40 at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, June 6-8, to experience a live demonstration of the Hughes LEO In-Flight solution using OneWeb service.

Momentus and Axient to Collaborate on Space Services from Low-Earth Orbit to Cislunar Space

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that offers orbital transportation and in-space infrastructure services, and Axient LLC (“Axient”), a key player in the U.S. civil, commercial, and national security space markets, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on technologies and capabilities to serve customers from Low-Earth Orbit to Cislunar space.

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  • Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that offers orbital transportation and in-space infrastructure services, and Axient LLC (“Axient”), a key player in the U.S. civil, commercial, and national security space markets, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on technologies and capabilities to serve customers from Low-Earth Orbit to Cislunar space.
  • The two companies will work together to propose and develop capabilities to address a wide variety of space activities such as, but not limited to, launch services, space communication, space domain awareness, precision navigation and timing, and related technologies to utilize in, from, or through the Low-Earth Orbit, Geostationary Transfer Orbit, Geostationary Orbit, and Cislunar domains.
  • “Axient is a well-established company with a strong track record in defense and classified missions working for the Defense Department, including the Air Force Research Labs as well as NASA,” said Momentus Chief Executive Officer John Rood.
  • “A priority activity we’ll be exploring is how Momentus can support assembly, integration and test of payloads, including classified payloads, with Momentus’ Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle.

On-Orbit Satellite Servicing Market worth $5.1 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Aircraft, Maintenance, Communication, Thales Alenia Space, ADR, Spatial, Canadian Space Agency, Canadensis, Data analysis, Aviation, Spacecraft, International Space Station, Brain Imaging Data Structure, Energy, Transport, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Purpose, Satellite, GEO, Forecasting, Application, Risk, Biophysical environment, Greater China Transport Logistics, Airbus, Region, MDA, Geostationary orbit, On-orbit satellite servicing, Maxar Technologies, Safety, ISS, Communications satellite, Insurance, Orbit, Ground, Geography, Agriculture

There are several different approaches to ADR, including using robotic arms, nets, tethers, and harpoons to capture and remove debris.

Key Points: 
  • There are several different approaches to ADR, including using robotic arms, nets, tethers, and harpoons to capture and remove debris.
  • Based on Orbit, the Geostationary Orbit (GEO) segment is projected to lead the market during the forecast period.
  • The North America region is expected to lead the On-Orbit Satellite Servicing industry in 2023.
  • Canada is an emerging market, with companies such as MDA Space Ltd. and Canadensis Aerospace developing advanced robotic servicing technologies.

On-Orbit Satellite Servicing Market worth $5.1 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Aircraft, Maintenance, Communication, Thales Alenia Space, ADR, Spatial, Canadian Space Agency, Canadensis, Data analysis, Aviation, Spacecraft, International Space Station, Brain Imaging Data Structure, Energy, Transport, Unmanned aerial vehicle, Purpose, Satellite, GEO, Forecasting, Application, Risk, Biophysical environment, Greater China Transport Logistics, Airbus, Region, MDA, Geostationary orbit, On-orbit satellite servicing, Maxar Technologies, Safety, ISS, Communications satellite, Insurance, Orbit, Ground, Geography, Agriculture

There are several different approaches to ADR, including using robotic arms, nets, tethers, and harpoons to capture and remove debris.

Key Points: 
  • There are several different approaches to ADR, including using robotic arms, nets, tethers, and harpoons to capture and remove debris.
  • Based on Orbit, the Geostationary Orbit (GEO) segment is projected to lead the market during the forecast period.
  • The North America region is expected to lead the On-Orbit Satellite Servicing industry in 2023.
  • Canada is an emerging market, with companies such as MDA Space Ltd. and Canadensis Aerospace developing advanced robotic servicing technologies.