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Satellite Technologies (Satellite) stories

Satellites are spatial objects placed in orbit to communicate with the Earth and provide a wide range of information services. Earth observation, communication, navigation as well as military are some of the main ways satellites are utilised.

Every satellite has its own trajectory according to its type. There are Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Satellites. Nowadays, 4,550 satellites are in orbit of the Earth, though 80 of them are LEO ones
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Astroscale wins ESA study for in-orbit satellite upgrades

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Astroscale UK lands ESA's IRUS study with a EUR €399,000 deal to explore in-orbit satellite upgrades with BAE Systems as lead customer.
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Satellite thermal imaging brings new era for emissions reporting

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Satellite thermal imaging now tracks industrial CO2 emissions at facility level, offering independent and real-time verification of environmental impacts.
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Neo Space partners with Uzbekistan Airways for in-flight WiFi

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Neo Space Group has partnered with Uzbekistan Airways to introduce in-flight high-speed internet on A321neo aircraft, enhancing passenger connectivity by 2026.
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Broadcom unveils VeloSky for seamless converged networking

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Broadcom has launched VeloSky, a unified solution enabling Communication Service Providers to seamlessly integrate fibre, cellular and satellite services.
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Mobile satellite services driving satellite communication market

Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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The satellite communication market is expected to reach a sum of US$192.09 billion by 2032, according to a new report from analyst firm Fact.MR.
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Military communications market to be US$116.96 billion by 2033: FMI

Tue, 16th May 2023
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The military communications market is valued at US$ 43.09 billion in 2023, and with a CAGR of 10.5% through 2033, it is predicted to reach US$116.96 billion.
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Check Point Software supports Rakia mission to space

Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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Check Point Software is supporting the Rakia Israeli space mission by hosting communication to the specialised control centre.
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Microsoft's Azure Space – Cloud above the clouds

Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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Microsoft is entering the private space exploration market with Azure Space, hiring a team of experts to build cloud capabilities for the space industry.
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Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal

Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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Myriota has bolstered its North American presence by securing a deal with exactEarth, involving satellite assets and spectrum licences, for CA$600,000.
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KT SAT successfully conducts 'world first' 5G satellite transmission

Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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KT SAT has achieved the world's first successful 5G transmission via satellite, potentially revolutionising 5G services and bolstering disaster communication.
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HPE's Aitken supercomputer shoots for the moon

Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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HPE unveils the Aitken supercomputer, designed to support NASA's Artemis programme aiming for the lunar South Pole by 2024, enhancing mission simulations.
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Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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Australian telco Pivotel expands its reach by acquiring US-based MVS USA and Explorer Satellite Communications, boosting annual revenue to over USD $85M.
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Inmarsat teams up with Microsoft to deliver cloud via satellite

Tue, 26th Feb 2019
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Inmarsat and Microsoft team up to allow Inmarsat's customers to transfer data to Microsoft Azure IoT Central platform.
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Iridium completes US$3 billion satellite constellation upgrade

Thu, 7th Feb 2019
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Iridium completes $3bn satellite constellation upgrade and introduces new transceiver for portable and IoT-friendly applications.
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NZ-Dutch startup to send $3.35 million into space

Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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Investors will soon be sending $3.35 million into space – and helping Kiwi-Dutch startup Dawn Aerospace to make it happen.
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HPE opens up 'cloud above the clouds' for space travel

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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HPE has launched a supercomputer on the ISS, enabling astronauts to analyse data in space, speeding up research without Earth-based delays.
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William Shatner opens Rocket Lab's latest NZ base

Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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William Shatner, celebrated as Captain Kirk, inaugurated Rocket Lab's new Auckland facility, which aims to produce an Electron rocket every week.
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Pivotel's strategic acquisition of a Kiwi mobile solutions provider

Mon, 20th Aug 2018
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Pivotel has acquired Wrights Satellite Connections Ltd in New Zealand, expanding its presence in the country's mobile satellite market.