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7th edition of the Advanced RF Sensors and Remote Sensing Instruments workshop + 5th Ka-band for Earth Observation workshop
The European Space Agency is pleased to announce that the 7th edition of the Advanced RF Sensors and Remote Sensing Instruments workshop, together with the 5th Ka-band for Earth Observation workshop paper submission portal is now open.
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OneWeb’s antenna supplier in South Korea expanding production to meet growing demand for LEO broadband terminals
OneWeb supplier Intellian Technologies says it will begin building a second manufacturing plant in October to keep up with growing demand for LEO broadband user terminals. The new plant is expected to open in May.
Amazon unveils flat-panel customer terminal for Kuiper constellation
Amazon has tested what it describes as a low-cost flat-panel antenna for use with its Project Kuiper constellation, an innovation that could be essential to the long-term success of satellite broadband.
NXTCOMM leases Eutelsat capacity to test electronically steered antenna
NXT Communications Corp. (NXTCOMM) announced plans Oct. 28 to begin demonstrating the performance of its electronically steered antenna through leased capacity on a Eutelsat Communications satellite.
Space Force weighing options to modernize ground antennas for military satellites
The U.S. Space Force's vision for modernized ground stations includes a mix of new phased array antennas, commercial services and borrowing capacity from other U.S. government agencies.
QuadSAT pivots to offering ready-to-fly testing kits with fresh investment
QuadSAT raised 2 million euros ($2.35 million) it says will help fuel its pivot from service provider to a seller of drones and software that satellite antenna makers and their customers can use as a cost-effective testing and calibration solution.
Kymeta raises $85.2 million in Bill Gates-backed round
Redmond, Washington-based Kymeta will use its new funding to complete development of its second-generation flat-panel antenna, the u8, ahead of a release late this year, Walter Berger, president and chief operating officer of Kymeta, said in an interview.
Kymeta acquires satellite services firm Lepton Global Solutions
Kymeta Corp. announced the acquisition Aug. 18 of Lepton Global Solutions LLC, a Virginia-based satellite services specialist. Under the terms of the deal, Lepton Global Solutions will become a wholly owned Kymeta subsidiary.
Ariane 5 launch on July 28 • Teledyne logs OneWeb revenue dip
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Kratos to acquire satellite antenna manufacturer ASC Signal for $35 million
CPI had to sell off its subsidiary ASC Signal as part of an agreement with DOJ to acquire GD's satcom antenna business.
South Korean defense company Hanwha Systems buys Phasor out of bankruptcy
Phasor Solutions, a company that ran out of cash trying to develop a phased array antenna for satellite communications, was purchased by Hanwha Systems, a South Korean defense company.
CPI completes acquisition of General Dynamics’ satellite antenna business
For the merger to go forward CPI must sell off its subsidiary ASC Signal Division.
OneWeb, SpaceX optimistic about cheap user terminals
Executives from SpaceX and OneWeb say their companies are working intensely on user terminals so customers will be able to get internet connectivity from their respective low Earth orbit constellations.
Celestia eyes larger stake in ground segment market
Dutch conglomerate Celestia Technologies Group hopes to provide more satellite gateway stations following its December acquisition of Antwerp Space’s ground systems division in Belgium.
General Dynamics to sell off its satellite communications antenna business
GD is selling SATCOM Technologies to "better align its business efforts in core areas."
Amazon activates ground station business with first two of 12 stations
Ground stations in Ohio and Oregon mark the first two of a planned 12 stations spread out globally to enable communication with satellites, allowing operators to downlink data such as imagery and weather. The stations also enable operators to control their satellites.
Telesat’s LEO plan: dedicated satellite factory, bulk launch contracts and a variety of antennas
Telesat wants a factory capable of building 20 to 25 large LEO satellites a month so that it can have monthly launches. The company is also working with several antenna builders to have user terminals ready for broadband services.
Lockheed Martin mulls electronically steered antennas for Verge ground station expansion
Lockheed Martin’s Verge ground station network should have coverage for satellites passing over the continental United States next year, with the timeline for a global build out determined by what antenna technology the company chooses next.
Boeing to introduce flat satellite antenna to bring high-speed broadband to military aircraft
The target market for the phased array antenna are militarized Boeing jets like the Navy’s P-8 surveillance aircraft and the KC-46 aerial refueling tanker.
Satixfy prepares release of flat panel antennas this year
Rajanik Mark, Satixfy’s chief operating officer, said the company has created its own chipsets that it can build in-house to bring down the cost of antenna modules that are built into full user terminals.
