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KT SAT orders Koreasat 6A communications satellite from Thales
Thales Alenia Space said Sept. 17 it has signed a contract to deliver a communications satellite for South Korea’s KT SAT in the fourth quarter of 2024.
U.S.-French Earth science satellite ready to ship for December launch
A joint U.S.-French Earth science mission is ready to be delivered to California for a launch now scheduled for early December, a slight delay caused in part because of transportation issues.
Aging Telesat satellite running out of fuel as projected LEO costs soar
Canada’s Telesat is bracing for a revenue hit in 2023 after being forced to retire its Anik F2 satellite from full service three years earlier than planned.
ESA funds Skimsat demonstrator study for VLEO
The European Space Agency has awarded funds to develop a demonstrator for Skimsat, a small satellite platform designed to operate in very low Earth orbit (VLEO).
Microsoft reveals Azure Space Partner Community
Microsoft is expanding its relationships with space companies through the Azure Space Partner Community, an initiative unveiled July 19 at the Microsoft Inspire 2022 conference.
Azure Space offers Custom Vision tools for satellite imagery
Microsoft is working with partners to identify commercial space applications for the latest software tools the tech giant has developed.
SES orders software-defined replacement satellite from Thales
SES said March 28 that it ordered a software-defined geostationary satellite from Thales Alenia Space to extend content and connectivity services across Europe, Africa and Asia.
Accelerating satellite production timelines improving market health
Satellite makers are hopeful that higher frequency production rates will facilitate more innovation in the market, and fortify supply chains disrupted by the pandemic.
Falcon 9 launches Italian radar satellite
A SpaceX Falcon 9 placed an Italian radar mapping satellite into orbit Jan. 31 after four days of delays caused by range and weather problems.
Intelsat orders two flexible GEO satellites for post-bankruptcy growth plan
Intelsat has ordered two software-defined satellites from Thales Alenia Space as the operator edges closer to emerging from bankruptcy.
SES orders two replacement satellites for broadcast market
SES is underlining its confidence in Europe’s broadcast market with the order of two replacement geostationary (GEO) Ku-band satellites.
SES-17 takes flight with eyes on soaring commercial aviation market
Arianespace has successfully launched the heaviest satellite SES has ever ordered, marking a cornerstone for a multi-orbit network that is seeing surging demand from commercial aviation customers.
ESA, Airbus sign long-delayed Galileo contract after court ruling
The European Space Agency announced May 28 that it had signed a long-delayed 700-million-euro contract ($855 million) with Airbus Defence and Space on behalf of the European Commission for six second-generation Galileo satellites.
Europe’s Galileo braces for more emergency in-orbit maneuvers
Europe is preparing for more emergency in-orbit maneuvers in an increasingly crowded space environment, after its Galileo satellite navigation constellation had to dodge debris for the first time March 6.
Microsoft and Thales work to automate satellite image processing
Microsoft announced plans April 6 to move automated satellite image processing technology developed by Thales Alenia Space into its Azure Orbital platform.
Delayed Indonesian broadband satellite SATRIA fully funded
Indonesia’s government has secured financing to continue manufacturing the SATRIA broadband satellite, although its intended orbital slot remains up in the air.
Quebec invests in Telesat Lightspeed constellation
The Quebec government will invest 400 million Canadian dollars ($315.5 million) in Telesat’s Lightspeed low-Earth orbit communications network and MDA will produce the constellation’s phased array antennas.
Airbus, Thales win second-generation Galileo satellite contracts
The European Commission announced Jan. 20 it will award contracts to Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space to build an initial set of next-generation Galileo navigation satellites, shutting out incumbent manufacturer OHB.
Thales Alenia Space given €296 million contract to build European Gateway module
JOHANNESBURG — The European Space Agency (ESA) signed a nearly €296 million ($362 million) contract with Thales Alenia Space Jan. 7 to build a European module for NASA’s lunar Gateway space station.
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Italy orders second pair of Cosmo-SkyMed radar satellites
The Italian government has ordered two additional Cosmo-SkyMed radar imaging satellites from Thales Alenia Space and tapped Telespazio to upgrade the constellation’s ground segment under a contract announced Dec. 15.
