Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – E-Space, a global space company focused on bridging Earth and space with the low Earth orbit (LEO) network, announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has now listed E-Space in their new satellite registry to land communications traffic in the Kingdom. This is a critical step that will allow E-Space to deliver its space-based, smart internet of things (Smart-IoT) solutions in a key economy in the Middle East. (more…)
November 10, 2022
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Long Beach, United States – Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a launch and space systems company, announced it has been selected by Inmarsat Government as partner to develop and manufacture an L-band radio in support of NASA’s Communications Services Project (CSP). CSP seeks to accelerate the development of commercial near-Earth communications services by partnering with satellite communications (SATCOM) providers. Rocket Lab will help enable Inmarsat’s InCommand, a real-time, near-Earth telemetry, command, and control (TT&C) service for satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) for the CSP with the company’s Frontier-L radio connecting to Inmarsat’s ELERA global L-band network in geosynchronous orbit (GEO). (more…)
November 8, 2022
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Fortitude Valley, Australia – Geoforce, a global provider of satellite- and cellular-based rugged asset tracking and monitoring solutions, has announced the launch of two new asset trackers that offer flexible and cost-effective coverage options, battery life, and unmatched durability with Zone 0 certification for safe operation in explosive environments. The GT2c and the GT2h asset tracking devices are now available in Australia and New Zealand. These new additions to Geoforce’s existing GT2 product line feature a solar-powered rechargeable battery and a back-up battery, allowing the devices to provide up to 10 years of service life. (more…)
October 20, 2022
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Rochelle Park, United States – ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, announced that it has been awarded a multi-year contract by a U.S. Government Agency for a competitive renewal of its global Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services used for ship tracking and other maritime navigational and safety efforts. In addition, ORBCOMM was awarded a separate competitive contract to deliver AIS services to multiple other U.S. Government users. (more…)
October 10, 2022
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
San Francisco, United States – Planet Labs PBC, a provider of daily data and insights about Earth, announced that they have entered into a multi-year contract with Saint Louis University in support of the Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI), a geospatial research collaborative. Bringing together eight midwestern universities and research centres, TGI aims to harness innovation in geospatial science and make scientific discoveries that address global challenges. With access to Planet’s satellite data, TGI aims to enable researchers to explore critical issues surrounding global food security, core geospatial science and computation, geospatial health, and national security. (more…)
September 22, 2022
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Camarillo, United States. 18 August, 2022 – Semtech Corporation, a global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, is collaborating with New Zealand’s IoT Ventures and global connectivity provider Lacuna Space. IoT Ventures has used Semtech’s LoRa devices to develop its drought early warning system, a network of low-cost rainwater tank and rain monitors to analyse water consumption and rain forecasts in remote New Zealand and South Pacific Island communities. (more…)
August 24, 2022
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
20 July, 2022 – Optus, Australia’s satellite owner and operator, has expanded its partnership with the New South Wales Telco Authority, by increasing the reach of the Authority’s current regional network to provide lifesaving communication solutions for the state’s emergency services. (more…)
July 21, 2022
Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar
Ericsson, Thales, a global specialist in aerospace, defence, security & digital identity, and wireless technology provider Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. are planning to take 5G out of this world and across a network of Earth-orbiting satellites. (more…)
July 14, 2022
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Camarillo, California, USA. 26 May 2022 – Semtech Corporation, a global supplier of high performance analogue and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced that Boluda Corporación Maritima, a global maritime services provider, will leverage an asset tracking solution from WITRAC, a Valencia-based company offering innovative technology solutions that connect and provide visibility to the value chain. (more…)
May 27, 2022
Posted by: Shriya Raban
Houston and Amsterdam. 5 May 2022 – Hiber, the satellite-enabled IoT scale-up, is rolling out its HiberHilo remote well monitoring technology in the United States to help oil and gas producers monitor their remote wells via satellite connectivity. The technology unlocks significant improvement in the production, downtime reduction, safety, and sustainability of oil and gas wells. (more…)
May 5, 2022
Posted by: Shriya Raban