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The wingtip of a jet in-flight on a blue sky day.

NetForecast reveals LEO vs GEO satellite IFC QoE performance data

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites are shaking up inflight connectivity. Since launching SpaceX’s Starlink service in aviation, JSX has been w... Continue Reading

The MEP “jet pack” will be installed by SpaceLogistics’ mission robotic vehicle (MRV) on an unidentified Intelsat satellite operating in geosynchronous orbit, similar to what is seen here where the satellite and MRV meet in orbit. Photo courtesy: Northrop Grumman SpaceLogistics.

Press Release: Intelsat sustainably extending the life of satellites

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity... Continue Reading

ThinKom Solutions' Ka2517 VICTA antenna sitting alongside the Hughes electronically steerable antenna in the same IFC package for airlines, as seen on display at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. Hughes will use this hybrid for one of its new IFC products.

Hughes eyes direct IFC approach with LEO-, GEO- and multi-band hybrid

At a time of massive disruption in inflight connectivity — colored by industry consolidation, the introduction of LEO satellite service to t... Continue Reading

Handshake of two business people in the office.

Press Release: Viasat acquisition of Inmarsat proceeds to close

Viasat Inc., a global communications company, and Inmarsat, a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today ann... Continue Reading

A rendering of a satellite in orbit over earth. Inmarsat-8 I-8 and Swissto12 logos are on either side of the satellite.

Press Release: Inmarsat to launch I-8 satellites to power L-band network

Inmarsat, a world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced that SWISSto12, one of Europe’s fastest-growing aerospace... Continue Reading

Global comms rendering. The earth is surrounded by bright dots, representing satellites. OKAPI:Orbits

Press Release: Rivada commits to sustainable use of space

Rivada Space Networks and OKAPI:Orbits have extended their partnership, which will secure the responsible use of space-based technologies. O... Continue Reading

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base as seen over downtown Phoenix, Arizona. The rocket was carrying 10 Iridium NEXT satellites into orbit.

SpaceX seeks to set the benchmark for space sustainability

With several thousand satellites already in space, and tens or even hundreds of thousands of satellites expected to launch in the future by ... Continue Reading

Rendering of ViaSat-1 satellite in orbit dark blue space with white and light blue flares in a starry sky. Image Viasat

Press Release: Viasat gets UK approval for proposed Inmarsat acquisition

Viasat Inc., a global communications company, and Inmarsat, a leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, are pleas... Continue Reading

Viasat's successful launch of ViaSat-3 Americas aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Press Release: ViaSat-3 Americas successfully launched

Viasat Inc, a global communications company, today announced the successful launch of ViaSat-3 Americas aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from La... Continue Reading

A Boeing 787 flying high above the earth. This image shows the wing of the aircraft.

Hughes on fusing GEO and LEO service in aero

Leveraging the IP developed in its active technology suite of products, Hughes Network Systems is exploring translating for commercial aviat... Continue Reading

Boeing team members move the stacked O3b mPOWER satellites through the Boeing satellite factory to prepare the spacecraft for containerization. As they prep to send to SES.

Press Release: Boeing delivers second pair of mPOWER satellites to SES

Boeing delivered the third and fourth O3b mPOWER satellites to content connectivity service provider SES, with the duo embarking for Cape Ca... Continue Reading

ThinKom develops new multi-orbit Ku solution for HBCplus consideration

ThinKom Solutions has secured a near 1,000-unit backlog for its Ka2517 VICTS antenna, of which a very significant portion is headed for inte... Continue Reading

Astranis microgeo satellite being built in the facility.

Astranis CEO highlights the mobility prospects for microGEO

San Francisco-based start-up Astranis, which is building microGEO satellites for the forthcoming Anuvu Constellation and other customers, is... Continue Reading

OneWeb 17 LEO satellite launch via SpaceX in Florida. The rocket is mid launch and there is smoke clouds all around it.

Press Release: OneWeb confirms successful 40-satellite deployment

OneWeb, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, today confirmed the successful deployment and contact of 40 satellites l... Continue Reading

Wi-Fi sign on board an aircraft, in the PSU. The service powers onboard Internet.

OneWeb postpones inflight connectivity service launch to early 2024

OneWeb has pushed back the planned start date for its Ku-band Low Earth Orbit satellite-based inflight connectivity service to early 2024, b... Continue Reading