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FCC Updates EPFD Framework that Covers GEO/NGSO Spectrum Sharing
15+ hour, 24+ min ago (347+ words) The FCC on Thursday voted to adopt a new framework for Equivalent Power Flux Density (EPFD), which governs spectrum-sharing between GEO and NGSO systems. EPFD limits have been a hot-button issue in the satellite industry." Many organizations applauded the FCC…...
Skynopy Signs Frequency Management Partnership with CNES
18+ hour, 39+ min ago (142+ words) Skynopy has signed a new partnership deal with the French Space Agency (CNES). The partnership aims at optimizing frequency allocation for the ground stations operated by Skynopy in France. The two companies announced the new partnership, April 29. As part of…...
T-Mobile Debuts Managed Broadband Service for Businesses, Combining 5 G and Starlink
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (253+ words) T-Mobile is deepening its tie with Space X, debuting a new broadband service for businesses called Super Broadband, that brings together 5 G and Starlink in a fully managed service." In a Tuesday announcement, T-Mobile explained that Super Broadband is designed…...
FCC Rejects Requests for Sharing in MSS Spectrum, Maintaining Exclusive Rights
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (461+ words) The FCC rejected calls to change how it licenses MSS spectrum, dismissing a request by Space X and other operators to enter certain spectrum bands." In an order issued Thursday, the FCC reaffirmed Globalstar and Iridium's exclusive operating rights in…...
Univity Raises Further Funding for VLEO Constellation for Europe
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (229+ words) French constellation startup Univity closed a 27 million euro ($32 million) Series A round to fund two demonstration satellites as it works toward deploying a connectivity constellation in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)." Participants in the funding round included the Blast private…...
Iridium Continues Io T Subscriber Growth in Q1, Desch Talks NTN Direct Launch and Spectrum
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (431+ words) CEO Matt Desch said the company has been going through live over the air tests of its Iridium NTN Direct service ahead of its full commercial launch later this year, in a call with investors. He also spoke to the…...
Eutelsat Signs New Broadcast Deals in Mexico and Caribbean
1+ week, 1+ day ago (232+ words) Eutelsat has announced three new broadcast deals this week in Mexico and the Caribbean. The satellite operator is to partner with Co-op Cable, introducing an expanded direct-to-home (DTH) and connectivity offering across the Caribbean using the Eutelsat 65 West A (E65 WA)…...
Ovzon Launches New Mobile Terminal in Small Form Factor
1+ week, 3+ day ago (210+ words) Via Satellite Ovzon Launches New Mobile Terminal in Small Form Factor Swedish satellite operator Ovzon has debuted a new mobile satellite terminal in a small form factor, the Ovzon T8. The terminal is designed for mobility across air, land, and sea,…...
Poland Invests in New Defense GEO Satellite Built by Thales, Airbus, and Radmor
1+ week, 3+ day ago (298+ words) Via Satellite Poland Invests in New Defense GEO Satellite Built by Thales, Airbus, and Radmor Poland is the latest country to invest more in its space defense capabilities with a key new contract with some of Europe's biggest players for…...
Industry Builds the Case Around Architecture Options for Orbital Data Centers
2+ week, 1+ day ago (282+ words) We sum it up rather simply," said Dennis Gatens, president of LEOcloud, now part of Voyager Technologies. There's real advantages [to] deploying cloud capability in space. That's the net of it." Philip Johnston, co-founder and CEO of Starcloud, explained some…...