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Viasat, co-founded by CEO Mark Dankberg '77, recently launched a third satellite, completing a trio of launches which first deployed in 2023. These satellites "will become a cornerstone of our unified, global, high-capacity network" according to Dankberg. https://lnkd.in/gPvaJs5z

We are proud to announce the successful on-orbit commissioning of the Neumann Drive® ND-50 propulsion system onboard the Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) CarbSAR satellite, marking the completion of our in-orbit demonstration program and a major milestone for Neumann Space. This achievement validates the performance, reliability, and operational readiness of our solid-state electric propulsion technology in a real mission environment, reinforcing our commitment to delivering responsive and scalable in-space mobility solutions for both commercial and defence applications. With this milestone, we are now fully transitioning into commercial production. Multiple ND-25 units have already been deployed, with further systems scheduled for launch later this year across a growing customer base. This success also highlights the strength of collaboration across allied space ecosystems, and we are proud to have achieved it alongside SSTL and key international partners. As demand accelerates for manoeuvrable and resilient satellite capabilities, Neumann Space is focused on scaling delivery to support the next generation of space missions. See full media release at https://lnkd.in/gEY6mB3D #NeumannDrive #AustraliaUKSpace #ElectricPropulsion Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) Australian Space Agency

Viasat, Inc. has announced the successfully launched #ViaSat3Flight3 (F3) #satellite and acquired initial signal of the ViaSat-3 F3. Under five hours after the liftoff, the satellite successfully separated from the launch vehicle’s upper stage, with initial signals acquired minutes later, confirming the satellite is healthy in orbit and ready for the next phase of operations. EDT aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. #APAC #communication #Navigation #News #Satcom #satellite #Telecom #ViaSat3F3

Seeing any satellites move into full production is one of those moments that stops you in your tracks. But seeing these connected ones being delivered is huge. Our Connected Constellation is becoming real, and with true point-to-point connections at its core, it's set to redefine what a sovereign network can look like. The technology is exciting. But honestly? It's the people building it that make this so special. Incredibly proud to be part of this team. 🛰️ #opencosmos

Inside our UK satellite factory. 🛰️ Watch as our teams mount external panels and add the final touches to the latest batch of ConnectedCosmos satellites. This new LEO constellation will provide sovereign and secure communications, alongside resilient capabilities for businesses and government bodies across the globe. We’ve established a 24/7 production flow in one of the most advanced satellite hubs in Europe. This timelapse shows the team in action as we rapidly expand our operations. #OpenCosmos #ConnectedCosmos #SatelliteProduction #Cleanroom

With the FCC authorization, AST SpaceMobile may deploy and operate an NGSO constellation of up to 248 satellites. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/g-hrUZbQ #fcc #ast

The satellite industry is shifting from a capacity race to an industrial scalability race. The key differentiators are no longer only: • Payload performance • Coverage • Throughput They are increasingly: ➡️ Cost-per-bit ➡️ Production rate (sat/month) ➡️ Launch execution ➡️ Gateway architecture ➡️ Optical ISLs ➡️ Cloud integration One major takeaway from recent LEO/MEO constellation benchmarking: There is a significant gap between: • Systems designed on paper and • Systems proven at scale The industry is no longer comparing satellites against satellites. It is comparing industrial ecosystems against industrial ecosystems. #Satellite #LEO #Space #SatCom #NTN #Starlink #Kuiper #OneWeb #Lightspeed

Big milestone for Astranis Space Technologies. We’re proud to co-lead the company’s Series E as they scale production of advanced high-orbit spacecraft and continue bringing secure, dedicated connectivity to customers around the world. The demand for resilient communications infrastructure has never been clearer, and Astranis is moving quickly to meet it. Congrats to John Gedmark and the entire team. We are excited for what’s ahead!

SpinLaunch Taps Aalyria to Orchestrate Meridian LEO Network SpinLaunch has partnered with Aalyria Technologies to bring advanced orchestration to its Meridian LEO constellation, highlighting a key shift in satellite network design from deployment to intelligent management. At the core is Aalyria’s Spacetime platform, acting as a real-time control layer to coordinate satellite and ground resources across complex, multi-domain networks. Full story: https://lnkd.in/eWeNqa5b #SpinLaunch #Aalyria #Spacetime #LEO #NTN #SatelliteConnectivity #NetworkOrchestration #5G #ORAN #SpaceTech #Telecom

(Denver, Colorado) York Space Systems announced today (Apr. 30) that it has entered into a definitive agreement o acquire advanced satellite communications terminal and mutli-network connecivity solutions provider ALL.SPACE. Dirk Wallinger Paul McCarter Melanie Preisser #yorkspace #yss https://lnkd.in/dmpAQ_Kp