Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced that Mlink Technology Inc. (Mlink), a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in IoT and satellite communication chipsets, has begun live, on-air testing of its MS150-IR IoT-NTN chipset using Iridium NTN Direct℠.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced that it received a multi-million dollar order to supply custom SATCOM terminals to a European Ministry of Defense.

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (“AST SpaceMobile”) (NASDAQ: ASTS), the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, designed for both commercial and government applications, have announced that BlueBird satellites 11, 12, and 13 are targeted to launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida in the first half of August.

Innoflight, a pioneer in cyber secure space avionics, announced that its Compact Flight Computer (CFC-400XS) supported the Artemis II mission’s 70-minute Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) demonstration. The demonstration was a key milestone in advancing human deep space exploration through the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.

Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), the infrastructure company for Persistent Global Intelligence, and SynMax, a multi-intelligence applied-AI analytics company, today announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deliver AI-powered geospatial intelligence products for defense and intelligence customers.

Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced commercial availability of the Iridium® 9604 module and Development Kit, giving developers, OEMs, and solution providers a faster path to build and scale connected IoT solutions worldwide.

Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Oldendorff Carriers (Oldendorff) through the integration of flexible Starlink Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity across its owned vessels, supporting reliable, high-performance digital operations across the company’s bulk carrier fleet.

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, announced it has successfully launched its Electron rocket and deployed its own Pioneer spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission led by the SSC’s Space Safari Program Office.

Sierra Space Corp. (“Sierra Space”), a defense-tech space company delivering solutions for the nation’s most critical missions and advancing the future of security in space, today announced that Jill Pomeroy has joined the company as senior vice president of Government Relations.

Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 – Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) and AST Networks, a provider of global satellite communications and network solutions, have signed a new multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement for Eutelsat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services.

PLD Space, an international space transportation company, continues to strengthen its corporate governance with the appointment of Hilario Albarracín, former Chairman and CEO of KPMG in Spain, as a new independent director.

Space Norway has launched its Emergency Preparedness service, designed to ensure business and government continuity during outages of terrestrial communications.

ICEYE today announced that the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) has selected ICEYE to provide a nationwide satellite-based flood monitoring service designed to strengthen hazard mapping, improve emergency response and enhance situational awareness during severe weather events across mainland Norway and Svalbard.

Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has been selected by TUI Cruises to deliver resilient digital experiences for guests, crew and ship operations through a fully managed hybrid connectivity and digital services platform for Mein Schiff Flow, the latest addition to the cruise operator’s fleet.

iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a global provider of managed broadcast, media, and distribution services, today announced a new multi-platform distribution agreement with a leading European broadcaster, further strengthening its position as a trusted partner for broadcasters seeking scalable, end-to-end distribution solutions across the Americas.

Intellian Technologies, a leading global provider of satellite communication antennas and ground gateway solutions, today announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in California.