SpaceRISE, the consortium comprising Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL), Hispasat and SES (Ticker: SESG), together with other core members, is pleased to announce it has been awarded by the European Commission to design, deliver, and operate IRIS², the European Union’s pioneering multi-orbit connectivity system.

SES Open Orbits™, SES’s global inflight connectivity network, has been selected by Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines to equip aircraft across their fleets with cutting-edge in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions, supporting both linefit and retrofit installations.

Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) (the “Company”), a global technology leader, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John Ratigan as President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective October 28, 2024.

Colt Technology Services, a global digital infrastructure company, is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide a unique next generation connectivity network with the necessary speed, security and performance to drive digital innovation and transformation, Rivada Space Networks announces today.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Terran Orbital, a leading manufacturer of innovative modular spacecraft serving the global aerospace and defense industries, and its subsidiary, Tyvak International.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today announced that it has been awarded contracts valued at approximately $5 million from multiple U.S. based defense organizations.

Marlink, the leading managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions, will supply its Sealink NextGen network solution for Brazil’s biggest crude and product tanker operator, Transpetro.

Smallsat manufacturer and mission integrator Kongsberg NanoAvionics (“NanoAvionics”) has reported that one of its MP42 microsatellites got hit by a piece of micrometeoroid or orbital debris (MMOD).

Moroccan company Panafsat and Thales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced they had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the development of a Moroccan satellite communications system.

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) (“Spire” or “the Company”), a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, was awarded a concept study contract by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to develop space-based capabilities for a wildfire early detection warning and active monitoring system.

Orbit Communication Systems Ltd., (TASE: ORBI) a leading global provider of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems has announced a $3 million contract with a prominent European integrator to supply its advanced OceanTRx 4MIL satellite communication systems for a NATO navy.

Intellian, a global leader in satellite communication and satellite television solutions, proudly announces the successful installation of its newest, cutting-edge TVRO antenna t360CK onboard the Carnival Splendor.

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, has announced the successful unfolding of its first five commercial satellites, BlueBirds 1-5.

Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), announced the Gogo Galileo HDX Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) built by Hughes has completed its test flight on a Bombardier Challenger 300.

Network Innovations (NI, the company), a global technology integration leader, is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Johnson as President, Americas, effective Monday, October 14.

Satcube, a fast-growing European technology company that develops lightweight terminals to provide high-speed satellite broadband connectivity, announces that it has secured a major purchase order from strategic partner Airbus Defence and Space amounting to 1 M EUR.