Petah Tikva, Israel (SPX) Oct 16, 2025
Gilat Satellite Networks has received $42 million in new orders from a major global satellite operator for its SkyEdge IV multi-orbit platform. The systems will be delivered over the next year, expanding Gilat's role in powering broadband connectivity across GEO, MEO, and LEO networks. The company said the orders underscore the growing demand for flexible ground infrastructure to support n

London, UK (SPX) Oct 16, 2025
SATLINE has launched a new United Kingdom data center to expand its satellite coverage and enhance broadcast, IPTV, and OTT performance across Europe. The new facility, equipped with two high-performance downlink antennas, enables faster and more resilient connectivity for clients in the satellite communications sector. The center's core function is to convert satellite RF signals into IP

Tempe AZ (SPX) Oct 16, 2025
How do you prevent biofilms - large communities of bacteria like the slime on your teeth before you brush - from growing in water systems in space and on Earth? A multi-university research team led by Arizona State University Regents Professor Paul Westerhoff is investigating ultraviolet light as a cost-effective, safer alternative to disinfecting chemicals to prevent biofilm growth on sur

Chicago IL (SPX) Oct 16, 2025
United Airlines is set to make aviation history with the first Starlink-equipped mainline flight scheduled for takeoff tomorrow morning. United flight 2940 will depart from Newark/New York to Houston at 8 a.m. ET, marking the first time a major U.S. carrier has provided Starlink WiFi on a mainline aircraft, with connectivity available for both personal devices and seatback entertainment systems.

No communication or navigation, faulty electronics and collision risk. At ESA’s mission control in Darmstadt, teams faced a scenario unlike any before: a solar storm of extreme magnitude. Fortunately, this nightmare unfolded not in reality, but as part of the simulation campaign for Sentinel-1D, pushing the boundaries of spacecraft operations and space weather preparedness.

Beyond Gravity is weighing expanding solar array drive mechanism production in Florida to support Golden Dome and other U.S.

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English ESA Open Day 2025: An Unforgettable Journey Through Space Science at ESAC

On 4 October 2025, the European Space Agency opened the doors of ESAC – the European Space Astronomy Centre near Madrid – for an inspiring day of discovery. Visitors had the opportunity to explore ESA’s window to the Universe, where missions studying our Solar System, the Milky Way and the distant Universe are operated and analysed.

Throughout the day, guests met ESA scientists and engineers, learned about missions such as Gaia, XMM-Newton, and JUICE, and experienced hands-on activities that brought the wonders of astrophysics and planetary

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 15, 2025
Iridium Communications and Qualcomm Technologies have integrated Iridium data services into the Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio, aiming to deliver resilient, secure L band satellite links for U.S. government and approved allied users. The effort targets handheld and mounted radios, autonomous systems, and other platforms that operate where terrestrial networks are congested, compromised, or ab