ThinKom and CarlisleIT to bring new satellite solution to IFC market
ThinKom and CarlisleIT jointly announce that they are bringing the ThinAir Ka1717, a new, fully integrated phased-array Ka-band satellite antenna solution, designed for in-flight connectivity (IFC) on regional jet fleets.
The ThinAir Ka1717 utilizes the Variable Inclination Continuous Transverse Stub (VICTS) technology that is currently in use on several aircraft. The Ka1717 is designed to meet the ITU Article 22 and WRC 5G earth station in motion (ESIM) requirements to ensure that the system does not interfere with GEO satellites when operating on Non-geostationary (NGSO) networks or with 5G terrestrial networks that share the same Ka-band spectrum. Find out more here.
ThinKom and CarlisleIT are collaborating on the development and certification of a fully integrated Ka1717 package, including the radome, adapter plate, fairing, power supply, connecting cables, and installation kits for the regional jet market. As per the latest press release from the company, Ka1717 will reportedly weigh below 115 kg.
Earth Blox secures £1.5m funding to expand its no-code earth observation SaaS
The UK-based earth observation service provider, Earth Blox, has secured £1.5m funding from an investment management firm, Archangels, to develop and expand the global reach of its no-code EO cloud-based SaaS.
Earth Blox offers access to Google Earth Engine’s petabytes of planetary-scale data with an easy-to-use ‘drag and drop’ interface. The company’s no-code technology is reportedly designed to meet the rising demand in EO data for a wide range of industries and businesses.
This seed round will allow Earth Blox to scale its product and increase the volume of data sources as well as to expand into the new markets including finance for asset management and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Read more about the funding here.
Other news and updates from the space and satellite sector
- Inmarsat inks new contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to take Iris air traffic modernization programme global and drive the future of uncrewed aviation airspace integration in Europe. For more information click here.
- Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) have signed an agreement to further promote space-based services as an essential tool for expanding connectivity in Rwanda and the African continent. Read more about the agreement here.
- Phase Four and Impulse Space collaborate on opportunities to develop and market multi-mode propulsion capabilities. Find out more here.
- NASA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have released a guide that provides resources for adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change. For more information click here.
- EY invests AUD3m in the Space Tech hub with the Swinburne University of Technology. Find out more here.
- Satellite Vu partners with Landmark to provide climate change data to the UK land and property sector. For more information click here.
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