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Mobile Satellite Users Association July 12, 2021
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MSUA FEATURED NEWS
MOBILE SATELLITE FEATURES 
COMSAT Strengthens DataWave Ku-band for Maritime Sector
LinkedIn post; July 6, 2021

Scientists Utilize Globalstar Satellite Technology To Track Icebergs In The Arctic
Twitter post; July 6, 2021

SmartOne Solar is a satellite modem with a solar-powered battery that is certified Intrinsically Safe.
Globalstar Twitter feed; https://bit.ly/3iCDNYH

At Home Connectivity In Rural Locations With LEO Satellites
SatMagazine, Will Mudge, VP Engineering Operations, Speedcast; July/August 2021
 
Stay Connected When It Counts – Global Traveler app
Blue Sky Network.com; June 15, 2021

Orbcomm partners Calian to develop earth station equipment for oGx service
Telecompaper; July 5, 2021

M. Brian Barnett, Solstar Space CEO, Recognized in Industry Era’s 10 Best CEOs of 2021
PRWeb; July 7, 2021

Ovzon’s Listing on Nasdaq Stockholm
Global Legal Chronicle; June 16, 2021

Mubadala's Yahsat aims to raise up to $810 mln in Abu Dhabi IPO
Reuters, Saeed Azhar; June 26, 2021

OneWeb confirms successful launch and contact with 36 new satellites, distribution partnerships include AST Group
ComputerWeekly.com; July 6, 2021

Intelsat appoints restructuring advisors
Advanced Television; July 5, 2021

NASA’s Curious Universe podcast returns every Monday, starting July 12
NASA Glenn Research Twitter post; July 8, 2021

Inmarsat’s New CEO Targets ‘Congested’ LEO Environment During UK Speech
July 8, 2021 – Via Satellite, Jeffrey Hill

IOC Refugee Athlete Scholarship leads swimmer to Olympics
UNHCR Twitter Post; July 7, 2021

Saildrone USVs use Iridium for data transfer in 7th Arctic Mission
Seapower Magazine, Richard R. Burgess; July 2, 2021

Kymeta named one of Via_Satellite's 10 Hottest Companies for 2021!
Twitter Feed; June 29, 2021

Is orbit envy the new battle of the bands?
Splash 247.com, Tore Morten Olsen, Marlink; July 7, 2021

The fastest speeds in SCPC and VSAT - all in one modem. The MDM5010 is our unique offering for every use case Hear from a Product expert in this blog
ST Engineering iDirect Twitter Post; June 30, 2021

Case study: Rumo: Brazil’s largest railway operator in Brazil, connects with drivers, engineers and control centres with Globalsat
Globalsat Group Twitter Post; June 30, 2021

Alcan’s Assembly Line Approach
Alcan Systems.com; July 7, 2021

Knight Sky Operations and Maintenance services
Knight-Sky.com; July 8, 2021

How To Use Iridium Extreme (Roadpost Video)
Roadpost LinkedIn feed; July 8, 2021

When You Connect with Pivotel You Know You're Mobile Everywhere
Pivotel.com; July 9, 2021

Ka-band Satcom Terminals Market Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2020-2027
The Manoment Current; July 8, 2021

Satellite Internet Co-Location Services
Isotropic Networks.com; July 8, 2021

Text-to-911 almost ready in Comtech-served PA counties
The Daily Item; July 6, 2021

Inside the hub of a Ku-band antenna
Santander Teleport Twitter post; July 6, 2021
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS SATELLITE MYTHS BUSTED!



Join MSUA and Blue Sky Network CEO, Tucker Morrison and Business Continuity expert Jeff McFarland for a pragmatic view of utilizing satellite services to support your business continuity and disaster preparedness plans.
July 19, 2021 at 1pm East



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MSUA'S SATELLITE MOBILE INNOVATION AWARDS 2021 - NEW DATES!

NOTE:  The awards luncheon will be held on Wednesday, September 8 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland during the NEW Satellite 2021 dates.

Nominations are now open for the
Satellite Mobile Innovations Awards!


Solutions should focus on demonstrating:
  • Benefiting enterprise, business, or government users
  • Mobile applications/use cases
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance impact (ESG)
  • Innovations that progress commercialization of space/satellite
  • Support accelerating the pace of growth and application of satellite solutions to new users

GENERAL AWARDS INFORMATION:
Visit: https://www.msua.org/awards

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NEW DEADLINE:  August 1, 2021

MSUA members have complimentary submissions. Non-members can submit for $500/category.
Sponsor MSUA's 29th Annual Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

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MOBILE SATELLITE PODCASTS & WEBINARS
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS 

GVF Webinar - Planes, Trains, Automobiles & Ships: Satcoms-on-the-Move
Wednesday, July  14, 2021
8:00 am UK time / 3:00 am US Eastern time
 
Consumers expect no limitation on exactly where to get access to the Internet – including in planes, trains, automobiles, and ships. Satcoms-on-the-move, or SOTM, fulfil these expectations.
 
This session will explore a wide scope, reflecting the potential exponential growth of a new era in satellite communications where the emphasis is on unrestricted mobility over transportation networks whilst the user is in the digital world.
 
Panel includes Andrew Faiola, ST Engineering; iDirect, Sharon Ong, Marlink; Bilal Hamoui, Intelsat and Toni Lee Rudnicki, Comtech EF Data.
Registration
 
 
Dual-Mode IoT Webinar
Satellite/Cellular IoT: The Next Generation
The All-New ST 9100 Dual-Mode Terminal for Industrial IoT
Free On-Demand Webinar
 
It is estimated that there are 30 billion connected devices in the world today, and the number is expected to double in the next four years. With demand for globally connected devices ever increasing, the importance of satellite has never been clearer. Industries all over the globe are taking advantage of IoT connectivity to enhance their operations, and satellite is the key to ensuring critical information continues to flow with uninterrupted efficiency.
 
Join ORBCOMM’s experts in a free webinar about the many capabilities of our brand-new ST 9100 device – a dual-mode satellite and cellular terminal for diverse IoT applications, ideal for remotely monitoring and controlling assets across multiple industries
Watch Now

 

Space Tech Expo Europe launches two new conference events in November 2021
Satellite Evolution Group; July 6, 2021
 
The Satellite Connectivity Summit 2021 is dedicated to the successful development, integration and monetisation of the next-gen downstream satellite connectivity ecosystem, including 5G integration, data services and state-of-the-art high throughput satellite infrastructures.
The Onboard Connectivity Summit 2021 brings together the maritime and aviation industries with over-the-top (OTT) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) service providers, network connectivity and technology providers, and satellite operators, to accelerate onboard and offboard connectivity capabilities on vessels and aircraft.
Satellite Connectivity Summit 2021 / 16-17 November 2021 / Bremen, Germany
Onboard Connectivity Summit 2021 / 16-17 November 2021 / Bremen, Germany
 
 
SIA July’s Webinar
The Future Role of LEO Satellites for Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)
 
Thursday, July 15, at 2:00 pm (EDT)
 
CSAR are search and rescue operations carried out during war when they are within or near combat zones,
 
This panel will describe and discuss types of emitters, frequencies, user equipment and how missions can be supported by LEO satellite constellations.
Panelists: Billy Bingham, Director of Government Accounts, OneWeb; Bill Raymond, Pre-Sales Solutions Engineering Team Manager, Planet Federal; James (J.J.) Shaw, Director, Government Solutions, Telesat U.S. Services
Moderated by Tom Stroup, President, Satellite Industry Association
 
Complimentary Registration
Register Today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/satelliteindustryassociation/540239# 


Hart Energy Webinar Replay: How Mobile GPS, Satellite Imagery and AI are Disrupting Oilfield Intelligence
 
During this webinar we:
 
1. Explore the capabilities and limitations of cutting-edge geospatial remote sensing methods such as satellite imagery analysis and mobile phone GPS tracking.
 
2. Explain how new tools for artificial intelligence and machine learning enable near real-time gathering, processing and mapping of hundreds of millions of data points daily.
 
3. Highlight the benefits of the these new technologies for E&P, OFS, and energy investment companies.
 
Watch this webinar.
 
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NEW EPISODES THIS WEEK!
 
Brian Barnett, Founder & CEO of Solstar Space Co., joins MSUA's Game Changers LIVE to share his view of the future of satellite mobile connectivity and much more in this interactive LinkedIn live session.
 
 

Morris Shawn, President of Roadpost, joins MSUA's Game Changers LIVE to share his view of the future of satellite mobile connectivity and much more in this interactive LinkedIn live session.
 
 

Joe Spytek, Chief Executive Officer at Speedcast joins MSUA's Game Changers LIVE to share his view of the future of satellite mobile connectivity and much more in this interactive LinkedIn #live session hosted by the MSUA - Mobile Satellite Users Association (msua.org).
 
 
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SATELLITE 2021 | NEW DATES!
September 7-10 | Gaylord Resort & Convention Center, Maryland

Satellite 101 Digital Program | June 15-17
Future of Satellite Virtual | July 26-29
Digital Encore | August 16-20
Conference | Sept 7-10
 
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https://www.msua.org/members-portal
  
MSUA Latest Webcasts
 
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World Satellite Business Week
NEW DATES!

December 13-16, 2021

MSUA members receive 25% off WSBW Online and 10% off WSBW Live. See the MSUA Members Portal on the MSUA website under MORE.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Vertical Markets & Supply Chain

AERONAUTICAL
Singapore Airlines offers real-time seatback shopping on A350s
Runway Girl Network, Mary Kirby; July 8, 2021

SmartSky secures FCC certification
PAXEX.AERO, Seth Miller; July 9, 2021

Eclipse Technics scales to EAN-sized challenges
Runway Girl Network, John Walton; July 4, 2021

Azul CEO talks free WiFi, sees long-term customer value
PAXEX.AERO, Seth Miller; July 1, 2021


IOT/M2M
IoT as-a-service company, Hiber and WTS Energy announce strategic joint venture
Satellite Evolution Group; July 8, 2021

Can IoT sensors spot wildfires sooner?
GCN, Shourjya Mookerjee; July 8, 2021

IoT Alliance Australia sets Digital Food & Agribusiness event
IoT Hub; July 7, 2021

Portugal provides additional spectrum for IoT, M2M and Wi-Fi without licensing
Telecompaper;  July 8, 2021


LAND
The Role of Drones and Sensors when Monitoring Wildfires
AZO Sensors.com, Robert Lea; July 6, 2021

Nokia to upgrade communications network of Spain's Red Electrica
Telecompaper;  July 6, 2021

T-Mobile's 5G to connect drivers with remote-controlled cars in Vegas
Light Reading, Mike Dano; July 8, 2021

Esri advances enterprise field operations with iOS and iPadOS
Geospatial World; July 9, 2021

MARITIME
StratumFive delivers voyage informatics over VSAT
Riviera Maritime Media,  Martyn Wingrove; July 9, 2021

China Navigation Signs Contract for Sperry Marine Connected ECDIS
The Maritime Executive; June 30, 2021

A.M. Nomikos opts for Navarino’s new hybrid service
The Digital Ship; July 8, 2021
MARITIME
SEA-KIT’s Latest USV Receives Lloyd’s Register Unmanned Marine Systems Certification
NavalNews.com; July 8, 2021

Autonomous Vessel Completes Pacific Crossing to Hawaii Mapping Ocean
The Maritime Executive; July 8, 2021

Airbus to provide satellite-based maritime surveillance services for the UK Royal Navy
Intelligent Aerospace; June 30, 2021

SATELLITES
Oneweb On Track For Commercial Service Launch Next Year
Simple Flying, Joanna Bailey; July 8, 2021

Chile will be the first country in Latin America with starlink satellite Internet services
Bnamericas; July 5, 2021

Chevron, Shell Back GHGSat Research Project to Measure Methane Emissions
Via Satellite, Mark Holmes;  July 7, 2021

Five companies are winners of a competition by OneWeb to "rethink satellite connectivity"
SpaceNews, Debra Werner; July 6, 2021

First Astranis satellite in final phase of assembly
SpaceNews, Jeff Foust; July 8, 2021

ANTENNA MANUFACTURERS
ANYWAVES S-Band TTC Antennas To Be Equipped In An Airbus Defense and Space Constellation
SatNews; July 5, 2021

Space industry arrives in Shetland with first satellite ground station antenna
Satellite Evolution Group; July 6, 2021


 
GOVERNMENT
L3Harris move forward in developing unmanned surface vessel for electronic warfare (EW) and intelligence
Military&Aerospace Electronics, John Keller; July 8, 2021

Hughes Joins the FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Via Satellite, Rachel Jewett; July 8, 2021

DISA Issues Solicitation for Potential $980M CBSP Satellite Services Contract II
GovCon Wire, Jane Edwards; July 9, 2021
ADJACENT INDUSTRY NEWS
BROADBAND

BT on verge of striking huge deal as Brexit Britain to provide 'global' Internet coverage
Express.co UK, Callum Hoare; July 8, 2021


Sairtel plans to offer satellite broadband to reach remote parts of Nigeria
Telecompaper; July 8, 2021

AST SpaceMobile Partners With Smart Communications in the Philippines
Via Satellite, Rachel JewettÚ July 6, 2021


Japan’s SoftBank to help Africa extend internet access through the skies
TechCabal. Michael Ajifowoke; July 6, 2021
6th July 2021

Reverse Auctions, State-Led Funding, Higher Speeds: Speculation Mounts About Broadband in Final Infrastructure Bill
Broadband Breakfast, Benjamin Kahn; July 6, 2021


Path Diversity With Satellite Connectivity Fortifies Comms For Emergency Response
SatMagazine, Tony Bardo, Asst VP, Hughes Network Systems; July/August 2021

Fusion Broadband embraces Equinix in global expansion of its SD-WAN service
Satellite Evolution Group; July 8, 2021
5G
OQ Technology secures 5G test spectrum license and establishes first European 5G test centre for LEO satellites
SpaceRef; July 7, 2021
 
Hellas Sat’s Live Demo Accomplishes 5G Satellite Backhauling
SatNews; July 8, 2021
 
FCC Faces Tough Decision on 12 GHz Rule Change with 5G Spectrum in the Balance
Telecompetitor, Joan Engebretson; July 8, 2021
 
Dish breaks ground for first 5G site in Orlando
FierceWireless, Monica Alleven; July 6, 2021



OTHER
IEC Telecom Debuts Comms Solutions For Remote Workers
SatNews; July 2, 2021

Panasonic forms Panasonic Connect Europe
Advanced Television; July 8, 2021
NEW! SATELLITE SOLUTIONS USERS PROGRAM

MSUA members in good standing have the member benefit of inviting one satellite user organization to MSUA for a 1-year introductory membership in 2021!

Satellite solutions users:  Be sure to contact your MSUA member contacts for an invitation today. 
 

As a current MSUA member in good standing, one of your member benefits is to invite one organization that is a user of satellite solutions to join the MSUA for a complimentary 1-year membership. The requirements are:​

  1. The organization you invite must be a current user of satellite solutions. (not a solution provider)

  2. Your organization must be a current MSUA member in good standing to make an invitation. 
     



 
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