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Mobile Satellite Users Association September 13, 2021
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MOBILE SATELLITE FEATURES & NEWS 
Mobile Satellite Users Association Announces Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards for 2021
PRWeb; September 8, 2021
Globalstar Apple Deal 'Remains Speculation'
StreetInsider; September 9, 2021
 
Intelsat is Partnering with coreNOC to Provide Internet Connectivity to the Dominican Republic
Space In Africa, Mustapha Iderawumi; September 3, 2021
 
Mackay Marine is New Iridium GMDSS Global Service Provider Partner
Maritime Executive; September 8, 2021
 
Marlink Providing Prompt Field Service And Support At Remote Operations Sites
Marlin LinkedIn Post; September 8, 2021
 
SpaceX wins contract to launch Yahsat’s Thuraya 4-NGS satellite
SpaceNews, Jeff Foust; September 8, 2021
 
Cobham SATCOM to build Thuraya 4-NGS ground system
SpaceNews, Jason Rainbow; September 9, 2021
 
MSUA cites Solstar for Top Mobile Marketing Campaign of 2021
PRNewswire; September 8, 2021

The first smart satellite antennas
Electroniknet.de, Heinz Arnold, September 07, 2021
 
Omnispace receives Top 5G Wireless Mobile Innovation Award from MSUA
PRNewswire; September 9, 2021
 
Kencast’s new Fazzt Continuous FEC enables file sending without interruption to any site, fixed or to moving, even during extended outages.  
Kencast LinkedIn Feed; September 3, 2021
 
NASA Seeks Partners for Near-Earth Communications
NASA.gov Press Release; July 28, 2021
 
Globitel, Comtech deploy location-based services for 2 mobile telecom firms in Saudi Arabia
Telecompaper; September 3, 2021
 
60 years of promoting and protecting the right to a nationality
UNHCR Press Release; August 30, 2021
 
Innovative And Energetic Crews:The Foundation Of Horizon’s Ongoing Success
Horizon Maritime; September 9, 2021

COMSAT Teleports in California and Connecticut
COMSAT.com; September 10, 2021
 
Globalsat applauds partner Irdium’s MSUA award
Twitter feed; September 9, 2021

Roadpost provides safety and mobile satellite solutions to 82,000  lone workers.
Roadpost.com; September 8, 2021

Kratos, Intelsat, Hispasat: Software-defined payloads put satellites into IP world. Satellite builders might worry
Space Intel Report, Peter B. de Selding; September 4, 2021
 
Blue Sky Network wins Chairman’s Award for SkyLink
LinkedIn Post; September 9, 2021

Pivotel - Connected Everywhere - Routers
Pivotel.com; September 10, 2021
 
Spedcast Leaders on SATELLITE Conference & Exhibition Panels
Speedcast Linkedin post; September 7, 2021
 
Ovzon Issues Interim report, January–June 2020
Ovzon.com; August 18, 2020
 
Get Portable Connectivity
Isotropic Networks; September 9, 2021
 
Teleport antennas enjoying a south view
Santander Teleport tweet; September 7, 2021
 
MIL-SAT offers complete DTS solutions for US Forces afloat
mil-sat.com; September 10, 2021
 
Marten Transport Thanks drivers on Labor Day
MartenTransport tweet; September 6, 2021
 
ABS launches Managed Data Services on ST Engineering iDirect’s multi-service Dialog Platform in partnership with iSAT Africa
RealWire; September 8, 2021
 
COMSAT  to exhibit next week at TechNet in Fort Bragg
Contact sales@comsat.com to schedule a meeting
LinkedIn Post; September 7, 2021
 
Sophisticated Software For Managing Next-Generation SATCOM Networks
Kythera Space Solutions; September 7, 2021
 
New Inmarsat CCPO Jat Brainch Details the Company’s Revamped Approach
Via Satellite, Mark Holmes ; September 4, 2021
 
Inmarsat CEO Named As Vice-Chair Of The ESOA Board Of Directors
SatNews; September 8, 2021
 
Two Co-CEOs Of Kymeta Announced By The Company, Plus, Kymeta’s u8 Terminal Successfully Tested By OneWeb
SatNews; September 7, 2021
 
Kymeta’s Paul Klassen talks about Overcoming Design Constraints and Building the Perfect Low Cost Antenna at SATshow 2021 on September 9
Twitter Post; August 24, 2021
 
Orbit Delivers Its First GX30 Multi-purpose 30 Cm Satcom Terminal For Demonstration And Test On The Inmarsat Global Xpress And Mil-Ka Networks
PRNewswire; September 9, 2021
 
Orbit MPT30-Ku 12" Airborne SATCOM Terminal Receives Intelsat FlexAir for Government Qualification for Ku-band Solutions
PRNewswire; September 10, 2021
 
Knight Sky Portable Communications Packages
Knight-Sky.com; August 31, 2021
 
GI Partners Completes Acquisition of Orbcomm
Via Satellite, Rachel Jewett; September 1, 2021
 
Improve a network’s total channel capacity with Pathfinderdigital Cooperative Diversity
Pathfinder Digital.com; August 31, 2021

AST Connectivity Solutions
The AST Group; September 9, 2021
WATCH AWARDS
SEE THE AWARDS CEREMONY NOW
 


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Watch the MSUA 2021 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards Ceremony that was streamed LIVE from SATELLITE 2021 via LinkedIn or YouTube. See the top satellite mobile innovations for 2021.

Plus, see the live keynote address delivered by Elias Naffah with NASA's Glenn Research Center.
 


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WELCOME NEW MSUA MEMBERS!
Welcome to the Mobile Satellite Users Association Mission Microwave!

 
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MSUA Announces 2022 Early Bird Memberships
 

Visit https://www.msua.org/join

Early Bird Offers end October 1, 2021
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NEW!! MSUA MEMBERS-ONLY PORTAL

Be sure to get all the rewards of MSUA membership including a broad range of discounts and special members-only offers.
 

2022 EARLY BIRD NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS

Apply or Renew Before October 1!
MSUA is excited to celebrate our 30th year of representing the interests of satellite mobile users and solution providers with special membership offers!

MOBILE SATELLITE PODCASTS & WEBINARS
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS 
 

OCTOBER 5 – 7 | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

Register Today and Save 20% with the MSUA Discount Code!
DISCOUNT CODE :  MSUA20 

Fresh, creative insights are invaluable, but responsiveness is needed to convert ideas into strategic business plans.  Register today with your MSUA to join industry leaders focused on fostering next-generation satellite technology and business strategies.
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Virtual Conference
London to Sydney in Five Hours: The Future of Aviation Conference
September 29 - September 30
 
View Event Website
 
ST Engineering Webinars
DVB DEMOS 2021
WHERE: Online
WHEN: September 30, 2021
DVB Members will demonstrate innovative products and services based on the latest generation of internet-centric DVB solutions, from DVB-I and DVB-DASH to ABR multicast, Native IP, 5G, Targeted Advertising and more.
Add the livestream to your calendar and book meetings with our exhibitors.
For more details on the demos .

Intelsat Virtual Events
Aircraft Interiors Expo 
September 14 - 16 2021
Online, 7am-10pm CEST
 
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) is the world’s leading marketplace for airlines and the supply chain to meet. AIX plays host to the latest innovations, technologies and products for the cabin interiors, inflight entertainment and passenger comfort industries. Visit AircraftInteriorsExpo.com to register for the event.
 
Global Connectivity Forum
September 16, 2021 9:30 AM - September 17, 2021
Virtual Event BST

From dense urban centers to the hardest-to-reach places in the world, the demands of business, media, and government operations continue to grow. Connecting the unconnected is no longer a vision, but a reality. Join us Thursday and Friday, 16 and 17 September for the Global Connectivity Forum. Register here.
 
On Demand Webinar:
Satellite Solutions Made Simple for Emergency Response
 
Watch this one-hour On Demand webinar, featuring a group of experts from Cubic Mission & Performance Solutions, Help.NGO, GRC Ltd. Harbor Research, and Intelsat for an informative discussion.
 
As more data-intensive technologies are adopted, First Responders will always need available, secure, high-performing communications. With recent advancements in satellite technology, this requirement is now a more cost-effective option. Learn how Intelsat FlexMove, the first high-throughput satellite solution for critical communications on the go, is being used to keep emergency response teams and operations connected anytime, anywhere. Watch Now
 
Webinar: The proliferation of communications tax - Are you at risk?
Live & Recorded on: Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 2pm ET / 11am PT
A growing number of market segments outside of traditional communications businesses are unaware that an expanding array of communications taxes are fast becoming applicable as their products evolve. Is your business one of them?
More Info and Registration
 
SPACE SECTOR MARKET CONFERENCE,
Sept 28-30, 2021, Cambridge, MA & virtual

The Space Sector Market Conference will foster action-oriented communication and collaboration across all segments of the space industry. The founding conference members believe that the biggest breakthroughs in space are possible only through the combined efforts of academia, industry, financial markets, and government. We strive to bring together the boldest thinkers and doers from universities and industry to collaborate with government leaders and private financial partners to mobilize the Space Sector Market to its fullest capability in the best interest of the U.S. and its partners. Find out more »
Register

MSUA's The Pulse - Trends for the Future of Maritime Operations
In this episode of MSUA's The Pulse, Pacôme Révillon, CEO, Euroconsult leads a discussion on "Trends for the Future of Maritime Operations" with guests Lonita Judge, VP Safety and Compliance at Horizon Maritime and Ronald Spithout, President, Maritime at Inmarsat.

This episode will cover:
- Virtual and remote audits
- Virtual inspections
- Autonomy
- Managing vessels remotely
- Ship operations
- Crew welfare, training, and safety
- Client connectivity considerations

Oct 14, 2021 10:00 AM East



Learn how to contribute to
The Pulse! 
Become a Panelist
Sponsor a Show
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NEW EPISODES THIS WEEK!
 

 
Robert Sakker, President of Pivotel America, joins MSUA's Game Changers LIVE to share his view of the future of satellite mobile connectivity and much more in this interactive live session.
 
Watch now on LinkedIn or YouTube:
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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.

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MSUA Latest Webcasts
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QUESTIONS About MSUA Membership? EMAIL MEMBERSHIP@MSUA.ORG
 
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Vertical Markets & Supply Chain
AERONAUTICAL
SITA to Integrate Iridium Certus Satellite into Unified Aircraft Communications Portfolio
Travel News Asia; September 8, 2021
 
PolarSat Wins Top Aviation Technology Solution Provider Award
SatNews; September 7, 2021
 
Inmarsat’s New Velaris Connectivity Solution To Unlock Unlimited Possibilities Of Fast-Growing Unmanned Aviation Industry  
Talk Satellite; September 8, 2021
 
Panasonic Avionics launches next-gen Ku antenna in partnership with Thinkom
Satellite Evolution Group; September 8, 2021
 
Airbus trials BLoS SATCOM for helicopters
Shephard New; September 8, 2021
 
Anuvu takes homegrown STC approach for inflight connectivity
Runway Girl Network, Mary Kirby; September 2, 2021
 
Lufthansa Technik and Honeywell work to gain foothold in China IFC
Runway Girl Network, Mary Kirby; September 8, 2021

 

IOT/M2M
Driving the real promise of Internet of Things (IoT)Daniel Itzigsohn, Senior Product Manager, 5G, Gilat Satellite Networks
SatMagazine;  September 2021
 
Insurer IAG invests in Myriota for satellite IoT services
Telecompaper; September  2, 2021 |
 
hiSky expands cooperation with Avanti Communications, offering satellite IoT as a service in the UK
Satellite Evolution Group; September 6, 2021
 
Rocket Lab wins multi-launch deal for IoT constellation
SpaceNews, Jeff Foust; September 8, 2021
 
WISeKey and FOSSA Systems present WISeSat at The International Cybersecurity Forum (FIC) for delivering secure and global, satellite IoT connectivity
GlobeNewswire; September 9, 2021
 
LAND
ScanWorld and ConstellR developing platform for high-value satellite imagery for agriculture tech
Satellite Evolution Group; September 6, 2021
 
Connecting ag lenders, investors and Farm Credits to climate risks impacting portfolios: AQUAOSO launches data acclimation tool
Geospatial World; August 31, 2021

MARITIME
Hapag-Lloyd expands connectivity across 77-ship fleet
Riviera Maritime Media,  Martyn Wingrove; September 9, 2021
 
Maritime connectivity
Fiji Times, Abishek Chand; September 7, 2021
 
Lloyd’s Register and Inmarsat form industry-first collaboration to develop a remote survey solution
gCaptain; September 7, 2021
MARITIME 
GTMaritime reinforces maritime cybersecurity with enhanced GTDeploy software
Sea News,  Baibhav Mishra; September 8, 2021

Andreas Chrysostomou takes helm at Clean Shipping Alliance
Seatrade Maritime News; September 9, 2021

SATELLITES
Satellite connectivity leaders push for interoperability
SpaceNews, Jason Rainbow; September 8, 2021
 
Operators Balance New Space Excitement With Closing the Customer Business Case
Via Satellite, Anne Wainscott Sargent; September 7, 2021
 
HiSky to Launch Nanosatellite Hosted by Spire to Test Smartellite Terminals
Via Satellite, Rachel Jewett; September 2, 2021
 
Independent group formed to advance interoperability in satellite and ground system networks
Space Daily; September 7, 2021

ANTENNA MANUFACTURERS
Hanwha Phasor partners with Plexus on comms-on-the-move satcom antenna
New Electronics, Neil Tyler; September 8, 2021
 
CPI Has A Definitive Agreement For The Acquisition Of L3 ESSCO
SatNews; September 6, 2021
 
More than 80 Angolan Youths Trained in VSAT Antennas Installation and Maintenance
Space In Africa, Mustapha Iderawumi -September 7, 2021
 
Safran : supplies ORION 1100 antennas to Kongsberg Satellite Services for the extension of NASA's ground network
MarketScreener; September 7, 2021
 
Electronically Steerable Antennas
SatMagazine, Paul Freud and Ryan Jennings, Ball Aerospace; September 2, 2021

GOVERNMENT
Orbit Delivers Its First GX30 Multi-purpose 30 Cm Satcom Terminal For Demonstration And Test On The Inmarsat Global Xpress And Mil-Ka Networks
PRNewswire; September 9, 2021
 
Satcom executives see growing military demand for more secure, mobile equipment
SpaceNews, Sandra Erwin; September 9, 2021
 
Connecting Warfighters Anywhere In The World — The New L3Harris Technologies Hawkeye™ 4 VSAT Is Released
SatNews; September 8, 2021
 
Pentagon Tests Anti-Ship Missile Launcher on an Unmanned Vessel
The Maritime Executive; September 8, 2021
 
Like a Cell Phone Plan: Army Tees Up SATCOM Services Pilot
Breaking Defense, Theresa Hitchens; September 8, 2021
 
The Navy's Future Drone Fleet Needs Better Satcom Coverage
The Maritime Executive; September 5, 2021
 
Peraton to Provide Customers With Global Communications Connectivity Through OneWeb Distribution Partnership Agreement
PRNewswire; September 9, 2021
ADJACENT INDUSTRY NEWS
BROADBAND
TurkSat, UK's Inmarsat sign partnership deal on communications satellite
Hurriyet Daily News; September 9, 2021
 
DoD a challenging customer for fast-moving satellite broadband industry
SpaceNews, Sandra Erwin; September 7, 2021
 
Hughes and OneWeb Announce Agreements for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Service in U.S. and India
PRNewswire; September 9, 2021
 
Hughes selected by Eutelsat to power Konnect VHTS
Advanced Television; September 8, 2021
 
Do Aerostats offer an alternative to HAPS and LEO satellites?
Data Center Dynamics, n Swinhoe; September 07, 2021
 
AT&T taps OneWeb to extend enterprise broadband beyond fiber’s reach
FierceWireless, Diana Goovaerts; September 8, 2021
5G  
5G and Cybersecurity – A Realistic Path Forward
CPO Magazine, Neil Okikiolu;·Sept 6, 2021


Survey: US consumers keen on 5G
Advanced Television; Sept 9, 2021
 
5G Takes to the Stars
EET Asia, Dan Jones; September 9, 2021
 
Dish's Mayo says company is committed to 5G
FierceWireless, Sue Marek; Sept 8, 2021


OTHER
Private 5G represents 'turning point' for John Deere
Light Reading; September 9, 2021
 
BridgeComm Delivers Optical Inter-satellite Links for Enhanced Navigation Constellations and Data Transmission
SpaceRef, BridgeComm; Sept 9, 2021
 
Hytera Releases Whitepaper of Radio Over Satellite Solutions
Business Wire; September 7, 2021
 
Strategic Partnership Initiated By ITS Electronics + TTI Norte
SatNews; September 9, 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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