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Mobile Satellite Users Association December 7,  2020
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MSUA FEATURED NEWS
ST Engineering iDirect’s MDM5010 hits 600Mbps speed, a new record as industry’s fastest VSAT modem
Satellite Evolution Group; December 3, 2020
 
SES Affiliate To Equip Us Air Force With Satcom Capabilities
Delano, Natalie A. Gerhardstein; November 30, 2020
 
Inmarsat launches 2020 Superyacht Connectivity Report
Webwire; November 30, 2020
 
Inmarsat terminates Fleet 77 satellite service
The Digital Ship; December 3, 2020
 
Kymeta Introduces Two Satcom, Cellular Network Offerings
ExecutivBiz, Matthew Nelson; December 1, 2020
 
Speedcast International Ltd Prepares for Final Restructuring Steps
Talk Satellite; November 30, 2020
 
SpeedCast bankruptcy judge approves executive bonus plan
Reuters, Maria Chutchian; December 2, 2020
 
Intelsat Completes Acquisition of Gogo Commercial Aviation, Announces Leadership Appointments
Business Wire. December 1, 2020

Air Force selects SES GS to power ABMS next-generation battlefield command and control system
Talk Satellite; November 30, 2020
 
ORBCOMM Closes on New Term Loan Facility and Redeems All Outstanding Senior Secured Notes
Globe Newswire; December 2, 2020
 
Demystifying Software-Defined Networks for Satellite
Via Satellite, commentary by Alexandre de Luca, Marlink; December 3, 2020
 
Marlink provides connectivity services for Manta Shipping with local partner Ozsay Satellite
Satellite Evolution Group; December 2, 2020

Pivotel Appoints Chris Harry Thomas as Director of Agriculture to grow Precision Agriculture Partnerships Globally
PRWeb; December 3, 2020


JOIN A MEMBER ADVISORY GROUP

Make sure your voice is heard and get even more from your MSUA membership in 2021
 
EMAIL PRESIDENT@MSUA.ORG

2021 will give members to opportunity to get involved and help provide input for the future of the MSUA. Here are the key initiatives we are working on:
  • Member benefits
  • User engagement program
  • Website refresh
If you would like to get involved, please email your interest to president@msua.org
LAST CHANCE:
RENEW OR JOIN MSUA BY DEC 10 SPECIAL OFFER
MSUA MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS
  • MSUA’s Annual Mobility Innovation Awards
  • Featured Member Company News
  • Members-only Discounts on Industry Research Reports
  • Discounted Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Promote Your Solutions to the Member Community
  • Executive Interviews Highlighting Your Leadership
  • Mobility Conference Panels
  • Mobility Programming, User Outreach and other Committees
  • MSUA Mobility News
  • Mobility Market Development
  • Strategic Content Partnerships
  • MSUA Members-only Event Registration Discounts
QUESTIONS? EMAIL MEMBERSHIP@MSUA.ORG
 
RENEWING MEMBERS
With your 2021 membership renewal, you will receive a complimentary GOLD sponsorship of MSUA's NEW WEBCAST, The Pulse



NEW MEMBER OFFER 

New members receive a complimentary SILVER sponsorship of MSUA's The Pulse. Become a new MSUA member by December 10 and you will automatically receive your SILVER The Pulse sponsorship. Submit your application for membership today.

 

NEW MEMBER BENEFITS FOR 2021

December MSUA Member Update Meeting
Thursday, December 10 – 11am East
 
LEARN ABOUT ADDITIONAL MEMBER BENEFITS FROM EUROCONSULT!

Special research discounts and solutions available January 2021 for MSUA members!



Register to attend now! 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We will also cover:
  • 2021 Mobility Innovation Awards
  • How do Join an MSUA Advisory Group
  • Updated Opportunities for The Pulse webcast series
  • Renewal benefits and special incentives
  • More!
For more information, email marketing@msua.org.
 
New!  Mobility News Section
Podcasts and Webinars


Got a podcast or webinar to share or recommend?  Email link to marketing@MSUA.org. 
 
NOW ON DEMAND - THE AUTONOMOUS EDGE JAM SESSION

What is the Autonomous Edge? What does it mean to the future of mobile satellite? Join our expert panel to learn what you need to know.


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Thank you to our session sponsor Isotropic Networks!



 

 




AIxSPACE - The 1st event dedicated to AI applied to space
Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the frontiers of the space industry and radically transforming the sector. Several applications are emerging such as autonomous decision-making, astronaut medical assistance, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics. January 18-19, 2021



 
Podcast: Thursday Morning Conversation with Microsoft Azure Global CTO Bill Chappell
December 2, 2020 - Via Satellite, Mark Holmes -  234 words (24:46 podcast)
 
 
Kratos’ Constellations Podcasts Enters Third Broadcasting Anniversary
Satnews; December 1, 2020
Constellations, the podcast that connects listeners to space industry leaders, is celebrating its third anniversary this month. Launched by Kratos in 2017, the podcast, with listeners in 150 countries, has hosted more than 90 guests, including Kay Sears from Lockheed Martin, Lt. Gen. John Shaw from USSPACECOM and Vint Cerf, Father of the Internet.
 
 
Webinar: Driving affordability in space with COTS
Aitech
This webinar was originally held on December 1, 2020
It is now available for on-demand viewing!
Register here!
 

 
Via Satellite’s Technology Webcast Series
 
On Demand Webcasts:
 
Opportunities and Challenges for New LEO Constellations
Watch the Webinar | Speakers and information
 
LEOs, MEOs, GEOs and HEOs.  What’s in your future?
Watch the webinar | Speakers and information
 
Changing the Landscape of Satellite Cellular Backhaul: Reach Every Opportunity  Watch the webinar | Speakers and information
 
5G, Cybersecurity for 5G Enabled Satellite Comms
Watch the webinar | Speakers and information
 
5G Revolution Meets Satellite Infrastructure
Watch the webinar | Speakers and information
 
Future of Satellites in the spectrum of Industry 4.0: Hybrid Satellite-5G solution for Smart City/VANET
Watch the webinar | Speakers and information

How Governments Can Use Satellite Connectivity to Bridge the Digital Divide
Watch the webinar | Speakers and information

How mobile network operators can extend their reach with backhaul by satellite while preparing for the roll-out of 5G
Watch the webinar | Speakers and information
OTHER MOBILITY NEWS
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Vertical Markets & Supply Chain

AERONAUTICAL
FCC Walks Back Plan To Allow In Flight Cell Service
Simple Flying, Andrew Curran; December 1, 2020
 
Thales gets airlines ready to fly with suite of touchless solutions
Runway Girl Network, Mary Kirby; December 1, 2020
 
FAA accesses Aireon data as integrated air traffic system explored
Runway Girl Network, Mary Kirby; November 27, 2020

IOT/M2M
ITU Gives Satelliot The OK To Launch Their Smallsat Constellation Comprised Of As Many As 100 Smallsats
Satnews; December 1, 2020
 
Real-time location systems: From mobile to IoT, enterprise and beyond
IT ProPotral, Fabio Belloni; November 30, 2020

MARITIME
Satcom Global strengthens Ku-band VSAT network
The Digital Ship; December  02, 2020
 
Using satellite in low orbit, CASIC holds tests aboard ship off coast of Zhejiang
China Daily; Zhao Lei December 3, 2020
 
Satcom Global’s Aura VSAT Network is Stronger with NSS-6 Satellite
Satnews; December 1, 2020
 
Scandlines upgrades ferries with wireless connectivity
Riviera Maritime Media, Martyn Wingrove; December  02, 2020
 
Kongsberg Digital releases first cloud-based simulation service for maritime radar training
Satellite Evolution Group, November 30, 2020

New NAVA for maritime transformation
Bangkok Post; December 3, 2020
MARITIME (continued)
China to launch new imaging satellite for Arctic routes monitoring
Talk Satellite; December 3, 2020
 
Addvalue offers connectivity solution to US sport-fishing vessel owners
Companies &Markets, Sharanya Pilla; December 2, 2020
 
Castor Marine takes over SeaVsat assets
The Digital Ship; November 30, 2020
 
A device called Nemo will shed light on small-scale fisherfolk
The Economist; December 5, 2020

SATELLITES
Satellite capacity pricing declines slow, price pressure to increase with supply bump in 2023
Talk Satellite; November 30, 2020
 
UAE launches Falcon’s Eye satellite into space
Middle East OnLine; December 3, 2020

ANTENNA MANUFACTURERS
ThinKom Solutions Supplies Phased-Array Antennas to GDC Technics for Inmarsat’s New GX Aviation Inflight Broadband Services
Talk Satellite; December 3, 2020
 
Airbus delivers “largest planar space radar ever” to Copernicus
Spacewatch Global; December 4, 2020
 
GOVERNMENT 
What to expect from a Biden FCC on Section 230, net neutrality, and 5G,
Brookings.edu; December 3, 2020
 
Hughes wins award for public sector IT network
Digital Signage Today; November 30, 2020
 
EM Solutions Secures Further Orders from L3Harris Technologies for its Satellite Terminal Transceivers
Talk Satellite; December 2, 2020
 
U.S. Space Force Forecasts Commercial SATCOM Contracts
Signal Magazine, George I. Seffers; December 3, 2020
ADJACENT INDUSTRY NEWS
BROADBAND
SpaceX Starlink Internet to Connect Pikangikum First Nation in Ontario
NetNews Ledger; November 27, 2020
 
Exec Leaving Eutelsat + Bharti Pondering OneWeb Service Ops
Satnews; December 2, 2020
 
Point Topic Predict 98% UK Gigabit Broadband Coverage by 2030
ISPreview; December 4, 2020
 
5G 
Ericsson: More than 1bn can access to 5G by Years’ End
Advanced Television; November 30, 2020
 
ND SATCOM Unveils SKYWAN 5G Release 2.0
Satnews; November 30, 2020

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