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Mobile Satellite Users Association May 31, 2021
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MSUA FEATURED NEWS
MOBILE SATELLITE FEATURES
Hanwha Systems $30M Investment into Kymeta Corp. Approved by CFIUS
Via satellite, Rachel Jewett; May 26, 2021
 
Meet Kencast’s Fazzt Enterpise Server
Kencast.com; May 20, 2021
 
Transforming Worker Safety And Management In The Resource Sector With SPOT Satellite Technology
Globalstar LinkedIn Feed; May 19, 2021
 
Isotropic Systems closing in on multi-orbit antenna offering
SpaceNews,Jason Rainbow; May 27, 2021
 
The Emergency Communications Platform by Isotropic
YouTube; May 19, 2021
 
Inmarsat appointments set to advance its UAV connectivity offering
ADS Advance; May 27, 2021
 
Inmarsat opens new million dollar facility in Canada
WebWire; May 26, 2021
 
Remote, smart connected; the new business model for enterprise satellite
Satellite Evolution Group, Alexandre de Luca, Marlink; May 12, 2021
 
Globalsat for Personal Care and Security
Globalsat.com; May 26, 2021
 
iDirect Government wins Washington Business Journal’s ‘Best Places to Work’ honours for 3rd year
Satellite Evolution Group; May 21, 2021
 
Network Innovations launches DVB-S2X network over ST Engineering iDirect's Evolution platform
Satellite Evolution Group; May 19, 2021
 
Iridium Makes Strategic Investment in DDK Positioning, Provider of Enhanced GNSS Accuracy Solutions
Talk Satellite ; May 24, 2021
 
Iridium Satellite Push-to-Talk Overview
Roadpost.com; May 25, 2021
 
Driving innovation in the civil, defence and space industries
EUROACTIV.com, Simon Hoey, Intelsat; May 19, 2021
 
Light Speed Logistics Upgrades Mixed Fleet With ORBCOMM’s Next-Gen Asset Management Solutions
Orbcomm News; May 18, 2021
 
Knight Sky Introduces Critical Communication Kits
Knight Sky Twitter; May 27, 2021
 
Continuous Coverage with Dual-Mode Services
LinkedIn Feed; May 27, 2021
 
Brian Barnett, Co-Founder & CEO Of Solstar Space And Founder Of Drumastro Productions Dedicates Cosmic Memorabilia To New Mexico Music Hall Of Fame
Solstar Space.com Twitter; May 24, 2021
 
RedPort - Making Airtime Count
Pivotel.com; May 25, 2021
 
Speedcast Need to Know: Remote Installations at Sea
Vimeo.com; May 18, 2021
 
PathFinder Digital’s Optical Wireless Communication Wiki
Pathfinder Digital; May 27, 2021
 
Gomedia signs a Teleport Agreement with Ovzon
PRNewswire; May 25, 2021
 
The Santander Teleport Facilities
SantanderTeleport.com; May 26, 2021
 
Comsat Data Wave: Keeping Connected at sea
Comsat LinkedIn Feed; May 19, 2021
 
Interview with Alcan Systems CEO, Dr. Onur H. Karabey
LinkedIn feed; May 26, 2021
 
Satellite mobile operators raised revenues in Russia last year
Telecompaper; May 25, 2021
 
OmniSpace: A World Of Connectivity Possibilities
Omnispace.com; May 28, 2021
NEW GAME CHANGERS EPISODE THIS WEEK
 

Kevin Steen, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect, 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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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!


GENERAL AWARDS INFORMATION Visit: https://www.msua.org/awards
 
Sponsor the Awards Event
Sponsor promotion begins June 1.
Sponsor early to get the biggest value from your sponsorship dollars!~

 

Submit Nominations
 


NEW DEADLINE:  August 1, 2021

MSUA members have complimentary submissions. Non-members can submit for $500/category.

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BECOME AN MSUA MEMBER

If your organization isn't a member yet, be sure to become a member now. MSUA offers terrific member benefits!
 

 
  • MSUA’s Annual Mobile Satellite Innovation Awards
  • Featured Member News
  • Game Changers - Exec Interview Livecasts
  • Members-only Discounts on Industry Research
  • Discounted Sponsorship Opportunities
  • MSUA Satellite Mobile News
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • MSUA Members-only Event Registration Discounts


 
QUESTIONS? EMAIL MEMBERSHIP@MSUA.ORG
 
MOBILE SATELLITE PODCASTS & WEBINARS
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS  Podcast: The Digital Revolution Has Only Just Begun
Aviation Week & Space Technology, May 21, 2021
14:02 Running  Time

Via Satellite Podcast
Quebec’s Space Economy Jumps to Lightspeed
Jeffrey Hill | May 10, 2021
Telesat Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager Stephen Hampton sits down with host Jeffrey Hill to discuss why Telesat decided to find a government investment partner and how it came to choose Quebec. Listen Here 32:11 running time

The Future Legacy of Alabama’s ‘Rocket City’
On Orbit podcast host Jeffrey Hill catches up with Jay Skylus to talk about the company’s rapid success as a space logistics and automated launch systems company serving commercial, government, and military customers. Listen Here: 48:36 running time

MilSat Symposium 2021 Presentations Start On Tuesday, June 1… A Final Registration Reminder…
Whether attending live, or streamed at your convenience, the 2021 MilSat Symposium is a must-attend virtual event for DoD and civilian satellite professionals.

MilSat Symposium 2021 presentations start on Tuesday morning, June 1st… don’t miss this opportunity to engage with your peers… register now… The full agenda for this outstanding trade event is viewable  at this direct link
 
The HxGN LIVE Resiliency Series
A free virtual event focused on helping critical service providers achieve greater resiliency in operations. Hosted by Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. The flexible format allows registrants to join on the days they want for the sessions they choose

Military & Aerospace Electronics Webinar: What to consider when purchasing an Unmanned Aerial System
This webinar will be held on June 15, 2021
2:00 PM EDT / 1:00 PM CDT / 11:00 AM PDT / 6:00 PM GMT
Webinar includes discussion on  the role that Panasonic TOUGHBOOK plays as a part of numerous UAS deployments and how FLYMOTION provides end to end UAV technology to government and defense.
Register here!
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SATELLITE 2021 | NEW DATES!
September 7-10 | Gaylord Resort & Convention Center, Maryland

LEO Digital Forum | April 6-8
EMEA + Asia Digital Forum | May 18-20
Satellite 101 Digital Program | June 15-17
Future of Satellite Virtual | July 26-29
Digital Encore | August 16-20
Conference | Sept 7-10

MSUA Members
Be sure to get your 20% discount code:

https://www.msua.org/members-portal
 
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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.
 
 
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MSUA Latest and Upcoming Webcasts
 
Visit https://www.msua.org/webcasts.
 
NEW EPISODES THIS WEEK!
 
 
Andy Smith, Group Technical Director at Applied Satellite Technology Ltd, 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 hosted by the MSUA - Mobile Satellite Users Association (msua.org). Set your reminder now!
   
 
Onur Hamza Karabey, Co-Founder & CEO at ALCAN Systems 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. Set your reminder now!
 
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MSUA's The Pulse
Next Gen Public Safety

MSUA's Secretary, Frank August leads an informative session on Next Gen Public Safety with our panelist David Blankinship, Public Safety Network

Get an insider's look at what the future holds for Public Safety and role the mobile satellite industry will play in keeping our most critical resources connected when they need it the most.
 

 
Thank you to our session sponsor Blue Sky Network!
 

Find out how you can contribute to The Pulse! 

Become a Panelist

Sponsor a Show

 
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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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NEW! -- 2021 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 solution provider(s) 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. 



 
QUESTIONS? EMAIL MEMBERSHIP@MSUA.ORG



MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Vertical Markets & Supply Chain
AERONAUTICAL 
BizAv recovery gives tailwind to Collins Aerospace tail-mount IFC
Runway Girl Network, Mary Kirby;  May 25, 2021

Enaire, Indra Contract GomSpace for Air Traffic Control Satellites
Via Satellite, Rachel Jewett; May 27, 2021

In-Flight Wi-Fi Demand Set to Soar as Airlines Fly Out of COVID Storm
Via Satellite, Terry Reals; May 26, 2021

Global Eagle Becomes Anuvu
Business Wire; May 25, 2021

Global Eagle open to hybrid, multi-vendor IFC environment
Runway Girl Network, Mary Kirby; May 17, 2021
 
Viasat to Deliver In-Flight Connectivity to More than 230 Additional Delta Domestic Mainline Aircraft
PRNewswire;  May 25, 2021

Oman Air Exec Shares What the Airline Needs From Satellite
Via Satellite, Mark Holmes; May 26, 2021

Garmin acquires AeroData, a leading provider of performance data solutions for commercial aircraft
Geospatial World; May 26, 2021

Is the time right for LDACS?
Air International; May 18, 2021

Safran boosts SkyFive, leads Series A funding
Paxex.Aero, Seth Miller; May 21 2021

IOT/M2M
Gilat Expands its Agriculture IoT Network in Latin America
Pipeline Magazine; May 26, 2021

OQ Technology Ready to Launch World’s First 5G IoT Satellite
Business Wire; May 25, 2021

Semtech (SMTC) Expands Presence in IoT Market Via SAS Deal
Zacks Equity Research; May 25, 2021
 
LAND
BridgeComm’s Optical Wireless Communications Solutions Selected by Industry Leader for the Development of Terrestrial Vehicular Comms
Business Wire; May 26, 2021

Robots and artificial intelligence to guide Australia’s first fully automated farm
ABC Rural, David Claughton and Michael Condon; May 27, 2021

MARITIME
How AIS opens new horizons in maritime intelligence
Riviera Maritime Media,  Martyn Wingrove; May 27, 2021

Sonardyne unveils ‘operate-anywhere’ portable shallow-water tracking system
Satellite Evolution Group; May 25, 2021

Fischer Panda UK to power the Mayflower’s unmanned Atlantic crossing
The Digital Ship; May 25, 2021

Norwegian Space Agency launches maritime traffic monitoring microsatellite
The Digital Ship; May 26, 2021

Autonomous Saildrones Cruise The Oceans To Help Combat Climate Change
DesignBoom; May 26, 2021

Roll Group to Implement We4Sea Fleet Monitoring Solution
MarineLink; May 27, 2021
MARITIME
Hybrid connectivity enables shipping’s digital transformation
Riviera Maritime Media,  Martyn Wingrove; May 20, 2021

University of Plymouth recognised for work on maritime cybersecurity
The Digital Ship; May 24, 2021

SATELLITES
Increased Customer Expectations are at the Heart of Satellite's Mobility Debate
Via Satellite, Mark Holmes; May 21, 2021

Axelspace’s AxelGlobe Service With 5-Satellite Constellation Begins June 10
SatNews; May 27, 2021

OneWeb UK Team to Build Beam Hopping Broadband Satellite
ISPreview, Mark Jackson; May 24, 2021

SpaceX’s Starlink extends to Belgium
Advanced Television, Chris Forrester; May 24, 2021

RSCC’s Drozdova named Director General of Intersputnik IOSC
Talk Satellite; May 24, 2021

Avanti Communications and UNHCR give connectivity to refugees in Uganda
Telecompaper;   May 20, 2021

Mynaric + Cloud Constellation Sign MoU To Connect Smallsats To OISLs
SatNews; May 24, 2021

Analog Devices and MDA collaborate to provide electronic beam forming technology for the Telesat Lightspeed Constellation
Intelligent Aerospace; May 26, 2021

ANTENNA MANUFACTURERS
C-COM antennas deployed by Netsat in Pakistan
Satellite Evolution Group; May 26, 2021

Viasat Demos Phased-array Antenna on Business Jet
AIN online, Matt Thurber; May 27, 2021
 
C-Com Antennas Deployed By Netsat In Pakistan
Talk Satellite; May 25, 2021
 
JetBlue Goes High Speed: Selects Viasat For A321LRs And A220s
Simple Flying, Joanna Bailey; May 27, 2021

GOVERNMENT 
Lynk files FCC license application for initial satellite system
SpaceNews, Jeff Foust; May 25, 2021

Marine Corps Systems Command Modernizing Communication Gear To Enhance Electronic Warfare
Marines.mil; May 27, 2021

Viasat Demonstrated High-Capability Expeditionary Communications at Recent Naval Technology Exercise
PRNewswire; May 27, 2021

Lockheed Martin's SBIRS missile warning satellite now under U.S. Space Force control
Intelligent Aerospace; May 19, 2021

 
The DoD wants to know how SATCOM end users buy and use commercial satellite services.  Your insights can help improve procurement of commercial SATCOM services and inform future acquisition strategies. Interested? Learn more:  susan.albert@brycetech.com
ADJACENT INDUSTRY NEWS
BROADBAND
Long Range Record In Data Connection Accomplished By Sceye’s Stratospheric Platform
SatNews; May 21, 2021

Gilat’s Gateway SSPAs Garner Millions$$$ In Orders For LEO Constellations
SatNews; May 21, 2021

Mobile hotspot for business or satellite internet
Illinois News Today; May 26, 2021

5G
Satellite's Window of Opportunity in Backhaul and 5G
Via Satellite, Lluc Palerm; May 26, 2021

OPPO Partners with Thales for World’s First 5G SA-Compatible eSIM
Business Wire; May 26, 2021

 
5G
The U.S. Is Back in the 5G Game
The U.S. campaign against Huawei has opened the cellular-equipment market to a host of new players that previously didn’t seem to have much of a chance
The Wall Street Journal,Stu Woo; May 26, 2021

Nokia adds C-band support in new 5G small cell lineup
FierceWireless, Bevin Fletcher;  May 26, 2021 3:28pm
 
T-Mobile CEO talks up value, network in 5G era
FierceWireless, Monica Alleven; May 26, 2021


OTHER
The Space and Air Forces Launch an LGBTQ Task Force
Ten years after “Don’t ask, don’t tell,” a major general from the Space Force is leading a new inclusion initiative.
Wired; May 28, 2021

U.S. Senate advances sweeping tech bill taking aim at China
Reuters; Patricia Zengerle, David Shepardson; May 27, 2021
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