Indra to enhance Earth Observation (EO) satellite infrastructure in the Sultanate of Oman
Indra is working with the Ministry of Finance and the National Survey Authority (NSA) of the Ministry of Defence of the Sultanate of Oman on the implementation of an advanced Earth Observation center.
In this close cooperation with Oman, Indra aims to provide the country with the critical capacity to boost overall civil market applications, as well as boost the national economy. Read more here.
The Earth Observation market is flourishing due to growing opportunities in the commercial domain and this in turn is also showcasing the benefits for civil applications. Our next story provides similar insights into the Earth Observation market from Asian viewpoint.
Synspective and Topcon to deliver satellite data solution services
Synspective and Topcon’s regional headquarters in Asia, Topcon Positioning Asia (TPA), recently announced a partnership to deliver satellite data solution services for Japan and the wider global market.
In this partnership Synspective aims to create new synergies by leveraging the companies’ collective strengths in functional integration, development, and sales activity in Japan and overseas. Find out more here.
Asia is gradually becoming a strong supply chain hub for the global space market. This is also evident from the recent acceleration in the development of private space companies in India, Japan, South Korea, etc. Our next story also covers recent developments in Asia with a focus on satellite communication applications.
Intellian will design and supply user terminals for Viasat
Viasat has awarded a contract to Intellian to design and supply Ka-band user terminals for Viasat’s Maritime connectivity solution.
In addition to the new terminals, Intellian will also develop a 100cm upgrade kit for its NX Series. This conversion kit is designed to enable thousands of vessels to connect to Viasat services. Read more here.
Viasat has been one of the most prominent players in the mobile satellite communications industry and recently reported several agreements and contracts in the mobility domain. For more information click here.
Other news and updates from the space sector
Microsoft and Viasat announce a new partnership to deliver internet access to underserved communities globally. Read more here.
Globalstar has signed a commercial agreement with Wiagro, an Agtech start-up from Argentina, to supply 2,500 ST100 satellite modem transmitters for the remote monitoring of grain conditions stored in silo bags. Find out more here.
MTAR Technologies has signed an MoU with the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) India for the design and development of a two-stage, Low Earth Orbit (LEO), all-liquid small satellite launch vehicle. For more information click here.
MetTel shared details of the deployment of its software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) service using the VMware SD-WAN solution over SpaceX‘s Starlink satellite service. Find out more here.
Satellogic has signed a letter of intent with Mexico’s space agency, Agencia Espacial Mexicana (AEM), for a dedicated satellite constellation to deliver multi-spectral imaging capabilities. Read more here.
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