Iridium + Syniverse partner to deliver D2D satellite connectivity to global MNOs – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-02 00:00
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) recently partnered with Syniverse to support the rollout of Iridium NTN DirectSM service with mobile network operators (MNOs) worldwide. As part of 3GPP Release 19, Iridium NTn Direct will provide truly global, standards-based direct-to-device (D2D) and narrow-band Internet of Things (NB-IoT) messaging and SOS.
Canadensys is working with KSAT in support of Canada’s first lunar rover – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-02 00:00
KSAT will leverage its network of very large aperture antennas to provide Direct-to-Earth (DTE) communications from the Lunar surface. KSAT Lunar’s core element will be composed of an initial network of 3x 20-meter X/Ka antennas to be in Southwestern USA, Spain and Australia.
SpaceX scrubs Sunday night launch of Starlink Group 12-19 smallsats including 13 Direct to Cell due to Coronal Mass Ejection – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-01 00:00
SpaceX has scrubbed its plans to launch 23 Starlink satellites in the early Monday morning with no explanation. Space weather is also a critical after a massive Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun on Friday and arrived at Earth Sunday. A major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field, known as a geomagnetic storm.
Sierra Space awarded Lunar logistics contract by NASA – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-06-01 00:00
Sierra Space has won a significant contract from NASA to study the use of the company’s expandable space station technology on the moon. The purpose of this contract will be to ultimately develop innovative solutions for lunar surface logistics and mobility supporting NASA’s moon to Mars Architecture.