Gilat receives $4 million in orders for advanced portable satellite terminals from defense clients – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-29 00:00
Gilat DataPath’s C-Series and Q-Series Portable Satellite Antenna Terminals (PSATs) are renowned for their robust performance and rugged design. Engineered to withstand harsh environmental conditions such as wind, rain, dust, and extreme temperatures, these terminals are rigorously tested to meet the MIL-STD-810G standard.
SpaceX launches Hisdesat SpainSat NG I and retires hard working Falcon 9 booster – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-29 00:00
SpaceX on Wednesday launched the Spanish communications satellite Hisdesat SpainSat NG I atop a Falcon 9 rocket. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A happened at 8:34 p.m. EST (0134 UTC) The SpainSat New Generation 1 (SNG 1) satellite is supported by the European Space Agency and manufactured by Airbus Defense and Space.
Sky New Zealand suffering satellite problems – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-29 00:00
New Zealand’s Sky TV uses the Optus D2 satellite for their signal reception. Sky said it is now focusing its migration activity on the preferred satellite, which will be located in the same orbital slot as D2. The alternative satellite which is in a different orbital slot will remain a contingency option.
Planet’s $230 Million commercial agreement for Pelican satellites – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-29 00:00
Planet will build and deliver a constellation of new Pelican high resolution satellites. Planet will leverage the increased capacity of the expanded fleet to serve its own government and commercial customers around the world. This is the third strategic space systems partnership Planet has signed in the last four years.