Pixxel has launched Firefly hyperspectral satellite – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-20 00:00
Pixxel’s satellites feature a 40-kilometer swath width and a daily revisit capability, enabling consistent monitoring of vast areas. Unlike traditional Earth observation satellites that rely on broader spectral bands, Firefly’s narrowband sensors uncover hidden patterns and anomalies critical for applications ranging from agriculture to climate action.
Redwire acquires Edge Autonomy + UAS tech – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-20 00:00
Redwire will acquire Edge Autonomy for $925 million on a debt free, cash free basis and subject to customary working capital, cash and debt adjustments. The merger consideration is expected to be paid using $150 million in cash and $775 million in shares of Redwire common stock. The acquisition is expected to transform Redwire into a global leader in multi-domain autonomous technology.
SpaceX ready to launch after yesterday’s abort record 27 smallsats in Starlink Group 11-8 on Tuesday – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-20 00:00
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday, January 21 for a Falcon 9 launch of 27 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. Liftoff is targeted for 7:24 a.m. PT, with opportunities available until 9:55 a.m.PT. The forecast calls for a temperature of 50°F, clear skies, 2% cloud cover and a wind speed of 5mph. This is the 10th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission.
Forrester’s Digest: Thaicom resists takeover bid – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-20 00:00
Gulf Edge, Gulf Energy and Intouch Holdings have made a takeover bid for Thaicom. Gulf Edge already owns 41.14 per cent of Thaicom and if successful with its bid says that it will maintain the current business plan. Thaicom, and its financial advisors, are advising shareholders not to accept the bid which is for 11 baht per share.
Murtra replaces Álvarez-Pallete who was asked to resign at Telefónica – SatNews
Original Publication Date: 2025-01-20 00:00
Marc Murtra has been named Executive Chairman of Spanish telco Telefónica. He replaces José Álvarez-Pallete who held the role for nine years. Alvarez-Pallete was asked to resign and complied at a board meeting on January 18th.