Government of Canada to receive warrants for 10% of the common shares of Telesat LEO Inc. based upon an equity valuation of US$3 billion OTTAWA, CANADA – April 1, 2024 – Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), one of the world’s largest and most innovative satellite operators, announced that on March 28, 2024, Telesat received a letter from Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry regarding an investment in Telesat Lightspeed. The letter states that, following several months of negotiations between Telesat and federal officials, the Government of Canada (GoC) is prepared to invest C$2.14 ..read more

Ledbury, Herefordshire, 2nd April 2024: The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) has welcomed new academic members: Coleg Cambria, Institute of Physics, The Northern Space Consortiumand Space Wales.   Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) is a well-established membership organisation that promotes innovation within the satellite communications industry to improve operational efficiency and minimise negative impact. SIG aims to foster relationships between operators, manufacturers, and solutions providers by providing a platform for members to exchange ideas, discuss challenges and opportunities, and ..read more

Ledbury, Herefordshire, 19 March 2024 – The Satcoms Innovation Group has announced the winners of the 2024 SIG Awards. The awards celebrate the best of innovation within satcom, highlighting ground-breaking solutions and innovative collaborations. This year’s winners are: Innovation of the Year: Kacific Broadband Satellites Ltd. Best Cooperation: Intelsat and Northrop Grumman Educational Project of the Year: Grupo W Com (Star Group Mexico) Young Engineer of the Year: Harley Clark, Intelsat Helen Weedon, SIG Managing Director, commented: ‘The calibre of this year’s entries was incredi ..read more

Odense, Denmark, 18th March 2024 – Quadsat has partnered with Eutelsat Group to define a new method for conducting Earth Station Verification Assistance (ESVA) tests. QuadSat’s measurement technology enables earth station operators to conduct a comprehensive test of fixed earth stations whose measurements are recognised by Eutelsat Group as part of the station authorisation to operate on its GEO fleet, without the need for additional testing. This solution will extend the variety of antennas that can be tested, which have been a challenge to test up to date. Like all operators, Eutelsat ..read more

Agreement will see Ka and Q/V-band ground segment innovator supply its AI-based technology to assess ground network designs for governmental LEO and MEO constellations Paris, France, March 12, 2024: Paris-based Atheras Analytics SAS has been awarded a 12 -month contract by the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a bespoke Ground Segment Dimensioning Tool for constellations consisting of one or more satellite networks in potentially different orbits with inter-satellite link (ISL) capabilities. The tool will feature the capability to provide ground segment trade-off analyses, performanc ..read more

Ledbury, Herefordshire, 12 March 2024 – The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) has announced that its European Workshop will take place at ETL Systems in Herefordshire, UK. Taking place on 26th and 27th June, the workshop will bring together operators, manufacturers, and vendors in order to discuss the technical aspects of the latest changes within the satcom landscape. SIG promotes cooperation among industry stakeholders to propel innovation and maximise the potential of satcom. With NewSpace transforming the communication landscape, the agenda will focus on technical topics such as Digital IF ..read more

EVP Mark Steel, 35-year SATCOM Industry Veteran, Joins SIG Board Palm Bay, FL and Ledbury, Herefordshire, 7 March 2024: The Satcoms Innovation Group has announced Reticulate Micro as a Director Member. This will see CTO and EVP Product & Services, Mark Steel, represent Reticulate on the Board of Directors. Reticulate Micro joins Director Members Eutelsat, Intelsat, and Kratos. SIG fosters innovation within the satcom industry through promoting relationships between operators, manufacturers, and solutions providers. It aims to enable industry stakeholders to identify, address, and solv ..read more

In the next few weeks many of us from SIG will be heading to Washington D.C. to attend SATELLITE 2024. With satcom adapting to new verticals and uses, it’s an exciting time for operators, vendors, manufacturers, and service users to gather and discuss the latest technologies, as well as any gaps in the market caused by fresh technical challenges.  Virtualisation is certainly in focus for the industry, with many operators looking to service the wider communications network through bridging connectivity gaps. We are partnering with Intelsat to host a session surrounding the current state o ..read more

Odense, Denmark, 22nd February– Quadsat, a specialist provider of UAV-based RF measurement solutions, has appointed Karina Bergstrøm Larsen as its new Chairman of the Board. Karina joins Quadsat with a rich and proven background in the satellite industry, having founded and scaled her own successful company, before orchestrating a triumphant exit to Honeywell Aerospace. Karina is now an independent consultant for satellite and aerospace, as well as putting her time into mentoring and encouraging girls to follow a career in STEM. Karina’s appointment comes as Torben Frigaard Rasmussen transiti ..read more

Recently announced as the latest member to join SIG, Plextek’s Richard Jacklyn introduces the company, his thoughts on the current state of satcom, and why being a member of SIG helps drive innovation. Tell us about your company Plextek Services Limited is an engineering and design services consulting company that specialises in providing solutions to complex engineering challenges in markets including Space, Defence, Security, Transport, MedTech and Consumer. Our team of highly skilled engineers and consultants helps our clients develop innovative and practical solutions to improve their pro ..read more