News Analysis

Carlsbad, Calif., Nov. 8, 2021-- Viasat Inc., (NASDAQ: VSAT) and Inmarsat, a today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Viasat will acquire Inmarsat in a transaction valued at US$ 7.3 billion, comprised of US$ 850.0 million in cash, approximately 46.36 million shares of Viasat common stock valued at US$ 3.1 billion based on the closing price on Friday November 5, 2021, and the assumption of US$ 3.4 billion of net debt.

The November 2021 issue of  the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine focusing on the African Satellite Market sponsored by iKO Media Group is now available.  Featuring:

Update on the African Satellite Market by Omkar Nikam

Satellite Data Analytics Market by Prateek Yadav

Dead Ringers by Lou Zacharilla

Ground Segment:  All Change for a new Satcoms Era by Martin Jarrold

Better Satellite World: Satellites by the Dozen

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New York, NY, October 28, 2021--Tailwind Two Acquisition Corp. (NYSE:TWNT) , a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), and Terran Orbital Corporation, an operator of small satellites and provider of  earth observation solutions, jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement.   Upon the closing of the transaction, the combined company will operate as Terran Orbital Corporation, with plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol LLAP. The pro forma total enterprise value of the combined companies is approximately US$ 1.58 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022.  

Paris, France October 28, 2021 – Eutelsat Communications (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris: ETL) reported results  for the First Quarter ended September 30, 2021.  Operating Verticals revenues were €285 million, down 3.4%, in line with the mid-point of full year objectives.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., October 27, 2021–FMC Global, a global provider satellite and wireless connectivity solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the ERZIA Group to acquire 100% of Santander Teleport (ST).

MCLEAN, Va. – October 19, 2021 – Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM)  today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2021 and updated its full-year 2021 outlook. Net loss was US$ 2.1 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2021, as compared to net loss of US$ 4.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020.

Hong Kong, October 19,  2021– Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), Asia’s premier satellite solutions provider, has acquired a strategic stake in One Click Go Live Limited (formerly known as HERMES Live Technology Limited), a company incorporated in Hong Kong and specialised in video live streaming services and solutions.

Melville, NY, October 18, 2021-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL), a leading global provider of next-generation 911 emergency systems and secure wireless communications technologies, today announced a US$100 million investment by current shareholder White Hat Capital Partners LP, an investment firm focused on sustainable value creation in technology companies serving mission-critical applications, and Magnetar Capital, a leading alternative investment manager with approximately US$ 13.8 billion of assets under management.

The October 2021 issue of  the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine sponsored by iKO Media Group is now available.  Featuring:

The Satellite Industry in Transition by Elisabeth Tweedie

SNG and Flyaway Antennas for the Broadcast Market by Bernardo Schneiderman

Satellite Earth Observation Market by Prateek Yadav

Clouds on the Ground by Robert Bell

A National Space Strategy for the UK by Martin Jarrold

Company Spotlight: iKO Media Group

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Long Beach, Calif., October 12, 2021--Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB), a launch services and space systems company, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Advanced Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a Colorado-based aerospace engineering firm delivering mission proven space software, mission simulation and test systems, and Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) solutions, for US$ 40 million plus the potential for an additional US$ 5.5 million performance earnout based on CY 2021 results.