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Latest Developments / Analysis

Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 9, 2024--Space42 (ADX: SPACE42)  and ICEYE, a provider of  Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite operations for high-fidelity Earth Observation, today announced the creation of a joint venture to manufacture SAR satellites in the UAE, building on their successful cooperation, which includes the recent launch of the UAE's first SAR satellite, Foresight-1, in August 2024.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 3, 2024-- Neo Space Group (NSG), a Public Investment Fund-owned company and Saudi Arabia's leading commercial space services provider, has announced today that the company has entered into a definitive agreement with Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus) to acquire its UP42 business, a next-generation earth observation digital platform, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including required regulatory clearances. UP42, launched by Airbus in 2019 in Berlin, Germany, is a pioneer in streamlining access to and deriving insights from geospatial data via a cloud-based platform.

Market Trends

Paris, France, December 12, 2024 – The latest edition of Novaspace’s Prospects for the Small Satellite Market market intelligence report forecasts robust growth in the small satellite (smallsat) industry, projecting a market value of approximately US$ 113.3 billion over the next decade. This expansion will be fueled by the replenishment of satellite constellations globally and the rising complexity and cost of government-driven single-satellite missions.

Paris, France, December 10, 2024–Novaspace has released the 9th edition of its report Prospects for Direct to Handheld and IoT Markets. The study projects the direct-to-device satellite connectivity market to grow from US$ 1.5 billion today to nearly US$ 15 billion by 2033, fueled by rapid advancements in technology and expanding satellite networks.

Executive Moves and Views

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David Cavaillolès

Paris, France, December 19, 2024 - ArianeGroup today announce the departure of Stéphane Israël, CEO of Arianespace, who has been at the company’s helm since April 2013. David Cavaillolès will join the Group in January as CEO of Arianespace and member of ArianeGroup’s Executive Committee. 

 

 

 

Dubai, UAE, December 10, 2024--Agility Beyond Space (ABS) announced the appointment of Bruno d’Espinay as Chief Business Development Officer. Based in Dubai, UAE, Bruno will lead ABS’s business development efforts, bringing over 15 years of expertise in driving strategic growth and forging partnerships within the satellite communications industry.

 

Products and Services

Los Angeles, Calif., December 19, 2024--Orbital Connect has successfully installed a satellite connectivity solution on a 50-meter Heesen yacht, ensuring reliable internet access for passengers and crew while cruising the Middle East waters just in time for the holiday season.
 

 

by Michael Weixler

Immenstaad, Germany, December 19, 2024--In 2024, ND SATCOM demonstrated its drive and ambition with a multi-faceted approach: new product launches, new marketing campaigns and strong strategic investments in the next generation of highly secure and resilient products and networks. In turn, metrics ranging from total revenue to customers trained grew, reflecting a robust business environment.

Events

Singapore, December 13, 2024 – From December 4-6, the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) closed off 2024 with three days of high-level meetings and conferences, covering Piracy, Policy, the annual OTT Summit alongside the advertising Upfront Showcases from leading streamers and publishers and the Annual General Meeting. The conferences brought together over 300 international and regional industry executives.

Tokyo, Japan, November 7, 2024 – The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) held its very first Japan focused industry event, Japan in View, on 29th October at the Andaz Tokyo, bringing together over 130 international and regional players from across the video and streaming industry.