News Analysis

Austin, Tex., January 17, 2023 – CesiumAstro Inc., a provider of  phased array communications technology for space and airborne systems, announced today it has acquired TXMission Ltd., a United Kingdom-based communications company that develops software-defined radios and modems for satellites, ground stations, HAPS (high-altitude platform systems), and airborne platforms. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Douglas, Isle of Man, January 16, 2023-- GapSat Development Group Limited, a BVI company providing satellite operators with in-orbit geostationary communications satellites on an interim basis, has acquired QBX Limited, an Isle of Man based satellite solutions and consulting services company with a portfolio of satellite radio frequency spectrum and intellectual property. 

Palma de Mallorca, Spain,  January 16, 2023 - Satellite service operator IEC Telecom has acquired superyacht communications specialist Maritime Network Systems, further strengthening its position in the yachting sector. This acquisition, part of IEC Telecom Group’s strategy to enable digitalization across all maritime sectors, will enable the company to expand its innovative portfolio of hybrid satellite/LTE solutions across the Mediterranean region.

The January-February 2023 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine is now available.  Featuring:

Standards, Interoperability and Cooperation  by Helen Weedon

Executive Spotlight:  Interview with ITU Secretary-General  Doreen Bogdan-Martin  by Roxana Dunnette

Report on the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2022 by Roxana Dunnette

"Ambition is a Dream with a V8 Engine" by Robert Bell  

Doha,Qatar, January 9, 2023–AXESS Networks and Es’hailSat, the Qatari satellite company, announced today the Strategic Partnership Agreement to provide Teleport and VSAT services for multiple sectors in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

New York City, January 5, 2023 - The World Teleport Association (WTA) today published its annual rankings for the Top Teleport Operators of 2022. The annual rankings of companies by revenue and revenue growth are compiled by surveying teleport operators around the world as well as referencing the published results of publicly-held companies.

Toronto, Canada, December 28, 2022 – Nextologies LIMITED, leader in custom end-to-end broadcast video and streaming solutions, specializing in full-time video delivery to cable and streaming platforms, announced today that it is expanding its remote production division with the acquisition of the businesses of The Video Call Center, LLC (VCC). The acquisition was finalized on December 23, 2022, and the new division will retain the VCC brand and continue serving its entire client portfolio. 

New York, NY, December 22, 2022 – Tata Communications today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement through its wholly owned international subsidiary Tata Communications (Netherlands) B.V. to acquire The Switch Enterprises LLC. New York-headquartered The Switch is a  global end-to-end live video production and transmission services provider with reach to top tier sporting venues in North America.

Seoul, South Korea, December 22,2022 - Boryung Co. announced  that it has decided to make a strategic investment of US$ 50 million in Axiom Space, Inc., a U.S. company promoting the construction of the world’s first commercial space station.

Melbourne, Fla., December 18, 2022 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) and Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD) together announced the signing of a definitive agreement for L3Harris to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne for $58 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at $4.7 billion, inclusive of net debt.