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.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Kenneth (Ken) H. Traub as the Executive Chairman of the company. Mark Quinlan has stepped down from his role as Chairman of the Board and will continue serving on the Board. In addition to Mr. Traub’s role in chairing the Board, he will be the senior executive leading the Company. John Ratigan, Comtech’s President and CEO, will report directly to Mr. Traub and they will be working closely together. In addition, former U.S.
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has enhanced its channel offerings by integrating Kidsy TV into its video distribution portfolio at the 26° East orbital position on Es’hail-2 satellite. The satellite footprint is strategically designed to cover the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, thus optimizing signal coverage, and facilitating significant viewership potential for the channel across this extensive area. This addition highlights Es’hailSat’s dedication to providing a diverse array of content to meet the demands of the regional market.
The Earth Observation (EO) Market is set for significant growth, according to the newly released 17th edition of the Earth Observation Data and Services Market report by Novaspace, a leading space consulting and market intelligence firm formed by the merger of Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners.
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating two new channels, Tayba and Al Tanasuh TV, into its video distribution lineup at the 26° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-2 satellite. The Es’hailSat satellite footprint strategically mencompasses the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, optimizing signal coverage and enabling significant viewership potential for both channels throughout this expansive area.
Prof. Dr. Thomas Schildknecht has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 T.S. Kelso award by the Space Data Association. Having served the community for over 30 years, Schildknecht is a leading expert in space debris, space safety and space sustainability and has pioneered optical space debris tracking.
A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in the Internet of Things (IoT) market, has found that global IoT cybersecurity market revenue will double over the next five years; rising from US$ 27 billion in 2024.



