HISPASAT signed a line of credit for the amount of 250 million euros with a group of five financial institutions composed of CaixaBank, acting as the agent bank of the operation and sustainability coordinator, BBVA, Societé Generale, Bankinter and Kutxabank.
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The number 1 and number 2 leading global satelltie operators, SES and Intelsat are reportedly engaging in possible merger talks according to various media reports. The story was first released by the Financial Times. The merger, if borne into fruition will create the largest satelltie company in the world with over 100 Geostationry satellites generating over US$ 4 Billion in annual revenues.
The airborne SATCOM market is estimated to be US$ 5.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 7.3 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2022 to 2027. Growth of this market can be attributed to increased adoption of SATCOM transceivers, Increasing aircraft deliveries and growing demand for customized SATCOM on the move solutions according to a new report by Research and Markets.
Increase in adoption of SATCOM transceivers
SSPI-WISE (SSPI Women in Space Engagement) announced the results of its election, which took place over the final week of June. The membership of SSPI-WISE has appointed the following six new women to officer positions:
The airborne SATCOM market is estimated to be US$ 5.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 7.3 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2022 to 2027. Growth of this market can be attributed to increased adoption of SATCOM transceivers, Increasing aircraft deliveries and growing demand for customized SATCOM on the move solutions according to a new report by Research and Markets.
Increase in adoption of SATCOM transceivers
The European Commission is supporting R&D projects through the program European Defense Fund (EDF) 2021, with almost €1.2 billion for Defence and R&D projects. INTEGRASYS has been selected as one of the companies for obtaining multiple EDF programs, two projects, thanks to its defence expertise acquired over the years.
SES and its wholly-owned subsidiary SES Government Solutions (SES GS) today announced the completion of the acquisition of DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES) from Leonardo DRS for US$ 450 million after obtaining all the necessary regulatory approvals. The DRS GES business will be combined with SES GS to create a scaled solutions provider serving the multi-orbit satellite communications needs of the US Government and supporting missions anywhere on land, at sea, or in the air.
Analysis released by Media Partners Asia (MPA) indicate that total Asia Pacific online video industry revenue will grow by 16% year-on-year in 2022 to reach US$49.2 billion, according to the new report Asia Pacific Online Video & Broadband Distribution 2022, published by MPA.
Eutelsat and key OneWeb shareholders sign a Memorandum of Understanding with a view to combining Eutelsat and OneWeb in an all-share transaction. Eutelsat shareholders and OneWeb shareholders would each hold 50% of the Eutelsat shares. Eutelsat will combine its 36-strong fleet of GEO satellites with OneWeb’s constellation of 648 low Earth orbit satellites, of which 428 are currently in orbit.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that it has elected current independent director Ken Peterman as Chairman of the Board, effective July 22, 2022. Mr. Peterman will succeed Fred Kornberg, who is retiring as Chairman. Mr. Kornberg will also not stand for re-election to the Board and will step down as a director immediately preceding the next annual shareholder meeting.