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KSAT Launches Hyperion Demonstration for In-Orbit Data Relay 

At the SmallSat Symposium in Silicon Valley on February 10, 2026, Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) unveiled the Hyperion mission, a pivotal demonstration intended to move its HYPER in-orbit rela [...]

The maiden launch of the Ariane 64, Europe’s most powerful rocket and an emotional countdown

The European space community began an emotional countdown at the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, marking the final hours before the maiden flight of the Ariane 64. As the most […]  [...]

iDirect Government Validates live over-the-air (OTA) point-to-point test on DVB-S2X standard

iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a major provider of satellite communications for defense and government sectors, announced a successful live over-the-air (OTA) point-to-point test validating the D [...]


Untrusted Satcom: Dangers for Indian Tele-Education

In early 2026, the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) released a critical analysis regarding the “untethered” expansion of foreign Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations into In [...]

ELCOME Brings Amazon LEO Satellite Connectivity to Maritime Operations

ELCOME, a leading global provider of maritime technology, announced a major authorized reseller agreement with Amazon Leo (formerly known as Project Kuiper). This partnership marks a significant ex [...]