Technological advancements have expanded the utilization of satellite services in almost every facet of everday life. Market players have collaborated with other players to offer better services to their customers in terms of speed, reliability, and flexibility.  The demand for satellite services is increasing with its application in various areas. According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global satellite services market is estimated to reach US$ 144.5 billion by 2026. Following are some the activities taking place across the world. 

AXESS Networks, a global provider of satellite-based communications solutions, contributes to the development and implementation of the Unified Communication Services Manager (UCSM), a procurement platform for satellite services that supports governmental satellite communication requirements and intends to simplify the purchasing process. The project and contract are carried out under a program of and funded by the European Space Agency (ESA).

Satellite operator ABS,  and TheAngle, a specialized network services integrator, announced today they have extended their partnership in the MENA region, serving customers across the ABS’ MENA coverage at 75 degrees East.

Russian satellite operator Gazprom Space Systems (GSS), Viasat and Russian telecom operator TMC today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to advance in-flight connectivity (IFC) for airlines flying into and over Russia.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that its Santa Clara, California-based subsidiary, Comtech Xicom Technology, Inc., a world leader in high-power amplifiers, has received a follow-on order for US$ 1.6 million for Ka-band Solid-State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) that use state-of-the-art Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology for an In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) application.

Advantech Wireless Technologies Inc. (AWT), has received purchase orders totaling over CDN$ 2 million  for its military grade satellite communications (SATCOM) hardware including the Engage™ Class Mobile Terminals.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today, that during its second quarter of fiscal year 2021, its Santa Clara, California-based subsidiary, Comtech Xicom Technology, Inc., a  leader in high-power amplifiers, was awarded a multi-million dollar contract to develop and manufacture 190W Q-band amplifiers for the U.S. military.

ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has been awarded a contract by system integrator Shaf Broadcast, Pvt. Ltd, on behalf of the Indian state-owned telecommunications company, BSNL, to augment satellite bandwidth to the offshore Indian islands of Andaman, Nicobar and Lakshadweep under a Universal Service Obligation (USO) project funded by the Department of Telecommunications. Utilizing the award-winning Newtec Dialog® platform

Friedrichshafen, Germany, February 3, 2021– Another dimension of ND SATCOM’s satellite communications is unveiled: the 4th generation of HPAs in the TWT realm. Engineered and made in Germany, the ITAR-free HPA 4xxx series exemplifies next-gen excellence with these highlights:

Advantech Wireless Technologies Inc. (AWT), has received purchase orders totaling over Cdn. $ 2 million dollars for its Redundant Satellite Frequency Converters and Redundant Solid-State Power Amplifiers from a major US telecom carrier.