Category: Geosynchronous Earth Orbit

Bridging the transition: Anuvu details connectivity roadmap

Anuvu, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, KuKa, LEO, Lightspeed, Low Earth Orbit, PremCat, Satellite, Telesat, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

What does a satellite connectivity company do with 10 gigabits/second of new capacity? “Deliver it to customers” was an easy answer for Anuvu’s EVP Connectivity Mike Pigott. But how that capacity gets allocated, and what it means for the company’s evol…

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Intelsat rounds out ‘5G’ constellation with two more satellites ordered

Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, IS-41, IS-44, PaxEx, Satellite, software-defined satellite, Thales Alenia Space, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The next generation of Intelsat’s network gained two more satellites this week. The company announced plans to deploy Intelsat 41 (IS-41) and Intelsat 44 (IS-44) in geosynchronous orbit by 2025, expanding coverage, capacity, and – most importantly – fl…

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Intelsat rounds out ‘5G’ constellation with two more satellites ordered

Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Intelsat, IS-41, IS-44, Satellite, software-defined satellite, Thales Alenia Space, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The next generation of Intelsat’s network gained two more satellites this week. The company announced plans to deploy Intelsat 41 (IS-41) and Intelsat 44 (IS-44) in geosynchronous orbit by 2025, expanding coverage, capacity, and – most importantly – fl…

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Anuvu adds $50 million for MicroGEO connectivity growth

Anuvu, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO21, Astranis, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Global Eagle, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka-band, Ku-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, MicroGEO, PaxEx, Satellite, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Four months after announcing plans for a new MicroGEO satellite constellation, in-flight connectivity supplier Anuvu secured $50 million to help develop and launch the platform. The capital is anticipated to support the expansion of the Anuvu Constella…

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Anuvu adds $50 million for MicroGEO connectivity growth

Anuvu, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO21, Astranis, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Global Eagle, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka-band, Ku-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, MicroGEO, Satellite, Telesat, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Four months after announcing plans for a new MicroGEO satellite constellation, in-flight connectivity supplier Anuvu secured $50 million to help develop and launch the platform. The capital is anticipated to support the expansion of the Anuvu Constella…

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OneWeb, GDC Technics partner on new ESA solution

antenna, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO21, Ball Aerospace, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, GDC Technics, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LEO, line-fit, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, PaxEx, Satellite, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

OneWeb and GDC Technics signed a Joint Development Agreement to deliver a new in-flight connectivity terminal. The new terminal, based on the electronically steered antenna technology developed by Ball Aerospace, will enable airlines to connect their a…

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OneWeb, GDC Technics partner on new ESA solution

antenna, APEXEXPO, APEXEXPO21, Ball Aerospace, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, GDC Technics, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LEO, line-fit, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, PremCat, Satellite, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

OneWeb and GDC Technics signed a Joint Development Agreement to deliver a new in-flight connectivity terminal. The new terminal, based on the electronically steered antenna technology developed by Ball Aerospace, will enable airlines to connect their a…

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Successful launch for SES-17

GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, O3b, O3b mPOWER, PaxEx, Satellite, SES, SES-17, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales FlytLIVE, Thales Inflyt, Thinkom, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The SES-17 satellite successfully launched into space onboard an Ariane 5 launcher operated by Arianespace. It is expected to enter service in mid-2022.
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Successful launch for SES-17, boosting in-flight wifi coverage, capacity

GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ka2517, MEO, Middle Earth Orbit, O3b, O3b mPOWER, Satellite, SES, SES-17, Spirit Airlines, Thales, Thales FlytLIVE, Thales Inflyt, Thinkom, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The SES-17 satellite successfully launched into space onboard an Ariane 5 launcher operated by Arianespace. It is expected to enter service in mid-2022.
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Inmarsat boosts L-Band network with ELERA launch

business aviation, drones, ELERA, General aviation, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, GX, GX Aviation, IFEC, Inmarsat, JetConneX, L-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, PaxEx, Satellite, SB-S, SBB, SwiftBroadBand, Swiftbroadband-Safety, Travel, UAV

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

Say hello to the next generation of L-band satellite connectivity. Inmarsat ELERA, unveiled this week, promises a dramatic increase in bandwidth, smaller terminals, and lower costs for the narrow-band market. This should drive a significant boost in ai…

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Inmarsat boosts L-Band network with ELERA launch

business aviation, drones, ELERA, General aviation, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, GX, GX Aviation, IFEC, Inmarsat, JetConneX, L-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, PremCat, Satellite, SB-S, SBB, SwiftBroadBand, Swiftbroadband-Safety, Travel, UAV

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Say hello to the next generation of L-band satellite connectivity. Inmarsat ELERA, unveiled this week, promises a dramatic increase in bandwidth, smaller terminals, and lower costs for the narrow-band market. This should drive a significant boost in ai…

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Inmarsat to grow connectivity with multi-channel Orchestra platform

5G, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Orchestra, PaxEx, Satellite, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

What if satellites alone are not the best solution to mobile connectivity demand? Under its newly announced Orchestra initiative, Inmarsat wants to take a different tack. The company plans to layer multiple communications technologies, adding terrestri…

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Inmarsat to grow connectivity with multi-channel Orchestra platform

5G, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Orchestra, Satellite, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

What if satellites alone are not the best solution to mobile connectivity demand? Under its newly announced Orchestra initiative, Inmarsat wants to take a different tack. The company plans to layer multiple communications technologies, adding terrestri…

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PaxEx Premium: Peeling back the layers

5G, air-to-ground, ATG-NG, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, Ka, Ka-band, L-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Orchestra, PremCat, Satellite, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

How does a major satellite connectivity company solve the problem of congestion at crowded (air)ports without disrupting billions of dollars in existing infrastructure? It is an answer that, much like the network (and ogres), comes with lots of layers….

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Anuvu bets big on little satellites for in-flight connectivity

Anuvu, Astranis, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, Global Eagle, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, Ka, Ka-band, Ku, Ku-band, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, MicroGEO, PremCat, Satellite, Telesat, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Another small satellite constellation is coming, this time from a rather unlikely source. Inflight entertainment and connectivity middle-man Anuvu (formerly Global Eagle) will bring MicroGEO satellites into service, launching its first constellation in…

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Eutelsat makes major LEO commitment with OneWeb investment

Eutelsat, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, PaxEx, Satellite, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean

The OneWeb constellation moved significantly closer to completion this week, with a successful launch and a $550 million investment secured from Eutelsat.
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Eutelsat makes major LEO commitment with OneWeb investment

Eutelsat, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFC, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, Satellite, Travel, wifi

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

The OneWeb constellation moved significantly closer to completion this week, with a successful launch and a $550 million investment secured from Eutelsat.
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De-risking IFC with OneWeb’s new JetTalk terminal

antenna, electronically steered antenna, electronically steered phased array, ESA, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, IFEC, In Flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, inflight connectivity, JetTalk, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, phased array, PremCat, Satellite, Satixfy, Travel

Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero

Chapter 11 is disappearing quickly from the rear view mirror. Satellite launches resumed and the constellation continues to grow. And earlier this month a new deal regarding an in-flight connectivity terminal and antenna solution helped buoy the compan…

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