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UK launches ‘Tyche’ satellite to bolster military intelligence

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:08:05 +0000

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully launched its first wholly-owned satellite, ‘Tyche’, designed to provide crucial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The satellite will be the bedrock of a planned constellation of similar spacecraft, bolstering the UK’s space-based defence capabilities by 2031. Tyche, roughly the size of a washing machine, was launched from... Read more »

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SoftBank to distribute OneWeb’s services throughout Japan

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:30:28 +0000

SoftBank and OneWeb have inked a distribution partnership agreement to usher in a new era of satellite communication services throughout Japan. OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-based services will be at the heart of delivering enhanced connectivity across the nation. LEO satellites, positioned closer to Earth, enable lightning-fast communication with minimal latency. Integrating OneWeb’s cutting-edge... Read more »

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UK announces fund to revolutionise connectivity with satellites

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:00:15 +0000

The UK has announced a £160 million investment in the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit scheme (CLEO). Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan unveiled the scheme, which aims to deliver the next generation of high-tech satellites to boost internet connectivity and bridge digital divides across the country. CLEO is set to capitalise on the latest... Read more »

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BT and OneWeb use LEO satellites to connect rural island

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:00:48 +0000

BT and OneWeb have successfully brought high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity to Lundy Island, North Devon, marking a significant milestone in providing reliable connectivity to remote locations. Lundy Island, situated 19 kilometres off the coast of North Devon, has long struggled with limited access to the internet. However, the recent partnership between BT and OneWeb has... Read more »

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London Tech Week kicks off with initiatives to boost UK telecoms

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:40:17 +0000

The 10th London Tech Week has commenced with a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at solidifying the UK’s position as a telecoms leader. Some of the initiatives announced this week include: The UK government has identified future telecoms as one of its five key technologies and is committed to ensuring that the country remains a... Read more »

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OneWeb successfully deploys 36 new LEO satellites

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:35:26 +0000

OneWeb has successfully added 36 new LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites to its constellation. With the UK not set to bring its vertical space launch capabilities online until next year, the British satellite operator turned to NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) to conduct the launches from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India. Radhakrishnan D,... Read more »

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Eutelsat confirms OneWeb merge plan

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:39:32 +0000

French satellite firm Eutelsat has confirmed plans to merge with British low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite innovator OneWeb. Eutelsat operates 36 geostationary (GEO) satellites, of which the first launched in 2000. The high altitudes of GEO satellites cover large geographic areas but have slow speeds and high latency. LEO satellites – like those operated by... Read more »

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UK Ministry of Defence picks Globalstar to safeguard RAF personnel

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:23:34 +0000

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) will use Globalstar’s SPOT Gen4 satellite GPS messengers to safeguard Royal Air Force (RAF) Force Protection personnel during training. Force Protection is the RAF’s ground fighting element that specialises in controlling the ground to ensure control of the air. Globally renowned, Force Protection operates both at home and overseas... Read more »

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OneWeb to provide LEO satellite connectivity services across BT Group

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:10:43 +0000

BT has signed a Distribution Partner Agreement with OneWeb that will see the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite firm provide connectivity services across BT Group. The agreement builds on a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two companies in July. As part of the previous agreement, OneWeb promised to help BT to bridge “the last... Read more »

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OneWeb acquires TrustComm as it deepens US government links

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:47:27 +0000

British satellite operator OneWeb is acquiring Texas-based TrustComm to offer Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network and connectivity services to US government clients. OneWeb operates innovative LEO satellites which provide high-speed, low latency connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities around the world. The company was acquired by the UK government and Bharti Group last year and... Read more »

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