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Could Tanzania be the next African country to launch its own satellite?

Tanzania has secured what is described as a crucial position in orbit at 16 degrees West for its own satellite, paving the way for its first satellite launch.

Tanzania has secured what is described as a crucial position in orbit at 16 degrees West for its own satellite, paving the way for its first satellite launch.

NGSO satellite power limits to remain unchanged until at least 2031

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The debate over power limits for non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite systems saw a resolution of sorts at the World Radio Conference 2023 (WRC-23) in Dubai, with potential regulatory action forestalled until at least 2031.

NGSO satellite power limits to remain unchanged until at least 2031

Thuraya upgrades satcoms/cellular phone to offer LTE functionality

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Proof of the continuing importance of the handheld satellite phone market comes with the announcement that Thuraya has launched what it calls an enhanced generation of its popular XT-PRO DUAL satellite and cellular feature phone.

Thai Aerospace teams with Rivada for future LEOsat connectivity

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Germany-based LEO satellite operator Rivada Space Networks has announced a partnership with Thai Aerospace Industries (TAI) to provide connectivity services to commercial, military and general aviation sectors inside and outside Thailand.

Thai Aerospace teams with Rivada for future LEOsat connectivity

RLTT expands connectivity agreement with Eutelsat OneWeb in Libya

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Eutelsat OneWeb has signed an exclusive distribution partnership agreement with Libyan operator RLTT (Rawafed Libya for Telecommunications & Technology) to provide high-speed, low latency connectivity across Libya.

RLTT expands connectivity agreement with Eutelsat OneWeb in Libya

New partnership aims to revolutionise satellite imagery capabilities in Asia

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A satcoms collaboration described as “groundbreaking” has been signed in the past few days. Its aim is said to be to evolve the landscape of satellite imagery capabilities and geospatial services in Southeast Asia.

New partnership aims to revolutionise satellite imagery capabilities in Asia
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Madagascar calls for operators to provide satcoms services

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According to local press reports an international tender notice has been launched in Madagascar for the provision of satellite services.

Madagascar calls for operators to provide satcoms services

Globalsat Group to add Rivada LEO connectivity to its Americas coverage

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Globalsat Group, a provider of mission-critical satellite and wireless connectivity solutions is partnering with satellite network operator Rivada Space Networks to provide access to a next-generation data network for customers in the energy, government, NGO, agriculture, utilities and transportation sectors throughout the Americas and beyond.

Globalsat Group to add Rivada LEO connectivity to its Americas coverage

TASL and Satellogic collaborate on space technology for India

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Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), India’s leading private sector player for aerospace and defence solutions, and Satellogic, a major name in sub-meter resolution earth observation (EO) data collection, have announced a collaboration for establishing and developing local space technology capabilities in India.

TASL and Satellogic collaborate on space technology for India

Edotco teams with Zeta IOS to create rural connectivity solutions

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Telecoms tower company edotco announced a new partnership with integrated network solutions provider Zeta IOS to provide satellite-based solutions to boost rural connectivity in Malaysia.

Edotco teams with Zeta IOS to create rural connectivity solutions

REDtone is now an authorised reseller for Starlink Malaysia

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Malaysian telecoms infrastructure services provider REDtone Digital says it has signed an authorised reseller agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink's LEO satellite broadband services in Malaysia.

REDtone is now an authorised reseller for Starlink Malaysia

Intelsat and Aerolíneas Argentinas announce in-flight connectivity first

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Leading Argentine commercial airline Aerolíneas Argentinas has selected Intelsat, operator of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, to provide multi-orbit in-flight connectivity service on 18 Airbus A330 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Intelsat and Aerolíneas Argentinas announce in-flight connectivity first
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Eutelsat OneWeb gets a step closer to service provision in India

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OneWeb India says it has received the necessary authorisations from Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to launch Eutelsat OneWeb’s commercial satellite broadband services in India.

Eutelsat OneWeb gets a step closer to service provision in India

Fiji consumer watchdog welcomes news of Starlink licences

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The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) welcomed the news that LEOsat operator Starlink has acquired licences to operate in Fiji, saying it will boost competition and make the digital economy more inclusive.

Astranis to launch two satellites in the Philippines

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Satellite connectivity company Astranis announced it will have two satellites in operation next year over the Philippines to connect remote islands. 

Astranis to launch two satellites in the Philippines

Intelsat and AMN to deploy new towers in Madagascar, Rwanda, DRC

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Intelsat and Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) have revealed plans to deploy 1,340 new satellite-connected cellular towers in Madagascar, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Intelsat and AFN to deploy new towers in Madagascar, Rwanda and DRC

Eutelsat OneWeb teams with NEC XON to connect Sub-Saharan Africa

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Eutelsat OneWeb signed a multi-year master distribution agreement on Wednesday with African ICT integrator NEC XON to bring OneWeb’s LEOsat connectivity to Sub-Saharan Africa.

Eutelsat OneWeb teams with NEC XON to connect Sub-Saharan Africa

NOW Corp adds Rivada Space Networks to its LEOsat partner list

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NOW Corp added another satellite broadband partnership to its collection on Wednesday, this one with aspiring LEOsat operator Rivada Space Networks to target enterprises in the Philippines.

NOW Corp adds Rivada Space Networks to its LEOsat partner list
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Djibouti’s first satellite takes off

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The Republic of Djibouti has launched its first satellite, Djibouti 1A. It took off last weekend from the Vandenberg Space Force Base onboard the SpaceX Transporter-9, a dedicated SSO rideshare mission carrying a variety of payloads into sun-synchronous orbit.

Djibouti’s first satellite takes off

SES launches two more O3b mPOWER satellites

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SES announced on Monday that it has launched two more O3b mPOWER satellites into medium orbit, making its mPOWER satellite broadband offering ready for service despite reported electrical problems with the satellites.

SES launches two more O3b mPOWER satellites

Starlink inks Mexican contract and achieves breakeven cash flow 

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Satellite internet service Starlink, from rocket manufacturer SpaceX, has won a tender from Mexico's state energy firm to provide services until the end of December 2026, according to Reuters.

Starlink inks Mexican contract and achieves breakeven cash flow 

Starlink launches in Benin

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Space X satellite connectivity subsidiary Starlink announced it launched broadband services in Benin, marking the sixth country in Africa to see the service. 

Starlink launches in Benin

Mauritius and India collaborate on EO satellite development

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding  (MoU) to develop, launch, and operate an earth observation (EO) satellite for Mauritius.

Mauritius and India collaborate on EO satellite development

Jio shows off O3b-powered gigabit satellite broadband service

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Indian telco Reliance Jio Infocomm demonstrated its satellite broadband service JioSpaceFiber at India Mobile Congress on Friday, claiming it’s the first satellite-based gigabit service in India.

Jio shows off O3b-powered gigabit satellite broadband service
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