Satellite and Broadcasting

The UAE Space Agency has launched a new AED3 billion ($817 million) national investment and development fund for the space sector.

Intelsat has launched a new inflight connectivity (IFC) solution powered by electronically-steered antenna (ESA) technology from Ball Aerospace while leveraging design and integration partner, Stellar Blu Solutions.

NASA has unveiled the beauty of the hidden universe through the first full-color images and spectroscopic data obtained by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Benya Group, the leading digital solutions and ICT infrastructure provider in Egypt and the MEA region, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OneWeb, the low Earth orbit satellite communications company.

Ericsson, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and French aerospace company Thales are planning to take 5G out of this world and across a network of Earth-orbiting satellites.

Due to the latest capacity renewal agreement signed by InterSAT and SES, customers of the leading African internet provider can continue to rely on SES’ well-positioned satellite to connect their farms, remote offices, schools, and hospitals with affordable internet access across Africa.

The US Federal Communications Commission has authorized Elon Musk's SpaceX to use its Starlink satellite internet network with moving vehicles including ships, airlines and road transporters.

Satellite company, SES, reported a solid set of first-quarter operating results. The company delivered a strong operational performance in its networks business. Their video business continues to deliver long-term value for customers as demonstrated by the most recent deal announced with long-term partner, Sky UK, valued at around €85 million.

SES-22, the first SES C-band satellite dedicated to freeing up the lower 300 MHz of the C-band spectrum,  is currently being prepared for launch from SpaceX’s Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on June 29, 2022.

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat), the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider has announced the results of its Annual General Meeting (“AGM”).