Want to travel to space? In 2024, balloons might take you part of the way there
Nearly half of Americans want to travel to space. But that means the other half doesn’t, according to a 2021… Read More »
Virgin Orbit expands fleet with two new Boeing 747s for satellite launches
Virgin Orbit, a leading satellite launch company, will acquire two Boeing 747-400 airframes to support the growing need for U.S…. Read More »
OneWeb makes new senior leadership appointments
Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company OneWeb has strengthened its mobility team in the UK and USA with three new… Read More »
ESA and SES to enable GovSatCom with medium-Earth orbit constellation
Satellite company SES has revealed its non-geostationary medium-earth orbit (MEO) satellite network will now be part of the GovSatCom-grade satellite… Read More »
Intelsat launches Cloud Connect Media to support programmers
Inflight connectivity (IFC) provider, Intelsat, has launched Cloud Connect Media (CCM), a new service that provides programmers with secure access… Read More »
Commercial crew heads home from space station in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule
A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four non-professional astronauts, the first fully commercial, non-government crew to visit the International Space… Read More »
Elon Musk’s Starlink will provide in-flight internet on Hawaiian Airlines
Elon Musk’s Starlink will provide in-flight wireless internet on Hawaiian Airlines trans-Pacific fleet, the airline said on Monday Apr. 25…. Read More »
Elon Musk’s SpaceX signs first deal to provide in-flight WiFi using it Starlink Internet satellites
SpaceX has inked its first deal with an air carrier to provide in-flight wireless Internet using the Starlink satellite network,… Read More »
SKYTRAC Acquires Troo Corporation’s Aviation Division
SKYTRAC, a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications, today announced it has acquired the assets of Troo… Read More »
Passengers will soon be able to travel to space in a giant, floating balloon
If admiring the curvature of the Earth while sipping a glass of champagne is your idea of a great holiday,… Read More »
Alaska Airlines opts for Intelsat to provide inflight connectivity
Alaska Airlines has opted for Intelsat to provide inflight connectivity (IFC) on 105 of its fleet of new Boeing 737… Read More »
Inmarsat wins award for satellite operator excellence
Inmarsat has been again crowned winner in the “Satellite Operator Excellence” category of the Aviation Achievement Awards, winning the accolade… Read More »
Amazon secures rocket launches for its satellite broadband network
Amazon.com Inc has secured 83 rocket launches over five years to put together a satellite constellation, called Project Kuiper, to… Read More »
Inmarsat takes top honors at the Aviation Achievement Awards
Inmarsat has once again taken top honours at the Aviation Achievement Awards, after being crowned winner in the ‘Satellite Operator… Read More »
Russia says cooperation in space only possible once sanctions are lifted
Russia’s space director said on Saturday Apr. 2 that the restoration of normal ties between partners at the International Space… Read More »
First private astronaut mission to ISS space station readies for launch
The International Space Station (ISS) is set to become busier than usual this week when its crew welcomes aboard four… Read More »
Blue Origin’s 4th space-tourism flight set to launch
The fourth commercial flight of Jeff Bezos’ space tourism venture Blue Origin, offering short suborbital joyrides to well-heeled thrill-seekers and… Read More »
China Airlines’ first A321neo flies with GX Aviation
When China Airlines’ first Airbus A321neo aircraft entered commercial service on Sunday 27 March, its passengers could access a fast… Read More »
After 355 days aboard the ISS astronaut Mark T Vande Hei returns to Earth
After 355 days aboard the ISS, NASA astronaut and five-time flight engineer Mark T Vande Hei returns to Earth as… Read More »
China Airlines announces Inmarsat’s in-flight broadband Wi-Fi on board
China Airlines announces Inmarsat’s in-flight broadband Wi-Fi on board China Airlines’ first Airbus A321neo aircraft, which features Inmarsat’s high-speed GX… Read More »
Inmarsat and Orbit announce new business aviation in-flight broadband terminal
Inmarsat will be launching a new compact and lightweight terminal for its Jet ConneX (JX) in-flight broadband solution from early… Read More »
IFC antenna achieves ‘breakthrough’ during Airbus flight tests
Following results from flight tests conducted by Airbus Defence and Space, Gilat Satellite Networks, an Israel-based specialist in satellite networking… Read More »