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New York City, NY, November 1, 2024 by Lou Zacharilla

SpaceX and its founder, whose innovations transformed the commercial Space business from a slumber deeper than even the makers of Melatonin promise, will surpass four million subscribers for its Starlink satellite broadband service by the time you finish this article.  The leader of the Digital Age’s Ford Motors with thrusters has, according to its president, Industry Hall of Fame inductee Gwynne Shotwell (https://tinyurl.com/nhc9nb6s), also produced one million terminals in less than 365 days at a facility deep in the heart of Texas.

London, UK, October 21, 2024

ETL Systems, a lprovider of RF distribution solutions, is excited to announce the acquisition of SpacePath Communications, a strategic move that enhances ETL’s position in the global satellite communications market.

Chandler, Ariz. October 17, 2024

Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL)  today announced that its Board of Directors and management team are executing a strategy to transform Comtech into a pure-play satellite and space communications company and provided a capital structure update.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, October 16, 2024

Over 100 industry delegates from across Asia gathered at the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) Vietnam in View conference, opened by the Deputy Director General of the Authority for Broadcast and Electronic Information (ABEI), Nguyen Ha Yen, on 9 October in Ho Chi Minh City.

Oslo, Norway, October 15, 2024

 

Marlink,a managed services provider of business-critical ICT solutions has acquired 100% of Port-IT, a leader in cyber security solutions tailored for the maritime industry.

Rockville, MD – October 11, 2024

The SATELLITE 2025 Conference and Exhibition has announced its conference program, showcasing innovative insights, inspiring speakers, and a variety of sessions that tackle the current and future climate of the satellite industry. The four-day conference program will take place Monday, March 10 through Thursday, March 13, featuring general sessions, keynotes, show floor events, and discussions surrounding business and investment, connectivity, cyber and space security, launch services, engineering, military and defense, ground systems and much more.

Washington, D.C., October 1, 2024

Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters, the 2024 NAB Show New York, set to take place October 9-10 (Education October 8-10) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, will highlight cutting-edge tools and technologies impacting the broadcast, media and entertainment industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry experts and discover the trends driving the future of content creation, distribution and monetization. Key trends and topics including artificial intelligence, the creator economy, live and virtual production, sports media and streaming will take center stage with thought-provoking programming and innovative Exhibitors.

Los Angeles, Calif. October 1, 2024

DIRECTV  and EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business DISH DBS , including DISH TV and Sling TV, through a debt exchange transaction. The transaction will provide consumers with compelling video options while separately improving EchoStar’s financial profile as it continues to enhance and further deploy its nationwide 5G Open RAN wireless network.

Holzkirchen, Germany, September 30, 2024 by Virgil Labrador, Editor-in-Chief

WORK Microwave, one of the leading manufacturers of advanced satellite communications and RF equipment, held their customer event last September at their headquarters in Holzkirchen, Germany, a picturesque town wedged between the Bavarian Alps and Munich. The two-day event featured presentations, product demos, panel discussions, a tour of their facilities and plenty of networking activities.  Over 50 participants, representing WORK Microwave's customers and partners came from as far as North America, Africa and Asia and of course, all from over Europe and the Middle East.