Orbcomm, a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by GI Partners, a leading US-based investor in data infrastructure businesses, in an all-cash transaction that values Orbcomm at approximately US$ 1.1 billion, including net debt.

MDA Ltd., a provider of advanced technology and services to the burgeoning global space industry, today announced the successful closing of its previously announced an initial public offering (IPO) of common shares of the company. Pursuant to the Offering, MDA issued 28,571,500 Common Shares at a price of CDN$ 14.00 per Common Share for gross proceeds to the company of approximately CDN$ 400 million.

The common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “MDA”.

The dream of today is the reality of tomorrow, and space tourism is a classic example of how the human race is unlocking the full potential of its capabilities to learn and explore outer space. A decade ago, space tourism consisted of a handful of companies, with Space Adventures at the forefront of this emerging market. One of the early triggering factors of the space tourism investment was the joint success of Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities (Roscomos) and Space Adventures. In the early 21st century both Space Adventures and Roscomos achieved success in short tourist flight to the International Space Station (ISS). And these commercial movements developed huge interest among the investors, which also ultimately led to the rise of companies like the Virgin Galactic.

Mission Microwave Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of highly efficient Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Upconverters (BUCs) has moved from their original offices in Santa Fe Springs to a larger facility in Cypress, California.

After the most recent webinar in the GVF-Satellite Evolution Group (SEG) series, ‘Satellite Networks Solutions: Development & Evolution of Capability & Performance’, attracted 328 registrations from 70 countries, we received the following comment from an audience member in the Czech Republic, “Thanks to GVF for this unique webinar series.”  This was just one of many complimentary responses received over the 11-months since the series started.  In another example of responses to the series we have people dialling-in all around the clock.  Over the Zoom Chat function at the start of ‘

BroadcastAsia 2021 goes Hybrid this year, taking place 14-16 July at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.  An anchor event of Asia Tech x Singapore, it brings together governments, global tech leaders and communities on both physical and virtual format.  It is scheduled to be the largest Hybrid business event open to international attendees and adhere to the highest health and safety protocol.

The pandemic has made those of us lucky enough to still have jobs wince at the word “virtual.”  We take part in virtual meetings and virtual cocktail hours.  We attend virtual conferences, receive virtual medical care and see virtual versions of our adult children and young grandchildren.  It is virtually impossible to escape from our screened-in lives.  On the other hand, I have to point out that we are very short on gratitude when it comes to appreciating all that virtualization has allowed us to preserve.  

The March 2021 issue of  the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine focusing on the Ground Segment market sponsored by Comtech EF Data is now available.  Featuring:

 Trends in the Satellite Comms on the Move Market by Bernardo Schneiderman

Executive Roundtable on the Comms on the Move Market

Executive Spotlight: Lou Dubin, SVP-Product Management, Comtech EF Data

The UK Space Industry at a Crucial Crossroad by Elisabeth Tweedie

In These 'Uncertain Times' a Little Satellite Goes a Long Way  Lou Zacharilla

The Terminal User Experience Paradigm SWaP by Martin Jarrold

Case Study: Collaboration and Cooperation in Satellite Services by Pratik Kirve

PLUS Product and Services Spotlight, Mergers and Acquisitions, Executive Moves, Market Briefs, Vital Statistics, Satellite Markets Stock Index and many more. Click here to read or download the file