There were approximately 11,330 individual objects orbiting the earth in 2023, according to the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs Index of Objects Launched into Outer Space, with more than 8,370 active satellites in various Earth orbits at the beginning of 2024. These satellites are critical in providing global connectivity for the applications that power our everyday lives (GPS, wifi, banking, radio to name just a few) and will play a pivotal role in scaling advanced secure networks and the next phase of a more secure and versatile Internet beyond the constraints of terrestrial fiber networks. 

Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, visited Algeria TV during the past week to discuss areas for potential collaboration on broadcasting of TV channels in the country with Es’hailSat’s premier satellite services.

The Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communications and the Regional African Satellite Communications Organization (RASCOM) signed  an agreement on cooperation in satellite communications and other areas of mutual interest.

eCLUTCH, the ultimate destination for esports enthusiasts, announced its grand expansion into Europe. In an unprecedented move, eCLUTCH partners with top-tier esports channels such as ESR, GINX TV, Esports 24, Esports Legends, Gametoon, and MGG TV, promising an unparalleled feast of esports entertainment for audiences across the continent.

STN and the University of  Ljubljanawon the first prize in the  first ever WTA (World Teleport Association) Green Teleport program.

ST Engineering iDirect today announced that it has been selected as a board member for the newly established Waveform Architecture for Virtualized Ecosystems (WAVE) Consortium. ST Engineering iDirect joins a growing group of board members with a common vision for a future where satellite communication networks are built on agile, scalable and cost-effective commodity based infrastructure, driving rapid innovation in network services and operations.

XipLink Inc., the technology leader in optimized, secure and intelligent multi-orbit SD-WAN solution for hybrid networking, is pleased to announce new features to further enhance its industry leading XipOS SD-WAN functionality. All new features apply to multi-orbit networks but have been developed for specific needs in the LEO segment as follows:

ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, and PT. Bis Data Indonesia, a network and satellite-based internet service provider, are partnering to deploy a next-generation hub infrastructure for the Indonesian government-owned Satria-1 satellite. The implementation is part of the country’s initiative to enable connectivity to thousands of public facilities including schools, regional government offices and health facilities across remote areas of the Indonesian Archipelago.

Baylin Technologies Inc. (TSX: BYL)  announced that its Advantech Wireless Technologies Inc. subsidiary has received an CDN$ 8.2 million order for its ultra-high-power Summit II Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) systems. This order was placed by a major US defence contractor for use in a NATO government specific application.

ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, and Arabsat, the leading satellite operator and service provider in the Arab world, are extending their successful multi-year partnership to bring connectivity to new markets in the Middle East, Africa and West/Central Asia.