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Viasat’s HaloNet: Hybrid terminal for persistent, multi‑path satellite connectivity

Viasat’s HaloNet hybrid terminal unifies multiple communications pathways into a single adaptive system to maintain continuous links for spacecraft from launch through orbit, overcoming scheduled ground‑pass and line‑of‑sight constraints. The terminal is aimed at simplifying comms for proliferated LEO and multi‑orbit mission architectures.

2026-02-04T21:16:23.947999-08:00

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AT&T to use Amazon Leo and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit fixed broadband to businesses

2026-02-04T12:09:12.942331-08:00

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Lufthansa picks Starlink for inflight Wi‑Fi, will keep current systems until transition completes

2026-02-04T08:08:13.774057-08:00

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Kymeta and JDI to develop multi‑band metasurface aperture for concurrent Ku/Ka mobile SATCOM

2026-02-04T03:14:50.555619-08:00

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Viasat’s HaloNet: Hybrid terminal for persistent, multi‑path satellite connectivity Viasat’s HaloNet hybrid terminal unifies multiple communications pathways into a single adaptive system to maintain continuous links for spacecraft from launch through orbit, overcoming scheduled ground‑pass and line‑of‑sight constraints. The terminal is aimed at simplifying comms for proliferated LEO and multi‑orbit mission architectures.

2026-02-04T21:16:23.947999-08:00

Viasat’s HaloNet: Hybrid terminal for persistent, multi‑path satellite connectivity

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SDA expands Atombeam contract to improve Link 16 data transmission The Space Development Agency has expanded Atombeam’s contract to deploy the company’s Neurpac technology to improve Link 16 data transmission capabilities. The work will support SDA efforts to strengthen tactical communications by enhancing how Link 16 handles and exchanges data with SDA systems.

2026-02-04T12:43:36.330439-08:00

SDA expands Atombeam contract to improve Link 16 data transmission

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AT&T to use Amazon Leo and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit fixed broadband to businesses AT&T will use Amazon Leo's low‑Earth‑orbit network and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit‑speed fixed broadband to business customers, expanding AT&T’s coverage footprint. The commercial‑grade Leo Ultra antenna, launched in November, will supply connectivity services to AT&T under the AWS–AT&T collaboration.

2026-02-04T12:09:12.942331-08:00

AT&T to use Amazon Leo and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit fixed broadband to businesses

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French police arrest two Chinese nationals accused of using Starlink from Airbnb to access military data French police have arrested two Chinese nationals accused of attempting to capture sensitive military data using a SpaceX Starlink terminal they operated from an Airbnb they had rented. Authorities say the pair sought unauthorized access to French defence networks and data via LEO satellite broadband.

2026-02-04T10:07:19.547033-08:00

French police arrest two Chinese nationals accused of using Starlink from Airbnb to access military data

Space Intel Report

EU says Galileo PRS accreditation imminent; DLR readies global Galileo–GPS interference monitoring service The European Commission says accreditation for Galileo's Public Regulated Service (PRS) is imminent, signalling a near‑term step to operationalise the constellation's secure navigation capability for government users. Germany's DLR is building a global Galileo–GPS interference monitoring service to detect and map disruptions to GNSS signals.

2026-02-04T10:05:00.476458-08:00

EU says Galileo PRS accreditation imminent; DLR readies global Galileo–GPS interference monitoring service

SpaceNews.com

FireSat launches orbit-visualization tool to help wildfire responders plan around satellite passes FireSat launched an orbit-visualization tool designed to show upcoming satellite passes over wildfires, enabling responders to schedule satellite-based observations and data collection around overpasses. The addition aims to improve timing of satellite imagery and other space-based resources during wildfire response.

2026-02-04T08:22:21.949099-08:00

FireSat launches orbit-visualization tool to help wildfire responders plan around satellite passes

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Lufthansa picks Starlink for inflight Wi‑Fi, will keep current systems until transition completes Lufthansa Group has chosen SpaceX's Starlink for inflight connectivity, saying the LEO broadband service offers the best worldwide connection quality. The airline will keep current onboard connectivity systems in place until the transition to Starlink — covering approvals and installations — is completed across its network.

2026-02-04T08:08:13.774057-08:00

Lufthansa picks Starlink for inflight Wi‑Fi, will keep current systems until transition completes

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Powerful X-class flares on Feb. 3 (X1.5–X4.2) spark radio blackouts and satellite-communications warnings On Feb. 3 the Sun unleashed multiple X-class flares—an X1.5 that peaked at 9:08 a.m. ET and an impulsive X4.2—that produced strong geomagnetic activity and knocked out HF radio across Africa and Europe. NASA captured the eruptions and ISRO warned of heightened risk to satellite and radio communications.

2026-02-04T07:55:40.533249-08:00

Powerful X-class flares on Feb. 3 (X1.5–X4.2) spark radio blackouts and satellite-communications warnings

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Viasat’s HaloNet: Hybrid terminal for persistent, multi‑path satellite connectivity

AT&T to use Amazon Leo and Leo Ultra terminals to deliver gigabit fixed broadband to businesses

Lufthansa picks Starlink for inflight Wi‑Fi, will keep current systems until transition completes

Kymeta and JDI to develop multi‑band metasurface aperture for concurrent Ku/Ka mobile SATCOM

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