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Comtech leadership said this week that the divestiture of its satellite business to Gilat Satellite Networks is expected to close by the end of the calendar year. The update sets a near-term timeline for the transaction, though no further terms or operational details were provided.
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Comtech leadership said this week that the divestiture of its satellite business to Gilat Satellite Networks is expected to close by the end of the calendar year. The update sets a near-term timeline for the transaction, though no further terms or operational details were provided.
China’s representative to the ITU Space Sustainability Forum proposed equipping every low Earth orbit satellite with radio-frequency identification beacons, likening the approach to aviation’s ADS-B and maritime AIS. He argued that universal beacons would be the most effective measure against orbital crowding and collision risk, even more so than sharing ephemeris data among satellite operators.
The publicly traded fund, which invests in privately owned early-stage space companies, gained 119.4% in the year ended June 30. Seraphim called satellite-imaging company Iceye its brightest portfolio performer, while saying several other holdings also recorded explosive growth.
China launched 10 satellites aboard a Zhuque-2E Y4 rocket, including eight intended to advance AI computing in orbit. The mission is part of a week of launches that also added to the Guowang constellation and tested orbital computing and laser links, according to the reports.
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The FAA has certified Gogo Galileo HDX on Textron Aviation’s Citation Longitude and Latitude, with installation available to customers at no charge. Fractional operator PlaneSense plans to equip its entire Pilatus PC-12 and PC-24 fleet with Gogo Galileo satellite Wi-Fi by the end of 2027.
Omani space communications company Durri Space has contracted Cailabs to supply three optical ground stations, according to an announcement Thursday. The deal expands ground infrastructure for optical communications in Oman, though the available reports do not disclose the contract value, delivery schedule or intended customer missions.
BlackSky Technology announced a seven-figure extension contract Oct. 15 with Australian non-Earth imagery company HEO. The agreement extends their work to gather imagery of objects beyond Earth, linking BlackSky’s capabilities with HEO’s specialized imagery business.
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