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Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA to equip 11 upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners with high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi

Jetstar Airways has chosen Viasat’s AMARA next-generation in-flight connectivity platform for its upgraded Boeing 787 fleet. The upgrade will be installed across 11 Dreamliners, extending Jetstar’s long-haul Wi-Fi coverage with a rollout expected through mid-2027, per Viasat.

2026-04-22T13:24:49.422758-07:00

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ESA and EDA launch joint study to map strategic and technological gaps in Europe’s Earth-observation security and defence capabi

2026-04-22T08:06:31.834168-07:00

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Eutelsat renews Mexico video distribution pact with PCTV; expands Caribbean DTH with Co-op Cable via EUTELSAT 117 West A and 65

2026-04-22T12:57:33.145288-07:00

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Rocket Lab Electron to launch JAXA “Kakushin Rising” mission, deploying 8 Japanese satellites including origami-fold antenna

2026-04-22T10:06:44.189999-07:00

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Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA to equip 11 upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners with high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi Jetstar Airways has chosen Viasat’s AMARA next-generation in-flight connectivity platform for its upgraded Boeing 787 fleet. The upgrade will be installed across 11 Dreamliners, extending Jetstar’s long-haul Wi-Fi coverage with a rollout expected through mid-2027, per Viasat.

2026-04-22T13:24:49.422758-07:00

Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA to equip 11 upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners with high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi

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Eutelsat renews Mexico video distribution pact with PCTV; expands Caribbean DTH with Co-op Cable via EUTELSAT 117 West A and 65 Eutelsat says it has renewed a long-standing partnership with Mexico’s PCTV (Megacable) to continue distributing video services via EUTELSAT 117 West A (E117WA). It also announced new broadcast deals with Co-op Cable to roll out expanded DTH and connectivity across the Caribbean using EUTELSAT 65 West A (E65WA).

2026-04-22T12:57:33.145288-07:00

Eutelsat renews Mexico video distribution pact with PCTV; expands Caribbean DTH with Co-op Cable via EUTELSAT 117 West A and 65

Space.com

Rocket Lab Electron to launch JAXA “Kakushin Rising” mission, deploying 8 Japanese satellites including origami-fold antenna Rocket Lab is set to launch its second Electron/JAXA dedicated mission, “Kakushin Rising,” delivering eight Japanese satellites into orbit. The payload set includes a spacecraft featuring an origami-folded antenna, as part of JAXA’s Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program.

2026-04-22T10:06:44.189999-07:00

Rocket Lab Electron to launch JAXA “Kakushin Rising” mission, deploying 8 Japanese satellites including origami-fold antenna

Satellite Evolution

SSC Space and Kuva Space sign LOI for strategic collaboration spanning Nordic commercial, institutional and security space oppor Finnish hyperspectral Earth observation and AI intelligence provider Kuva Space has signed a Letter of Intent with SSC Space to explore a strategic collaboration across the Nordic space value chain. The companies say the regional effort targets commercial, institutional, and security-related space opportunities, with SSC announcing the partnership on April 22.

2026-04-22T09:25:46.414025-07:00

SSC Space and Kuva Space sign LOI for strategic collaboration spanning Nordic commercial, institutional and security space oppor

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FCC clears AST SpaceMobile’s 248-satellite direct-to-device constellation, setting deployment deadlines and interference/debris AST SpaceMobile received U.S. FCC commercial authorization to deliver direct-to-smartphone/direct-to-device cellular broadband using its partner MNO spectrum and a full 248-satellite LEO constellation. The grant follows a recently botched launch and includes deployment timelines, plus orbital debris mitigation, collision-avoidance, and interference-prevention requirements.

2026-04-22T08:50:31.529068-07:00

FCC clears AST SpaceMobile’s 248-satellite direct-to-device constellation, setting deployment deadlines and interference/debris

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Amazon debuts Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna to compete with Starlink for commercial-jet inflight connectivity Amazon has introduced the Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna, positioning it as a direct alternative to SpaceX’s Starlink terminals for commercial jets. The move underscores Amazon Leo’s push to own more of the inflight connectivity stack, not just the satellite service.

2026-04-22T08:35:36.791889-07:00

Amazon debuts Amazon Leo Aviation Antenna to compete with Starlink for commercial-jet inflight connectivity

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ESA and EDA launch joint study to map strategic and technological gaps in Europe’s Earth-observation security and defence capabi ESA and the European Defence Agency have signed an Implementing Arrangement to jointly identify strategic and technological gaps in Europe’s Earth-observation capabilities and produce a long-term roadmap for security and defence. A separate ESA bid sets a May 5 deadline for industry proposals on system architecture for the future EU Earth Observational Governmental System (EOGS).

2026-04-22T08:06:31.834168-07:00

ESA and EDA launch joint study to map strategic and technological gaps in Europe’s Earth-observation security and defence capabi

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Navy considers “reciprocal” shipboard role in satellite-protected maritime domain awareness The article says satellites provide Navy ships with domain awareness, but some officers argue the Navy should “return the favor” by extending its own sensing and protection capabilities to support satellite operations. The thrust is toward ship-linked contributions to wider space-domain situational awareness and protection.

2026-04-22T05:24:55.181906-07:00

Navy considers “reciprocal” shipboard role in satellite-protected maritime domain awareness

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Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA to equip 11 upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners with high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi

ESA and EDA launch joint study to map strategic and technological gaps in Europe’s Earth-observation security and defence capabi

Eutelsat renews Mexico video distribution pact with PCTV; expands Caribbean DTH with Co-op Cable via EUTELSAT 117 West A and 65

Rocket Lab Electron to launch JAXA “Kakushin Rising” mission, deploying 8 Japanese satellites including origami-fold antenna

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