Sydney, Australia– SpeedCast International Limited (ASX: SDA) has announced that it has partnered with one of the largest global defense companies, Airbus Defence and Space, to design, build and provide onsite management for the ground anchor station for the Skynet 5A satellite in Asia-Pacific, following its relocation in 2015, to provide extended coverage to the region, including the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific regions. … [Read more...] about SpeedCast and Airbus partner
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Airbus in Australia for Skynet
A brand new purpose-built satellite ground station has been established in Adelaide, to land Airbus Defence and Space’s Skynet secure military satellite communications. The Australian facility extends an existing chain of teleports in France, Germany, Norway, the UK and the USA, providing global coverage in both fixed and mobile satellite services. This worldwide teleport network provides global coverage for connectivity services by providing the link between the satellite constellation and … [Read more...] about Airbus in Australia for Skynet
Satellite facility in France
A joint-venture between OneWeb Satellites and Airbus Defence and Space aims to build an estimated US$85 million automated facility in Florida to manufacture nearly 900 satellites in Toulouse, France. Series production will be tested there on a prototype assembly line. OneWeb Satellites has chosen Florida in the U.S. as the site for its final assembly line, completing the last step in its industrial organisation. The design of the satellites is currently under way in the company’s design … [Read more...] about Satellite facility in France
Airbus aids ExoMars 2016
Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s number two in space technology, has designed and built two heat shields which will enable the Schiaparelli capsule of the ExoMars 2016 mission to withstand its descent through the Martian atmosphere and land on the Red Planet later this year. The lander module was launched on 14 March from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan along with a Trace Gas Orbiter that will look for trace gases while in orbit around Mars. … [Read more...] about Airbus aids ExoMars 2016
Airbus Defence and Space in Germany
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded with a 145 M€ contract by the procurement agency of German Armed Forces (BAAINBw) for the long term operation of the SATCOMBw secure satellite communications system. Airbus Defence and Space has been operating the SATCOMBw system since 2006. This contract which has been renewed for the next seven-and-a-half years includes the in-orbit operation of the military COMSATBw1 and COMSATBw 2 satellites as well as the operation of their teleport and … [Read more...] about Airbus Defence and Space in Germany
Skynet 5A moves to 95° East
Airbus Defence and Space is working with local service providers to develop new partnerships to deliver highly resilient Skynet military satellite communication services to the Asia-Pacific region, following the successful completion of Skynet 5A satellite move from 6° East to 95° East to provide global X-band and UHF coverage in this region. Airbus Defence and Space has signed an agreement with CopaSAT, to become a new channel partner for Skynet services, primarily using the … [Read more...] about Skynet 5A moves to 95° East
