Airbus Defence and Space and OneWeb announced the creation of OneWeb Satellites. The new joint venture will be equally owned by Airbus and OneWeb. Led by Brian Holz as CEO, OneWeb Satellites will design and build the 900 satelites of the OneWeb constellation, offering high-speed internet with global coverage. The company will also be able to build satellites, platforms and equipment to be marketed by Airbus Defence and Space to other operators of future constellations. OneWeb Satellites will … [Read more...] about Airbus and OneWeb joint venture
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Airbus Defence and Space free provision
The German Ministry of Defence has renewed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space to provide free satellite communications and calls for German troops. The contract will last four years, beginning 1 July 2016; and has been augmented to meet the ministries’ directive for the provision of free, unlimited voice calling and internet access to all servicewomen and men during operations, exercise and trainings outside Germany. The new service includes the provision of media servers, giving … [Read more...] about Airbus Defence and Space free provision
Airbus Defence and Space launches Portal360
Airbus Defence and Space launched a new Portal360 for smarter online management of satcom, enabling its service provider partners and end customers to enjoy free round-the-clock access to it. Portal360 is a 24/7 connected solution enabling service provider partners to access a variety of business critical data to proactively and efficiently manage their customers, whilst staying in full control of their own accounts and business. Portal360 provides direct access to a variety of information, … [Read more...] about Airbus Defence and Space launches Portal360
Airbus Defence, Space and PETSE in covenant
Integrated Petroleum & Energy Services company (PETSE) and Airbus Defence and Space have signed a three year agreement for supply of the Terralink Hub communications services. Terralink Hub will provide a fully managed service to PETSE which again provides them with the complete range of connectivity services to their local market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. PETSE will become a full VSAT service provider, enabling high levels of IP connectivity with support from Airbus Defence and Space … [Read more...] about Airbus Defence, Space and PETSE in covenant
Success through Airbus Safran Launchers joint-venture
Ariane 5 has been flawlessly launched from Kourou, French Guiana, for the 68th consecutive time, building on the European launcher’s track record. Two satellites were launched with a total mass of more than 10 tonnes. “Airbus Defence and Space has been tightly linked with the Ariane programme from the outset, and it will remain Ariane’s main partner through the Airbus Safran Launchers joint-venture,” said François Auque, Head of Space Systems. … [Read more...] about Success through Airbus Safran Launchers joint-venture
Skynet 5A satellite moves to Asia-Pacific
Airbus Defence and Space announced the successful completion of the 67,000 km move of the Skynet 5A satellite from 6° east to 95° east. Skynet 5A is now optimally located to provide protected and secure military satellite communications (Milsatcom) services to allied governments in the Asia-Pacific region. The relocation was initiated to extend the Skynet constellation’s coverage and services from 178 west to 163 east, including the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific region. With the … [Read more...] about Skynet 5A satellite moves to Asia-Pacific
