Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has signed an agreement for Cobham SATCOM to design and produce an advanced Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) terminal as part of its recently announced European Aviation Network high-speed inflight connectivity solution. The compact, lightweight and cost effective terminal will be a vital component in the European Aviation Network, which was unveiled earlier this month as the first aviation passenger … [Read more...] about Inmarsat signs with Cobham SATCOM
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Inmarsat partners Rolls-Royce
Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, announced its participation in the Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applications Initiative (AAWA) recently launched by Rolls-Royce. The project, funded by Tekes (Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation), will bring industry partners together with universities, research institutes, ship owners and other stakeholders to explore the economic, social, legal, regulatory and technological factors which need … [Read more...] about Inmarsat partners Rolls-Royce
Third Global Xpress (GX) satellite launched
Inmarsat has confirmed the successful launch of its third satellite in the transformational Global Xpress (GX) constellation. Inmarsat-5 F3 (I-5 F3), which was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 12.44pm (BST), entered orbit this morning at 04.15 am (BST) following a 15 hour and 31 minute mission. Over the coming weeks, the Inmarsat Operations Team will raise I-5 F3 to its final orbit, deploy its solar arrays and reflectors, and undertake payload testing. At the end of … [Read more...] about Third Global Xpress (GX) satellite launched
Satellite communications initiative to transform lives
A project that will revolutionise e-commerce and maternity services in remote communities across Nigeria and Kenya through the delivery of reliable, space-based internet connectivity services has completed its installation stage and is ready to be rolled out. Titled Digital Frontiers, the initiative forms part of the UK Space Agency’s £32 million, two-year International Partnership Space Programme, in which Inmarsat, the provider of global mobile satellite communication services, is … [Read more...] about Satellite communications initiative to transform lives
Inmarsat is the official broadband provider for Chicago Yacht Club Race
Inmarsat will serve as the official broadband provider for the 107th running of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. Fans of the race will be able to follow the teams in real-time as a small group of on-board commentators will upload high-resolution pictures and video to Facebook and Twitter via Inmarsat’s mobile satellite communications network throughout the race. Building on the success of the Volvo Ocean Race, made possible by Inmarsat’s reliable satellite connectivity, the … [Read more...] about Inmarsat is the official broadband provider for Chicago Yacht Club Race
World-Link strengthens its market position
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L) has signed an agreement with World-Link Communications, Inc., appointing the innovative satellite services provider as a Partner for FleetBroadband, serving the maritime market globally. Alongside the agreement, World-Link plans to strengthen its infrastructure and integrate with the Inmarsat network through significant investment in building an Inmarsat Point-of-Presence (PoP). The plan will advance World-Link’s ability to deliver enhanced value-added services to its … [Read more...] about World-Link strengthens its market position
