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Skynet 5A satellite moves to Asia-Pacific

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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

Airbus Defence and Space provides Skynet military satellite communication

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Airbus Defence and Space has signed a four year framework agreement with the Norwegian Defence Logistic Organisation (NDLO) for the provision of X-band satellite capacity and has committed to deliver up to 30Mhz of capacity annually on the Skynet military satellite constellation. Skynet will augment the Norwegian forces’ existing secure communications in maritime, land and aeronautical applications across Northern Europe, the Arctic and for Allied nations missions globally. Under the … [Read more...] about Airbus Defence and Space provides Skynet military satellite communication