Pakistan Launches Second Communication Satellite PAKSAT MM1 to Enhance Digital Infrastructure
Pakistan has successfully launched its second communication satellite, PAKSAT MM1, from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre to enhance the country’s…
Pakistan has successfully launched its second communication satellite, PAKSAT MM1, from China’s Xichang Satellite Launch Centre to enhance the country’s…
Yahsat has signed an MoU with South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies to enhance collaboration in satellite and ICT services. The agreement includes satellite broadband, IoT, geospatial applications, and more. This partnership aims to develop infrastructure, skills, and communications capabilities in South Africa.
SUPARCO is launching the PakSat MM1 satellite today with Chinese support, enhancing Pakistan’s communication infrastructure and digital connectivity. This marks a significant step towards a digitally connected Pakistan, following the historic iCube-Q lunar mission. The new satellite will provide various communication services and support socio-economic development.
Arabsat has partnered with neXat to manage its multicontinental managed services through a single application. This collaboration will reduce operational costs, automate tasks, and enhance service delivery across governmental, enterprise, and consumer markets. The neXat platform will provide a customized OSS-BSS suite, ensuring future integration with new virtualized hub solutions.
Arabsat is partnering with ST Engineering iDirect to integrate cloud technologies into its gateway infrastructure, expanding satellite connectivity in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. This initiative will enhance Arabsat’s coverage, provide vital managed services, and support Saudi Arabia’s broader space investment and efforts to deliver satellite internet to underserved regions.
Pakistan is launching the MM1 communication satellite on May 30 to enhance its communication infrastructure. The satellite will address the increasing demand for high-speed internet and connectivity. This follows the successful ICUBE-Q lunar mission, highlighting the crucial role of satellites in disaster management, environmental monitoring, and technological advancement.
Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a subsidiary of Yahsat, has launched IP NEO, a next-generation satellite communication product. Developed with Cobham Satcom, IP NEO offers advanced voice and data capabilities, tailored to diverse industry needs. Officially unveiling at Critical Comms World Dubai, the product highlights Thuraya’s commitment to technological advancement in satellite communications.
UAE’s Yahsat has restored Thuraya satellite services in parts of Southeast Asia and China by reconfiguring its Thuraya 2 satellite after Thuraya 3 experienced an anomaly. However, service remains unavailable in the Asia-Pacific region east of Thuraya 2’s footprint.
Indonesia is set to launch SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband within two weeks, following approvals from Indonesian authorities. This initiative aims to enhance internet accessibility across remote areas and the new capital city, promising a significant boost in connectivity and digital inclusion for the geographically diverse nation.
Starlink, the satellite Internet network operated by SpaceX, is set to bring its services to 23 African countries by the…