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Broadcast Pro
19 hours ago
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Eutelsat and Station Satcom expand deal for maritime LEO connectivity
Building on a GEO partnership, Station Satcom will integrate Eutelsats OneWeb LEO services to enhance its global maritime offering. Eutelsat and its long-term partner Station Satcom, an India-based provider of maritime communications, have signed a new agreement to bring OneWebs low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to the global maritime sector. The partnership marks a major strategic move for Station Satcom, which will now offer a hybrid satellite solution that merges the broad coverage of Eutelsats GEO (geostationary orbit) services with the high-speed, low-latency performance of OneWebs LEO network. This integrated service will provide seamless and resilient connectivity for vessels navigating major shipping lanes and operating in remote offshore regions. By leveraging the combined strengths of GEO and LEO technologies, Station Satcom aims to meet rising demands for real-time data exchange, enhance operational efficiency and improve crew welfare onboard shipskey components in the broader digital transformation of maritime operations worldwide. Thierry Polycarpe, Vice President of Global Maritime at Eutelsat, said: 'We are proud to expand our long-standing partnership with Station Satcom as they bring OneWebs LEO maritime service to market. This agreement reflects the growing demand for high-performance connectivity at sea, and reinforces our commitment to delivering secure, high-speed, low-latency solutions that power the digital evolution of the maritime industry.' Anshul Khanna, Chief Executive Officer of Station Satcom, added: 'This is a game-changer for the maritime sector at large. By integrating OneWebs LEO satellite service, we can now offer seamless connectivity for ship owners, crew welfare and offshore operations.'
The South African
6 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet suffers global outage
SpaceX chief Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service experienced an hours-long global network outage late on Thursday, which executives attributed to a key software issue. The service interruption was announced on X at about 22:00 (SA time) on Thursday by Starlink's official handle. Users in the United States and Europe began reporting problems with the service an hour before the Starlink announcement on Downdetector, a website that tracks issues in internet-based services. 'Service will be restored shortly,' South Africa-born Musk posted on X, apologising for the outage. 'SpaceX will remedy root cause to ensure it doesn't happen again.' The tech billionaire later reposted a statement from Starlink Vice President of Engineering Michael Nicolls, who said the disruption was due to the 'failure of key internal software services that operate the core network.' Nicolls also said the Starlink network had 'mostly recovered' from the outage, which 'lasted approximately 2.5 hours.' About two hours later, Starlink posted that the issue was resolved and that service was restored. User reports on Downdetector began after 21:00 (SA time), peaking at 21:34 (SA time) and tapering out at 05:00 (SA time). Starlink, a subsidiary of Musk's space rocket venture SpaceX, has deployed more than 6 000 low-orbit satellites to provide high-speed internet to isolated and poorly connected areas. Starlink currently leads the satellite internet race, with European competitor Eutelsat – which is backed by France and the United Kingdom – lagging behind with 600 satellites. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
NDTV
6 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Musk Issues Apology After Starlink Satellite Faces Hours-Long Global Outage
SpaceX chief Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service experienced an hours-long global network outage Thursday, which executives attributed to a key software issue. The service interruption was announced on X at about 4:00 pm eastern time (2000 GMT) on Thursday by Starlink's official handle. Users in the United States and Europe began reporting problems with the service an hour before the Starlink announcement on Downdetector, a website that tracks issues in internet-based services. "Service will be restored shortly," Musk posted on X, apologizing for the outage. "SpaceX will remedy root cause to ensure it doesn't happen again." The tech billionaire later reposted a statement from Starlink Vice President of Engineering Michael Nicolls, who said the disruption was due to the "failure of key internal software services that operate the core network." Nicolls also said the Starlink network had "mostly recovered" from the outage, which "lasted approximately 2.5 hours." About two hours later, Starlink posted that the issue was resolved and that service was restored. User reports on Downdetector began after 3:00 pm eastern time (1900 GMT), peaking at 3:34 pm and tapering out after 11:00 pm (0300 GMT). Starlink, a subsidiary of Musk's space rocket venture SpaceX, has deployed more than 6,000 low-orbit satellites to provide high-speed internet to isolated and poorly connected areas. Starlink currently leads the satellite internet race, with European competitor Eutelsat -- which is backed by France and the United Kingdom -- lagging behind with 600 satellites.
L'Orient-Le Jour
23-07-2025
- Business
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Government holds talks with Eutelsat, a Starlink competitor
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met a delegation from the French group Eutelsat, specializing in satellite communications — including internet access, mobile and landline telephones, data transfer and television broadcasting — on Wednesday, according to an announcement posted by the Grand Serail on X. That morning, the same delegation visited the Telecommunications Ministry for an initial meeting with Minister Charles Hage. Few details have emerged from that discussion. Contacted by L'Orient-Le Jour, the minister's office simply indicated that it was an exploratory exchange with no conclusions at this stage, except that Lebanon is seeking to strengthen its internet access, a service Eutelsat provides. A major player in the sector, Eutelsat OneWeb — the trade name adopted following the September 2023 merger between French operator Eutelsat and British company OneWeb — offers a satellite internet service similar to Starlink, the SpaceX subsidiary founded by Elon Musk, with whom Lebanon had initiated discussions that ultimately went nowhere. With a satellite fleet far smaller than its competitor's, Eutelsat OneWeb is mainly well-established in the European market, while also covering several countries in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. After the meeting at the Grand Serail, Hani al-Arja, vice president in charge of sales of connectivity solutions for the MENA region, said the company had informed the prime minister of "ongoing preparations for the potential launch of the company's services in Lebanon," which will in principle be marketed by operators Ogero, Alfa and Touch. "The company specializes in providing fast satellite internet and communication services, including low-cost mobile satellites. This service will provide users with high-speed internet connectivity," he said. These talks with Eutelsat cast doubt on the state of negotiations with SpaceX, which had already failed under the previous government of Najib Mikati due to service costs and a technical constraint: SpaceX reportedly required Lebanon to host its data management servers in Qatar or Germany, which would violate Law No. 81 on personal data protection. Yet, the adoption of Starlink seemed well underway in early June — buoyed by the enthusiasm displayed by Musk, who had expressed his wish "to see his companies present in Lebanon," according to remarks reported by the Lebanese presidency. Even U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, who just wrapped up a three-day visit to Lebanon to discuss the state monopoly on arms, called the case 'promising' during an interview with Télé Liban on Monday night. It is difficult to know where things currently stand. According to a source from a major Lebanese internet provider, talks with Starlink are at a standstill. Another source, close to the government, said nothing prevents Lebanon from negotiating with both Eutelsat and SpaceX at the same time. Lebanon is mainly connected to the internet via submarine and land cables. On the sidelines of his meeting with Eutelsat, the prime minister also met the Lebanese team that will participate in the Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) and the Adobe Certified Professional World Championship (ACPWC), which will be held from July 27 to 30 in Orlando, Florida. The Makhzoumi Foundation organizes the national selection in Lebanon, after which the country's representatives are chosen. The participants presented the prime minister with the official jersey that Lebanon will be represented with during this international competition, according to a statement.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
David Broadbent appointed CEO of Europe's SES Space & Defense
Luxembourg-based European satellite company SES announced on Tuesday the appointment of David Broadbent as president and CEO of its Space & Defense Organization. He previously held a similar position at Intelsat, which SES acquired on July 17. Broadbent will lead the merged government and defence divisions of SES and Intelsat, which collectively operate over 100 satellites across geostationnary, medium earth and low earth orbits, positioning SES as a key European competitor to U.S.-based Starlink alongside French peer Eutelsat . "Our focus moving forward is to harness the combined strengths of our people, capabilities, and technology to deliver mission-driven outcomes for our government mission partners," Broadbent said in a statement. "As a unified team, we are uniquely positioned to provide a secure and resilient multi-orbit strategy that advance national security objectives, protect sovereignty, and ensure uninterrupted access to critical communication infrastructure," he added. SES expects to generate 1.8 billion euros ($2.1 billion) in annual operating profit, and to increase revenues by a low to mid-single digit percentage per year to 2028. "This stronger financial profile is supported by a combined contract backlog exceeding 8 billion euros, providing clear visibility into future revenue streams," it said in a statement announcing the merger. The announcement comes as European nations accelerate efforts to bolster independence in defence and satellite technology amid geopolitical tensions with Russia and evolving U.S. foreign policy priorities. Eutelsat recently received a 750 million euros capital infusion from the French government in June, followed by a 163 million euros boost from Britain.
