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Broadcast Pro
30-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Ground Control launches first certified Iridium Certus 9704 device
The device is available now for early access inquiries, with initial production set for May and full availability from July 2025. Ground Control has introduced the RockBLOCK Pro, the first certified Iridium Certus 9704 satellite IoT gateway to hit the market, marking a major step forward in remote communications technology. Designed for harsh outdoor and industrial environments, the ruggedised terminal is powered by the Iridium Certus 9704 module and Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT), enabling faster data throughput, significantly larger message sizes, and improved power efficiency compared to previous generations. The RockBLOCK Pro supports bi-directional messaging from 25 bytes to 100 KB, suitable for transmitting aggregated sensor data, images and audio clips, with typical end-to-cloud latency of under 10 seconds. It also boasts an 83% reduction in idle power consumption over earlier Iridium 9602 and 9603 modules, enhancing its utility for mission-critical and power-sensitive applications. Built to IP66 standards, the device offers flexible antenna options and maintains compatibility with legacy Iridium AT command sets, allowing seamless upgrades for existing deployments. Additional features include built-in GNSS, Bluetooth and configurable digital I/O, making it suitable for telemetry, asset tracking, environmental monitoring and autonomous systems. The RockBLOCK Pro integrates directly with Ground Controls Cloudloop Data platform, enabling delivery to cloud services like AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, or through webhooks, MQTT and email. Alastair MacLeod, CEO of Ground Control, said: 'RockBLOCK Pro redefines the satellite IoT gateway category by bringing together power efficiency, rugged design, and data capacity in a compact footprint, unlocking smarter, more responsive systems in the worlds most remote places. As the first partner to bring a certified Iridium Certus 9704 product to market, were proud to lead the next chapter of global IoT.' Tim Last, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Iridium, added: 'The Iridium Certus 9704 packs a lot of power in a compact module, making it ideal for IoT applications that require real-time data analysis, analytics and automated decision-making. Ground Control has been a trusted Iridium partner for many years, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality developer hardware built on Iridium technology. Were excited to see them leading the way with innovative solutions that bring high-performance satellite IoT connectivity to the most remote parts of the world.' RockBLOCK Pro is now open for early access inquiries, with the initial production run in May, and full production from July 2025.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
Chinese spy balloon was equipped with tech from at least 5 US firms: report
A Chinese spy balloon that floated across the U.S. before being shot down off the South Carolina coast in 2023 was carrying technology from at least five American companies, according to a report published Monday. Among the equipment recovered from the balloon were a satellite communication module, sensors and other sophisticated surveillance equipment, some of which was housed in a foam cooler, Newsweek reported, citing two sources with direct knowledge of a U.S. military technical analysis. The FBI declined to comment on the report when reached by Fox News Digital. The Chinese spy balloon flew from Alaska to the East Coast, where it was shot down by the military over the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 4, 2023. Whatever Happened To … The Investigations Into The Chinese Spy Balloon Beijing claimed it was a weather balloon, though an investigation by U.S. intelligence agencies found the balloon was used for spying. Information captured by the spy balloon is not believed to have been successfully sent back to Beijing. Read On The Fox News App The identification of U.S.-made technology inside the balloon raises questions about commercially available equipment that can be sold to, or in some cases resold, to America's adversaries. The sources, who spoke to the outlet on condition of anonymity, said a short burst messaging module called Iridium 9602 was among the tech equipment recovered. The device is produced by Virginia-based global satellite communications provider Iridium. Jordan Hassim, Iridium's Executive Director for Communications, told the outlet that the company doesn't condone the use of its radios or modules "being used in ways they shouldn't be." Chinese Spy Craft Used American Tech To Collect Photos, Videos "There's no way for us to know what the use is of a specific module," Hassim said. "We need to know the module specifically. For us it could be a whale wearing a tag tracking it, it could be a polar bear, an explorer hiking a mountain." If the company learned one of its devices was being misused, Hassim said it would immediately work with partners such as the U.S. government to disable it. Click To Get The Fox News App The sources said the four other U.S. companies whose parts were identified in the balloon are Texas Instruments, Omega Engineering, Amphenol All Sensors Corporation and onsemi. Equipment from STMicroelectronics of Switzerland was also recovered and article source: Chinese spy balloon was equipped with tech from at least 5 US firms: report
Fox News
11-02-2025
- Fox News
Chinese spy balloon was equipped with tech from at least 5 US firms: report
A Chinese spy balloon that floated across the U.S. before being shot down off the South Carolina coast in 2023 was carrying technology from at least five American companies, according to a report published Monday. Among the equipment recovered from the balloon were a satellite communication module, sensors and other sophisticated surveillance equipment, some of which was housed in a foam cooler, Newsweek reported, citing two sources with direct knowledge of a U.S. military technical analysis. The FBI declined to comment on the report when reached by Fox News Digital. The Chinese spy balloon flew from Alaska to the East Coast, where it was shot down by the military over the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 4, 2023. Beijing claimed it was a weather balloon, though an investigation by U.S. intelligence agencies found the balloon was used for spying. Information captured by the spy balloon is not believed to have been successfully sent back to Beijing. The identification of U.S.-made technology inside the balloon raises questions about commercially available equipment that can be sold to, or in some cases resold, to America's adversaries. The sources, who spoke to the outlet on condition of anonymity, said a short burst messaging module called Iridium 9602 was among the tech equipment recovered. The device is produced by Virginia-based global satellite communications provider Iridium. Jordan Hassim, Iridium's Executive Director for Communications, told the outlet that the company doesn't condone the use of its radios or modules "being used in ways they shouldn't be." "There's no way for us to know what the use is of a specific module," Hassim said. "We need to know the module specifically. For us it could be a whale wearing a tag tracking it, it could be a polar bear, an explorer hiking a mountain." If the company learned one of its devices was being misused, Hassim said it would immediately work with partners such as the U.S. government to disable it. The sources said the four other U.S. companies whose parts were identified in the balloon are Texas Instruments, Omega Engineering, Amphenol All Sensors Corporation and onsemi. Equipment from STMicroelectronics of Switzerland was also recovered and identified.
