Rapidtek Technologies recently announced successful signal reception from the ‘Nightjar’ 3U CubeSat, which was developed under commission from the Taiwan Space Agency (TASA). This mission verified Rapidtek’s in-house communication payload in orbit and reached Technology Readiness Level 8 (TRL 8),…
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Muon Space will support satellite-powered Bluetooth network
Muon Space, a provider of end-to-end space systems specialising in mission-optimised satellite constellations, recently introduced its most capable satellite platform: MuSat XL, a high-performance 500kg-class spacecraft designed for the most demanding next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions. Muon also announced…
CU Phosco and Mitie install monopole to support 5G rollout
CU Phosco, together with its long-standing partner Mitie, has supported the successful installation of a 22.5 metre 4G/5G monopole in Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, England. The structure forms part of the area’s 5G rollout and delivers improved mobile coverage for the local…
Anritsu enhances 5G measurement capabilities of test station
Anritsu announced a significant enhancement to its MT8000A Radio Communication Test Station, expanding the platform’s 5G device measurement capabilities to include support for 5G NR NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) devices. This advancement allows for comprehensive testing of devices designed to communicate…
Cellular IoT connectivity revenues increased 12% in 2024
Cellular IoT connectivity revenues increased 12% to hit €14.2 billion in 2024. This is according to the latest report from Berg Insight, as it projects there will be 6.4 billion IoT devices connected to cellular networks by 2029, generating annual…
SPARK and TokenMe partnership will apply UWB to construction sites
SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specialising in short-range wireless communications announced a strategic partnership with TokenMe, a firm focused on applying sensor and tracking solutions in construction technology. The partnership brings together SPARK’s ultra-wideband (SPARK LE-UWB) wireless technology…
Satellite technology is promising, says Omdia in latest report
Satellite technology is emerging as a critical, complementary solution to terrestrial networks – this is according to new research from Omdia in its report, ‘Satellite IoT Market Landscape – 2025’. The new report shows that technological advancements, standardisation efforts, and…
Decision confirms regulatory framework for satellite-based LoRaWAN
The LoRa Alliance recently announced that the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) of the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) has officially approved the Decision ECC DEC(25)021, confirming the regulatory framework enabling satellite-to-low power device communication with satellites (LPD-S)…
WISeSat.Space and EnduroSat partner on quantum-secure satellites
WISeKey, via its subsidiary WISeSat.Space, and EnduroSat, a provider of software-flexible satellites, as part of their strategy to diversify partners in the industry, are proud to announce signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework aimed at a…
MicroCarb will be first CO2 monitoring satellite
The MicroCarb mission, which has been developed in partnership with France’s space agency CNES, will become Europe’s first dedicated carbon dioxide monitoring satellite, marking a significant step in the fight against climate change. Successfully launched aboard a Vega-C rocket from…
