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Satellite Technologies (Satellite) stories

Satellites are spatial objects placed in orbit to communicate with the Earth and provide a wide range of information services. Earth observation, communication, navigation as well as military are some of the main ways satellites are utilised.

Every satellite has its own trajectory according to its type. There are Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Satellites. Nowadays, 4,550 satellites are in orbit of the Earth, though 80 of them are LEO ones
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BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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BDC launches its Defence Platform with CAD $6.2 million for Canada Rocket Company and a pre-seed bet on AI chip startup Irréversible.
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MDA Space adds space situational awareness to Dept. of Defence

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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ThothX will partner with MDA Space to enhance space situation awareness, boosting Canada's orbital security amid growing space congestion and threats.
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Canada's new space race is about one main thing: Satellites

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Canada is accelerating its space ambitions, aiming to lead the next era of space exploration with innovative technology and bold missions.
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Neo Space partners with Uzbekistan Airways for in-flight WiFi

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Neo Space Group has partnered with Uzbekistan Airways to introduce in-flight high-speed internet on A321neo aircraft, enhancing passenger connectivity by 2026.
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Broadcom unveils VeloSky for seamless converged networking

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Broadcom has launched VeloSky, a unified solution enabling Communication Service Providers to seamlessly integrate fibre, cellular and satellite services.
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One NZ and SpaceX launch 'direct to cell' satellites for global coverage

Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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One NZ, in cooperation with SpaceX, launched its first six 'direct to cell' satellites enabling expanded telecommunication coverage from 2024, and has joined a global alliance to offer reciprocal satellite roaming services.
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Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal

Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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Myriota has bolstered its North American presence by securing a deal with exactEarth, involving satellite assets and spectrum licences, for CA$600,000.
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Fleet Space announces three million sensors on its satellite IoT network

Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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Fleet Space Technologies' Project Galaxy hits a milestone, registering 1 million IoT devices within 24 hours and adding 2 million more to its waiting list.