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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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Mobile satellite services driving satellite communication market
Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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The satellite communication market is expected to reach a sum of US$192.09 billion by 2032, according to a new report from analyst firm Fact.MR.
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SmartSat launches $7m strong project to develop spacecraft tech
Wed, 5th Jul 2023
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Australia's space research centre, SmartSat, has launched a $7m project to develop autonomous spacecraft using artificial intelligence (AI).
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Kacific and Solomon Telekom restore internet services
Tue, 20th Jun 2023
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group and Solomon Telekom Company Limited (STCL) have collaborated to reinstate essential nationwide internet services.
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Spark prepares to unveil satellite-to-mobile service
Tue, 6th Jun 2023
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Spark announced it will provide a satellite-to-mobile service for Spark mobile customers, with a trial set to launch as early as the end of the year.
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New program to develop Aussie agriculture from space
Tue, 23rd May 2023
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Australia's SmartSat CRC has launched the Maya Nula research program to develop satellite Earth Observation technology for the agriculture industry.
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Military communications market to be US$116.96 billion by 2033: FMI
Tue, 16th May 2023
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The military communications market is valued at US$ 43.09 billion in 2023, and with a CAGR of 10.5% through 2033, it is predicted to reach US$116.96 billion.
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SmartSat unveils CHORUS prototype aiding communications
Wed, 10th May 2023
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The prototype has been developed in Australia by the Defence Science and Technology Group and industry and academic partners, following three years of research.
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SmartSat sends doctoral students to NASA JPL for internships
Wed, 3rd May 2023
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Two SmartSat CRC PhD students have been selected for a SmartSat-led internship program at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to kickstart their aerospace careers.
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CommsBox wins award for Achievement in Product Innovation
Mon, 24th Apr 2023
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The transportable, all-in-one satellite communications product from Kacific addresses the challenges faced by disaster-prone areas.
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SmartSat commits AU$1 million for space mission Waratah Seed
Wed, 5th Apr 2023
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The SmartSat NSW Node and Aurora Space Startups Cluster are funding projects representing a significant portion of the Waratah Seed mission budget.
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Early access impressions: Kerbal Space Program 2 (PC)
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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Kerbal Space Program's developers gave me early access to its incoming sequel and a chance to test it out: here are my first impressions.
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Former Northrop Grumman Executive Joins QuSecure Leadership Team
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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QuSecure has named former Northrop Grumman executive Aaron Moore as EVP, Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and software development.
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Integrated space and spatial industry key to securing Australia's future
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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National coalition unveils roadmap to integrate space and geospatial industries for Australia's economic success and national security.
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Traditional internet security fails to meet requirements of IoT
Mon, 13th Mar 2023
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RMIT University has released guidance on how Dr. Abebe Diro's research seeks to enhance IoT security for space information networks.
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Space research centre announces innovative, funding-backed projects
Mon, 27th Feb 2023
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Australia's SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre has invested AU$1.1m into four space research projects, bringing total investment to over AU$10m.
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Intelsat appoints Gaurav Kharod as the Regional Vice President of Asia Pacific
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
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Intelsat appoints Gaurav Kharod as the regional VP for its APAC region to drive growth and innovative solutions with his satellite expertise.
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Noel Leeming first to offer Starlink in New Zealand
Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
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Noel Leeming becomes first retailer in New Zealand to offer Starlink broadband internet, with hardware available from late December.
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Kacific launches self-service platform and retail packages
Tue, 18th Oct 2022
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The company’s Crossbow self-service portal will cater to its 480+ distributor network, along which it has released new top-up data packages for Gigstarter.
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Case study: Orbital Insight technology assists Location IQ with data analytics
Tue, 18th Oct 2022
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Geospatial data services were added in March 2020, bringing with it a new depth of information-gathering to Location IQ.
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Kacific wins big at the World Business Outlook Awards
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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The Kacific Group has been recognised in the World Business Outlook Awards for providing high-quality broadband services and infrastructure throughout APAC.