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Satellite Technologies (Satellite) stories - Page 4

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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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.
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KT SAT and Thales Alenia Space sign comms satellite contract
Wed, 14th Sep 2022
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South Korean satellite service provider KT SAT and Thales Alenia Space have signed a contract for the KOREASAT 6A communications satellite.
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Kacific appoints Ivan Fong as Managing Director of the Pacific
Fri, 9th Sep 2022
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Ivan Fong, an experienced telecommunications leader, appointed as Managing Director of Pacific-based Kacific to drive strategic growth.
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Kacific partners with Vodafone PNG for mobile satellite deployment
Fri, 26th Aug 2022
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Kacific has partnered with Vodafone PNG to deploy the satellite operator's Mobile Backhaul services in the remote region.
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Kacific wins big at the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards
Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group wins gold and silver awards at the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards for its innovative technologies and services during Covid-19.
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Kacific and Teleglobal support expansion of telecom networks in Indonesia
Tue, 5th Jul 2022
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Kacific has partnered with Teleglobal in Indonesia to provide a large-scale deployment of mobile backhaul services to major telecommunications operators.
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Fleet Space, Konica Minolta partner for 3D printer offering
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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Fleet Space has partnered with Konica Minolta to implement 3D printers from 3D Systems to support the commercial small satellite manufacturer’s offerings.
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EOS Space Systems becomes SmartSat CRC core partner
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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EOS Space Systems joins SmartSat CRC as a core partner, gaining priority selection for research projects and a seat on advisory boards.
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Kacific launches mobile app for Gigstarter end-users
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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The new app will be available across 25 markets and Kacific says it will help ISPs and KADs value and understand their customers better.
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Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua to map NZ's forest cover change
Mon, 30th May 2022
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Microsoft and Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research, are teaming up to develop improved detection of land use and forest cover change in New Zealand.
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Australian space tech startup secures SpaceX support
Tue, 24th May 2022
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Space Machines Company has secured the support of SpaceX as a launch partner in carrying SMC's Optimus Orbital Transfer Vehicle to space next year.
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South Australia state satellite makes significant progress
Wed, 18th May 2022
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South Australia’s first state satellite has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR), moving it closer to providing tangible data solutions.
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Kacific launches emergency connectivity offering, CommsBox
Thu, 5th May 2022
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Kacific has announced the release of a new emergency connectivity offering designed to rapidly provide broadband service in emergency or disaster zones.
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Kacific’s Christian Patouraux named CEO of the Year
Fri, 29th Apr 2022
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Telecom Review has named Kacific’s Christian Patouraux as CEO of the Year for Wholesale & Capacity, also acknowledging the company’s overall achievements.
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Kacific, GuarantCo receive Cooperation of the Year Award
Thu, 14th Apr 2022
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Kacific and GuarantCo have been named the winners of the Cooperation of the Year Award at the Satcom Innovations Group (SIG) Awards.
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Check Point Software supports Rakia mission to space
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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Check Point Software is supporting the Rakia Israeli space mission by hosting communication to the specialised control centre.
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Kacific launches service to combat enterprise power outages
Tue, 12th Apr 2022
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Kacific Broadband Satellites Group has launched Enterprise Backup, a new service intended to protect organisations against frequent power outages.