EU bodies move on home-grown satellite plan
An ambition to create the European Union’s own satellite communications system was advanced by representatives …
Optus taps local partner for space push
Optus forged an agreement with Australian start-up Space Machines Company (SMC) to develop new space …
EC eyes space communications, drone developments
The European Commission (EC) announced a trio of initiatives designed to boost the region’s standing …
NASA backs Nokia LTE Moon-shot
Nokia secured $14.1 million in funding to deliver 4G connectivity on the Moon as part …
Rakuten, Vodafone fund mobile satellite network
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten and Vodafone Group became lead investors backing a start-up project to …
Google linked to wireless balloon firm
Google is considering working with, or buying, Space Data Corp, a company that provides wireless services via hot air balloons, according to the Wall Street Journal.