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
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
Deloitte forecasts AI, data centres & media shifts by 2026
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Deloitte predicts agentic AI boom, surging data centre and sovereign compute spend, and fast-shifting media habits by 2026.
One NZ sees festive mobile data & satellite use surge
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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digital entertainment
One NZ logs 17.4% New Year mobile data spike and 50% holiday satellite user jump as Kiwis head off-grid and demand always-on coverage.
US company Bourns tries to take over New Zealand chip maker Rakon
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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US firm Bourns launches NZD $356m bid for loss‑making Rakon, offering NZD $1.55 a share and locking up 41% of the chip maker's stock.
One New Zealand & Starlink launch nationwide IoT satellite network
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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One New Zealand and Starlink launch IoT satellite network providing SMS and data coverage nationwide, including 40% of the country lacking cell towers.
One NZ satellite texting hits one million message milestone
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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One NZ's satellite service has surpassed one million free texts in under four months, enhancing connectivity during emergencies like Cyclone Tam.
Neo Space partners with Uzbekistan Airways for in-flight WiFi
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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wireless networks
Neo Space Group has partnered with Uzbekistan Airways to introduce in-flight high-speed internet on A321neo aircraft, enhancing passenger connectivity by 2026.
Broadcom unveils VeloSky for seamless converged networking
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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converged infrastructure
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Broadcom has launched VeloSky, a unified solution enabling Communication Service Providers to seamlessly integrate fibre, cellular and satellite services.
Satellite connectivity sees growth with new operators in 2024
Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
A new report from GSMA Intelligence reveals a surge in satellite connectivity, with nearly 100 operators now seeking to enhance global mobile coverage.
Kacific unveils SatPack for remote satellite internet access
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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connectivity
Kacific Broadband Satellites Group has launched SatPack, a portable satellite internet solution designed to provide connectivity in remote Asia-Pacific regions.
Intellian's compact panels launch for OneWeb's LEO network
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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business continuity
Intellian Technologies has launched its Compact Flat Panel Series, enhancing global connectivity for Eutelsat Group's OneWeb LEO network users.
Intellian unveils new satellite panels for OneWeb network
Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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wireless networks
Intellian Technologies unveils its Compact Flat Panel Series for Eutelsat's OneWeb network, enhancing global satellite connectivity for diverse users.
Kacific wins Gold Stevie for tech innovation at Asia-Pacific awards
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Kacific Broadband clinched the Gold Stevie Award for Innovation in Tech at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, solidifying its leadership in sustainable satellite solutions.
One New Zealand secures Best in Test mobile network title again
Fri, 24th May 2024
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5g & beyond
One New Zealand has clinched the Best in Test mobile network award for 2024, marking its third consecutive win, highlighting top performance in voice, data, and reliability categories.
Life360 partners with Hubble to launch global tracking network
Fri, 17th May 2024
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bluetooth
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location tracking
Life360 partners with Hubble Network to debut Find with Life360, a groundbreaking global location-tracking network leveraging satellite Bluetooth technology.
Satellite potential vastly underutilised, says GSA report
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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connectivity
Satellites' potential to bolster terrestrial networks is underutilised, says a Global mobile Suppliers Association report showing a surge in tie-ups between operators and satellite vendors for rural coverage.
Kacific & Microsoft partner to bridge Asia Pacific's digital divide
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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Kacific Broadband Satellites and Microsoft partner to provide high-speed internet to 750 rural educational and healthcare facilities across Asia Pacific.
Fleet Space demonstrates satellite-enabled push-to-talk
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Fleet Space Technologies, with SmartSat support, illustrated their satellites' capability to provide high-quality, in-orbit Push-to-Talk voice capabilities.
NanoAvionics to send four satellites into orbit on SpaceX mission
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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Kongsberg NanoAvionics is set to launch four satellites into orbit as part of SpaceX's next mission, enhancing global 5G and earth observation capacities for Luxembourg, Spain, and South Korea.
Nikon partners with NASA for pioneering lunar camera technology
Mon, 4th Mar 2024
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collaboration
Nikon's subsidiary, Nikon, partners with NASA for its Artemis III lunar mission, planning to utilise Nikon Z 9 as the official handheld cam. The mission marks the first lunar landing since 1972.
Synspective set to launch StriX-3 satellite in March
Tue, 27th Feb 2024
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rocket lab
Synspective's StriX-3 satellite, intended for full-scale constellation operations, is scheduled for a March launch from Rocket Lab's NZ complex.