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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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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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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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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.
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International Space Station experiments with HPE's edge and AI solutions

Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise drives innovation at the extreme edge on the International Space Station, with 24 completed experiments.
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Kacific recognised at Asian Telecommunications Awards 2022

Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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Kacific has received two significant awards at the Asian Telecommunications Awards 2022 for its commitment to underserved communities.
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AWS launches space and sustainability accelerator programs

Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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Amazon Web Services has announced the launch of two global accelerator programs to help startups address challenges in healthcare, space, and sustainability.
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Huge success for Intelsat, Microsoft satellite-based cloud

Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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Intelsat has announced the successful demonstration of its private cellular network with Microsoft Azure Private Multi-Access Edge Compute and FlexEnterprise.
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Kacific and Farmer Charlie to tackle agriculture and sustainability in new deal

Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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Satellite operator Kacific has joined forces with Farmer Charlie to address agriculture and sustainability across the Pacific.
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Smartphone users in emerging markets to benefit from new HERE and Transsion partnership

Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Transsion and HERE partner to improve location accuracy in emerging markets, benefiting businesses and smartphone users.
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HGC Global Communications Limited collaborates with Kacific Broadband Satellites Group

Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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HGC partners with Kacific to provide better broadband solutions in Southeast Asia, with a focus on the Philippines.
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Kacific will use AWS to scale up broadband delivery for APAC

Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
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Kacific Broadband Satellites plans to migrate its IT infrastructure to AWS to deliver broadband internet to rural areas in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
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Virgin Galactic completes first fully crewed spaceflight

Mon, 12th Jul 2021
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Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity has successfully reached space in its fourth rocket-powered spaceflight, with Sir Richard Branson on board.
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Microsoft's Azure Space – Cloud above the clouds

Wed, 21st Oct 2020
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Microsoft is entering the private space exploration market with Azure Space, hiring a team of experts to build cloud capabilities for the space industry.
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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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Virgin Galactic relocates SpaceShipTwo, moves closer to commercialisation

Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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Virgin Galactic has relocated its SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity to Spaceport America in New Mexico, a key step towards commercial service.
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Kacific satellite payload to take off on SpaceX launch

Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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Its 56 high-throughput spot beams will place capacity over selected regions in South East Asia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.