Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG)

We're official media partners for the Military Space Situational Awareness Conference! The Satellite Innovations Group team is excited to be part of such an important event alongside likeminded experts. Fancy coming along? Here's all the details you need: 🤩 20th Military Space Situational Awareness Conference 📍 Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London 📅 28-30th April 2025 Here's to a great event! https://lnkd.in/eztDGFKa 

SIG x ARABSAT Workshop 📡   Where? Fairmont Dubai opposite Dubai World Trade Centre When? 12th May Registrations: open   Join the workshop now: https://lnkd.in/ex3xbVi5

Member News from Telesat! 🛰️ Telesat has signed new capacity agreements with Orange and Space Norway, using Telesat Lightspeed Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services. Such a fantastic initiative - and one that will help to shape the future of lightspeed connectivity in the industry. Orange CEO, Emmanuel Rochas, commented: “we look forward to expanding our connectivity solutions with Telesat Lightspeed, enhancing the resilience of our network for mobile backhauling, crisis response, and remote connectivity.” Space Norway CEO, Morten Tengs, commented: “Space Norway found the Telesat Lightspeed network to be a natural next step in the continued evolution of our multi-orbit strategy." Read the full story here! https://lnkd.in/dn42j7nH

Drum roll please... 🥁 Congratulations to Mission Microwave on winning the Innovation of the Year category for the SIG Awards 2025 🥇 Mission Microwave's 1 Kilowatt Hub Mount Ku-Band BUC brings a long awaited string of benefits to satellite uplink operators, replacing a fleet of high-power amplifiers with a single reliable unit. This technology dramatically shifts the capital, power distribution and real-estate requirements, while dramatically reducing the footprint of traditional uplink antennas. A huge round of applause to the Microwave Mission team, congrats are in order! 🤩

It’s time to join SIG 💡   The Satcoms Innovation Group has a membership made of satellite operators, manufacturers, and service providers. The purpose of the group is to provide a forum in which the industry can overcome the technical challenges facing the satcom landscape.   This year we have workshops and industry events lined up and we would love to see you there! Drop us an email today: https://lnkd.in/gQRE4ta

Winner Spotlight: Congratulations Lukas Nyström on winning the Young Engineer category at the SIG Awards 2025 🤩 Joining Satcube back in 2017, Lukas has made the seamless transition from systems engineer to leading the development of Satcube's new line of user terminals as CTO since April 2022 - all at the age of 25! He is a fantastic role model for the industry, and is setting an example for young engineers everywhere! Huge congrats are in order, well done Lukas! 👏

Big congratulations to Space Skills Alliance for winning the Educational Project category at the SIG Awards 2025 🏆 The Space Skills Alliance helps employers, policy makers and training providers to tackle the space skills gap by offering data, tools and advice. It provides data and reports and expert advice to organisations looking to improve their skills and provide tools for addressing common skills challenges. Space Careers, built by the Space Skills Alliance, provides resources for skills and career development - and even runs events across the country to raise awareness for career options and available paths. Well deserved, well done Space Skills Alliance! 🚀

Huge congratulations to Kacific Broadband Satellites Group for its well-deserved win in the Cooperation category at the SIG Awards 2025 🥇 Kacific Broadband Satellites offer sustainable, affordable high-speed internet to underserved areas across 25 countries. The Kacific team are transforming the Asia-Pacific region through its innovative services, such as the Gigstarter prepaid model, which is enhancing access to education, healthcare and business opportunities where it was previously challenging. Celebrations are in order! Well done Kacific 🤩

Big News from Quadsat! 🤩 We are delighted to announce that SIG member, Quadsat, has appointed Klaus Aude as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). With an extensive background in business development and sales from Dynatest and UXV Technologies, Klaus is an experienced strategic leader and will no doubt be a valuable addition to the Quadsat team. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e2hRsVBx

Join our members and become a part of the Satcoms Innovation Group 📡   SIG brings technical satcom professionals together to improve the satcom ground segment. Join our working groups: 💡 Virtualisation 💡 Flat Panel Antennas 💡 RFI   Learn more about becoming a SIG member: https://lnkd.in/gQRE4ta