satellites

Intelsat Files for Bankruptcy
Credit & Capital

Intelsat Files for Bankruptcy

The satellite operator received $1 billion in debtor-in-possession financing to help it participate in an upcoming federal airwave auction.
By Lauren Muskett | May 14, 2020
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SoftBank-Backed Satellite Startup Files for Bankruptcy
Credit & Capital

SoftBank-Backed Satellite Startup Files for Bankruptcy

OneWeb said it couldn’t obtain new funding from investors due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Lauren Muskett | March 30, 2020
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PE Group to Acquire U.K.’s Inmarsat for $3.4B
Technology

PE Group to Acquire U.K.’s Inmarsat for $3.4B

The satellite operator has been investing in inflight wifi for planes amid increasing competition in its core maritime communications business.
By Matthew Heller | March 25, 2019
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Northrop Goes Deep Into Space With Orbital Buy
Strategy

Northrop Goes Deep Into Space With Orbital Buy

The $7.8 billion deal gives the defense contractor access to the small satellite market and boosts its presence in the missile business.
By Matthew Heller | September 18, 2017
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