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Orbcomm

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commercialFounded 1993
www.orbcomm.com/
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ORBCOMM's AIS business started in 2008.

Mentioned as: ORBCOMMTechnical ProductNov 12, 2025S&P Global finalizes deal for ORBCOMM satellite vessel tracking network

ORBCOMM's AIS business allows regulatory agencies, commercial shippers, and emergency responders near real-time insight into vessel movements.

Mentioned as: ORBCOMMTechnical ProductNov 12, 2025S&P Global finalizes deal for ORBCOMM satellite vessel tracking network

S&P Global and ORBCOMM established a strategic alliance to expand global maritime data offerings and develop new analytic tools for clients in shipping, logistics, government, and insurance.

Mentioned as: OrbcommNarrative GeneralNov 12, 2025S&P Global finalizes deal for ORBCOMM satellite vessel tracking network

ORBCOMM built a reputation for reliable industrial IoT connectivity and asset intelligence.

Mentioned as: OrbcommNarrative GeneralNov 12, 2025S&P Global finalizes deal for ORBCOMM satellite vessel tracking network

S&P Global first announced its intention to acquire ORBCOMM's AIS unit in April 2025, with closure subject to regulatory approval.

Mentioned as: OrbcommOrg RelationshipNov 12, 2025S&P Global finalizes deal for ORBCOMM satellite vessel tracking network

ORBCOMM began its satellite data operations in the late 1990s.

Mentioned as: OrbcommNarrative GeneralNov 12, 2025S&P Global finalizes deal for ORBCOMM satellite vessel tracking network

The YMIR-1 satellite, developed by AAC Clyde Space in partnership with ORBCOMM and Saab, successfully demonstrated the first space-based VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) capability.

Mentioned as: ORBCOMMTechnical ProductSep 22, 2025VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) Demonstrated from Space

The CC200A-LB incorporates satellite IoT connectivity provided by ORBCOMM using the L-band of the Inmarsat GEO constellation.

Mentioned as: OrbcommOrg RelationshipDec 12, 2023Quectel’s CC200A-LB Satellite Communication Module Attains Global Certifications

Ymir-1 is a Swedish-built satellite developed in collaboration between Saab, AAC Clyde Space, and ORBCOMM within the AOS consortium.

Mentioned as: OrbcommNarrative GeneralNov 15, 2023Satellite Equipped with Technology from Saab Launched by SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

AAC Clyde Space, Saab, and ORBCOMM planned the November 2023 launch of Ymir-1.

Mentioned as: OrbcommNarrative GeneralNov 13, 2023SpaceX launches small satellite Ymir-1 with Saab’s technology onboard

ORBCOMM’s platform provides geofencing for the CT 1000 solution to enable estimation of arrival times and detection of misuse or unauthorized use.

Mentioned as: ORBCOMMTechnical ProductSep 25, 2023ORBCOMM offers new solar-powered tracking solution for transportation assets

ORBCOMM’s global SIM provides multi-network 0.004 kg LTE cellular connectivity with 0.003 kg/0.002 kg fallback for the CT 1000 solution.

Mentioned as: OrbcommNarrative GeneralSep 25, 2023ORBCOMM offers new solar-powered tracking solution for transportation assets

AAC Clyde Space, Saab, and ORBCOMM plan to launch Ymir-1, a Swedish-built VDES spacecraft, in November 2023.

Mentioned as: OrbcommOrg RelationshipSep 11, 2023AAC Clyde Space to launch Ymir-1 satellite in November

The second Kelpie satellite is owned by AAC Clyde Space and will deliver data to ORBCOMM Inc. under a Space Data as a Service agreement.

Mentioned as: ORBCOMM Inc.Org RelationshipJun 15, 2023Bright Ascension software suite launched aboard the Transporter-8 mission

AAC Clyde Space launched the first of two satellites dedicated to delivering AIS data to ORBCOMM in January 2023 under an SDaaS model.

Mentioned as: OrbcommOrg RelationshipApr 15, 2023A Transporter-7 achievement: AAC Clyde Space SDaaS smallsat now aloft

In November 2022 AAC Clyde Space delivered the first of two 3U satellites that will deliver data to ORBCOMM Inc.

Mentioned as: OrbcommOrg RelationshipMar 2, 2023AAC Clyde Space’s first transformational EPIC VIEW satellite to deliver hyperspectral imagery data to Wyvern

Kelpie-1 will deliver AIS data exclusively to ORBCOMM Inc. under a Space Data as a Service (SDaaS) deal.

Mentioned as: OrbcommNarrative PlanJan 8, 2023AAC Clyde Space’s AIS communications satellite Kelpie-1 launches

AAC Clyde Space owns and operates the satellites in the SDaaS project that will deliver AIS data exclusively to ORBCOMM and ORBCOMM’s government and commercial customers.

Mentioned as: ORBCOMMOrg RelationshipJan 8, 2023AAC Clyde Space’s AIS communications satellite Kelpie-1 launches

The first Kelpie satellite, owned and built by AAC Clyde Space in Glasgow, will deliver data to ORBCOMM Inc. under an exclusive Space Data as a Service (SDaaS) deal.

Mentioned as: ORBCOMM Inc.Org RelationshipJan 6, 2023Bright Ascension Software Supports 6 Satellites on Latest Rideshare Mission

The first Kelpie satellite, owned and developed by AAC Clyde Space, will deliver data to ORBCOMM Inc. under an exclusive Space Data as a Service (SDaaS) deal.

Mentioned as: ORBCOMM Inc.Org RelationshipJan 4, 2023Six flight software deployments from Bright Ascension launch on the Transporter-6 mission
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