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18 March In Events, Inmarsat, Monaco, Partners, Press by Bars Aygun 0

SSI-MONACO AND VIASAT HELP TO SECURE THE MONTE CARLO RALLY BY SATELLITE

MONTE CARLO., Monaco., March, 18th, 2024 – Viasat, Inc. worked with Space Systems International Monaco (“SSI-Monaco”) to provide crucial emergency communications for the 92nd Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo (25-28 Jan 2024) — and the 26th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique (31 Jan-7 Feb 2024).

IsatPhone 2s were held to deliver emergency communications by the race marshals from the Automobile Club of Monaco (“ACM”), who manage the rally, as a backup to the existing ACM terrestrial communications. This satellite telephone service from SSI-Monaco enables to be connected anywhere, at all times. For race organizers, all satellite phones are deployed as backup and throughout the rally route, preventive liaison security tests have shown 100% effectiveness giving the ACM a maximum sense of security for a FIA World Championship event.

The Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo is the season opener of the World Rally Championship’s (WRC) annual calendar. The rally took place across the French Riviera and Southeast France, featuring technical mountain passes, hairpin turns and challenging weather conditions. Viasat services were carried on the iconic 26th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, which the oldest in the world and only open to cars which previously took part in the Monte Carlo Rally between 1911 and 1983. More than 300 started from locations across Europe with a common finish line – Monte-Carlo.

SSI-Monaco’s President & CEO, Dr. Ilhami Aygun, said “During the Monte Carlo Rally, the communication of the Rally organizers and the race controllers for the safety of the race is crucial. The reliability of IsatPhone 2s – even in the most challenging conditions – play a key role in the backing up of the race and proved 100% coverage. We are proud to partner with the Automobile Club of Monaco to provide safety communications with Viasat.”

Andy Kessler, Vice President, Viasat Enteprise, said “This rally is an awe-inspiring event with thousands of spectators in one of the most iconic places in the world. That means every detail has to be managed with precision. We’re delighted to be working with SSI- Monaco to provide resilient communications so the organizers can stay connected throughout, and make sure the event is one of the best yet.”

About SSI-Monaco

SSI-Monaco (Space Systems International – Monaco S.A.M.) is an integrated satellite telecommunications service provider, formed in 2004 by a team of international experts and consultants.

SSI-Monaco in conjunction with Thales Alenia Space-France built its first telecommunication satellite, Monacosat-1, which was launched on the 27th of April 2015 by SpaceX. Monacosat-1 holds the 52°East Monaco State orbiting position. The satellites’ powerful signal strength enables services such as internet (VSAT), DTH television (HD) and IPTV with high-speed data rates. For more about SSI-Monaco visit our website at http://ssi-monaco.com.

As an official partner of Viasat, SSI-Monaco offers all Viasat products and services, complementing its fixed satellite services portfolio by offering global mobile communications. This partnership enables SSI-Monaco to sell complete land, maritime and aviation solutions.

About Viasat

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people’s lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X or YouTube. Contact: Richard Jones, +44 7843 819 611 , Richard.Jones@inmarsat.com

09 October In Business, Corporate, Monaco, MonacoSAT, Uncategorized by Bars Aygun 2

MONACOSAT S.A.M. COMPANY

THE MONACOSAT S.A.M. COMPANY

MONACOSAT HISTORY

ORBITAL POSITION SECURED

In 2010, Space Systems International – Monaco S.A.M. (“SSI-Monaco S.A.M.“) and the Government of Monaco have signed a license agreement for the use of frequencies at the 52°East Orbital Position.

SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH FOR MONACOSAT-1

In 2015, SSI-Monaco launched its first telecommunications satellite, Monacosat-1 (Ku-band satellite) Manufactured by Thales Alenia Space and launched by Falcon 9 from SpaceX. Monacosat-1 is a joint project with the Turkmenistan Government and is also called TurkmenAlem52E/Monacosat-1. Its mission is mainly for DTH-type services in Europe, Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia.

CREATION OF MONACOSAT S.A.M.

In 2017, creation of Monacosat S.A.M. (Société Anonyme Monegasque). The corporate aim of Monacosat S.A.M. is to develop and operate the future satellite programs.

PLANNING THE FUTURE, MONACOSAT-2

Following this success, the future telecommunications satellite program, Monacosat-2, in which the Principality of Monaco wished to be more involved is developed by the Monacosat S.A.M. company.

MONACOSAT STRUCTURE

05 February In Inmarsat, Monaco, Press by Bars Aygun 1

SSI-INMARSAT PROVIDING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE MONTE CARLO RALLY

MONTE CARLO RALLY SAFETY SECURED BY SATELLITES
Race commissaires used IsatPhone 2s from Inmarsat and SSI-Monaco

5 February 2021
The 89^th running of the Monte Carlo rally from 21 to 24 of January 2021, won by Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia in their Toyota Yaris, saw driver safety enhanced by SSI-Monaco and Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications.

Inmarsat IsatPhone 2s delivered emergency communications for the race commissaires from the Automobile Club of Monaco, who manage the rally. This satellite telephone service from SSI-Monaco and Inmarsat enabled the officials to be connected anywhere, at all times.

“The determining factor in the Monte Carlo rally organisers choosing Inmarsat and SSI-Monaco was the reliability of the services, which are critical for this event and the ability of the safety teams to be connected at all times across the race route to safeguard the competitors,” said Todd McDonell, president of Inmarsat Global Government. “Inmarsat was honoured to be selected for this role with our partner SSI-Monaco and it continues to demonstrate the flexibility of our services through the sheer variety of activities that rely on ubiquitous, reliable satellite connectivity that we deliver worldwide.”

The rally route took in several parts of the south of France as well as the principality of Monaco. The use of satellite phones ensured that connectivity was never in question in both isolated rural areas as well as urban locations where large numbers of mobile phone users could restrict mobile phone network accessibility.

“During the Monte Carlo Rally, the communication of the Rally organisers and the race controllers for the safety of the race is crucial, especially in the mountainous areas where other types of communications are almost non-existent,” emphasised SSI-Monaco’s President & CEO, Dr. Ilhami Aygun. “The reliability of Inmarsat services and IsatPhone 2s, even in the most challenging conditions, play a key role in the smooth running of the race. We are proud to partner with the Automobile Club of Monaco to provide safety communications via Inmarsat.”

ENDS

Notes to Editors

The 89th Monte-Carlo Rally was the opening round of the 2021 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Since 2014, it has been organised around Gap (Hautes-Alpes) – Sebastien Ogier’s birthplace – as well as in the neighbouring departments of Alpes de Haute-Provence, Drôme and Isère. More than 85 per cent of the route has been changed this year to pose a fresh challenge to the drivers and the resulting 2021 programme is a brand new mix of tests, alternating classic stages and new routes. The Organising Committee at the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) played a major role in this new approach and the grand finale took place, as always, in the Alpes-Maritimes. Then the event will conclude with a celebration at the Prize Ceremony in Monte-Carlo, for the 110^th anniversary of the oldest rally in the world. Images are available here.

Contacts

Media Enquiries:

Jonathan Sinnatt/Matthew Knowles

Corporate Communications

Tel: +44 (0)20 7728 1518/1355

press@inmarsat.com

Bars Aygun

Manager Inmarsat Systems at SSI-Monaco

Tel: +377 99 99 90 90

inmarsat@ssi-monaco.com

About SSI Monaco

SSI-Monaco (Space Systems International – Monaco S.A.M.) is an integrated satellite telecommunications service provider, formed in 2004 by a team of international experts and consultants.

SSI-Monaco in conjunction with Thales Alenia Space-France built its first telecommunication satellite, Monacosat-1, which was launched on the 27th of April 2015 by SpaceX. Monacosat-1 holds the 52°East Monaco State orbiting position. The satellites powerful signal strength enables services such as internet (VSAT), DTH television (HD) and IPTV with high-speed data rates. For more about SSI-Monaco visit our website at http://ssi-monaco.com.

As an official partner of Inmarsat, SSI-Monaco offers all Inmarsat Global Government products and services, complementing its fixed satellite services portfolio by offering global mobile communications. This powerful partnership with Inmarsat enables SSI-Monaco to sell complete land, maritime and aviation solutions.

ABOUT INMARSAT

Inmarsat is the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications. It owns and operates the world’s most diverse global portfolio of mobile telecommunications satellite networks, and holds a multi-layered, global spectrum portfolio, covering L-band, Ka-band and S-band, enabling unparalleled breadth and diversity in the solutions it provides. Inmarsat’s long-established global distribution network includes not only the world’s leading channel partners but also its own strong direct retail capabilities, enabling end to end customer service assurance.

The company has an unrivalled track record of operating the world’s most reliable global mobile satellite telecommunications networks, sustaining business and mission critical safety & operational applications for more than 40 years. It is also a major driving force behind technological innovation in mobile satellite communications, sustaining its leadership through a substantial investment and a powerful network of technology and manufacturing partners.

Inmarsat operates across a diversified portfolio of sectors with the financial resources to fund its business strategy and holds leading positions in the Maritime, Government, Aviation and Enterprise satcoms markets, operating consistently as a trusted, responsive and high-quality partner to its customers across the globe.

For further information, follow Inmarsat: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram.

27 April In Events, Monaco, MonacoSAT, SpaceX, Thales, Turkmenistan, Uncategorized by Bars Aygun 2

Monacosat-1 5th Anniversary

Five years ago, on April 27th 2015, we successfully launched Monaco’s first satellite, Monacosat-1. Happy Anniversary!

28 November In Business, Monaco, Press by Bars Aygun 3

Axiom Space and SSI-Monaco signed an MOU to Send Monaco Resident to Space

Axiom Space (www.axiomspace.com) and SSI-Monaco (www.ssi-monaco.com) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), agreeing to cooperate toward training one or more citizens or residents of Monaco as professional or private astronauts, and to fly them on an orbital space mission. The flight would make the Principality on the French Riviera the 19th sovereign nation to send an astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS).

“We are thrilled to partner with SSI-Monaco to expand the global presence in low-Earth orbit,” said Axiom Space CEO Michael T. Suffredini. “Axiom’s unique ability to build indigenous astronaut selection and training capability to NASA standards will accelerate the development of Monaco’s plans for human spaceflight and space research. We look forward to Monaco joining the human spaceflight community and substantial progress toward Axiom’s vision of making living and working in space commonplace.”

Once trained according to Axiom procedures, Monaco’s astronaut(s) will be eligible for official assignment to ISS missions. The agreement additionally covers the possibility that the mission will instead fly to Axiom Station. The parties also agreed to study the long-term possibilities of space tourism in Monaco and a potential “Monaco Space Module” to be attached to Axiom Station – the world’s first commercial space station – which is set to be constructed while attached to the ISS and later separate and operate independently.

Dr. Ilhami Aygun, President and CEO, SSI-Monaco, said: “In addition of being an honor for our company, this collaboration is a great step for Monaco to establish further its role in the international space community. Axiom is composed of all the great people who contributed to the success of the ISS missions, and now that the human spaceflights tend towards privately trained astronauts, we are proud to contribute to such prestigious project with the DNA of Monaco.”

The expansion of Monaco’s space activities into the rarefied milieu of human spaceflight is aimed at conducting fruitful experiments and data collection in Earth orbit, and fostering public enthusiasm for space, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Alongside Suffredini, who managed the ISS program at NASA from 2005 to 2015, Houston-based Axiom’s leadership team was collectively involved in every ISS mission from the program’s inception. Under the terms of the MOU, it will define specific mission profiles and assign Monaco’s professional astronaut(s) to the first suitable flight consistent with ISS program structure.

About Axiom Space

Axiom Space is a private company creating the world’s first international commercial space station to host professional government astronauts, tourists, and private entities for research, manufacturing, space exploration systems testing, and advertising. The Axiom team aims to make living and working in Earth orbit commonplace to support sustained human space exploration and improve the quality of life on Earth. For more information, visit www.axiomspace.com and follow Axiom on Twitter @Axiom_Space.

About SSI-Monaco

SSI-Monaco (Space Systems International – Monaco S.A.M.) is the satellite operator of Monaco and an integrated satellite telecommunications services provider. It launched its first telecommunication satellite, MonacoSat-1, on 27 April 2015 from Cape Canaveral-USA by the launcher Falcon9 of SpaceX. For more information, visit www.ssi-monaco.com and find SSI-Monaco on Twitter @ssimonaco.

Image - Axiom Station crew quarter view 1

Image - Axiom Station crew quarter view 2

27 November In Axiom Space, Events, Monaco, Press by Bars Aygun 0

NASA’s 60th Anniversary Celebrated with Enthusiasm in Monaco during Thanksgiving with Legendary Astronauts

Under the high patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the Embassy of Monaco in Washington D.C. assembled respected NASA alumni from the United States and France – including the second man to set foot on the moon, astronaut Buzz Aldrin – for a week of events focusing on the future of air and space travel.

NASA legends from the US space shuttle program — including Captain Robert “Hoot” Gibson, former NASA Administrator General Charles Bolden, Dr. George “Pinky” Nelson, and pioneering woman astronaut, Dr. Rhea Seddon, as well as American space-walk record holder and veteran of three Space Shuttle missions and one ISS mission, Captain Michael López-Alegria, and aerospace experts Mr. Guy Beutelschies from Lockheed Martin, and Dr. Ilhami Aygun, president and CEO of SSI- MonacoSat – gathered to mark the agency’s 60th anniversary and to kick off a space forum (www.MonacoEventsUSA.com) and special screening of Discovery’s documentary “Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow” from Academy Award nominee, Rory Kennedy.

At a press conference, the event’s organizer, Monaco’s Ambassador to the United States Maguy Maccario Doyle said the gathering highlighted the Principality’s historical and visionary interest in aviation, aerospace technology and space exploration, given that SSI-Monaco, with partner Thales Alenia Space, launched its first communications satellite MonacoSat-1 with SpaceX’s Falcon9 launcher into geostationary transfer orbit on April 27, 2015 and that a second satellite, MonacoSat-2, is being planned with an expected launch date by 2021-22.

“The Government of Monaco is committed to inspire the public and young people on the importance of space opportunities, in terms of research for the protection of the planet, its future, and that of humanity,” said Maccario Doyle.

To underscore this commitment, Houston-based Axiom Space (www.axiomspace.com) and SSI-Monaco (www.ssi-monaco.com) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), agreeing to cooperate toward training one or more citizens or residents of Monaco as professional or private astronauts, and to fly them on an orbital space mission. The flight would make the Principality on the French Riviera the 19th sovereign nation to send an astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS).

The organizers acknowledge the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation & the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation – USA, Lockheed Martin, Monaco Tourism and Convention Bureau (DTC), Monaco Asset Management, Space Systems International – MonacoSat, The Lady Monika Bacardi Foundation, and Venturi.

CONTACT: Elle Berdy, Embassy of Monaco +1 917 689 7424, eberdy@monacodc.org

MONACO INFO NEWS COVERAGE (FR)

MONACO MATIN NEWSPAPER (FR)

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OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS

Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden, Jr.

(USMC-Ret.)

Pilot, space shuttle Columbia (1986)

Dr. George Nelson

Mission Specialist, space shuttle Columbia (1986)

Captain Robert L. Gibson (USN-Ret.)

Commander, space shuttle Columbia (1986)

Dr. Rhea Seddon

One of NASA’s first women Astronauts

Captain Michael Lopez-Alegria (USN-Ret.)

Four-time NASA astronaut

Mr. Guy Beutelschies

VP, Communication Satellite Solutions

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

Dr. Ilhami Aygun

President & CEO

SSI – Monaco S.A.M.

Moderator

Mr. Mesut Ciceker

Head of Sales, EMEA Region, Civil Commercial Space

Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

Master of Ceremonies

Mr. Christian Moore

President, Media

SSI – Monaco

The Embassy also welcomes the following Pioneers and Innovators and NASA alumni:

Buzz Aldrin

NASA Astronaut

One of the 1st two humans to set foot on the Moon in 1969

Jean-François Clervoy

Astronaut

European Space Agency

Patrick Baudry

Cosmonaut and Astronaut

UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador

27 November In Axiom Space, Events, Monaco, Press, Uncategorized by Bars Aygun 0

To Celebrate NASA’s 60th Anniversary, Monaco Will Host US Astronauts, Aerospace Experts, and the Premiere of “Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow”

Under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, events will focus on the future of air and space travel

This Thanksgiving the Principality of Monaco will host NASA legends from the US space shuttle program at a forum to mark the agency’s 60th anniversary, featuring a special screening of the Discovery documentary “Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey to Tomorrow” from Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winning film maker, Rory Kennedy.

Held under the patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, this initiative of the Embassy of Monaco in Washington, D.C. will start at 5:00pm with a screening of the film in English with French subtitles (free and open to the public with advanced reservations). It will be followed by an hour-long discussion with some of today’s eminent aerospace leaders on the subject of air and space exploration with a focus on the importance of international cooperation (www.MonacoEventsUSA.com).

Panelists include crew from the January 1986 Columbia Space Shuttle mission and one of NASA’s first women astronauts:

Captain Robert “Hoot” Gibson, former US naval officer, test pilot, aeronautical engineer, retired NASA astronaut who flew aboard the space shuttles Columbia, Atlantis, and Endeavour;
General Charles Bolden, former NASA Administrator, Major-general of the US Marine Corps and NASA astronaut;
Senator Bill Nelson, Democrat Senator from Florida to the US Congress since 2001, Columbia payload specialist;
Dr. George “Pinky” Nelson, US physicist, astronomer, scientific educator and former NASA astronaut;
Dr. Franklin Chang Diaz, Costa Rican-born astronaut who crewed a record 7 flights aboard NASA space shuttles;
Dr. Rhea Seddon, surgeon, NASA shuttle crew member, one of the first women accepted into the Astronaut Corps;
Mr. Guy Beutelschies, Lockheed Martin’s vice president, Commercial and Civil Space; and
Dr. Ilhami Aygun, president and CEO of SSI-MonacoSat.

“The crew of Space Shuttle Columbia’s 1986 launch is extremely honored to be taking part in this exciting program. We are so very grateful to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II for inviting us,” said Captain Robert “Hoot” Gibson.

The panel moderator is Mr. Mesut Ciceker, director, EMEA for Lockheed Martin Space, and Master of Ceremonies is Mr. Christian Moore, President of Media, SSI-Monaco. The documentary will be introduced by the Director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum and former NASA chief scientist, Dr. Ellen R. Stofan. Other esteemed NASA alumni expected to attend include French astronauts Patrick Baudry and Jean-Francois Clervoy.

“Earth science and space exploration have impacted humankind in countless positive and tangible ways. Monaco is proud to once again bring together such distinguished international panelists to share their experiences, and the Monaco screening of “Above and Beyond” provides the perfect launch pad to celebrate 60 extraordinary years of NASA,” said Her Excellency Maguy Maccario Doyle, Monaco’s ambassador to the U.S.A. and the event convener.

“This will be the second such forum initiated by the Embassy. The first, in 2016, premiered “The Last Man on the Moon” (http://monacodc.org/Nov10), and underscores the Principality’s interests in aerospace technology and exploration, given that SSI-Monaco, with partner Thales Alenia Space, launched its first communications satellite MonacoSat-1 with SpaceX’s Falcon9 launcher into geostationary transfer orbit on April 27, 2015 (https://www.ssi-monaco.com/monacosat/birth-of-monacosat/launch/). A second satellite MonacoSat-2 is being planned by SSI-MonacoSat with an expected launch date by 2021-22.”

“I am honoured that the Embassy has chosen to screen “Above and Beyond” during this prestigious gathering of NASA astronauts and others who have dedicated their lives to understanding more about our planet and the world around us,” says Kennedy. “Our goal in making this film was to present a record of the great accomplishments of NASA over the past 6 decades, and to look forward to its next great missions. From landing rovers on Mars to measuring the health of our planet, NASA’s work is not only awe-inspiring but essential to our future well-being.”

“In Above and Beyond: NASA’s Journey To Tomorrow, Rory Kennedy commemorates the Apollo program’s remarkable journey to the Moon, and the creativity of those who worked to achieve it, and most importantly, what we choose to do with our heritage of achievement,” said Dr. Stofan, the John and Adrienne Mars Director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.

Lockheed Martin has a long legacy of supporting NASA’s deep space exploration, including every mission to Mars since 1971. From the building of the world’s first weather satellite to the current fleet of GPS satellites, Lockheed Martin Space innovations provide critical communications, science, navigation, and weather data to the world. Lockheed Martin is proud to help celebrate Monaco’s commitment to the space community, building on the success of the SSI-MonacoSat and the plans of the establishment of the Monaco Space Agency.

The organizers acknowledge and thank the following:
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation & The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation – USA
Lockheed Martin
Monaco Tourism and Convention Bureau (DTC)
Monaco Asset Management
Space Systems International – MonacoSat
The Lady Monika Bacardi Foundation
Venturi

When & Where:
Thursday, November 22, 2018. Film starts at 5:00pm, panel discussion from 6:45pm, Auditorium Rainier III, Boulevard Louis II, 98000 Monaco

Admission & Reservations:
Free and open to the public but advanced reservations essential. Limited seating. Reservations by November 18 at eticket@monacomediax.com or RSVP +377 93 10 40 61

Click here to download your invitation

Information:
Monaco Mediax, +377 93 10 40 61, www.MonacoEventsUSA.com

Press contacts:
In Monaco Carole Mandorlo, Monaco Mediax +377 93 10 40 53, c.mandorlo@monacomediax.com
In the USA Elle Berdy, Embassy of Monaco +1 917 689 7424, eberdy@monacodc.org