• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • NEWS:
  • SatNews
  • SatMagazine
  • MilSatMagazine
  • SmallSat News
  • |     EVENTS:
  • SmallSat Symposium
  • Satellite Innovation
  • MilSat Symposium
  • SmallSat Europe

SatNews

Satellite Industry Intelligence Since 1983

Subscribe
  • LATEST
  • Missions & Constellations
    • Exploration & Science Missions
    • In-Orbit Servicing & Orbital Operations
    • LEO Constellations
    • Mission Autonomy & Onboard Systems
    • Mission Deployments & Manifests
    • Navigation & PNT
    • SmallSat
    • Spacecraft & Payload Technology
    View All in Missions & Constellations →
    General Galactic to Demonstrate Water-Powered “Genesis” Propulsion on 2026 Trinity MissionGeneral Galactic to Demonstrate Water-Powered “Genesis” Propulsion on 2026 Trinity Mission
    The Barcelona two-step reveals tough competitionThe Barcelona two-step reveals tough competition
    SES Activates Latest O3b mPOWER Satellites; Constellation Reaches 10-Unit Operational MilestoneSES Activates Latest O3b mPOWER Satellites; Constellation Reaches 10-Unit Operational Milestone
    Mynaric Secures ESA HydRON Element 3 Contract for High-Throughput Optical User SegmentMynaric Secures ESA HydRON Element 3 Contract for High-Throughput Optical User Segment
  • Business
    • Contracts & Commercial Deals
    • Earnings & Financial Reporting
    • Events & Conferences
    • Funding & Venture Capital
    • Market Forecasts
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Personnel Moves & Appointments
    View All in Business & Finance →
    Terran Orbital Names Kwon Park Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations to Lead Production ScalingTerran Orbital Names Kwon Park Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations to Lead Production Scaling
    The Barcelona two-step reveals tough competitionThe Barcelona two-step reveals tough competition
    SatNews Launches New Website: 52,000 Stories, Zero Left BehindSatNews Launches New Website: 52,000 Stories, Zero Left Behind
    MDA Space Delivers Record $1.6 Billion Revenue in 2025; Unveils $40 Billion Opportunity PipelineMDA Space Delivers Record $1.6 Billion Revenue in 2025; Unveils $40 Billion Opportunity Pipeline
  • Defense
    • Counterspace & ASAT
    • Defense Budgets & Procurement
    • ISR & Reconnaissance
    • MILSATCOM
    • Missile Warning & Defense
    • National Security Programs
    • Space Domain Awareness
    View All in Military & Defense →
    BlackSky Awarded $99M Air Force Contract for Advanced Optical Testbed; Lockheed Martin Expands Missile ProductionBlackSky Awarded $99M Air Force Contract for Advanced Optical Testbed; Lockheed Martin Expands Missile Production
    Space Development Agency Faces “Growing Pains” as PWSA Scaling Hits ChokepointsSpace Development Agency Faces “Growing Pains” as PWSA Scaling Hits Chokepoints
    Sierra Space Secures $550 Million Series C to Scale Defense-Tech and Dream Chaser OperationsSierra Space Secures $550 Million Series C to Scale Defense-Tech and Dream Chaser Operations
    The Iran Precedent: Operation Epic Fury and the Law of Armed Conflict in SpaceThe Iran Precedent: Operation Epic Fury and the Law of Armed Conflict in Space
  • Gov
    • Export Controls & Compliance
    • International Space Agreements
    • National Space Policy
    • Space Law & Treaties
    • Space Sustainability & Debris Policy
    • Space Traffic Management / Debris Removal
    View All in Government & Regulation →
    The Iran Precedent: Operation Epic Fury and the Law of Armed Conflict in SpaceThe Iran Precedent: Operation Epic Fury and the Law of Armed Conflict in Space
    Geopolitical Scrutiny: The Strategic Implications of APT Satellite’s Chinese State OwnershipGeopolitical Scrutiny: The Strategic Implications of APT Satellite’s Chinese State Ownership
    Sovereign Checkpoints and Debt CliffsSovereign Checkpoints and Debt Cliffs
    Securing the Future of the Orbital EnvironmentSecuring the Future of the Orbital Environment
  • Launch
    • Launch Providers
    • Launch Schedule & Calendars
    • Launch Sites & Infrastructure
    • Rocket Technology & Vehicles
    View All in Launch →
    Times Microwave Systems Launches Levitate™ Ultra-Lightweight Cables for UAV and Defense AvionicsTimes Microwave Systems Launches Levitate™ Ultra-Lightweight Cables for UAV and Defense Avionics
    Blue Origin Accelerates New Glenn 9×4 Production and TeraWave Constellation DevelopmentBlue Origin Accelerates New Glenn 9×4 Production and TeraWave Constellation Development
    PLD Space Secures €180 Million Series C Led by Mitsubishi Electric to Scale MIURA 5 ProductionPLD Space Secures €180 Million Series C Led by Mitsubishi Electric to Scale MIURA 5 Production
    SpaceX Lunar Manufacturing Proposal Triggers Surge in APT Satellite SharesSpaceX Lunar Manufacturing Proposal Triggers Surge in APT Satellite Shares
  • Software
    • Autonomous Ground Operations
    • Data Processing & AI/ML
    • Digital Twins & Modeling
    • Ground Segment & Teleports
    • Mission Planning & Simulation
    • Space Systems Software Engineering
    • Spectrum & Licensing
    View All in Software Automation & Ground Systems →
    a.i. solutions Partners with USGS to Integrate AI into Landsat Flight Operationsa.i. solutions Partners with USGS to Integrate AI into Landsat Flight Operations
    Orbital Edge AI: Axelera AI and ESA Partner to Standardize Space-Based InferenceOrbital Edge AI: Axelera AI and ESA Partner to Standardize Space-Based Inference
    Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Validate Advanced 5×5 MIMO for Wi-Fi 8 NetworkingRohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Validate Advanced 5×5 MIMO for Wi-Fi 8 Networking
    wolfSSL Aligns Embedded Security Portfolio with EU Cyber Resilience Act MandateswolfSSL Aligns Embedded Security Portfolio with EU Cyber Resilience Act Mandates
  • Services & Apps
    • Climate & Environmental Monitoring
    • Disaster Response & Security Mapping
    • Earth Observation & Imaging
    • Maritime & Aviation Satcom
    • Satellite Communications
    View All in Services & Applications →
    a.i. solutions Partners with USGS to Integrate AI into Landsat Flight Operationsa.i. solutions Partners with USGS to Integrate AI into Landsat Flight Operations
    Axian Telecom and AST SpaceMobile to Launch Africa’s First Direct-to-Device Mobile NetworkAxian Telecom and AST SpaceMobile to Launch Africa’s First Direct-to-Device Mobile Network
    The Iran Precedent: Operation Epic Fury and the Law of Armed Conflict in SpaceThe Iran Precedent: Operation Epic Fury and the Law of Armed Conflict in Space
    Planet Labs Imagery Verifies Smoke over Central Tehran Following Leadership StrikesPlanet Labs Imagery Verifies Smoke over Central Tehran Following Leadership Strikes
  • SatNews Events
  • Magazines
  • Calendar
  • Jobs

Blue Sky Network Acquired By ACR Group Corp.

May 10, 2022

ACR Group Corporation (“ACR Group”) has acquired Blue Sky Network, a leader in the development of satellite tracking systems and two-way communication for remotely active private, commercial, and government fleets.

Founded in 2000, and headquartered in San Diego, California, Blue Sky Network specializes in the design and delivery of communication, IoT, and fleet management solutions for land, air, and sea operations. Today, Blue Sky Network serves over 450 customers and dealers in more than 50 countries.

Blue Sky Network will retain its existing management team, products, brand, engineering capabilities, and sales capabilities. The company will join ACR Group’s portfolio of companies which include, but are not limited to, SKYTRAC, NAL Research and ACR Electronics, to deliver mission-critical tracking and satellite connectivity solutions on a global scale to enterprise, governmental and recreational users.

“The importance of reliability and connectivity is paramount for austere environments. Blue Sky Network brings industry-leading innovation and answers that solve these challenges for each of our core market segments within the ACR Group,” said David Knowles, President and CEO, ACR Group. “We are excited at the capabilities this acquisition will bring to the ACR Group and its technology brands.”

“Blue Sky Network is proud to be part of the ACR Group of brands and products. We share a passion for evolving the customer experience and the importance of remote communications,” said Tucker Morrison, CEO, Blue Sky Network. “In joining the ACR Group, we are extending our offering of SATCOM solutions across industries and market sectors, providing customers with customized and reliable connectivity around the globe.”

As per company policy, financial terms of the acquisition will not be released.

ACR Group is a technology company committed to innovation in satellite communications and services and assured position, navigation and timing for aerospace, government, and outdoor & marine markets. ACR Group invests in innovation that creates solutions to dynamic changes in our markets. The ACR Group consists of ACR Electronics, ARTEX, Bivy, Blue Sky Network, Flight Data Systems, FreeFlight Systems, Latitude Technologies, NAL Research, Ocean Signal, SKYTRAC, TrooTrax, TRX Systems, and United Molders Limited. For more information, please visit www.acrgroupcorp.com.

Blue Sky Network is an industry-leading provider of mission-critical fleet management, business continuity, and operational analytics solutions, serving commercial and government customers worldwide. Since its founding in 2001, Blue Sky Network has been a partner of choice to track, manage, and optimize high-value assets in real-time for improved safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. Blue Sky Network is headquartered in San Diego, California, with over 450 customers and dealers in more than 50 countries. Additionally, Blue Sky Network holds Anatel certification and maintains additional offices in São Paulo, Brazil, and Scottsdale, AZ. To learn more, please visit www.blueskynetwork.com.

Filed Under: Government & Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions Tagged With: Featured

Primary Sidebar

Coverage

  • Missions & Constellations
  • Business & Finance
  • Military & Defense
  • Launch
  • Software Automation & Ground Systems
  • Government & Regulation
  • Services & Applications

Most Read Stories

  • Global Shift Toward Sovereign Launch Gains Momentum Amid Geopolitical Tensions
  • SES Executive Confirms End of the 15-Year Satellite Era
  • SpaceX Unveils ‘Stargaze’ System to Revolutionize Space Traffic Management
  • The Space Data Layer is Coming, Just Not as Fast or as Small as You Think
  • AST SpaceMobile Encapsulates BlueBird 7 Satellite for Inaugural New Glenn Mission

Secondary Sidebar

Footer

 

Satnews is a leading provider of satellite news, events, publications, research and other satellite industry information in both commercial and military enterprises worldwide.

Stories By Category

  • Business & Finance
  • Government & Regulation
  • Launch
  • Military & Defense
  • Missions & Constellations
  • Services & Applications
  • Software Automation & Ground Systems
  • Spectrum & Licensing
  • Startups & NewSpace Business

About Us

  • Leadership & Editorial Team
  • SatNews History
  • Free Satnews Subscription
  • SatNews Events
  • Magazines

Navigation

  • Latest Stories
  • Magazines
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Cookie & Privacy Policy for Satnews

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
x
Sign up Now (For Free)
Access daily or weekly satellite news updates covering all aspects of the commercial and military satellite industry.
Invalid email address
Notify Me Regarding ( At least one ):
We value your privacy and will not sell or share your email or other information with any other company. You may also unsubscribe at anytime.

Click Here to see our full privacy policy.
Thanks for subscribing!