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How will next-generation ground system solutions reduce costs but also enhance integration, improve signal efficiencies, and provide a level of automation.   Antennas and other ground based electronic systems continue to be developed that are smaller, lighter, more durable and powerful with full scalability, all while costs have significantly decreased.

Emerging constellations that offer broadband with much lower latency than GEO satellites are being proposed by several companies. Analysts agree that the advent of these huge fleets of small satellites in non-geostationary orbits have the potential to change the paradigm for satellite communications and internet connectivity in particular. From agriculture & mining to traffic observation, […]

2020 has been plagued by the fast moving Covid-19 virus.  Where are we now and what does the future hold in keeping supply chains secure given our ways of working together have completely changed.  The weakest link in a supply chain is often the most difficult to identify.  Are there critical contributions that satellite communications […]

When it comes to cyber security, we cannot afford to believe that our existing security measures are perfect and impenetrable, despite security precautions we have implemented. Objectivity dictates we must recognize hidden threats may have already infiltrated our networks. What drives and incentivizes hackers to attack our industry or market segment? What industries and markets […]

The 2020 Satellite Industry Association state of the satellite industry report estimates a ground equipment market approaching $130 billion of the $271 billion global revenues. What are the most significant satellite specific developments in ground systems witnessed recently? What new capacities can be expected in the near future and what implication do those capacities have […]

Taking into consideration the cost of capital as well as partnership expectations from various funding sources, what are the most innovative structures being formed today to leverage technologies to the forefront of the marketplace? For various types of satellite companies at various stages of growth, what are the options for obtaining the resources needed to […]

From the new Space Force to the Space Development Agency what new nontraditional models have emerged?   Acquisition and operational activities are undergoing fundamental changes.  What is the potential impact on the deployment of innovative technologies and ways of thinking about problems.

Should 2020/21 be seen as shift years in financing and system developments for various space systems.  The rush to the moon and other space tourism events plus multiple deep space projects have not yet been put on hold.  The FCC has finalized plans for the transferring of 280 megahertz of C-band spectrum for use in […]

SES and Intelsat recently ordered C-Band replacement satellites.  These satellite orders are the result of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission taking over 300 megahertz of  spectrum for use in cellular 5G networks. The satellites will be used for mainly television broadcasting. SES ordered  two satellites from Boeing and two satellites from Northrop Grumman.   Boeing will […]

With SpaceX adding aggressively to their developing constellation, Telesat securing funding and reaching final planning stages, Amazon announcing its Kuiper constellation and new facility, and the financing issues of OneWeb and LeoSat, planned LEO constellations are going through rapid changes.  In addition to Amazon, Facebook and Apple are rumored to be eyeing these opportunities; with […]