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What trek will Eutelsat take as it further diversifies in shadow of takeover bid?
Industry insiders are speculating about the direction of France-based satellite operator Eutelsat (EPA:ETL) as the company increasingly diversifies its business...
Investment in space infrastructure sector soars in third quarter
Space infrastructure companies in Q3 saw the largest quarterly investment on record, generating $3.9 billion in new capital. The space infrastructure sector has raked in $10.3...
Mynaric’s Ghataore: Optical communications ready for space
Speed, security and light regulation are some of the advantages optical communications in satellite have over alternative technology radio frequency...
Chip shortage puts satellite industry in crunch
The satellite industry is not immune to fallout from the global semiconductor chip shortage. The manufacturing of ground equipment, terminals and satellites are all affected, Tom Stroup, president of the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) told Connectivity Business. The result includes “delays in manufacturing and...
SES’ multi-orbit satellite strategy takes shape
Chief Executive Steve Collar has a comprehensive vision for satellite operations, technology and the future of the industry and SES (EPA:SESG), which he has led for nearly four years. SES’ multi-orbit satellite strategy...
Satellite broadband subsidies and education will help secure industry’s future
The satellite industry needs to organize to benefit from broadband subsidy programs and focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to ensure a talented workforce for transformative technology. ...
Europe targets digital sovereignty with satellite broadband, upgraded ground projects
Several European initiatives are looking to enhance satellite connectivity services with upgraded digital sovereignty, performance and security. New Symphonie, a consortium of 22 European commercial space...
Florida shines as satellite manufacturing hub amid Terran Orbital spacecraft campus plan
Nanosatellite specialist Terran Orbital announced a $300 million spacecraft campus in Merritt Island on Sept. 27, helping to propel Florida into the spotlight as a satellite manufacturing and launch hub. However,...
Axiata, Sinar Mas exploring Indonesian mobile unit deal
(Bloomberg) -- Malaysia’s biggest wireless carrier Axiata Group Bhd. and Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas Group are exploring options that could...
Gogo weighs global broadband solution amid boost in financial guidance
Chicago-based in-flight connectivity provider Gogo (Nasdaq: GOGO) is evaluating a global broadband solution as it plans the rollout of high-speed connectivity amid management’s anticipation of organic growth over the near term. The company recently enhanced...
Viasat’s Dankberg calls for smaller LEO satellites to ensure long-term future of orbit
Amid the growing buildup of space debris, the use of smaller satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) could ensure an equitable distribution of the limited amount of area near the...
Regulators struggle to keep step with industry changes
The speed of innovation in the space industry is preventing regulators from making and adapting policies that keep up with...