Space Force prepares to issue follow-on contract for Inmarsat satcom
The U.S. Space Force is preparing to issue a follow-on contract for Inmarsat maritime satellite communications services valued between $27.4...
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Space Force: Laser communications foundational for satellites
The U.S. military believes optical intersatellite links (OISL) will be a foundational technology for future satellites in all orbital regimes,...
Future of Senate legislation to remove orbital debris uncertain
The future of legislation that would kickstart a program to develop new technologies to reduce the growing amount of debris...
Congress adds $442M for 12th military satellite
The annual fiscal 2023 defense bill President Joe Biden signed into law last month adds $442 million for a new,...
Army to upgrade new satcom modem
The U.S. Army plans to buy new satellite communications modems capable of connecting to multiple carriers to replace equipment that...
UK invests $134M in telecom R&D
The U.K. government is investing $134 million in research and development for next-generation 5G and 6G wireless technology. The investment...
White House creates advisory group within National Space Council
Vice President Kamala Harris this month named 30 individuals to a National Space Council group who will provide advice and...
SDA delays launch of first satellites
The launch of the Space Development Agency’s first batch of satellites has been pushed back to March 2023, but the...
SpaceX wins FCC approval for Starlink expansion
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this month authorized spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX to launch up to 7,500 next-generation satellites for its...
Month in review: Top military satcom stories
The U.S. military is actively looking to the commercial satellite communications industry to assist with necessary upgrades. Here are the...
