Military satcom and sensor market prioritizes open standards and interoperability
Capacity demand from government and military customers is predicted to boom through the end of the decade, highlighted by a...
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Starlink plans new satellites and terminals amid pandemic challenges
Laser inter-satellite links and better, cheaper terminals are among the new technology close to deployment. The company is pausing its...
Connectivity investors eye Southeast Asia amid China’s data crackdown
As the rules change in China, connectivity companies can look to Southeast Asia, where many already have a presence. Investors...
Planet Labs wins U.S. contract for satellite data to study crops
(Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture is tapping a California satellite imaging company to see if its higher resolution...
Space situational awareness prospects spark demand for projects
Opportunities in space situational awareness (SSA) are generating enthusiasm, including a recent acquisition amid projects in collision avoidance and the...
Nextlink Internet highlights rural broadband M&A surge
The wireless internet service provider (WISP) industry is consolidating rapidly as private and public cash flows to rural broadband. WISP...
Earth observation embraces data as alarms mount on sustainability of climate
As the United Nations issues a warning regarding climate change, Earth observation (EO) companies in satellite stand ready to provide...
Effects could abound in commercial space as China enlarges foreign customer focus
The mostly insular commercial space sector of China is widening its focus to serve more foreign customers, increasing competition for...
GAO denies Blue Origin objection to NASA SpaceX contract award
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today denied the first of two objections that Blue Origin and Dynetics filed over...
Starlink in FCC spotlight as regulatory activity intensifies in U.S. and U.K.
The FCC is investigatng awards made under the Rural Digital Opportunities, including approximately 6,500 Starlink locations. Blue Origin continues to...
