Regulatory and Legal
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...
Space enterprises must beware of ‘startup squared’ risk
Getting to space is easier since the advent of launch services and build-to-order smallsats, but new risks abound, panelists said...
Orbital cybersecurity demands guidelines, not rules
Hackers don’t need access to a company’s control systems to shut down its network, said panelists during a Space Sector...
Developing a plan for the ecosystem of space
Earth observation as a service is a key trend in space sustainability as investors seek players who can add value...
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...
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...