3 satellite myths busted
David Meltzer. Source: GVF The communications satellite industry is rightly proud of its history and often points to milestone events...
Satellites
SpaceX’s Starship to launch SKY Perfect JSAT satellite
Satellite operator SKY Perfect JSAT has selected SpaceX’s super heavy Starship launcher for a 2024 launch of its geostationary Earth...
Satcom pricing due for a plunge, analyst says
Satellite communications capacity pricing has been declining gradually since Q1 2020, and some analysts think a pricing plunge is due....
Omnispace, Smart Communications team up for 5G
Network provider Omnispace is teaming up with telecommunications provider Smart Communications to demonstrate 5G delivered via satellites in low Earth...
Blue Canyon Technologies wins largest constellation yet
Small satellite manufacturer Blue Canyon Technologies has won its largest constellation to date: an order for 18 CubeSats from weather...
LEO vs. GEO battle presages IFC multi-orbit future
The future of aviation connectivity is multi-orbit, and will require in-flight connectivity (IFC) operator partnerships. For example, SkyPerfect JSAT partners...
Viasat UK to conduct satcom research for ESA
Viasat UK, a subsidiary of global communications provider Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT), announced Tuesday that it has been selected by the...
Nokia, AST SpaceMobile join forces for broadband from space
Nokia Oyj will provide equipment to connect AST SpaceMobile Inc. satellites to the global telecommunications network, creating a crucial link...
Inmarsat’s first hybrid satellite reaches GEO orbit
Satellite communications company Inmarsat announced Monday that its I-6 F1 hybrid satellite has reached its destination geostationary (GEO) orbit and...
Iridium’s smartphone announcement overshadows strong results
Low Earth orbit (LEO) communications provider Iridium (NASDAQ: IRDM) reported revenues of $175 million for the second quarter, a 20%...
