‘Beauty and beast’ SES-17 to deliver unprecedented bandwidth to aviation
The geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite market is changing with a new wave of flexible, software-defined satellites such as SES’ latest...
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Iridium enhances guidance amid upbeat quarter, expanding IoT demand
Iridium Communications (NASDAQ:IRDM) is lifting its guidance following an upbeat third quarter amid product rollouts, service introductions and increasing demand...
Demand for IoT connectivity triggers ‘as-a-service’ business models in satellite
The demand for IoT connectivity is prompting satellite companies to develop “as-a-service” business models as they aim for global coverage,...
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...
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,...
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...
Governments, businesses rush to complete quantum communications infrastructure
Demand for cybersecurity-oriented quantum communications will reach $2.6 billion by 2030, with key customers in government, military, banking and energy. ...
Satellite connectivity sets flight path for increasing revenues in aviation market
Satellite connectivity providers are looking to generate more revenue in the aviation sector amid a growing focus on networks, user...
