The space and satellite industry was back together in force at SATELLITE 2022, with greater international participation than recent years. Topics like in-orbit servicing, software, and the commercialization of IoT took center stage. Here are NSR's top takeaways from the event. 1. Talent Acquisition and Management are on Everyone’s To-Do List: Almost all organizations present were…

Where are the FPAs? — Dallas Kasaboski, Senior Analyst, NSR It was a huge year for Flat Panel Antennas (FPAs) at SATELLITE 2018, with announcements and panels throughout the entire event. This key event was hosted by Isotropic Systems, and SES trumpeted their antenna partnerships with ViaSat, Alcan, and Isotropic Systems for mPower. It had…

1. Major Changes for Satcom-Based Connectivity Connectivity onboard aircraft is growing at 30 percent annually, due to huge passenger demand driven by social media, video streaming and internet access. The satellite value chain that offers the bandwidth to match this insatiable demand is seeing consolidation as the business is still not profitable, and major changes…

Contrary to popular belief, aircraft connectivity is not a new segment of the satellite business, but it has been increasingly rising in exposure recently with the spotlight shining on its most glamorous market, the passenger in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) market. The excitement brought about by in-flight Wi-Fi services on aircraft has led the march…