DES MOINES, IOWA — John Deere issued an RFP to the satellite industry on Thursday, soliciting a satellite service and terminal that can provide always-on connectivity to its agricultural machines. Execs for the company say connecting machines outside of cellular networks will enable real-time data analysis and autonomous farming that can make Deere’s customers more…

For all of its history, the satellite industry has been a business of niches. Broadcasting, maritime, energy, internet, cellular backhaul, military and civilian government. If you’ve been around a while, you know them all. Niches have high value. It is a proven success strategy to burrow into your niche, build deep understanding of what customers…

World Satellite Business Week (WSBW) was back in force this year in Paris. Sessions and happy hours were packed, and many commented on the number of new faces at the show. While there weren’t any show-stopping mergers to come out of the week, it was a time to hear the industry’s thoughts on the latest…

The expansion of satellite data from new providers and increased remote sensing technologies is helping climate scientists fill in critical gaps in government-based coverage, and helping to bring the big picture of climate change to life. Climate technology investment is booming, with companies raising over $50 billion from 2019-2020, according to a 2021 Space Capital report.…