High Throughout Satellite (HTS) systems have brought unprecedented flexibility and bandwidth to the marketplace, but the new capability comes at a price: increased network complexity that will require innovation on the ground to manage effectively without breaking the bank. HTS satellites, which have been deployed in increasing numbers in recent years, feature multiple spot beams…

The terms “transformation” and “space industry” are time and again thrown together by industry leaders and picked up by mainstream media. Hardly a day goes by without an innovative technology, smallsat constellation, or funding round lauded as a significant development for the industry at large. Financial community estimates for industry growth range from less than…

It has not been a good start to the year for Maxar Technologies. The company revealed in the last few days that its WorldView-4 satellite (WV4) has likely suffered a significant failure, which means the satellite will not be recoverable. This will lead to significant lost revenue for the company. As a result, analysts have…

Providing broadband services in Africa has always been a key focus for the satellite industry, given the lack of terrestrial infrastructure and the opportunity to bridge the digital divide in developing economies. For service providers, there are many unique dynamics at play. In an exclusive interview, Via Satellite talked to iWayAfricaWholesale Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT)…