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Operators Take Aim at Perception of Starlink Dominance in Satcom Market
Satellite operators took aim at the narrative that Starlink is dominating the satellite communications industry, pointing to growth and strong demand in their connectivity businesses. “There is a narrative in […]
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Tech Leaders Talk Up Quantum, New Manufacturing Technologies, and Telecoms Integration
Satellite industry CTOs talked up novel manufacturing techniques, integration with terrestrial networks, including direct-to-device connectivity, and a new market for satellite services in quantum key distribution, during a panel at […]
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Launchers Work to Ramp Up Cadence to Capitalize on Surging Demand for Access to Space
After years of waiting in the wings, three new rockets finally made their debuts over the last 15 months as the industry saw the first launches of the Vulcan, Ariane […]
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Direct-to-Cell Shows Promise for Military Applications
Direct-to-cell (D2C) connectivity will be available soon to many different military and commercial users, but the issue of who uses it and how it will be used is still being […]
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SDA Pushes Satellite Manufacturers, Suppliers to Adapt to Faster Development Cycles
The Space Development Agency’s (SDA) rapid pace is driving strategic business lessons for the satellite industry, experts said in a discussion on Monday at SATELLITE 2025. Paula Trimble, the policy […]
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SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh Announces Investment in Lynk Global for D2D Services
SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh kicked off SATELLITE with the announcement that the operator is working with Lynk Global on direct-to-device (D2D) service offering. Under the strategic partnership announced Monday, SES […]
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Multi-Orbit Terminals and Service Make Progress, But Have Further to Go, Leaders Say
SATELLITE 2025 kicked off with a bang with a standing room only multi-orbit panel where executives from Intelsat, Eutelsat, Viasat, and Paradigm debated the future of satellite broadband. One of […]
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NGA Embraces AI to Help Manage Increase in Data, NGA Director Whitworth Says
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) is on a growth spurt, specifically around developing workforce and incorporating artificial intelligence for more data gathering and assistance in managing that data. That […]
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Ground Tech CEOs Talk Digitization, Standards, and Antenna Progress
One of the big discussions at SATELLITE 2025 will be the advances in ground technology. What does the future look like for the main ground tech players? What does the […]
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10 Fresh Faces at SATELLITE 2025
This year’s SATELLITE show continues its tradition of spotlighting fresh voices, including government officials, defense leaders, end users, and pioneers in connectivity solutions. Via Satellite highlights 10 notable speakers in […]
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GovMilSpace Makes Its Debut Alongside SATELLITE
This year, the SATELLITE Conference & Exhibition is debuting a new co-located event geared toward how the space industry interfaces with government, called GovMilSpace. Developed in partnership with Defense Daily […]
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6 Questions With Sarah Cruddas, SATELLITE Guest Host
VIA SATELLITE: You have an exciting career from being a weather presenter to science correspondent, to space journalist, author, and TV personality. What sparked your love for space and made […]
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Meet the 2025 Startup Space Competitors
The annual Startup Space Entrepreneur Pitch Contest at SATELLITE continues to be a highlight of the event, showcasing some of the most promising startups in the space industry. Since its […]
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Scalable Solid-State Amplifiers
While most of the satcom world’s attention continues to be focused on creating hardware and solutions for higher frequency ranges, such as Ka, Q, V and more, a critical, but […]
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Stellant Systems in Space
Stellant Systems has a heritage in microwave vacuum assemblies, components and subsystems dating back over 90 years. Stellant’s products support critical industries such as Space, Defense, Medical, Communications, and Science. […]
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Celebrating the Satellite Community
Over the years, Via Satellite’s March edition has become a celebration of the satellite industry. Every year, we recognize the nominees for Satellite Executive and Satellite Technology of the Year, […]
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High Stakes in High Ground: Can Innovation and Defense Investment Help GEO Compete With LEO?
In The Art of War, Sun Tzu emphasized the value of high ground as a cornerstone of military strategy, “He who occupies the high ground will gain the victory.” A […]
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Bridging the Horizon: How Mobile and Satellite Convergence Will Create Truly Global Connectivity
We are experiencing a satellite revolution. Since the turn of the century, the number of satellites in orbit has risen from around 8,770 in 2000 to over 28,000 in 2024. […]
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Celebrating Women in Satellite 2025
This year, when Via Satellite put out a call for nominations for Celebrating Women in Satellite, we received the largest-ever response — an outpouring of stories about the incredibly talented […]
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The New Big 4: Assessing the Race Among the Top Operators
Starlink has proved over the last few years that it’s got what it takes to disrupt. SpaceX’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operator entered the direct-to-consumer market, rushed into enterprise and […]
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Satellite Technology of the Year Nominees for 2024
The Via Satellite Technology of the Year award recognizes breakthrough technology achievements and the impact they have on the satellite industry. This award is now in its seventh year, and […]
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Satellite Executive of the Year Nominees for 2024
Since 1988, the Via Satellite Executive of the Year award has recognized outstanding leadership in the industry. This award honors an executive that has led a company to financial success, […]
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The 10 Hottest Satellite Companies in 2025
Via Satellite’s 10 Hottest Companies rounds up 10 “must watch” companies in the satellite industry, from constellations, manufacturing, launch, and more. Via Satellite editors chose the companies on this list […]
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Satellite Executive of the Year Nominees for 2024
Since 1988, the Via Satellite Executive of the Year award has recognized outstanding leadership in the industry. This award honors an executive that has led a company to financial success, […]
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Awards
Satellite Technology of the Year Nominees for 2024
The Via Satellite Technology of the Year award recognizes breakthrough technology achievements and the impact they have on the satellite industry. This award is now in its seventh year, and […]
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The Halfway Point in a Key Decade
2025 is here. It is hard to believe we are now nearer 2030 than 2020, but here are. It promises to be a pivotal decade for the space industry on […]
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The Rise of Asia and the Middle East as Global Powers in Space
The global space economy is experiencing a transformative shift. Traditionally dominated by nations like the United States, Russia, and key European countries. The landscape is expanding as Asia solidifies its […]
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How Space-Based Data Will Drive the Digital Economy
The space industry is undergoing rapid transformation as new reusable rockets and artificial intelligence tools for optimizing and enhancing space networks emerge. Alongside integrating these emerging technologies, which signify an […]
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Industry Leaders Share Space and Satellite Forecasts for 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year in the satellite industry as we approach the second part of the 2020s. In an exclusive roundtable, the Via Satellite advisory […]
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Disrupted Signals: How Estonia Found Itself on the Front Lines of GNSS Interference in Europe
Advances in cyber and electronic warfare spurred by the war in Ukraine are forcing the space sector to race to find fixes to long overlooked GNSS and cyber vulnerabilities that […]





























