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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Globalstar has been through a reinvigoration over the past few years through its deal with Apple to provide the satellite capacity for iPhone satellite messaging. After a few years of […]

Momentum for direct-to-device technology and services hit a critical mass in 2024. Of course, not everyone has it on their phone today, but public consciousness reached a new level last […]

Welcome to the final edition of Via Satellite in 2024. There’s never a dull moment in the satellite and space industry and 2024 was no exception. One of the biggest […]

Flat panel antennas (FPAs) have been a popular, and technologically necessary, addition to the satcom ground segment. Serving the needs of new space, multi-orbit strategies, and customer demand, the technology […]

With conversations in the satellite connectivity space focused on Low Earth Orbit (LEO) offerings such as Starlink and how incumbent Geostationary (GEO) very small aperture terminal (VSAT) offerings will fare […]

Today, air passengers expect not only the ability to stay connected at 30,000 feet above sea level, but also to access streaming-grade, home-like connectivity free of cost. Airlines around the […]

It’s been a busy period for SpaceX’s Starlink program, proving it can disrupt the in-flight connectivity (IFC) market. In September, Starlink signed a head-turning deal with United Airlines and another […]

As 2024 concludes on the heels of increasing global conflicts and a contentious U.S. presidential election, the satellite and space industry is poised for an interesting 12 months as LEO, […]

Shortly after taking the helm as CEO of SES, Adel Al-Saleh made the splash move to acquire Intelsat in a stunning piece of industry consolidation. It has echoes of when […]

Via Satellite is now accepting submissions for Celebrating Women in Satellite 2025. Now in its fourth year, Celebrating Women in Satellite commemorates International Women’s Day by recognizing women who make a difference […]

CyberSat returns very soon for its eighth edition as we look at what the satellite industry needs to do to keep its space assets safe. The event has gone from […]