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China’s progress in space exploration and technology has been rattling U.S. defense and NASA experts for years. From the threat of space weapons to the risk of appropriating the moon, […]

August 2024 could mark one of the most important points in the United Kingdom’s space history, with plans underway for the first vertical launch from U.K. soil. If the launch […]

Welcome to our May edition of Via Satellite. In this edition we celebrate the winners of our Satellite Executive of the Year (SEOTY) and Satellite Technology of the Year (STOTY) […]

For decades, the global satellite market has been dominated by established players like the U.S., Europe, and China. But a new force is rapidly emerging in the East: The Indian […]

Discussions at SATELLITE 2024 last month ranged from the biggest topics – Starlink, Kuiper, and persistent funding challenges – to emerging opportunities like direct-to-device and optical satcom that are making […]

In the maritime sector, for many years, the long-sought “Treasure Island” of connectivity could be summed up in four words: As good as shore. “We would always ask, can we […]

The urgent response to the climate crisis is now. With Earth facing threats from global warming, air pollution, and the decrease in ocean biodiversity, satellite initiatives that use Earth’s vantage […]

The satellite industry is always looking for new markets — how to increase the addressable market, and bring satellite services to news industries and customers. The 2023 Satellite Technology of […]

The key moment in the MDA Space story in 2023 took place at SATELLITE 2023, when MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley met with Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg. The meeting would […]

The evolution of satellite operator Viasat has been one of the most interesting stories in the satellite industry in recent years. The company has grabbed major headlines from the Inmarsat acquisition to […]

In the expansive landscape of the space industry, Winchester Interconnect is an indispensable partner, ensuring precision and reliability from conceptualization to the realization of space missions. Renowned for its flight […]

The space economy is such an interesting topic, it feels like science fiction in many ways to use materials from space to help people back on Earth. I am very […]

Human beings can be messy, selfish, and provincial when it comes to environmental responsibility on Earth. We leave rubbish behind us – and expect someone else to clean it up; […]

The introduction of low profile and discrete antenna design has sparked in-flight connectivity (IFC) adoption after years of relatively limited growth. Data from the Valour Consultancy quarterly IFC tracker shows […]

In the next half-century, a plethora of tech sectors currently stationed here on Earth are poised to move up to space, and the U.S. government and its commercial partners want […]

In 2024, more than 45 people wrote to Via Satellite celebrating the contributions of their colleagues, mentors, friends, and bosses. It was more than we could fit in the March […]

Ensuring the world’s 8.5 billion mobile phones never lose coverage isn’t a new idea, but it’s becoming increasingly viable, thanks to more powerful antennas and the arrival of Low-Earth Orbit […]

Varda Space’s mission is to expand “the economic bounds of humankind,” but despite co-founder, CEO and President Delian Asparouhov’s self-described “deep passion” for aerospace, you’re more likely to find him […]

Satellite players are advocating heavily for the convergence of cellular and satellite networks, while working through the challenges involved in achieving this goal. Leaders from Comtech, Viasat, EchoStar, Iridium, Globalstar, […]

MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley and 3GPP NTN Standards won the 2023 Satellite Executive and Technology of the Year awards, Via Satellite announced Wednesday. In addition, TrustPoint won the 2024 […]

Thanks to advances in wireless, fiber, and satellite technologies, many assume broadband access is ubiquitous. But that’s far from the case, as recent global events like the pandemic demonstrated. Five […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the most talked about topics throughout the year. At SATELLITE 2024, satellite players debated the role that AI plays in global satellite technology. […]

Although new sustainable technologies are impacting space development like highly maneuverable spacecraft, repair ships, refueling depots, to name a few — the industry still faces uncertainty in terms of leadership […]

SATELLITE 2024’s Opening General Session on Tuesday brought together satellite industry leaders in a lively — and slightly heated — discussion on global broadband connectivity, technology, and what’s next for […]

In-flight connectivity (IFC) is no longer just an option for commercial airlines. It has to be available and scalable and apply the latest technology in order to meet an ever-growing […]

While SpaceX dominated launch activity in 2023, other established and emerging launchers including Relativity Space, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, United Launch Alliance, Arianespace, and Rocket Lab see an abundance of opportunities […]

Ten space tech entrepreneurs presented their business plans and ideas in a competition that pitted startups against startups, all hoping to a win what could be a multi-million-dollar payoff from […]

Germany is known for its achievements in automotive and engineering excellence, and the German space industry is no exception. It’s experiencing robust growth, marked by innovative initiatives and strategic partnerships. […]

The demand for satellite connectivity is strong, yet changing needs and evolving technologies have raised questions on how the market will shift: Will operators embrace a multi-orbit strategy? How will […]

Intelsat CEO Dave Wajsgras spoke during a fireside keynote on Monday during SATELLITE, detailing the company’s pivot from being a media networks capacity provider to a full-scale, end-to-end solutions provider, […]