Opinion

Many milestones in space have occurred since that day in May 57 years ago when President Kennedy committed America to putting a man on the moon and return him safely […]

It’s incredible to think about how quickly the hardware in our industry is changing. We truly are in the twilight of the iconic “dish and antenna” design. When will satellite […]

Quick highlights from Day 1 at the SATELLITE 2018 Conference & Exhibition...

Steve Collar feels very comfortable in his new role as head of SES. You can tell he’s eager to get to work and apply his own personal touch to the […]

Over the past decade, the space industry has seen a gradual transition from an industry populated almost exclusively by governments and large corporations toward something more decentralized and accessible. Falling […]

Accion Systems founder and CEO gives us 10 reasons why 2018 will be the year where NewSpace proves itself.

What’s the one piece of advice you’d like to give to a new entrepreneur in the satellite business? When asked this question, every executive in the industry has an answer. […]

I would like to start this note by offering a big congratulation on behalf of the Via Satellite editorial team to Gwynne Shotwell of SpaceX, our 30th Satellite Executive of […]

Last December 26, Angola launched its first satellite, a communications satellite called Angosat 1. The launch of the satellite is the first most visible initiative of the Angolan Space Strategy […]

I’m pleased to be invited by Via Satellite to write an article that may provide contrarian perspectives to the popular beliefs that are pervasive in the market that somehow HTS […]

While attending several telecommunications conferences and trade shows throughout the past couple of years, I’ve heard a wide variety of opinions on how the industry should define the separation between […]

The fact that the pace of change in technology outpaces the ability of law and regulation to cope with it is not a new issue. But it remains very pertinent […]

A review of the key automotive applications for satellite connectivity.

How Earth observation is changing the mindset of the NewSpace revolution.

Trading in commodities is one of the oldest businesses. However, new satellite technology is shaking up this centuries-old business and disrupting the traditional commodities paradigms.

In an increasingly digital environment, efficient communication is crucial to the offshore industry. This requirement drives diverse options and choices for communications services among maritime operators including 4G LTE and […]

Only through following the principle of technology neutrality whereby governments enable platforms, not technologies, to compete, will the future vision of 5G bringing wide-spread advanced communications services to all Americans, wherever they are located, be achieved.

Slavery is an acute modern day issue that cannot be ignored but one that is difficult to resolve. Not only does slavery still exist but it is likely there are […]

The United Kingdom must regulate on a risk-aware, yet enabling, basis — allowing low cost launch capabilities, including space planes, to be the "steam locomotive" of the 21st century.

We must allocate spectrum wisely, ensuring that increasing demand from mobile operators doesn’t crowd out other worthy users.

As an editor and journalist for more than 20 years, I have interviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of C-Suite executives from a variety of sectors spanning all industry verticals from […]

John F. Kennedy said in 1959, “The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, […]

Tom Wheeler closed out his tenure as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman in a most surprising manner — releasing a call for more than $80 billion to build out fiber-based […]

On September 1, 2016, at Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, SpaceX observed an anomaly about eight minutes in advance of a scheduled test firing of a […]

On behalf of all the Via Satellite team, I would like to start off by congratulating Stéphane Israël, chairman and CEO of Arianespace, who is our 2016 Satellite Executive of […]

Blockchain, the technology behind the (in)famous Bitcoin, is lauded by many as the next big thing: despite still being in its infancy, this technology promises to bring a full new […]

As we move into 2017 the global satellite industry is in a state of transition. In order to ensure a framework for the industry’s continued success, this column takes a […]

When Stéphane Israël took over the reins of Arianespace in 2013, it was at a time when the company was facing unprecedented competition in the launch services market. The emergence […]

As it has become tradition, in our February issue of Via Satellite we announce the nominees for our Satellite Executive of the Year. This is the most prestigious individual award […]

The satellite and space industry, along with the rest of the country, is desperately trying to figure out what the Trump presidency will mean for it. While my credentials as […]