Opinion
April 30, 2024
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 satellite and space an exciting and engaging topic. In this article, we'll take a closer look at what Analysys Mason’s satellite and space team observed at…
April 30, 2024
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 satellite market. Once a quiet player, the Indian satellite market is experiencing a remarkable ascent, challenging established giants with its cost-effectiveness, agility, and thriving private…
March 26, 2024
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 more than 1,500 systems were installed annually between 2017 and 2019 (adding more than 4,500 aircraft to the IFC installed base), as carriers rolled out…
March 26, 2024
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; causing damage without caring about the consequences. Our activities have significantly contributed to, if not caused, the globally recognized issue of climate change, and we…