It is all about Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) in this edition. LEO is the revolution that is happening in our industry, as numerous operators launch an unprecedented number of satellites. I write this just after SpaceX launched an additional 60 satellites for its Starlink constellation in January. One can only guess how many satellites will ultimately…

Latin America met Europe in one of the more interesting consolidations that took place in the satellite industry in 2019. AXESS Networks was created through the merger of Axesat and CETel to make a global satellite powerhouse able to serve markets across the world. Mauricio Segovia, previously the CEO of AxeSat, and now the CEO…

Rama Kasi works for ManSat, which provides support for the satellite spectrum filing process in the Isle of Man, London, Geneva, and around the world. He previously worked as network engineer at Ericsson. Rama holds a Masters in Space Studies from International Space University, and a Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering from Amrita School…

From major acquisitions to key technological achievements, 2019 had a bit of everything. It was the year where space became a bigger part of the mainstream consciousness, as there were many momentous events. But, what were they and what was their significance? It has been quite a year for the satellite industry, as the new…