Mark Holmes

I want to start this note by telling you a story. Around 16 months ago, we needed an extra feature for our December 2018 edition of Via Satellite. Now, for […]

Satellite Executive of the Year is the most prestigious individual award in our industry, and very soon we will be unveiling the winner. The winner of Satellite Executive of the […]

Read the latest list — Via Satellite’s 10 Hottest Companies in 2022 Relativity Space Could Relativity Space be the next SpaceX? While there are many parallels between the two launchers, […]

Last week was potentially a pivotal week for the U.S. satellite industry in regards to the future of C-band. FCC Commissioner Aji Pai proposed accelerated relocation payments for satellite operators that […]

While markets such as India and Philippines continue to show strong growth, there is little doubt that satellite pay-TV is facing huge challenges across Asia as Over-the-Top (OTT) competition begins […]

Earlier this month, OneWeb and SatixFy announced a significant deal where the two companies announced plans to add a digital technology pathway payload that will include a full digital payload […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As the editorial team talked about the key events of the satellite industry in 2019, it struck me how momentous of a year it was. The year had a bit […]

It has been quite a year for the satellite industry, as the new era of satellite communications comes ever closer. The days of large amounts of Geostationary Orbit (GEO) orders […]

As the editorial team talked about the key events of the satellite industry in 2019, it struck me how momentous of a year it was. The year had a bit […]

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has long been considered one of the pioneers of offering In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services to passengers. The airline, which works with Inmarsat, has exciting plans for 2020, […]

Satellite operators of all sizes will face key investment decisions coming up, particularly those with a history in ordering Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites. One of the most interesting operators is […]

Arabsat is one of the world’s biggest operators, and a major player in both the Middle East and Africa. However, like most traditional Geostationary Orbit (GEO) operators, it faces decisions […]

Tom Choi is one of the satellite industry’s strong characters. A previous Via Satellite Executive of the Year when he was the CEO of ABS, he is now the executive […]

Can you believe this is the final edition of the decade? It feels like a landmark moment in more ways than one. We end with an edition of Via Space, […]

CyberSat, an event which looks at security and satellites, has made quite a splash since it launched two years ago. We live in a connected world, and in the future, […]

The Middle East is a hive of activity as countries in the region aim to be the biggest and the best in a lot of things. Over the last few […]

We have all been there — satellite events around the globe where people are asked to give their vision for the future of space and the satellite industry. The caveat […]

LeoSat’s ambitions to build a LEO constellation may not see the light of day now as Sky Perfect JSAT and Hispasat decided to pull back from in its investment in […]

Arabsat has signed a three-way deal with Sudan-based VSAT service provider, Sudasat and ST Engineering iDirect to bring better connectivity services to people in the Sudan. The agreement will see […]

Thuraya’s ambitions in the aero sector have been boosted thanks to a successful demonstration today. In partnership with SCOTTY, a developer of beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) satellite communication solutions based in […]

Isotropic Systems has successfully demonstrated bi-directional high-speed connectivity with a Ka-broadband satellite. The company believes this demonstration proves its optical beam-forming technology is capable of all electronic scanning and tracking […]

Kepler and Cobham SATCOM have formed a strategic partnership for high-capacity satellite data service delivery, the two companies announced Nov. 13. The goal of the partnership is to eliminate barriers […]

Regardless of the industry, cybersecurity is a hot topic. We are living in an age where espionage or attacks are more likely to take place in cyberspace than in tangible […]

  The Russian space industry faces a number of challenges over the next few years. It will look to embrace the power of satellite technologies to reduce the digital divide […]

The International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) this year was a hotbed for new satellite technology, as companies showcased their latest products. Given the state of the satellite market and the potential […]

Hughes Europe and Telespazio have signed a contract to boost services they offer to European customers. The companies announced the new deal Oct. 18. The agreement will enable the companies […]

SES has entered into a contract agreement with Indonesian media group Surya Citra Media (SCM), and its satellite direct-to-home TV provider Nex Parabola to provide exclusive HD coverage of the UEFA Champions […]