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Cybersecurity
Cyber Security of Space Systems ‘Crucial,’ As US Space Force Official Notes Recent Attacks
RESTON, VIRGINIA — A number of recent cyberattacks on space systems highlight the need for their improved security, a U.S. Space Force official said on Nov. 6. “The U.S. and […]
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Space Economy
Australia’s IPSEC Conference Shows Synergies Between the Space and Resources Sector
PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA — Global resources companies benefit from satellite-enabled solutions throughout the lifecycle of their projects, such as providing critical information that’s used before exploration begins and after a […]
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Opinion
Will Satellite Constellations Bridge the Digital Divide in Africa?
Recent growth and developments in the global satellite industry are indeed remarkable. In the context of Africa, Starlink is already operational in several countries, Eutelsat OneWeb has announced service launch […]
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Magazine
Nominations Open for the 2024 Satellite Executive and Technology of the Year Awards
Nominations for Satellite Executive and Technology of the Year awards for 2024 are now open through December 6, 2024. Submit your nominations!
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Government/Military
SDA Awards Northrop Grumman $732 Million for Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Alpha Satellites
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded Northrop Grumman a $732 million firm-fixed price Other Transaction Authorities (OTA) contract to build 38 satellites for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer […]
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Government/Military
SDA Readies for Second Award for Tranche 2, After York Space Systems’ Win
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) expects to award a second contract, possibly next week, for the Tranche 2 Transport Layer-Alpha satellites. This comes after last week SDA […]
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Tech Focus Report
Soft-Fail Versus Conventional Redundancy
Redundancy, in the context of earth station electronics, refers to subsystems that are designed to limit service-interruption to a matter of milliseconds (the time it takes for a switch to […]
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Opinion
Investment Trends, M&A, and Operational Challenges for the Space Industry in 2023
Are we in a recovery? Europe had a strong first quarter and the U.S. had a strong second quarter, with increased investment driven by larger growth rounds in both regions. […]
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Cybersecurity
Next-Generation Cybersecurity Defenses Coalesce for Space Systems
It’s no secret that advancements in AI are growing in parallel with the ambitions of foreign adversaries. Although not limited to state actors, the most obvious threats to Western cyber […]
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Earth Observation
How AI and ML Are Supercharging Earth Observation
Earth Observation (EO) satellites have captured meaningful snapshots of our planet for decades, from images of ice caps over a 20-year interval to images of military assets in a war […]
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Technology
Imagining the Future of Quantum Computing for Space
The year is 2075. Picture vast fleets of spacecraft, equipped with hyper-sensitive quantum accelerometers, gyroscopes, and clocks, navigating the solar system with unmatched precision. Swarms of tiny cubesats, outfitted with […]
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Opinion
What Does a New Democratic FCC Majority Mean for the Space Industry?
On September 25, Anna Gomez (a Wiley alum) was sworn-in as the FCC’s fifth Commissioner. Commissioner Gomez is a Democrat and joins fellow Democrats Jessica Rosenworcel (Chairwoman) and Geoffrey Starks […]
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Government/Military
Space Force Gen. Saltzman: Proliferated LEO Shows Mettle in Ukraine
Proliferated Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations for communications and other uses are demonstrating that they can endure and adapt to adversary assaults, such as jamming, the head of U.S. Space Force […]
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Imagery and Sensing
Lockheed Martin Invests $10M in HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360, which operates a constellation of satellites that sense radio frequency transmissions on Earth, has raised an additional $10 million from Lockheed Martin and company insiders, the company announced […]
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Space Economy
How Hilton Hotels, Bayer, and the World Wildlife Fund Are Investing in the Future in Space
LOS ANGELES – The business case for space-based remote sensing and other satellite derived technologies has surpassed the traditional military and big-government sectors. Companies and organizations from BP, to the […]
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Government/Military
US Space Force Preparing Evolved Strategic Satcom Solicitation
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) has released a draft solicitation for the future Evolved Strategic Satellite Communication system (ESS) to replace the Lockheed Martin Advanced Extremely High Frequency […]
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Opinion
How Satellite Brings Smuggling Out of the Shadows
The longer you live, the more you realize how much of the world’s life takes place in the shadows. They are not good places, the shadows. It’s where warlords grow […]
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Government/Military
Northrop Grumman Receives $235 Million Contract for Next Gen OPIR Polar Satellites
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has awarded Northrop Grumman a $235 million contract for the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next Gen OPIR) polar satellites 1 and 2 — […]
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Government/Military
DoD Needs to Step Up Support for Commercial Space, Silicon Valley Defense Group Says
Private funding in commercial space startups dramatically outpaces government investment but venture capital (VC) could wane if the Defense Department fails to quickly boost its contracting with these companies, potentially […]
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Government/Military
NRO Formally Ends Contract with Terran Orbital for SAR
Last month, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) formally ended a commercial radar contract the agency had with PredaSAR, now Terran Orbital, the NRO said on Oct. 2. “PredaSAR did not meet […]
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Cybersecurity
Space Force Awards Cybersecurity Contract To Protect Space Architecture
Xage Security on Wednesday said it has received a $17 million contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to provide a cybersecurity platform to protect the service’s ground and […]
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Government/Military
US Space Force Plans to Buy Communications Data from Luxembourg’s MEO Program
Next year, the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) plans to buy military satellite communications (SATCOM) data from Luxembourg’s Medium Earth Orbit Global Services (MGS) program, which gives Luxembourg […]
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Opinion
The Future of Smartphones With Satellite Direct-to-Handset
There is a sense of safety that comes with being connected, a contemporary feeling that surpasses cultures and identities. Losing access to data, voice or messaging services deters users around […]
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Opinion
Why the UK’s Astra Carta Could Be a Catalyst for Space Sustainability and Investment
We all know that space is becoming more accessible – the cost per kilogram to orbit continues to decline, while demand for space-based infrastructure is growing as our technology-enabled world […]
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Connectivity
LEO, MEO, GEO: Operators Chart the Multi-Orbit Path Forward
Deep-water drilling is often a $10 million a day, mission-critical operation. If a signal drops, and an oil rig engineer can’t track their machinery for more than a few seconds, […]
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Opinion
5 Tips for Space Startups Navigating the Regulatory Landscape
To quote the U.S. Space Force, “Space is hard.” For space startups especially, navigating the complexities of space law and the regulatory environment can be hard too. Here are the […]
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Launch
US Space Force Awards ABL Space Systems Responsive Launch Contract
El Segundo, California-based ABL Space Systems has received a $15 million contract from the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command’s Assured Access to Space (AATS) office for responsive launch, SSC said […]
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Government/Military
SDA Solicits 54 Tranche 2 Tracking Layer Satellites
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) has issued a solicitation for Tranche 2 (T2) of the SDA Tracking Layer for first launch by April 30, 2027. “The T2 […]
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Mobility
LEO Operators Pitch the Orbit’s Value for IFC at Connected Aviation Event
DENVER, COLORADO — Satellite operators building constellations in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) are targeting in-flight connectivity as a critical market for their businesses. Executives made bold projections for how airlines will […]
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Mobility
Airline Execs See IFC Business Models as Part of Larger Brand Strategy
DENVER, COLORADO — Providing passengers in-flight internet connectivity (IFC), with live TV and on-demand entertainment streaming services from takeoff to landing is gaining serious momentum in the airline industry. Satellite […]




























