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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 […]
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Government/Military
Second Slate of SDA Tranche 0 Satellites are On Orbit
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lofted 13 satellites for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) Tranche 0 effort into orbit on Sept. 2 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The […]
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Partner Content
Assembling Rebel Alliances to Compete in the New NTN Economy
The global connectivity race has sparked a satellite boom. This whitepaper explores how collaboration in the NTN ecosystem can help operators and their supply chains seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving market.
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Government/Military
NRO, NGA, Space Command Release Portion of Framework to Protect Commercial Remote Sensing Satellites
The intelligence community and U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) on Thursday released the executive summary of a new framework that outlines the roles and responsibilities of the government in helping to protect […]
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Government/Military
US Space Force VICTUS NOX Mission Enters ‘Hot Standby’ Phase
A U.S. Space Force mission to demonstrate on-demand satellite launch and delivery into an assigned orbit officially entered a six-month window on Aug. 30, in which Millennium Space Systems and […]
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Opinion
Prepare for a Space Economy that Can Leverage SpaceX’s Starship
Despite failing to reach orbit last April and highlighting the challenges of super heavy launch campaigns, SpaceX’s Starship will soon become a reality, owing to extensive private funding, to an […]
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Opinion
How Big is the Addressable Market for COTM Flat Panel Antennas?
If, like me, you were privileged enough to attend this year’s SATELLITE Show or Aircraft Interiors Expo, you’ll have noticed the uptick in vendors showcasing flat panel antennas. In a […]
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Technology
Riding the Wave: How Multi Orbit Terminals are Supporting Connectivity
In 2017, when dozens of commercial airlines adopted next-generation, satellite-based in-flight Wi-Fi service across their fleets, high-speed satellite communications were pretty limited to a single orbit: GEO. Six years later, […]
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Government/Military
HASC Chair Rogers Calls for GAO Investigation into Space Command HQ Decision
The chair of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) is calling on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct an investigation into the Biden administration’s decision to keep U.S. Space […]
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Government/Military
SDA Awards Over $1.5B to Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman for Tranche 2 Transport Layer
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) on Aug. 21 said that it has awarded two contracts worth more than $1.5 billion to Lockheed Martin’s space division in Littleton, […]
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Finance
BAE Systems Sees Potential to Double Ball Aerospace Sales by 2030 With Acquisition
Britain’s BAE Systems on Thursday said it has agreed to a acquire Ball Corp.’s aerospace unit for $5.6 billion and highlighted the business is forecast to generate $2.2 billion in sales this […]
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Government/Military
US Space Command to Reach Full Operational Capability In August
U.S. Space Command is set to achieve full operational capability (FOC) this month, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, confirmed the […]



























