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Opinion
Brexit’s Impact on ESA Customs, Duties Privileges, and Immunities
The United Kingdom’s third country status in regards to the EU has been problematic for manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics companies with tariffs and taxes, new administrative requirements and logistical border […]
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Opinion
The Rise of the Indian Satellite Market
The reliance on space assets of various industrial sectors has grown tremendously over the past few years. The Indian satellite market has been bolstered by demand generation of various satellites, […]
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Technology
How Software-Defined Satellites Will Shape Communications
When Intelsat kicked off 2021 with an announcement that it had ordered two Airbus OneSat Geostationary (GEO) software-defined satellites to drive new applications, the service provider offered a new roadmap […]
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Member Content
Satellite Operator Round-Up for the Week of March 19
In the world of satellite over the last two weeks, there have been relatively few announcements from the big satellite operators. But we will hear from most of the operators […]
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Opinion
3 Ways 3D Printing Technology Will Add Value to Aerospace Technology
Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, has already begun revolutionizing various manufacturing sectors, and aerospace is inline to see a similar transformation in the coming years. The technology has been […]
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Finance
Aerojet Rocketdyne Shareholders Approve Deal With Lockheed Martin
Aerojet Rocketdyne said Tuesday evening that its stockholders have approved the $4.4 billion sale of the company to Lockheed Martin, clearing a hurdle on the deal that is still expected to […]
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Opinion
Intelsat’s Restructuring is not a Private Equity Success Story
Since Intelsat’s bankruptcy filing in May 2020, the company has portrayed its bankruptcy and restructuring as a triumphant march to continued and greater success, with an “Intelsat Onward” website and […]
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Finance
Redwire Acquires Deployable Space Systems, Building Out Product Suite
Redwire on Tuesday said it has acquired Deployable Space Systems (DSS), a supplier of deployable solar arrays and other space structures, in a deal that adds a new line of products […]
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Opinion
Government Space Budgets Surge Despite Global Pandemic
Government space budgets grew 10 percent in 2020 compared to 2019, demonstrating the highest yearly budget growth since 2009, according to Euroconsult’s Government Space Programs 2020 report, published in December […]
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Government/Military
Space Force Tested Geo-Location of Jamming Signals for WGS Satellites
The U.S. Space Force said on Feb. 17 that its Space and Missile Systems Center’s (SMC) Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) Mitigation and Anti-Jam Enhancement (MAJE) program has demonstrated the geo-location […]
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Opinion
Satcom Ground Engineers Target Innovations to Enable the LEO Era
Over recent years we’ve seen some impressive advancements across the satcoms industry with boundaries pushed further than we once thought possible. It was recently reported that SpaceX’s satellite broadband service Starlink, is […]
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Opinion
Can VSAT, Smart Shipping Demand Revive the Hard-Hit Maritime Connectivity Market?
The past year will be known as a year of strife and great difficulty for the maritime satellite communication market, as a number of key applications have been greatly affected […]
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Finance
CNBC Report: DOJ Investigates SpaceX Over Hiring Complaint
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating SpaceX over whether the company discriminates against non-U.S. citizens in its hiring practices and said Elon Musk’s company is stonewalling a subpoena for information, court documents […]
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Government/Military
US Air Force Pays $787M to End Launch Services Agreements with Northrop Grumman and Blue Origin
On Dec. 31, the U.S. Air Force ended its Launch Services Agreements (LSAs) with Northrop Grumman and Blue Origin and paid out $787.2 million to the companies – $531.7 million to Northrop […]
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Opinion
Satellite’s Growth Outlook Improves in 2021
As the long-awaited U.S. C-band spectrum auction is finally under way, the revenue growth outlook for the global satellite industry is improving heading into 2021, particularly for the European-listed operators. […]
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Opinion
NSR’s 14 Predictions for Space in 2021
As we (thankfully) close the books on 2020 and look forward to a hopeful restart in 2021, NSR’s analyst team was asked to provide their top predictions for the space […]
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Opinion
Securing Satellite Connectivity From the Ground Up
As the satellite industry aims to serve every connectivity need from global 5G networks to mission critical communications, the ever-present threat of a cyber attack is an integral consideration of […]
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Government/Military
US Air Force Picks Redstone Arsenal in Alabama for U.S. Space Command HQ
The U.S. Air Force has picked Redstone Arsenal, Alabama as the “preferred location” for U.S. Space Command’s headquarters, pending a final decision in 2023 after the completion of an environmental […]
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Connectivity
Azercosmos, SatADSL Provide Internet Services Across Central Asia
Azercosmos revealed Monday that it has formed a partnership agreement with Belgian satellite service provider SatADSL. Under the new agreement, SatADSL will provide internet access using its cloud-based Service Delivery Platform […]
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Opinion
EU Needs to Pick One Mission for European LEO Constellation
On December 23, shortly before the holidays, I received a press release that headlined: “European space and digital players to study build of EU’s satellite-based connectivity system.” As part of […]
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Finance
Bloomberg: Elon Musk Surpasses Jeff Bezos to Become World’s Richest Person
Elon Musk, the outspoken entrepreneur behind Tesla Inc. and SpaceX, is now the richest person on the planet. A 4.8% rally in the electric carmaker’s share price Thursday boosted Musk […]
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Government/Military
US Space Force ESPA Flight System to Demonstrate Independent Launch of up to 18 Satellites from NASA Landsat-9
The U.S. Space Force-developed Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA) Flight System (EFS) is to demonstrate the launch of up to 18 multi-mission national security and civil satellites […]
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Opinion
Light at the End of the Tunnel: 3 Reasons for Satcom Optimism in 2021
Many satcom companies have suffered severely from the COVID-19 crisis. Some have succumbed to the virus, especially those servicing the aero industry have been under stress, while others have been […]
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Government/Military
US Air Force Awards Lockheed Martin Next Gen OPIR Modification Worth Up to $4.9B
The U.S. Air Force on Jan. 4 awarded Lockheed Martin a modification worth up to $4.9 billion on the company’s existing contract for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Reconnaissance (Next-Gen OPIR) satellite […]
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Finance
Lockheed Martin Touts Integrated Product Benefits on Aerojet Rocketdyne Deal
Lockheed Martin’s surprise announcement Sunday that it has agreed to acquire propulsion systems developer and manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne in a $4.4 billion deal, will lead to better integrated end products […]
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Government/Military
Biden Transition Team Speaks with Gen. Raymond of US Space Force
President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team has spoken with Chief of Space Operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, as the incoming Biden administration faces important questions about a future path for military […]
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Opinion
Industry Must Break the Logjam on Responsible Use of Space
Imagine a world where wealthy and emerging nations alike have the means and opportunity to launch thousands of small satellites into space, each lacking navigation and control systems – and […]
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Opinion
The Case for Small GEOs in the Coming LEO Space War
The recent beta launch of SpaceX’s Starlink service and the reemergence of OneWeb from bankruptcy has continued to fuel excitement into Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations. In addition, Telesat will be […]



























