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The Internet in Space: The Apps that Dominate Satellite Traffic and Why it Matters

What do people actually do on satellite networks? And, for non-government applications, does it even matter? As thousands of new satellites are launched into orbit, much of the conversation has focused on rockets, constellations, and the implementation of direct-to-device (D2D) and direct-to-cell (D2C) technologies.

But beneath these topics lies a more fundamental question: which public internet applications are currently consuming the most satellite bandwidth? The answer is surprisingly familiar. Despite the technical uniqueness of satellite connectivity, the same applications that dominate terrestrial networks — YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Netflix — also rank among the top 10 traffic generators for satellite networks.…[continued]

Finance

Dish Satellite TV and Wireless Businesses File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The satellite TV business Dish DBS and Dish Wireless filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday, stating the move will facilitate transitioning the Dish Wireless…[continued]
Government/Military

Ovzon Wins New Defense Deal with European NATO Nation

Ovzon has won a significant new defence with a European NATO country worth 74 million Swedish krona ($7.1 million). The deal comprises of Ovzon’s complete…[continued]
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Manufacturing

Unseenlabs Orders 2 Cubesats from GomSpace

French radio frequency (RF) detection company Unseenlabs has ordered two additional cubesats from smallsat manufacturer GomSpace. GomSpace announced the contract worth 2.2 million euro ($2.5…[continued]
People

Lite Coms Hires Calspan Exec Greg Campbell as President

Lite Coms has appointed former Calspan exec Greg Campbell as president. Campbell will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations, with a focus on expanding Lite Coms'…[continued]
Government/Military

ICYMI: C-Band Round 2: FCC Set to Vote on Another C-Band Auction

The FCC is moving toward another C-band auction, planning to vote in July on whether to approve auctioning 160 megahertz of the upper C-band.  Like…[continued]
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