August 25, 2025

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Rethinking Data Transmission to Unlock Efficient Satellite Communications
Satellite communications have become a lifeline for operations in remote, maritime, military, and industrial environments — the places where terrestrial networks simply don’t reach. But as reliance on these networks grows, so do the challenges that threaten their efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Three persistent constraints define the satellite communications landscape: limited bandwidth, high latency, and scarce compute resources. These aren’t new problems, but the way we address them must evolve if satellite connectivity is to keep pace with increasing demand…[continued]

Launch
FAA to Take Public Comments on Impact of Allowing Starship Launches from Kennedy Space Center
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released its draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for SpaceX Starship launches from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, including how the…[continued]

Government/Military
L3Harris Expands Satellite Plant in Florida to Focus on Golden Dome
L3Harris Technologies is opening a $100 million expansion of its satellite plant in Palm Bay, Florida — 94,000 square feet of space to focus on…[continued]

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People
Ben Palmer to Lead Viasat’s Commercial Business
Ben Palmer will lead Viasat’s commercial business as its current leader Jimmy Dodd is retiring. Palmer will serve as president of Commercial starting in November. …[continued]

Mobility
Gilat Reports Over $60M in Stellar Blu ESA Orders
Gilat Satellite Networks reports it has received more than $60 million in orders for its Stellar Blu ESA Sidewinder in-flight connectivity (IFC) terminals. Deliveries are…[continued]

Cybersecurity
ICYMI: IonQ and Capella CEOs Target Quantum Networking in Space With Combination
With IonQ’s acquisition of Capella Space, the quantum computing company is looking to expand the security of quantum networking to satellite networks. IonQ, based in…[continued]

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In the Magazine: 10 Smallsat Startups to Watch in 2025
Back for the fourth year, Via Satellite highlights 10 Smallsat Startups to Watch, companies on the rise in the smallsat arena in early funding rounds or pre-funding.…[continued]

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