Top Stories for the week of November 10, 2023

Business | November 6, 2023
EchoStar Reports Q3 Losses with Jupiter 3 Service Launch, Dish Network Merger on the Horizon
Satellite operator EchoStar, parent company of Hughes Network Systems, reported a tough 2023 fiscal third quarter (Q3), which included a 17% year-over-year decrease in consolidated……[continued]
Business | November 9, 2023
Viasat Logs $900M Charge and Sharpens Mobility Focus After ViaSat-3 Issue
As Viasat is dealing with the fallout of the anomaly on ViaSat-3, the operator is focusing its energy toward its mobility business versus residential broadband.…...[continued]
Opinion | November 2, 2023
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…...[continued]
Cybersecurity | November 7, 2023
Space Operators Should Harden Cryptography Defenses, NSA Cyber Official Says
RESTON, VIRGINIA — Space operators must start planning for and implementing quantum-resistant cryptography now to ensure that space national security systems are resistant to emerging…...[continued]
Government/Military | November 8, 2023
DoD Signs a Blanket Purchase Agreement for SES’s O3b System
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) awarded SES’s government subsidiary a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for the O3b system. The award announced Wednesday is a…...[continued]
Technology | October 23, 2023
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…...[continued]
Cybersecurity | November 6, 2023
ONCD Assistant Director Says White House is Incentivizing Long-Term Space Cybersecurity Investments
RESTON, VIRGINIA — The White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) is taking a particular look at cybersecurity for space systems, and seeking…...[continued]
Business | November 2, 2023
Viasat to Layoff 800 Employees as it Integrates Inmarsat Business 
Viasat is laying off 800 employees, about 10% of its workforce, as it is integrating the Inmarsat business post-acquisition. Viasat announced the reduction on Thursday…...[continued]
Space Exploration | November 3, 2023
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…...[continued]
Cybersecurity | November 7, 2023
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…...[continued]
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