In This Issue
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OpinionA Guide to the Latest Trends in Policy and Innovation in Space Defense | June 2024
For some, the renewed focus on defense in the space sector is a concerning trend. But for others, it’s a big opportunity. There is no shortage of new space companies […]
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Editor's NoteAn International Focus | June 2024
Welcome to the June edition of Via Satellite. You might have done a double-take when you saw the editor picture at the top, expecting Mark Holmes. I’m Via Satellite’s senior […]
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DefenseBuy Versus Build: Will New Commercial Space Strategies Shift DoD Decisions? | June 2024
“Exploit what we have, buy what we can, build what we must.” While this has been the message of U.S. Space Force leadership over the past few years, many agree […]
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Regional FocusChina’s Push for a More Commercial Space Industry | June 2024
China’s progress in space exploration and technology has been rattling U.S. defense and NASA experts for years. From the threat of space weapons to the risk of appropriating the moon, […]
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InterviewNew Zealand’s First Space Minister Sets Out an Ambitious Space Roadmap | June 2024
New Zealand is a country that punches above its weight in the space arena. The country, which has a population of just over 5 million people is making a big […]
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LaunchThe Clock is Ticking: UK Launch Sector is Ready to Lift Off | June 2024
August 2024 could mark one of the most important points in the United Kingdom’s space history, with plans underway for the first vertical launch from U.K. soil. If the launch […]
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OpinionWhat Does Selling Your Ground Stations Mean for Cybersecurity? | June 2024
On May 3, Bloomberg reported that Eutelsat Group is exploring options to sell its ground station network, which is said to be valued at over $850 million. Eutelsat is said […]