In This Issue
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Editor's NoteBack at SATELLITE After 18 Months | September 2021
For the first time, this is the SATELLITE show edition of the magazine. I could not have imagined we would ever have had a SATELLITE show in September, but these […]
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TechnologyGround Segment Aims to Fly High in the New Space Environment | September 2021
Smallsats, new orbits, and mega-constellations have revolutionized the satellite industry space segment in recent years. The pace of technological change has led some to question whether the ground segment can […]
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OpinionGround Segment Moves Toward More Flexible Equipment to Meet New Satcom Requirements | September 2021
The space segment has been undergoing a major transformation for a number of years now. Earth observation is moving towards a constellation approach, populating new orbit inclinations and altitudes and […]
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InterviewHow Suzi McBride Keeps Iridium Focused and Forward-Thinking | September 2021
While many satellite operators took hits during 2020, Iridium is reaping the benefits of its fully deployed Iridium NEXT constellation, with record subscriber growth in commercial Internet of Things (IoT) […]
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PerspectiveNine Satellite CEOs to Watch in 2021 | September 2021
Unlike Via Satellite’s 10 Hottest Companies or Executive of the Year award, Nine CEOs to Watch focuses on leaders who are taking on significant business or technical challenges throughout the […]
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SATELLITE 2021SATELLITE 2021 Preview: It’s Time to Get Excited | September 2021
IT’S TME TO GET EXCITED ABOUT THE SATELLITE 2021 CONFERENCE Every year, at every SATELLITE show, people always ask me what excites me about the event. This year, my answer […]
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ManufacturingSatellite Manufacturing in the Era of Mass Production | September 2021
With thousands of satellites blanketing the planet, it’s not just hype and we’re not on the cusp — this is the time of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations. Detractors may continue […]
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OpinionSustaining the Race to the Top in the Commercial Space and Satellite Sector | September 2021
At the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Cornwall, delegates pledged to take action to tackle the growing hazard of space debris as our planet’s orbit becomes increasingly crowded. But how can […]
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DefenseWill the Space Force Fix Military Space Acquisition? | September 2021
The Air Force has traditionally handled the lion’s share of U.S. military space assets and operations. But costs for major programs ballooned over the years, and the United States has […]