This year, Via Satellite is proud to introduce its very first Satellite Technology of the Year (STOTY) award, complementing the financial and strategic achievements recognized by the Satellite Executive of the Year (SEOTY) event. This new award recognizes a single technology, innovation, or concept.
Airbus Defense and Space — Starling Monitoring Service — A satellite monitoring platform using SPOT-6 and SPOT-7 imagery combined with radar data to track palm oil supply chains and prevent deforestation. Partners include Nestlé and Ferrero.
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Intellian — v240MT Tri-band Antenna System — The world’s first multi-orbit and tri-band antenna system, delivering data rates exceeding 1 Gbps utilizing a single 2.4-meter reflector, enabling communication in three frequency bands and tracking both GEO and MEO satellites.
Morehead State University Space Science Center — One of only five U.S. institutions offering a bachelor’s degree in space science, the $16.6 million facility features a 21-meter radio telescope, satellite tracking station, and has become an important center for CubeSat research.
ND Satcom — SKYWAN Technology — Spot-beam mesh technology for mobile terminal roaming, integrating LTE with satellite for star, mesh, multi-star, or hybrid topologies with Communications-on-the-Move (COTM) support.
QuadSAT — SATCOM Drones — Autonomous drone-based satellite antenna qualification and calibration service that mimics an orbiting satellite, simplifying antenna testing while reducing operational downtime.
Ursa Space Systems — Global Oil Monitoring SAR Data Platform — Leverages SAR data aggregated from radar satellite providers to provide critical oil monitoring and location intelligence, managing nearly 10,000 tanks at over 340 terminals for 3.6 billion barrels of capacity. VS
