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Is Consolidation the Path to Growth for Satcom Operators?
Via Satellite: In recent years, the satcom industry has been going through a transitioning period. It is now more competitive than ever, with this new landscape forcing players to adapt to remain relevant.
2020: A Turning Point for Chinese Commercial Space
Via Satellite: Space in China has historically been associated with the state, and for good reason. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) has been synonymous with space in China. With CASC being owned by the Chinese government, this has meant that effectively the entirety of the Chinese space industry, up until 2014, was CASC.
The state of Earth Observation
SpaceQ: Earth Observation (EO) has been around since the beginning of the space age and the need for EO data is greater than ever.
China’s Plan to Conquer the Moon, Mars and More
The Wall Street JournalThis summer the planets favorably align for spacecraft to reach Mars with the least amount of fuel. China is among the countries undertaking the mission while working on bigger ambitions that could one day challenge the U.S.’s leadership in space.
Ka-Band Speed Limits for IFC Services Expunged by Viasat
Satnews: Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has removed internet speed limits delivered to the aircraft across all of its business aviation Ka-band service plans.
Op-ed | On the verge of a new era for space exploration? Assessing the impact of the ongoing crisis
SpaceNews: Establishing an international long-term sustainable lunar presence in partnership with the private sector remains the core focus in space exploration.
Satellites: Anyways renforce sa force de frappe commerciale en s’alliant à Syrlinks
Le Figaro: La start-up toulousaine Anyways, spécialisée dans la fabrication d’antennes pour petits satellites, a conclu un partenariat avec Syrlinks pour profiter de la force de frappe commerciale de cette société bretonne d’équipements spatiaux, ont annoncé jeudi les deux entreprises.
Navigating Maritime Connectivity in Turbulent Waters
Via Satellite: Maritime broadband connectivity has been a growth story for the satellite industry in the last decade. This was largely built on the increasing value proposition of Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) solutions.
Challenges of Maritime Connectivity at Dawn of a New Satcom Era
MSUA: The Covid-19 crisis has forced billions of citizens throughout the globe to experience a lockdown situation. This has highlighted our constant need to be connected. This need for broadband links is not only for leisure or welfare purposes but also to maintain a business continuity. It has proven to be true at sea as it is on the ground.
Satellite Manufacturing Faces Changes, Uncertainty in Coming Years
Via Satellite:Commercial satellite operators are experiencing significant changes that are part of a shift from a legacy Geostationary (GEO) communications satellite broadcasting business to more data-centric use cases.
