Opinion

“Max-Q” is the moment in the launch sequence where a rocket experiences maximum dynamic pressure. After this point, the force on the rocket decreases quickly and the entire mission control...

The economist Herbert Stein once wrote, “If something can’t go on forever, it will stop.” The question, of course, is when.  It can be an exasperating question.  Human beings have...

The space and satellite industry got back together in person at SATELLITE 2021 with a lot to discuss, as progress has not slowed down since March 2020. This year, topics...

Both long standing and recent trends in the space industry have shed light on new needs for financing space activities. The development of new ventures in the space sector has...

As the COVID-19 situation is improving around the globe, the cruise industry is emerging from a period of near-absolute inactivity. In the early days of the pandemic, contamination clusters onboard...

High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) are promising connectivity infrastructure options to address the digital divide in rural and remote locations. These systems, which operate in the stratosphere and can offer...

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...

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...

The satellite industry is changing. The big advantage of satellite over the years has been its point-to-multipoint capabilities. With the advent of data and video-on-demand, we are seeing more and...

Real-time communication with satellites, especially those that are part of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations is a growing challenge. Providing frequent updates remains critical in delivering near-real-time intelligence within the Earth...