Opinion

The global space economy will provide a cumulative space and satellite market revenue opportunity of more than $1 trillion over the next 10 years. There is an expanding need for space-based services to satisfy needs in orbit and on earth fueled by expanding requirements for everything from space-enabled Big Data analytics missions, to commercial crew...

Despite signs of a cooldown in the month of April 2021, the recent boom in special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) public offerings has put this innovative financial mechanism under the spotlight, given its promises of renewed solutions in access to finance including within the space sector business ecosystem. But the sudden surge in SPAC investments...

At the start of 2021, things may not have been looking too optimistic. New variants of COVID-19 were emerging and many nations and states re-entered into draconian lockdowns that potentially halted a strong consumer rebound. To further complicate matters in March, the Suez Canal was blocked for almost a week by a large container ship...

Following the widespread effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that has impacted the daily lives of billions of people in the past year, the world is in a critical moment in history with regards the development of the broadband ecosystem and accelerated efforts to bridge the digital divide. Access to broadband services is increasingly recognized as...

The space segment has been undergoing a major transformation for a number of years now. Earth Observation (EO) is moving towards a constellation approach, populating new orbit inclinations and altitudes and diversifying sensors. Connectivity focused space systems are now invading Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) along with broadband constellations, and payloads in all orbits are offering more...

The software technology sector has been shifting from an upfront customer purchase to a service model – Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) — for years now. Using the cloud and a baseline subscription service model, the sector achieves steady recurring revenue, high customer renewal, and scalability. In turn, customers access the exact solutions they need, avoiding upfront costs...

Private companies from OneWeb, Boeing, and Amazon to SpaceX are busy flooding Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) with thousands of small satellites to deliver high-speed internet and other services to the most remote corners of Earth. Add to that dozens of more specialized mini-constellations that track anything from ship movements to natural catastrophes and greenhouse gas emissions....

Growing up, I wanted nothing more than to participate in the ever-growing field of space exploration and research. I read up on astronauts and scientists obsessively, envisioning myself in their shoes. I have the opportunity to make that dream a reality, because I immigrated to Canada when I was six, one of the few countries...

The United Kingdom’s third country status in regards to the EU has been problematic for manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics companies with tariffs and taxes, new administrative requirements and logistical border delays to navigate. Space sector companies may wonder if the United Kingdom’s continued membership in the European Space Agency (ESA) offers a way to mitigate...

The reliance on space assets of various industrial sectors has grown tremendously over the past few years. The Indian satellite market has been bolstered by demand generation of various satellites, along with efforts taken by the Indian economy to be self-sufficient, with a vision to cater to global market requirements. The proactive approach of Indian...