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The introduction of low profile and discrete antenna design has sparked in-flight connectivity (IFC) adoption after years of relatively limited growth. Data from the Valour Consultancy quarterly IFC tracker shows more than 1,500 systems were installed annually between 2017 and 2019 (adding more than 4,500 aircraft to the IFC installed base), as carriers rolled out...

The relationship between satellite operators and telcos can at times seem like a troubled marriage — “It is difficult to live together. But it’s more difficult to live alone,” Jean-Luc Vuillemin, special executive advisor to the CEO of mobile network operator Orange, told a session at last week’s SATELLITE 2024. Leaders representing Orange, Telstra, and...

More than four years after the establishment of a sixth military service, U.S. Space Force, in December 2019, a new report advises the creation of a seventh service, the U.S. Cyber Force, which would initially come under the Department of the Army. “In the U.S. military, an officer who had never fired a rifle would...

Earth observation satellites are critical assets for deriving insights into everything from deforestation to natural disasters – and the need for the insights they deliver has never been greater. There is a flurry of promising use cases from satellite companies — such as Planet Labs, Pixxel, and SkyFi — that bring hope as climate change...

Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun said on Monday that he will step down at the end of 2024, initiating a leadership transition as the aerospace and defense giant continues to grapple with safety lapses that have plagued its 737 MAX commercial aircraft. The search for Calhoun’s successor will be led by Steve Mollenkopf, who...

International Telecommunication Union General Secretary Doreen Bogdan-Martin sought to position her agency as the conscience of the space industry in her keynote address to SATELLITE 2024, urging support for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development agenda and efforts to connect the third of humanity, overwhelmingly poor and rural, who are still offline. The satellite industry, through...

Although new sustainable technologies are impacting space development like highly maneuverable spacecraft, repair ships, refueling depots, to name a few — the industry still faces uncertainty in terms of leadership on the guidelines for sustainability in space. Richard DalBello, director of the Office of Space Commerce under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), kicked...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been one of the most talked about topics throughout the year. At SATELLITE 2024, satellite players debated the role that AI plays in global satellite technology. One of the interesting new companies in this area is Space42, which will be the result of the merger between Yahsat and Bayanat, to form...

Thanks to advances in wireless, fiber, and satellite technologies, many assume broadband access is ubiquitous. But that’s far from the case, as recent global events like the pandemic demonstrated. Five industry leaders who took the stage at SATELLITE 2024’s Tuesday afternoon session on public-private partnerships addressed lack of access and other challenges, while stressing the...

MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley and 3GPP NTN Standards won the 2023 Satellite Executive and Technology of the Year awards, Via Satellite announced Wednesday. In addition, TrustPoint won the 2024 Startup Space pitch competition. Winners were chosen by a combination of public vote and the Via Satellite editorial board. Greenley leads satellite manufacturer and Earth...