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The FCC, led by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, is working to develop a “single network future” in which satellite connectivity will help make terrestrial “dead zones” a thing of the past.  To advance this goal, the FCC in March 2024 adopted a “Supplemental Coverage from Space” (SCS) regulatory framework. The Commission’s SCS framework will allow satellite...

On-board propulsion is one of the biggest decisions that satellite operators make in the process of designing their spacecraft. The decision impacts the cost, weight, and capability of a satellite. And it can be a challenging decision to make because of the technology and fragmented nature of the propulsion market.  In this episode of On...

Satellite operator SES reported strong momentum in its Networks business, particularly in the Government and Mobility sectors, as it reported its first half 2024 financial results on Aug. 1.  Overall, SES reported 978 million euro ($1.1 billion) of revenue in the first half of 2024, down less than 1% year-over-year. Net profit was 73 million...

Boeing on Wednesday wrapped up its search for its next top executive, naming long-time aerospace and defense industry veteran and executive Robert “Kelly” Ortberg as president and CEO, effective Aug. 8. Ortberg succeeds Dave Calhoun who announced in March he would retire this year. Ortberg, 64, led the former Rockwell Collins for six years until...

Small satellite companies that have grown out of the New Space boom are retiring the cubesat platforms that made them to focus on larger, more powerful next-get small sats that promise to unlock new possibilities with advanced AI and real-time laser-based inter-satellite communications. Over the past 15 years, small satellites have revolutionized how things are...

While high-level deals and investment rounds often make the news, it’s the work happening behind the scenes every day that lays the groundwork for success — developing solutions, educating customers, and building consensus. Via Satellite recognizes the young professionals doing that work in a new feature, Via Satellite Rising Stars. These 25 young professionals nominated by their colleagues...

Rising interest rates have made for a tough fundraising environment for space startups in the past year and a half. This environment has put the value of business cases in critical focus for investors. Yet, creative startups with strong business cases are still attracting attention. From April to June of this year, space startups received...

Things are picking up rapidly for Belgium-based satellite manufacturer Aerospacelab. This year alone the company launched four demonstration satellites on the Transporter-10 rideshare mission, broke ground on a new mega factory in Belgium, acquired AMOS, and signed a pivotal contract with MDA to provide subsystems for the Aurora constellation line. CEO and founder Benoît Deper spoke with Via Satellite about how...

Space has always been a huge part of popular culture. In fact, some of the highest-grossing movies like “Star Wars” and “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” have space at the heart. The expanse of space provides the perfect backdrop for emotive storytelling. No matter what age we are, space fascinates us. It engages with the dreamer inside...