The satellite industry is set for unprecedented transformation, with the impact of cloud-based systems, the introduction of next-generation NGSO broadband constellations, and convergence towards a unified 5G network architecture. However, ground segments will also have to play a pivotal role to allow the industry to fully embrace and benefit from these changes. While satellites have embarked on a […]
Analysis / Reports
NASA Awards Northrop Grumman Mission Operations Center Support Contract
NASA has awarded the Ice, Cloud, and land Elevation-2 (ICESat-2) Mission Operations Center Support contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation of Dulles, Virginia. This is a cost-plus award-fee, contract that includes a nine-month base period and four one-year options with a total contract value of $33,348,387. The four-year, nine-month period of performance begins Monday, February […]
Spaceport Cornwall’s Sustainability Steering Group’s Impact Report And Action Plan
Spaceport Cornwall is set to deliver the first ever launch from the UK soil this summer, creating a service for small satellites in the UK. In the lead up to this historic moment, they are set to release their ‘Sustainability Impact Report and Action Plan’ — the first of its kind to be published by […]
The EUSPA Market Report Focuses On EU Satellite Navigation And Earth Observation Technologies
The followinng is a description of The EU Space Programme. The EU Space Programme is a business growth enabler that stimulates the economy and pushes the bar of innovation. The EUSPA EO & GNSS Market Report is the ultimate guide to anyone who seeks to make the EU Satellite Navigation and Earth Observation technologies part […]
Army’s Future Command’s 2021 Year in Review And New Webpage
The U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) released its 2021 Year in Review, launching a new webpage to highlight command-wide successes and lessons learned in 2021. The online Year in Review provides an interactive look at the command’s top modernization accomplishments during the year, which included opening the doors of its Army Software Factory, achieving breakthroughs in COVID-19 […]
By 2030, NSR Reports Trillion$ In Global Space Economy Revenues
NSR’s newly released NSR’s Global Space Economy, 2nd Edition (NGSE2) projects strong revenue potential across all key segments, underpinned by record setting investment and both public and private sector demand for space products and services. With more than $1.25 trillion in cumulative revenue projected by 2030, the space industry growth trajectory trends upwards at a […]
Euroconsult Publishes The 14th Edition Of Their Earth Observation Satellite Systems Market Report + Analysis
Euroconsult has released their ”Earth Observation Satellite Systems Market” report, providing a sweeping review analysis of the Earth Observation (EO) upstream ecosystem and breaking down government and commercial programs in exhaustive details. With the EO manufacturing market gearing up for another decade of growth to an estimated $76.1 billion in revenue, the latest study reflects […]
The 2021 Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Report Is Released By NASA
NASA‘s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), an advisory committee that reports to NASA and Congress, issued its 2021 annual report Tuesday examining the agency’s safety performance over the past year and highlighting accomplishments, issues, and concerns. The report highlights 2021 activities and includes observations on NASA’s: Strategic Vision and Guiding Principles Agency Governance Program Management […]
Inaugural EO + Geospatial Quarterly Briefing Debuts From Quilty Analytics
The Earth observation (EO) sector is estimated to be a $26-billion industry by 2025. In response to the growing interest in this booming market, research and strategic advisory firm Quilty Analytics is expanding its research offerings with the launch of its inaugural “EO & Geospatial Quarterly Briefing.” This easy-to-follow, deep dive into the entire EO […]
Euroconsult Report Estimates 2021 Global Space Economy Reached Billion$$$ During 2021
Euroconsult has released their annual “Space Economy report” report for 2021. In this latest edition, the company estimates that the global space economy totaled $370 billion in 2021. This number consists of: The space market ($337B in 2021) which includes commercial space revenues and government procurement for their space activities contracted to the private sector. Other spending from government organizations ($33B) to conduct […]