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Inmarsat’s Satellite Keeps Oceangate’s 2021 Titanic Survey Expedition Connected

A six week expedition to work on a document for the Titanic kept connected because of Inmarsat. The OceanGate Expeditions 2021 Titanic Survey Expedition was connected by Inmarsat’s critical satellite communications. Inmarsat, provider of global, mobile satellite communications, kept the OceanGate Expeditions crew connected with team members and support services during the six-week expedition to document the important […]

NSR Releases Their Non-GEO Constellations Analysis Toolkit 2.0

NSR’s Non-GEO Constellations Analysis Toolkit 2.0 (NCAT2) is an assembly of easy-to-use analytical models that x-ray and benchmark LEO and MEO High Throughput Satellite (HTS) systems at key architectural and business layers. Constellations of thousands of LEO and MEO satellites beaming tens of terabits per second are not only transforming the space business, but also […]

ACCESS.SPACE Alliance’s Sobering Account Of Europe’s SmallSat Industries’ Challenges

A sobering realistic look at the many challenges in the European small satellite industry. ACCESS.SPACE Alliance (ASA), which represents the small satellite sector, has published a position paper on the current state of space financing in Europe. In the paper, ASA states that start-ups and SMEs often lack customers and contracts to support their business […]

SnT and SES’ Partnership Launches Lab To Focus On NextGen Satellite Connectivity, Quantum Communications And More

Both of these teams will explore the benefits of high-throughput satellite systems in the areas of next-generation networks, including quantum communications and cybersecurity. SES and the University of Luxembourg’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) announced the creation of a joint lab that will explore the benefits of high-throughput satellite systems in the […]

SSPI + Kymeta Tell The Story Of Wildfire Fighters + How Satellite Connectivity Assists Them In Their Dangerous Missions

Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) has released Cellular Ends at Forest Edge, the organization’s newest Better Satellite World video that tells the story of how brave men and women fight wildfires around the world every day with the help of satellite data delivered anywhere anytime. Cellular Ends at Forest Edge is made possible by […]

L3Harris Technologies Selected By NASA To Improve U.S. Weather Forecasting

NASA has selected L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) to conduct a second advanced study to significantly improve the accuracy and timeliness of U.S. weather forecasting. The weather prediction modeling study, slated to begin this month, will allow L3Harris to test and evaluate an advanced concept for satellite weather sensors ­– called ‘sounders’ – that measure temperature and […]

Euroconsult Examination: NGSO Report Notes That NGSO Constellations Continue to Gain Momentum

The 2021 edition of Satellite Connectivity & Video Market is now available — this Euroconsult report provides an in-depth analysis of the satellite communication sector, particularly regarding the use of commercial satellite capacity. This publication includes historic figures and 10-year forecasts for capacity supply, capacity leased, capacity revenue and the cost of capacity per unit. […]

Inmarsat’s ‘A Changed World’ Reports Acceleration In Digitaliztaion Of Maritime Industry In Post Pandemic World

Inmarsat, provider of global, mobile satellite communications, has published a new report pinpointing the impact of COVID-19 in accelerating global shipping’s digital journey. Written by maritime innovation consultancy Thetius and sponsored by the Inmarsat Research Programme, ‘A Changed World: The state of digital transformation in a post-COVID-19 maritime industry’ captures a sector fast-tracking IoT-based solutions from […]

NRO Director Reveals New Commercial Acquisition Opportunities Upcoming

The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has announced a new acquisition, the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Framework for Strategic Commercial Enhancements, focused on new and emerging commercial capabilities. Under the new BAA Framework for Strategic Commercial Enhancements, the NRO plans to release independent focus areas multiple times per year. The BAA Framework and the first focus […]