The Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) has announced the fourth annual “20 Under 35” list of outstanding young space and satellite professionals age 35 and under. The honorees will be celebrated at SSPI’s 16th annual Future Leaders Celebration on October 5 during the Satellite Innovation 2021 conference, produced by SatNews publishers. SSPI’s annual list […]
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World Teleport Association Names The 26th Annual Teleport Awards For Excellence Winners
The World Teleport Association (WTA) has announced the winners of the 26th annual Teleport Awards for Excellence during an exclusive reception at a recent trade show event. The awards are presented each year to organizations and individuals in the teleport industry whose achievements have been deemed exceptional by the international trade association and its awards […]
Inmarsat CEO Named As Vice-Chair Of The ESOA Board Of Directors
The EMEA Satellite Operator’s Association (ESOA) has announced that Inmarsat’s CEO, Rajeev Suri, has been appointed as Vice-Chair of the ESOA Board of Directors. He joins ESOA Chair, Steve Spengler, CEO of Intelsat, and fellow ESOA Vice-Chair, Kyle Whitehill, CEO of Avanti Communications, at the helm of the satellite industry association. Rajeev Suri, formerly the […]
Joining The Space Data Association Is HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360 is the latest company to join the Space Data Association (SDA), an international non-profit association of satellite operators. Formed in 2009, the SDA works to support the efficient and reliable sharing of crucial data to enhance safety of flight via sharing of operational data and promotion of best practices across the industry. Members […]
An Independent Space Industry Group Is Formed To Advance Satellite + Ground System Networks Interoperability
Leading companies and organizations in the space industry, including two major branches of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), have come together to form the Digital IF Interoperability (DIFI) Consortium, a non-profit industry group created to advance interoperability among space and ground system networks. Formed under the auspices of The IEEE Industry Standards and Technology […]
Five Honorees Awarded For Distinguished Achievements During The Opening Ceremonies Of The 36th Space Symposium
Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983, announced that five honorees have accepted awards for their distinguished achievements in the global space ecosystem during the opening ceremonies of the 36th Space Symposium. Kaci Heins Accepts the 2020 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award (photo below) Kaci Heins, Space Center University director at Space […]
Space Data Association (SDA) Welcomes HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360 is the latest company to join the Space Data Association (SDA), an international, non-profit association of satellite operators. Formed in 2009, the SDA works to support the efficient and reliable sharing of crucial data to enhance safety of flight via sharing of operational data and promotion of best practices across the industry. Members include some […]
New Launch + On-Orbit Services To Issue From D-Orbit Under ESA’s BOOST! Project
The UK branch of D-Orbit has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) under the Boost! Project with ESA’s Commercial Space Transportation Services and Support Program. The Responsive Microlauncher Service, which provides end-to-end delivery of payloads in orbit, is designed to use the upcoming small launchers that are due to be launching regularly […]
SIA’s State of the Satellite Industry — Global Data from 2020
The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) has released their 24th annual State of the Satellite Industry Report, a study of the satellite industry performance — the report, produced by BryceTech, provides an overview of 2020 activity derived from proprietary surveys, in-depth public information, and independent analysis. Highlights from the report: A record number of satellites were […]
The Space Foundation’s Space Report Reveals Five Years Of Growth For The Global Space Economy — $447 Billion + Counting…
Commercial space grew 6.6% in 2020, representing nearly 80% of space economy — the US, China and ESA remain the top three investors in global space economy— US military space spending increased 6.1% in 2020, reaching new height of $26.6 billion. Space Foundation, a nonprofit advocate organization founded in 1983 for the global space ecosystem, […]