SpaceX has been asking the FCC for permission to share spectrum already allocated to Globalstar and Dish Network AWS-4 spectrum — the FCC has dismissed SpaceX’s application. The SpaceX application […]
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Forrester’s Digest: Boeing to boost satellite manufacturing plus Dish + DirecTV latest
Boeing’s El Segundo, California, satellite factory has been turning out satellites since 1955 when it was purchased by Howard Hughes and his Aerospace Group. It had previously turned out cars, […]
Forrester’s Digest: GEO satellite demand decreases plus Eutelsat OneWeb + Intelsat
The Satellite 2024 conference in Washington opened with its regular panel of satellite manufacturing executives. They admitted that demand for their geostationary craft had dropped. Chris Johnson, CEO at Maxar […]
Forrester’s Digest: FCC approves E-Band spectrum for Starlinks
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a SpaceX request to fit 7,500 of its satellites with E-band frequencies. The 7,500 are not extra satellites but are within the wider […]
Forrester’s Digest: Two new U.S. spaceports are proposed
The FAA has authorized upgrades to Paso Robles airport in California as a potential future spaceport. The decision is assisted via a $594,055 grant from the FAA under the Bipartisan […]
Forrester’s Digest: Bezos is eyeing United Launch Alliance
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is said to be the front runner to buy United Launch Alliance (ULA), the joint-venture giant rocket business backed by Boeing and Lockheed Martin. ULA wanted […]
Forrester’s Digest: Intelsat + FAST channels — Iridium — AST SpaceMobile — SpaceX
Intelsat has said that FAST channels (Free Ad-Supported Television) are booming worldwide and are disrupting traditional video consumption. According to Kantar, FAST is the quickest-growing, streaming option in the U.S., […]
Forrester’s Digest: Airbus satellite division causes concern — AST SpaceMobile + Rakuten
Airbus last week announced its financials for 2023, but one major segment stood out which was a massive €600 million ‘write down’ in costs set against its development of its […]
Forrester’s Digest: Telcos with no satellite strategy will miss revenues
A report from Analysys Mason’s NSR division bluntly states that “Telcos that rely exclusively on terrestrial networks will miss revenue opportunities and fall behind their rivals.” Telcos should use satellites […]
Forrester’s Digest: Nilesat + Es’hailSat engage in a strategic partnership
Egyptian-based Nilesat and Qatari-based Es’hailSat have signed a strategic partnership agreement for cooperation in satellite services in the MENA region. The agreement means that Nilesat, via Es’hailSat, has access to […]