The FCC granted Amazon a deadline waiver to launch half of its constellation by the end of July, but the waiver came with conditions on spectrum priority. Amazon has had […] The post FCC Gives Amazon Leo 50% Deployment Waiver, With Conditions on Spectrum Priority appeared first on Via Satellite. Source:

NASA has selected Aalyria to support orchestration for its Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Program, starting with the PExT demonstration mission.  NASA’s PExT mission — Polylingual Experimental Terminal was launched in […] The post Aalyria to Support Orchestration for NASA SCaN Program  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has awarded Planet Labs a $22 million option on a contract begun last year to provide unclassified artificial intelligence-enabled data analytics for U.S. Combatant Commands. The original […] The post NGA Awards Planet $22M Luno B Option for Maritime Domain Awareness appeared first on Via

Eutelsat has signed a new deal in the maritime arena with one of the major service providers in this area. Tototheo Global will deliver Eutelsat’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) services to […] The post Tototheo Global Taps Eutelsat for LEO Service for Maritime appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

Mbryonics will collaborate with NTT on building a high-speed backbone for space communications, under a new MoU announced Thursday.  Mbryoncis is a photonics company based in Ireland that develops optical […] The post Mbryonics and NTT to Collaborate on Optical Communications Infrastructure  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.

Infinite Orbits has tapped Open Cosmos to build two satellites named “Tom & Jerry” to conduct a maneuvering and inspection mission in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).  In the mission named after […] The post Infinite Orbits and Open Cosmos Plan ‘Tom & Jerry’ Space Rendezvous Mission  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source:

Beyond Gravity is to bring to market a new ultra-light propulsion pointing mechanism with high maneuverability for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations. The new two-axis mechanism aims to address what […] The post Beyond Gravity Releases New Propulsion Pointing Mechanism appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.com/technology/

Muon Space debuted a new, higher power satellite platform on Wednesday, targeting orbital data centers as an key application. The first pathfinder mission is planned for delivery in 2028. Condor-Ultra […] The post Muon Space Debuts High-Power ‘Ultra’ Satellite Designed for Orbital Data Centers  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https:

Ahead of SpaceX’s plans to go public next week, Via Satellite surveyed leading space analysts about what we’ve learned from the company’s financial filings ahead of the IPO. The company’s […] The post Assessing SpaceX Finances, Addressable Market, and the AI Pitch Ahead of IPO appeared first

Applied Aerospace & Defense began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, offering 32.5 million shares to raise $650 million.  Applied Aerospace & Defense is an aerospace and […] The post Applied Aerospace & Defense IPOs to Raise $650M  appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.

There could be over 130 million active monthly direct-to-cell (D2C) users by 2031, according to a new report from Juniper Research, “Direct to Cell Market 2026 – 2031.” Juniper estimates […] The post Juniper Research Expects Massive Spike in Direct-to-Cell Subscribers appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.com/connectivity/

BAE Systems has tapped MDA Space as a supplier for the Epoch 2 missile warning constellation for the U.S. Space Force. Under a subcontract announced Tuesday, MDA Space will design […] The post MDA Space to Supply Antennas to BAE Systems for Epoch 2 Missile Warning Constellation appeared first on

The race to put computing infrastructure in orbit is accelerating as hyperscalers across cloud, AI, and space compete to see who will emerge winners in what many believe will fuel […] The post Are Orbital Data Centers the Next Frontier of AI Infrastructure? appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

Satellite Earth Observation (EO) is increasingly recognized as a strategic instrument for meeting Europe’s defense needs and for ensuring the green and digital transitions. From monitoring droughts and forest fires […] The post The Earth Observation Market and Regulation: Instruments for Growth appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

According to the 2023 Space Sector Skills Survey by the Space Skills Alliance, 52 percent of space organizations in the U.K. have skills gaps in their current workforce. For 72 […] The post How Can We Respond to the Skills Gap in Space? appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https:

Regional operators are reinventing themselves. With the rise of megaconstellations and consolidation among global satellite operators — regional operators are rethinking their approach and turning toward orchestration and integration, while […] The post From Capacity to Capability: The New Playbook for Asia-Pacific Operators appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.

The satellite industry can be a hype machine at times as we search for the next ‘big thing’ in space. It is understandable. We work in an industry that pushes […] The post Orbital Data Centers: The Hype is There. Will the Reality Match it? appeared first on Via Satellite. Source:

The date is April 10. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to strikes by the U.S. and Israel, triggering a regional war. An infamous very large crude […] The post Sighting the Dark Fleet: Hyperspectral’s Role in Securing Safer Seas appeared first on Via Satellite. Source:

The Polish Space Agency was established in 2014 and since then, has contributed to growth in Poland’s commercial space agency. Poland is now one of the seven largest nations contributing […] The post Polish Space Agency Exec Outlines Poland’s Growing Space Ambitions appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https:

Viasat will equip two aircraft in NOAA’s “Hurricane Hunter” program with a hybrid satcom solution under a new award from Lockheed Martin.  Hurricane Hunters are specialized planes that fly directly […] The post Viasat to Provide Satcom for Lockheed Martin-built ‘Hurricane Hunter’ Aircraft appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https:

Northrop Grumman said it is on track to deliver on-orbit space-based interceptor (SBI) capability in 2027, announcing a partnership with space startup Apex on Monday.  Northrop Grumman was one of […] The post Northrop Grumman to Team With Apex for Space-Based Interceptors, Targeting Capability in 2027  appeared first on Via Satellite.

Mexico’s low-cost airline Viva has selected SES to provide multi-orbit connectivity to 100 Airbus aircraft under a deal announced Monday. SES will equip 60 Airbus 320s and 40 Airbus 321s […] The post Mexican Airline Viva Taps SES to Connect 100 Aircraft appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.

Sateliot, the Spanish based satellite company has announced IoT partnership with Telenor IoT. Telenor IoT is part of the Telenor Group, one of the largest telcos In the Nordic region. […] The post Sateliot Wins New Telenor IoT Deal appeared first on Via Satellite. Source: https://www.satellitetoday.com/connectivity/2026/

Two days after the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) awarded SpaceX a nearly $2.3 billion contract for the Space Data Network Backbone, a proliferated Low Earth Orbit communications […] The post SpaceX Gets Nearly $4.2 Billion Nod From Space Force For Initial SB-AMTI appeared first on

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket faces a major setback after an explosion on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral on Thursday evening.  This explosion will likely impact timelines for the […] The post Blue Origin’s Launch Pad Explosion Could Impact Timelines for Commercial Customers, NASA Missions  appeared first on