Foreign Espionage Targets China’s Space Advancements
China’s efforts to bolster its space program have come under scrutiny as foreign intelligence agencies reportedly attempt to infiltrate and extract sensitive information. The country’s state security ministry highlighted the growing concern over these espionage attempts, framing the competition in…
Advancements in Maritime Surveillance: Horizon Technologies’ Innovative Satellite System
Horizon Technologies is set to enhance maritime surveillance capabilities with its upcoming Amber-2 satellite, designed to monitor illegal activities at sea. This satellite will be instrumental in identifying vessels involved in unauthorized immigration, illegal fishing, drug trafficking, and violations of…
New Frontiers in Satellite Communications
In the summer of 1995, a pivotal business journey reshaped the communications landscape. A family holiday in Connemara was unexpectedly disrupted when a trip to negotiate a groundbreaking contract with Motorola was required. After a long series of flights, the…
Optus Launches Satellite Internet for Business Across Australia
Optus has unveiled its new service, Satellite Internet for Business, becoming an authorized reseller of Starlink’s high-speed internet. This innovative offering targets both enterprise and small business sectors by providing fast, uncapped connectivity via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology….
Disintegration of Communication Satellite Raises Concerns About Space Debris
A large communication satellite that played a vital role in connecting Europe, Central Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia has recently broken apart, contributing to the alarming issue of space debris. The Intelsat-33e satellite, which was operated by Intelsat…
Intelsat Faces Satellite Loss with IS-33e
Intelsat has reported a significant setback after the IS-33e satellite was lost due to an anomaly that was revealed on October 19, 2024. The company had previously communicated a service interruption affecting users in Europe, Africa, and segments of the…
Asteroids on a Cosmic Journey: What We Don’t Know Yet
A stunning parade of celestial objects is moving through our solar system, capturing the attention of astronomers and sky enthusiasts. These rocks from the ancient universe, called asteroids, have been around since our solar system formed approximately 4.6 billion years…
Impacts of Intelsat’s Major Transaction on the Satellite Industry
TAMPA, Fla. — Recent developments in the satellite industry have been significantly influenced by Intelsat’s substantial sale of $3.1 billion to rival SES, as highlighted by financial analysts during a panel discussion on October 22. The merger of two leading…
U.S. Space Force Expands Satellite Development to Enhance National Security
In a significant move to bolster missile detection capabilities, the U.S. Space Force has announced a substantial contract extension with Northrop Grumman amounting to $1.8 billion. This funding is to initiate the production of two state-of-the-art early warning satellites specifically…
New Space Initiative Opens Doors for Diverse Vendors
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering competition among a variety of non-traditional defense satellite vendors. On October 23, the agency’s director, Derek M. Tournear, introduced the Hybrid Acquisition for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit…