By Peggy Hollinger, Published by The Marcet, 3 January 2024 Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects one of her favourite stories. There is a battle brewing in space. In one corner you have the billionaires building giant satellite broadband constellations in low earth orbit (LEO) — Elon Musk with SpaceX’s
Lt Gen John Shaw, USSPACECOM Deputy Commander and Joint Operations Center personnel pose for a photo at USSPACECOM headquarters, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo. (John Ayre / United States Space Command) By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breaking Defense, 12 December 2023 "In a sense, we drive our satellites today as
By Michael Rogucki, Published by ts2, 4 December 2023 Summary:Satellite communication technology has experienced significant advancements in recent years, revolutionizing the way we transmit information across the globe. This review delves into the transformative developments that have taken place in satellite communication, including improvements in data transmission rates, reduction in
By Georgina Torbet, Publsihed by The Verge, 4 December 2023 If we want to go to Mars, we need a better way to reliably relay messages through space. The solution could be optical communication, or lasers. It’s easy to take communication infrastructure for granted, right up until the moment you
By Natalia Toczkowska, Published by ts2 space, 1 December 2023 The open ocean, once a barrier restraining humanity’s interconnectedness, is now bridged by innovations in satellite communications—chiefly epitomized by the Intellian v130NX. This maritime satellite antenna is not merely a tool but a harbinger of the seamless connectivity that modern
Rendering of the Link 16 tactical data network. Credit: Viasat By Theresa Hitchens, Published by Breakinf Defense, 28 November 2023 "We truly have demonstrated that the vision of JADC2 and the vision of the Joint Fires Network is a reality and we can do it," SDA Director Derek Tournear told
Rendering of the U.S. Space Force's Advanced Extremely High Frequency communications satellites. Credit: Lockheed Martin By Sandra Erwin, Published by Spacenews, 25 November 2023 The new eight-year contract, worth up to $579 million, is for maintenance and development of ground control systems for military communications satellites WASHINGTON — Kratos Defense & Security
Northrop Grumman Withdraws from UK's Military Satellite Project Tender By Salman Khan, Published by bnn, 18 November 2023 In an unexpected development, major American aerospace and defense technology company, Northrop Grumman, has opted to withdraw from a critical tender for a narrowband military satellite project in the United Kingdom. The
