The tumultuous landscape of war is perpetually compromised. Video is an essential tool that delivers instantaneous clarity, cutting through the fog of war and providing critical information to determine friend from foe. The application of quantum mathematics can dramatically improve the security of video from source to sight, providing warfighters with the assurance that what they see is reliable.

When it comes to the space economy, no one knows more than Chad Anderson, founder and managing partner of Space Capital, who recently wrote the definitive book on the subject. As exciting and explosive as the last decade has been for our industry, Anderson believes that the technological advances and market applications which lie ahead will not only be transformative but will also drive dramatic market growth. We sat down with Anderson who shared his insights on what he believes is the greatest business opportunity the world has ever known.

The space industry has been rather conservative over the past decades, but a revolution is coming. New components are making space exploration more accessible. So-called COTS semiconductor devices unlock entirely novel applications and help make technology more reliable, bringing space exploration to a new era.

Ovzon 3, which launched successfully early this year, is both smaller and more powerful than other GEO satellites and is specifically designed for the missioncritical operations performed by Ovzon’s defense, public safety, emergency services, and NGO customers. The satellite is expected to be fully operational by midyear and represents an important milestone for the 18year-old Swedish company. We interviewed Per Norén, Ovzon’s CEO, to delve into the company’s near-term agenda and discuss the opportunities that lie ahead.

Last year saw the announcement of the EU Commission and High Representative’s European Space Strategy for Security and Defence. Presented for the first time on 10 March 2023, the joint communication outlined a framework for greater safety, security, and sustainability for space-based technologies, while providing insight into the preparatory work currently underway that will enable safer access to space.

Multiple key trends will affect the defense sector in 2024, ranging from changes in defense budgets and the proliferation of swarm drones, to the two-pronged threat of ongoing worldwide conflict and cybersecurity.

Relativity Space has experienced a meteoric rise since its founding in 2016. Last March the company launched the world’s first 3D printed rocket, and while it didn’t reach orbit due to a stage-two anomaly, its creation gave Relativity a mighty jump-start on the development of a much larger reusable rocket—Terran R. We talked with Josh Brost, the company’s Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations about Relativity’s remarkable journey and its ultimate destination.

ST Engineering iDirect has been an industry leader for a long time and now the company is entering a new era where the goal is to revolutionize the ground and deliver a virtualized cloud-based network unfettered by the limitations of bespoke hardware and finite capacity. We spoke with Don Claussen, the company’s CEO, to find out what’s next.

From today’s needs to tomorrow’s, digital ground systems lay the path that will leverage AI, Multi-Cloud, 5G networks and more.

The war in Sudan, the invasion of Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East – in 2023, violent struggle around the world has thrown the need for defense into sharp relief. For the ancients, it was, “if you want peace, prepare for war”.

This year may be another landmark year for satellites, especially in low Earth orbit (LEO). Satellite communications, or SATCOM, may see its biggest comeback this year. Developments in this sector have been quickening – and catching the attention and imagination of non-specialists.

Benchmark Space Systems has evolved from developing propulsion systems for cube sats to providing sophisticated hardware, software, and operational expertise enabling precise mobility in space. We talked to Ryan McDevitt, Benchmark’s Founder and CEO to find out more about the company’s remarkable technology.