When disaster strikes, one of the first critical tasks is to get communications up and running. Time and time again, VSAT has proven itself to be a fantastic aid in establishing emergency communications, in times when terrestrial methods may be damaged or overloaded.

Kratos develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for the communications market. Following their recent acquisition of ASC Signal in the middle of 2020, Kratos
has seized a number of exciting new advantages, which, according to Andre Jones, Vice President, Antenna Solutions for Kratos’ Space, Training and Cybersecurity Division, they’re keen to capitalise upon to complement an already impressive service offering.

International bodies have long preached of the danger inherent to the space debris left from derelict satellites and discarded space vehicle launch equipment. While the regulatory conversation has been a governmental and diplomatic conversation, debates have often continued through the private sector; however, commentators from defence institutions are not recognised often enough.

Communications technology has come so far in such a short space of time; the satellite sector is in a near-constant state of flux as new ideas become realised, and new applications enabled and streamlined.

Increased reliance on data is adding pressure to ground infrastructure the world over as satellite plays an evergrowing role in government and military sectors. With government demand diversifying, technology and capabilities must keep pace.

The story of LEO has reached an interesting juncture, as new prospects open up just as the world collides with the obstacles of COVID-19. How will the NewSpace economy capitalise on some of its most exciting prospects to overcome market complications and excel in a time of uncertainty? Alex Donnison, ETL Business Development Manager, and Susan Saadat, ETL VP Americas, discuss.

Since its inception, satellite has proven a major boon to many industries on a global scale, connecting the unconnected, and proving communications with remote, rural, and mobile locations. As demand has grown, new technologies such as SD-WAN have come into play out of necessity in order to provide
seamless connectivity to anywhere on the planet.

Amplifiers play a fundamental but often overlooked role in satellite communications across the globe; without them, we wouldn’t have access to broadcast television, essential communications, high-speed connectivity on the move or in remote and rural locations, etc. The list could go on almost indefinitely.
Naturally, amplifier technology has come in fits and starts over the years, and this is no exception even in times of global pandemic.

It’s been a stonking year for OTT providers, one of the few sectors to see a real boom in the times of
pandemic as more people seek entertainment from the comfort of their own homes than ever before. Of course, the massive surge in OTT adoption this year hasn’t been entirely without its problems, as highlighted herein.

Ultralife has expanded beyond its origins as a commercial and military battery business to pioneer custom engineering design and services, tactical communications systems and a wide range of power accessories for global government and defence markets. In the face of the global pandemic and a world of unrest, their mission-critical technology remains a reliable tool against disaster, asserts Eric Lind, Vice President of Commercial Operations and Business Development at Ultralife Corporation.

The Earth’s total population is growing, and with this, so is the amount of crop production around the globe. However, food production is still highly sensitive to local weather and regional climate conditions. Technology is, therefore, set to these conditions and is built around the process of crop production.

The COVID-19 pandemic so far spanning 2019-2020 has brought about big changes to the world and has acted to highlight the need for connectivity more than ever before. Satellite is playing a key role in keeping the world running amid an unprecedented pandemic, keeping pace with the changing needs of global users.