The success of any satellite company is intertwined with adherence to the regulations maintained by the International Telecommunication Union. ManSat’s longstanding international regulatory expertise enables its clients to move forward with technological innovation and not get bogged down with navigating the complexities of spectrum allocation and orbital positioning. We spoke with Katherine Gizinski, CEO of ManSat, to explore the challenges that lie ahead as more and more satellites orbit the Earth.

Looking specifically at the broadcast industry, not only have satellites enabled broadcasters to showcase live events to millions across the world, they have also allowed them to film and deliver breaking news from remote and often hostile locations, making satellite a highly reliable solution.

As broadcasters deploy new technology to meet customer demand, how can the cost implications be managed and what might the next 12 months have in-store?

The world of satellite communications has been turned on its head in the last few years, thanks largely to the dramatic market entry of Starlink and its new take on satellitebased internet service provision.

The rapid commercialization of space has ushered in an era of unparalleled opportunities for technological advancement and innovation. Breakthroughs in lightweight composites and advanced materials have enabled the design and construction of more efficient spacecraft and satellites, while reduced costs have led to a significant surge in satellite deployment. However, amidst this significant progress lies a pressing challenge that demands our attention - the complex world of cybersecurity.

The need for secure and effective communication is paramount for military organizations, as the transfer of sensitive information and real-time data is crucial for their operations. With the advancement in technology, military bases are transitioning from traditional communication systems to more advanced networks. One such development is the adoption of Private 5G (P5G) networks in US military bases. Despite the assumption that military bases are already equipped with such advanced technology, many bases still rely on outdated equipment and methods for data transmission.

SpiderOak has partnered with leading defense contractors including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Ball to test and tweak its software-based end-to-end cybersecurity and resiliency solutions for government, military, and commercial space operations. In June 2023, the company successfully demonstrated its OrbitSecure software in low Earth orbit on a Ball Aerospace payload aboard a Loft Orbital satellite. We interviewed SpiderOak’s Senior Vice President for Space, John Moberly, to find out how SpiderOak intends to deliver a disruption-tolerant space networking future.

Whether it is disruption through hostile action or natural disaster, OneWeb can help by providing additional connectivity to keep communications going when all else fails. We sat down with Chris Moore CBE, VP of Defence and Security for OneWeb and a former 2* Royal Air Force officer, to find out more about the company’s mission critical offerings to militaries and governments worldwide.

Satellite interference has long been front of many operators’ minds. Over the past few years, we’ve seen tools launching to prevent, detect, and resolve interference that have made a big impact. Operators also have developed better processes for dealing with interference including everything from improving staff training, to ensuring antenna types are approved to meet minimum performance requirements. We’ve also seen much closer collaboration between operators to make the process of resolving interference much quicker and smoother than it has ever been.

The growth of the EO market has been propelled by a surge in demand for big data technology to generate accurate insights on EO data, advancements in EO satellite technologies, and high demand for high resolution imaging services.

In 2021, the UK’s National Space Strategy was being touted as the catalyst that would enable “Galactic Britain”. Key to the plan were the country’s evolving launch capabilities. Indeed, the launch of Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne was heralded by the government as a key step in growing the country’s space industry. In the wake of LauncherOne’s failure to reach space and the subsequent shut down of Virgin Orbit, many are wondering, “what’s next”? We spoke with Paul Kostek, IEEE senior member and advisory systems engineer with Air Direct Solutions LLC to get his opinion on what the future holds.

The number of connected IoT devices is expected to reach more than 14 billion by the end of the year and nearly double by 2025. 4G and 5G network implementation is driving this growth, bringing the necessary latency and bandwidth to support connected technologies. But there’s an important caveat to this progress: 4G and 5G implementation is only happening at scale in urban environments. We asked Jonny Spendlove, Senior Product Manager of Connectivity at John Deere, to explain how satellite communications can bridge that gap and enable dramatic improvements in efficiency for farmers worldwide.