Financing the Growing Space Economy
With the global space economy growing at a record pace, expecting to reach $944 Billion by 2033, the industry needs to look at approaches taken in other market sectors to help fuel the growth. I recently caught up with Ilias Tsakalis, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Space Leasing International (SLI) to find out more about the financing options that they are helping make available to the industry.
Can Your SatCom Survive Contact with the Enemy?
In high-threat theatres, communications availability can be the determiner of mission success. Today’s military operations demand comms systems that adapt, endure and deliver under pressure. SKYNET 6 may have set the direction, but the real test lies in implementation: hybrid SatCom, smart terminals and resilient, secure, adaptable networks that can withstand congested, complex and highly contested environments.
The Flexibility Gap: Challenges Facing Today’s Satellite Operators
The satellite communications (satcom) industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by surging global connectivity demands, increasingly complex operations and the imperative for consistent, scalable service delivery.
Antenna Certification: Innovation to Streamline Testing Solutions
Within the ground segment, the ability to streamline the testing and qualification of antennas is critical to allow it to keep up with the increasing demand from the LEO / MEO constellations. I recently caught up with Joakim Espeland, CEO and Co-founder of Quadsat to find out how its drone-based antenna and RF equipment test and measurement solution can transform the testing process.
SATCOM – A key capability for the Government and Defense Market
With the multiple conflicts that have broken out over the last few years, it has become evident that SATCOM is a key tool for the Government and Defense market. I recently caught up with Nicole Robinson, President of DataPath to discuss the formation of Gilat Defense, along with the importance of resiliency within the industry.
A Step Closer to FPA Standardisation
Flat Panel Antennas (FPAs) have been at the forefront of discussions for several years. The problems that the industry is grappling with in terms of these antennas, and the challenges it’s experiencing with poor performance and interference are well known. It’s widely accepted that to address these challenges and maximise the potential of the next generation of antennas, there is an urgent need to establish a standardised set of performance metrics for FPA manufacturers to use, to ensure that FPAs are produced to a minimum performance standard.