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Protecting Satellite Communications
The U.S. Space Force acquires, operates and maintains a constellation of Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites that are reserved for strategic, high-priority military missions, providing secure, jam-resistant communications.
Reliable COTS Components for AOCS – Gyro and IMU Modules
New Space has for the last decade challenged the established design rules for spacecraft, and proved that is it possible to design and launch small spacecrafts at a fraction of the cost of traditional designs. OneWeb being one of the pioneers chal…
Analyze change over time to predict what’s next
Intelligence analysts, operators and map-makers require the best foundational data and analytics to improve mission planning. As the leading source for high-resolution satellite imagery and geospatial analytics, Maxar offers a spectrum of products…
RUAG Space offers new electronics for constellations
RUAG Space, a leading supplier to the space industry, is offering new electronics suited to the needs of satellite constellations
The Data Forge
Raytheon has developed a prototype system for managing the floods of satellite data that help generate warnings and intelligence information for combatants
Finally Taking Major Steps to Rein in Space Debris
The European Space Agency estimates that 60-plus years of space flight has left more than 34,000 objects greater than 10 centimeters in orbit, each one of them moving at around six miles per second.
New FlexGround Service Delivers High-Speed Broadband to Forces in Remote Areas
For more than five decades, Intelsat General has been providing the satellite capacity and the services needed by the U.S. and allied governments to support troops operating in the world’s hot spots.
A More Secure Space Weapons System Starts with Cyber
As modern weapons systems become more automated and connected, they become more vulnerable to cyber threats: attacks on IP addresses, radio frequency (RF) manipulation, supply chain risk, human error (e.g., downloading a malicious attachment), and…
RUAG: Suppliers are key to mission success
RUAG Space offers high-performance, reliable products for launch vehicles and satellites, offering engineering, design and production.
COMSAT Takes Flight with FlexAir: A Conversation with Ed Slater
Intelsat General launched FlexAir, a new managed service offering that provides high, performing, resilient broadband service for en-route communications for government officials, troops and cargo aircraft as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
Bringing Banking to African Customers
What would your life be like if there were no banks? Where would you put your savings? Who would give you a credit card? Who would loan you money to make a big purchase?
That’s what daily life is like for almost 800 million people living …
Digital endeavors in space
While the space industry is now moving toward full digitalization, only a few companies have the actual experience to lead the market.
Q&A with Lesley Rahman of Intelsat General
In the Q&A below Lesley touches on the mentor who inspired her, offers her perspective on women working in high tech careers and shares advice for those interested in building a career in the commercial space industry.
Satellite Keep the Lights On
Flip a switch and amazing things happen. Dark to light. Cold to warm. Things open and things close. Yet no one thinks twice.
A ‘New Chapter’ in Government Procurement of Satellite Solutions
At the end of 2018, division chief Clare Grason and her entire satellite communications team at the Defense Information Systems Agency moved over to work in the same capacity under Gen. John (“Jay”) Raymond at the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).
Powering Government Aircraft Missions with Reliable Ku-band Connectivity
While reliable inflight WiFi is quickly becoming a ‘must have’ for commercial air travel, the need for uninterrupted connectivity to small mobility terminals supporting mission critical applications has long been an indisputable and unnegotiab…
