GovSatCom
Space communications: As the industry launches new products, military can’t decide what to buy
Air Force Col. George Nagy, who oversees the DoD wideband communications analysis of alternatives study: “Today we operate a hybrid commercial and military architecture."
Govsatcom demonstration aims to start service next summer
The European Govsatcom demonstration project is on schedule to start providing secure satellite communications services to governmental users next summer, according to Holger Lueschow, satellite communications program manager at the European Defence Agency (EDA).
Xtar’s ‘camino’ to new satellites: why Spain holds the keys to a second-gen fleet
Since 2010, satellite operators with U.S. defense business have posted fallng revenue as American troop levels have fallen in the Middle East.
Europe’s GOVSATCOM demonstrator contract awarded to Airbus
Airbus has been tapped by the European Space Agency to build a demonstrator system that would enable dynamic sharing of government satellite capabilities between European Union member states.
EU’s new space policy to invest in startups, boost private investment
The European Union’s executive commission on Oct. 26 unveiled a new space strategy that promises public investment to stimulate the creation of space start-up companies.
