Wyler claims breakthrough in low-cost antenna for OneWeb, other satellite systems

OneWeb founder Greg Wyler says a self-funded side project of his has developed an antenna module costing $15, paving the way for OneWeb user terminals priced between $200 and $300.

Op-ed | Responsible satellite operations in the era of large constellations

While an unprecedented number of satellites brings with them important benefits to humanity, we must be careful to proceed responsibly and minimize the potential for harming the low Earth orbit (LEO) environment for generations to come.

Satellite component supplier Sodern seeks to double output by 2020

Spacecraft manufacturers have complained of stress on their supplier base as operators purchase fewer traditional geostationary satellites. One company in France is bucking that trend, however.

Small Satellites and Disruptive Space Technologies Focus Day

Exploring How Innovation is Revolutionising Access to Space

As space-based satellite systems continue to act as a key enabler for terrestrial operations, the need to access and exploit constellations effectively remains critical for intern…

VSAT Global & Next Generation Satellite Applications

Satellite is on the brink of a new era. With many changes in the industry, new business models on the horizon and plenty of innovators are revolutionizing the satellite space, the 20th VSAT Global & Next Generation Satellite Applications event…

Telesat says ideal LEO constellation is 292 satellites, but could be 512

Satellite fleet operator Telesat says the desired size of its future low Earth orbit broadband constellation is more than twice the number of satellites authorized by U.S. regulators, and could ultimately scale to 512 spacecraft.

Kepler, Phasor test flat panel antenna with LEO cubesat

Startups Kepler Communications and Phasor said Sept. 10 that they successfully demonstrated a link between Kepler’s cubesat and a Phasor flat panel antenna.

Electric propulsion to send smallsats from LEO to GEO orbit, moon

In an effort to cut launch costs, companies are looking to technology to transport small satellites from low Earth orbit to geostationary orbit and to the moon.

LeoLabs raises $13 million in Series A funding

LeoLabs, a Silicon Valley space mapping startup raised $13 million in a Series A funding round led by WERU Investment of Tokyo and Airbus Ventures, the European aerospace giant’s early-stage investment group.

China Satcom’s LEO, HTS projects driven by desire not to fall behind foreign counterparts

China’s state-owned fleet operator is making forward-leaning investments in high-throughput satellites and low-Earth-orbit constellations without worrying, at least initially, about whether these projects are backed by sound business plans.

Trump wants NASA out of the ISS operations business. Easier said than done.

For clues on the space station’s current status and the transition ahead, SpaceNews spoke with Sam Scimemi, ISS director at NASA headquarters.

Oxford Space Systems raises $8.9 million for spacecraft component business

Oxford Space Systems, a British startup that hopes to compete with space industry giants Harris Corp. and Northrop Grumman in the satellite component business, has raised 6.7 million British pounds ($8.9 million) from investors.

DARPA to begin new effort to build military constellations in low Earth orbit

DARPA plans to award $117.5 million in contracts over three phases to up to eight bus or payload suppliers.

Telesat comes out against C-band proposal, girds for spectrum fight

Fleet operator Telesat, originally undecided about a joint-use spectrum plan put forward by Intelsat, Intel and SES, is turning against the plan because of how participants would be compensated.

OneWeb shifts first launch to year’s end

OneWeb has shifted the debut launch for its satellite megaconstellation to the fourth quarter of the year.

LEO constellation rush not a threat to Iridium, CEO says

Large constellations of satellites planned for low Earth orbit (LEO) present little threat to Iridium’s business despite sharing the same orbit, CEO Matt Desch said April 26.