News Analysis

How Will Satellite Broadband Compete with FWA?

Campbell, CA, January 8, 2024--Mobile Experts released a new market study today, Satellite Broadband 2024outlining the future for Satellite Broadband systems and forecasting satellite launches and subscriber numbers through 2028. The new report compares the costs of Low Earth Orbit, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, and terrestrial Fixed Wireless Access to illustrate where LEO, GEO, and FWA technologies will be used by broadband subscribers. Cost factors and capacity/data speed are two key factors that illustrate the best way to segment the rural broadband market—and of course the analysis leads to a five-year forecast for CPE shipments.

Ovzon 3 Satellite Successfully Launched

credits-spacex.jpegTampa, FL, January 3, 2024--Ovzon's proprietary developed satellite Ovzon 3 built by Maxar Space Systems was  successfully launched from SpaceX' Cape Canaveral launch site in Florida, USA. Ovzon 3 will enter into service by mid-year 2024, when it has reached its orbital position.

 

 

Terran Orbital Reports an Excess of US$ 70 Million Year-End Cash Balance

Boca Raton, FL., January 2, 2024 – Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) today pre-announced its 2023 year-end cash balance. Terran Orbital expects to report an excess of US$ 70 million in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, compared to cash and cash equivalents of US$ 38.7 million as of September 30, 2023, primarily resulting from the receipt of key customer payments at year-end. 

EchoStar Completes Merger with DISH Network

Englewood, CO., January 2, 2024  -- EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) announced today the completion of its acquisition of DISH Network Corporation on December 31, 2023. To complete the acquisition, a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar merged with and into DISH Network, with DISH Network surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar.

Key Takeaways from WRC 2023

by Ehtisham Siddique

Dubai, UAE, December 31, 2023--The World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) held in Dubai from November 20 to December 15, 2023 addressed the increasing demand for spectrum and the evolving technological landscape in the digital era, with a particular focus on cybersecurity. The article explores the impact of WRC-23 on 5G and 6G, the Internet of Things (IoT), satellite communications, and the crucial role of cybersecurity in shaping the future of radiocommunications. The conference's decisions on spectrum allocation are set to influence the characteristics, potential benefits, and challenges of future networks, ensuring secure operation. The article concludes that WRC-23 has laid a comprehensive framework for a secure, resilient, and innovative radiocommunications infrastructure, enabling new technologies, enhancing cybersecurity, and supporting growth across industries and societies.

World Radiocommunication Conference revises the ITU Radio Regulations to Support Spectrum Sharing and Technological Innovation

Dubai, UAE, December 15, 2023--Member States of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) agreed on revisions to the global treaty governing the use of the radio frequency spectrum, both on Earth and in space, at the close of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) today in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Is Regulation the Answer to Achieving Better Space Sitiational Awareness?

by Joe Chan

Isle of Man, December 8, 2023--With the rapid increase in space traffic anticipated over coming years, and the growing problem of space debris, improving Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is becoming increasingly important. The long-term sustainability of space is dependent on being able to effectively predict and prevent collisions, and for this we need better SSA systems.

Do Renaissance Persons Work in Satellite?

by Lou Zacharila

New York City, December 8, 2023--How does someone get a job like mine in this great industry? Running two great trade associations and advising a range of great companies – and being able to tell my story in places like this publication every other month?
In my case, it was poetry.

Comtech Announces Results for its First Quarter of Fiscal 2024 and Provides Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Targets

Melville, N.Y., December 7, 2023 – Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced its first quarter fiscal 2024 financial results and provided its second quarter fiscal 2024 financial targets in a letter to shareholders which is now posted to the Investor Relations section of Comtech’s website: https://comtech.com/investors/financials/.