While LEO is receiving most of the attention, an emerging technology is rising to the stratosphere: High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS). HAPS have the potential to unlock global connectivity, reshape telecommunications, and improve high resolution Earth observation and weather prediction capabilities. LEOs and HAPS are both used for communication, surveillance, and data collection, but they differ greatly in design, functionality, and use cases. To learn more, tune in to the full episode, where we discuss all things HAPS with Russel Van Der Werff, Vice President of the HAPS Alliance and VP of Stratospheric Solutions at Aerostar (Aerostar International LLC). Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eKzec8r6 #HAPS #LEO #satellite #space
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“The overall cost of being a space power has gone down.” A few decades ago, a handful of space powers dominated the globe. Today, dozens of countries around the world have robust satellite programs, driven by rapidly diffusing tech. Tune in to episode 195 of #ConstellationsPodcast to hear Dr. David Hardy talk about the move towards smaller plug-and-play satellites, and how they are powering the modern space age. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ezQYgdCZ #satellite #space
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AI is a popular buzzword in the space and satellite communities, but are realistic and reliable AI capabilities really just around the corner? AI could significantly improve the ability to manage complex satellite maneuvers in large constellations—but AI can also hallucinate, manifest a problem that was never really there, and significantly deter normal operations. These errors are sometimes the result of “garbage in, garbage out” training, and the potential of AI hallucinations contributes to trust issues between satellite operators and AI applications. This year on #Constellations, we spoke with several industry experts about their worries and wishes for artificial intelligence. Check out what they had to say in the carousel below. Read the article featuring insight from Jake Saunders of ABI Research and Eric Costantini of data² here: https://lnkd.in/enszaFaW Or hear from Al Tadros of Redwire Space here: https://lnkd.in/exBqJ7rj #AI #ML #satellite #space #autonomous
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WGS, or the DoD’s Wideband Global SATCOM satellite network, is described by the Space Force as “the backbone of the U.S. military’s satellite communications capability.” WGS, like more space networks today, is anchored by legacy terminals with parabolic antennas. But would it be possible to certify a digital terminal with a phased array ESA? WGS could be due for a digital transformation, and industry and WGS stakeholders have begun to explore how best to proceed towards digital interoperability for large and complex space networks like WGS. This effort is a crucial step toward enhancing the resilience and effectiveness of mission-critical military communications. Read the full update from DIFI Consortium below. https://lnkd.in/eNWPbEus #WGS #D2D #SpaceForce #space #satellite #satcom
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SpaceX owns and operates 2/3 of all satellites in orbit. Is that a problem? In this article from Space Intel Report, space industry leaders from Eutelsat, Echostar, UNOOSA, and Anatel respond to the overwhelming presence of SpaceX in the satellite industry. While some praise the giant for innovation and low launch costs, others raise concerns about the need for regulation to ensure fair access to space. As Starlink and other mega-constellations continue to grow, so does the tension between technological advancement and the risk of market monopolization. Read the full story below. https://lnkd.in/e7QAVDKE #Starlink #SpaceX #satellite #space
SpaceX Owns/Operates 2/3 of All Satellites in Orbit. Is That a Problem? Eutelsat, EchoStar, UNOOSA, Anatel Respond
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Will 2025 be the year of direct-to-device? From D2D to rural broadband to satellite-connected cars, the integration of satellite and terrestrial infrastructure is reshaping telecom as we know it. In 2025, the gathering momentum could tip over into a burst of activity that reshapes the entire sector. And that’s only the beginning: by 2033, annual satellite telecom revenues could soar to $165 billion. Read the full story from Analysys Mason below. https://lnkd.in/e43i_dVw #D2D #telecom #satcom #satellite
2025 Will Be the Tipping Point for Telco Investment in Space
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To remain competitive in today’s contested space domain, the Space Force Space Safari program is working on a third tactically responsive space (TacRS) mission, which will perform rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) with the help of commercial partners. The mission, known as VICTUS HAZE, will launch in Fall 2025. Building on the success of VICTUS NOX, the mission will work with partners Rocket Lab and True Anomaly to push the boundaries of speed and operational readiness in a contested space domain. We spoke with Lt. Col. Jason Altenhofen of Space Systems Command, Brian Rogers of Rocket Lab and Chris Daywalt of True Anomaly about what it will take to prepare for next year’s launch. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eQecauW3 #space #satellite #USSF #RPO
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Five years ago, the DoD announced that it would be sharing its space war plans with allied nations for the first time. Since that announcement, news about the new ‘Operation Olympic Defender’ has slowed, until this past fall, when several allies—including the militaries of France, Germany and New Zealand—accepted invitations to join. Much of the initial mission appears to focus on SSA and information sharing, which raises the question: what role, if any, will industry partners play in Olympic Defender? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eadRFhRz #DoD #SSA #space #satellite
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The telecom industry is embracing autonomous networks. Can the satellite industry follow suit? Autonomous networks could be the key to troubleshooting and restoring network failures, all while maintaining service to customers. We spoke with Guy de Carufel, CEO and Founder of Cognitive Space, and Sethu Saveda Suvanam, CEO and Founder of ReOrbit, about the potential benefits of autonomous satcom networks—as well as the challenges that remain to be solved to achieve satellite autonomy. https://lnkd.in/ewdr9UH7 #satellite #space #satcom #telecom #autonomous
The Telecom Industry is Embracing Autonomous Networks, is Satellite Next?
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On today’s episode of #ConstellationsPodcast, we talk about the rapidly changing satellite industry, the rise of plug and play satellites, and how military acquisition keeps pace with commercial innovation. Our guest, Dr. David Hardy of TC Space Consulting, is a space industry veteran with over forty years of experience in the U.S. Air Force as a senior space researcher and leader. He shares insights on the challenges of building large, custom satellites in the past, while emphasizing the current need for rapid satellite configuration and launch capabilities. Commercial space has many advantages, as it tends to innovate faster than the military—where conflicts are measured in hours, not days or months. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gM3FMrbv #space #satellite