Satellite-enabled IoT could transform farming operations in remote locations by automating manual functions like water and crop monitoring and equipment maintenance. Will the satellite industry settle on standardization and connect with agricultural opportunities?
The technology is proven and demand is strong, yet system compatibility and scaled production are now vital. These hurdles directly affect multi-vendor initiatives, like the Space Development Agency's network goals.
While technically sound, sovereign constellations often face economic hurdles from underused global capacity versus focused national needs. International partnerships become vital for optimizing these LEO systems and ensuring their long-term financial viability.
On May 13, 2025, the Interlock ransomware group attacked National Defense Corporation (NDC) and its subsidiary AMTEC, potentially exposing sensitive supply chain data. This incident underscores that ransomware is a national security concern with implications for the commercial space sector and the Defense Industrial Base, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity across the entire supplier ecosystem.
With mega-constellations, the number of satellites in LEO is rapidly rising—as well as the number of threats in space. To address this, Audrey Schaffer, VP of Strategy and Policy at Slingshot Aerospace, described the role of AI for building better Space Domain Awareness. Read our top four takeaways.
Mars has fascinated Americans since before we set foot on the moon. But exploring Mars means overcoming significant communications challenges.
Experts from The Aerospace Corporation, Secured Quantum Services, and OrbiSky examine the threats quantum cyberattacks pose against satellites, how operators can prepare their systems to defend against quantum attacks and who is ahead in the quantum computing race.
The company believes launching a global S-band mobile service now would be premature, as the necessary 5G LORAN standard chipsets are still in development for widespread handset integration. Their ambition is a universal D2D solution with no coverage gaps or regulatory hurdles, a different approach than current regional or terrestrially-limited offerings.
These networks offer high-speed, low-latency internet, bridging the digital divide and bringing opportunities to underserved regions. By complementing terrestrial infrastructure, LEO constellations are poised to reshape how we connect and communicate.
