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Will space-based cellular networks eventually replace terrestrial? Or will they always remain complementary to terrestrial-based cell services? Experts from Vodafone, ATIS Next G Alliance, and TMF Associates examine the viability of space-based cellular networks, the technological advancements that are needed for more robust non-terrestrial cellular networks, and the challenges and limiting factors to making space-based cellular services a reality.

Insurers argue that SES’s claim anticipates future losses rather than covering observed anomalies, challenging traditional boundaries of satellite insurance coverage. The outcome of this dispute could significantly reshape risk assessment and claims processing practices in the satellite insurance industry.

Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America continue to prioritize NSA technology, underscoring its quicker adoption and lower barriers to entry. Meanwhile, operators worldwide remain cautious about the business case for deploying standalone 5G networks.

APT41’s cyber espionage strikes at the heart of aerospace operational technology. The attackers exploited VPN vulnerabilities to infiltrate critical supply chains, deploying stealth malware and lateral movement techniques. The incident underscores the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard aerospace and aviation manufacturing operations.

The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) is an industry partnership seeking to accelerate the adoption of 5G D2D and 5G IoT technologies over existing satellite networks. Read four takeaways from MSSA Treasurer Jacques Leduc on the path to widespread D2D adoption.

A considerable amount of SATCOM market share and revenues are being increasingly captured by the cheaper pricing and scalability advantages offered by NGSO operators. A new white paper published by Analysys Mason, courtesy of Kratos, explores four ways a software-defined ground architecture can provide a marketplace advantage to traditional satellite operators and service providers that would allow them to compete with the explosion of NGSO service offerings.

For small and emerging space companies and entrepreneurial startups, the cost to build a satellite and launch it into orbit may be too high to get off the ground. Thankfully, the CondoSat trend is making it easier and cheaper to get payloads into orbit. But what regulatory and liability challenges await companies entering this nascent marketplace?

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury is pushing for scale and speed as discussions begin to consolidate the satellite divisions of Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo. This move could reshape Europe’s space industry, positioning it to better compete with major U.S. players in low-orbit constellations. The consolidation aims to unlock faster innovation and more robust investments in satellite production and services.

Recent mergers like Vodafone–Three and MÁSMÓVIL–Orange are reshaping the telecom landscape across Europe. As these strategic moves take effect, most consumers can expect to choose from just three major mobile network operators in their countries.