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With satellite launches predicted to increase in the coming decade, as well as an expanding smallsat market, the demand for ground station as-a-service is also on the rise. Constellations recently spoke with Brad Bode, CTO of ATLAS Space Operations, about what satellite operators can expect from a GSaaS provider and how the market is shaping up for the coming years.

Could smarter satellites be on the horizon? How edge computing in space could generate more rapid, actionable insights from EO satellites, and deliver the autonomy needed to enable next generation space capabilities – from on-orbit transport to in-space assembly.

The proliferation of RPOD and On-Orbit Servicing missions is driving a need for sophisticated propulsion systems on satellites. SETS, IENA SPACE, Thales Alenia Space and Dawn Aerospace examine the current challenges of satellite propulsion systems and what the future of propulsion will look like for RPOD and OOS missions.

As satellite and mobile network operators work to make D2D a reality, network compatibility and regulatory hurdles remain. However, aligning with 3GPP standards may be the breakthrough needed to bridge these worlds and expand global connectivity.

With a rising demand for secure and resilient positioning services, companies have a $10.3 billion opportunity in defense alone. The evolving landscape calls for innovative solutions to ensure uninterrupted PNT support across critical sectors.

This groundbreaking move aligns with the expected Allied Space Strategy, set for release this spring. Future contracts will ensure commercial assets are ready for rapid deployment in times of crisis.

Constellations spoke with two experts from the International Telecommunications Union about the rapidly changing world of smallsat, including regulatory management of large constellations and the sustainable use of in-orbit resources.

The growing amount of debris and meteorites in orbit put satellites at risk of collisions, therefore causing potential disruption to service providers. Subject matter experts define the challenges in anomaly detection and attribution when it comes to satellite failures.

OSINT, built from publicly available data, empowers timely, actionable intelligence essential in the dynamic landscape of space. With escalating satellite activity and a more contested space environment, OSINT provides crucial insights to navigate emerging challenges in space safety and security.