One reason is that they’re not parabolic antennas. Most industry standards for satellite terminals that cover antenna functions are based upon the legacy scenario in which a single-purpose parabolic antenna is controlled by a single modem.
Insidiously and persistently, space is being militarized. Sabre-rattling is commonplace—provocative acts are increasing, skirmishing is happening and destructive anti-satellite tests are occurring. With this escalation, the notion of conflict in space is growing.
The sky is not falling, it’s just space debris. An uncontrolled satellite reentry and near-miss collision between two spacecraft highlighted the risks of space debris and mitigation efforts in low Earth orbit.
This technological advancement promises a new era of emergency alerts, messaging, voice, and data services, aiming to bridge the gap in global communication infrastructures. However, realizing this potential requires navigating through various developmental waves, from basic emergency services to comprehensive data connectivity.
Following the strategic unveiling by SES’s new CEO, the satellite giant hints at a paradigm shift towards embracing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations, complementing its focus on the mPower high-throughput satellite expansion for global coverage and strategic partnerships, such as the collaboration with SpaceX’s Starlink.
While the half-a-trillion-dollar space economy is eye-catching for its value, it’s perhaps less obvious just what constitutes that economy and where new businesses and customers can be found.
A new satellite industry alliance aims to accelerate the rollout of direct satellite connectivity for smartphones and other devices using MSS frequencies, rather than sharing terrestrial spectrum with mobile network operators.
WRC-23 was hardly “The Hunger Games,” but the ongoing conflicts over scarce spectrum resources have the potential to pit satellite operators against each other.
Constellations spoke with Daniel Bar-Lev, Vice President of Strategic Programs at MEF, about the importance of standards like Carrier Ethernet and the convergence of terrestrial and satellite communications.
