Satcom
Stories about the satellite communication industry.
ESA Pours €73M into SWISSto12’s HummingSat Program
Surprise, surprise: SWISSto12 plans to use the new funds to increase its production capacity.
OQ Technology Sends Europe’s First D2D Message
OQ’s milestone opens the door for Europe to build its own sovereign D2D capabilities.
Project Kuiper Becomes Amazon Leo
The program was known by the Project Kuiper “code name” (a nod to Kuiper Belt objects, like asteroids and comets), but is now a program with 150+ sats in orbit. Many more sats are planned to bring internet to the masses, with the initial constellation expected to number 3,200 spacecraft.
SES Taps Infinite Orbits for GEO Life Extension Mission
Just because something is old, doesn’t mean you throw it away.
SES Reports Q3 2025 Results ft. Intelsat
SES has brought Intelsat fully into the fold of its operations—and so far, it’s shaky news, with revenues up but still missing analyst expectations.
Astranis Unveils a New Beyond-Line-of-Sight Satcom Product
The new product, called Vanguard, uses Astranis’ MicroGEO sats to extend the range of customer point-to-point communications capabilities.
Nyxara is Building Lasers To Pierce the Clouds
In the world of optical communications, cloudy days are bad for business.
Lynk and Omnispace Plan to Merge
Lynk Global, a satellite operator with a constellation of D2D and IoT-enabled satellites, plans to merge with telecom firm Omnispace to expand their business across both commercial and government lines.
ESA Continues to Bet Big on Quantum Comms
Ultimately, these new technologies aren’t competing with radio frequency, but working together as part of a diverse network.
IonQ Signs MOU With DOE For Quantum In-Space Demo
The partnership will also study the use of quantum tech in space for other priorities—options include offering a secure alternative to GPS and investigating quantum networking.
The Ground Segment Takes Center Stage in Paris
Whatever the future holds for satellite operators, it’s safe to assume that the ground segment will be a lock step in making advancements of their own.
Viasat and Space42 Launch D2D Joint Venture
Equatys will combine terrestrial networks with multi-orbit satcom infrastructure to provide global direct-to-device connectivity.
Cailabs Lands €57M to Up Optical Ground Station Capacity
Cailabs is expanding its global footprint to meet the growing need for high-bandwidth, secure downlink capabilities.
