22 April 2020
SpaceX seeks permission to lower the orbit of all its first-gen Starlink satellites
...satellites today as part of its Starlink mega constellation, the company is seeking regulatory approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to operate all 4,400 of its first-generation satellites at much lower altitudes...
31 May 2021
Space data helps hidden vulnerable communities
...Agency, we have leveraged this resource to provide real value to organisations who reach out to help people in their communities.” Isolation Plus combines several data types, including census data and insights on consumer behaviour. Earth observation...
May 2022
Using space data to improve life on Earth
Joel Spark is co-founder of Spire Global, Inc. and serves as General Manager of Space Services. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, at the company’s UK headquarters, office and manufacturing facility, he spoke to ROOM’s Editor-in Chief Clive Simpson about ...
July 2020
Covid-19 infects global space community
... seeing higher demand. We have seen that, with most of the world’s population at home under lockdown, satellite communication is playing a key role for critical and resilient connectivity, especially for first responders. Moreover, indications are...
16 May 2019
Harris Corporation introduces high-accuracy reflector for improved satellite communications
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today introduced a next-generation space antenna reflector solution to provide critical communication links between satellites and ground stations. Perimeter Truss is lighter and more compact than competitive and ...
17 December 2021
First commercial lunar distance communications network validated in space
... for IM. “This sends a powerful message that GES and IM together will be a major provider of near space network communications.” About Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines' complete Lunar Payload Delivery Services (LPDS) program unlocks the lunar...
