January 2020
Satellite-based IoT - the race is on
... and capabilities of systems designers, sensor technology firms, wireless technology firms, terrestrial network operators, satellite service providers and data analytics companies. While it is paramount that companies have a clear value proposition...
March 2015
On-orbit satellite servicing, insurance and lessons of Palapa B2 and Westar 6
... these problems it should appeal to satellite owners and insurers alike. Satellite servicing The goal for satellite servicing is straightforward. Servicing missions need to be able to refuel, repair, or upgrade satellites on a timely basis after they...
March 2019
The changing economics of space
...being touted there will still be a place for large geostationary satellites. In-orbit satellite servicing missions will soon be available to better manage these costly and complex satellite systems and to maximise their life-time return on investment...
May 2017
Future space applications and their regulatory needs
... and continues to grow. Over half of this ($123 billion) is made up of satellite services, with ground equipment some $60 billion (including GPS receivers), satellite manufacturing some $15 billion, and the launch industry some $6 billion. Most...
09 October 2019
The first satellite servicing spacecraft launches successfully
... between two spacecraft near geostationary orbit early next year, so that it can reinvigorate the communications satellite; a life extension service that will cost Intelsat around $13 million per year for the next five years. Sharing...
12 March 2018
Satellite-servicing space drones set for launch in 2020
...timeline and ensuring smooth transition into a life-extension service,” said Arie Halsband, founder and CEO of ... two-stage vehicle. “ILS is focused on serving the satellite industry with flexible, and affordable launch solutions and our agreement...
