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Latin America: A Growing Market for Satellite Connectivity Services: In 2024, broadband connectivity is nothing short of survival. That’s why Argentine satellite internet provider Orbith is on a mission to ensure that every individual and business in Latin America has access to affordable, high-speed internet. The company recently announced its partnership with Astranis for a MicroGEO satellite to launch in 2025, and hopes to bring the […] The post Latin America: A Growing Market for Satellite Connectivity Services appeared first on Via Satellite. #neuco #satellite

#MOU -"#Future #SpaceEconomy -Accelerated #dataTransfer is a key ingredient of the #future #space #economy, Taylor told SpaceNews. “We can #change the way #data is moved on the planet, from the #planet to the #moon, to #Mars and #beyond.” The memorandum of understanding signed Sept. 12 requires financial commitments from #Intelsat and #Aalyria in the #optical #communications #technology. “Aalyria’s #groundbreaking #technologies give us the #opportunity to pursue highly secure #connectivity at unprecedented #speeds, opening up new frontiers in #satellitecommunications,” Bruno Fromont, Intelsat chief technology officer, said in a statement. “The Intelsat-Aalyria #collaboration will enable enhanced #mobile #broadband #connections and represents another step forward towards our #NextGeneration Unifying Network vision enabled by software-defined #networking, #5G and #multiOrbit operations.”"... #Space news Read & learn more

New Post: Rivada Space Networks Announces New Partners at AsiaTechX 2024 - https://lnkd.in/e6HSSBKQ Rivada Space Networks, a global network company launching a constellation of 600 low-earth-orbit satellites (LEO) to enable secure, global connectivity for governments and enterprises, has announced a series of new partners in the Asia Pacific region.  Rivada has now lined up over $US9 billion of business globally for its unique LEO network. As the first unified global communications network, Rivada’s outernet is transformative. A global low-latency point-to-point network of 600 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites, it is a unique next-generation constellation combining inter-satellite laser links with advanced onboard processing and routing to create a ubiquitous optical mesh network in space. This “orbital network,” in which […]

If all current commercial satellite plans were to be realized within the next decade, we would have more, possibly substantially more, than 65 thousand satellites circling Earth. Mainly the Low Earth Orbit type, as we know from SpaceX's StarLink satellites. Today, that number is less than 10 thousand, with more than half that number realized by StarLink's LEO constellation over the last couple of years (i.e., since 2018). The Space Race is on and will be a far more exciting place to be, technology-wise, than pure terrestrial telecommunications dealing with the variations of the current G leading to the next G (which, anyway, seems to be Groundhog Day all over again). As it looks today, Europe (and many others) will be standing on the sidelines watching the USA and China "battling out" the Space Race. In all likelihood, we will end up with two dominant satellite constellations: a commercial US-based one (guess the winner) and one controlled by China. Leaving a few crumbs to the niche. It seems to me that Europe is snailing towards the last place again, being left to attempt to legislate and regulate but largely being left out of the technology monetization opportunities clearly present in the Space Race (not to mention the obvious super critical Security & Defense aspects in this Race). My most recent blog can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dZxaM4cZ I am deep-diving into the world of LEO internet satellites, what they can offer today, and what we should expect tomorrow. I know this is a long read. It could have been much longer, and I have certainly material enough to pick up on many related topics (e.g., US vs. China Space Race, Spectrum Regulation, Technology roadmap for the next generation LEO satellites, NTNs, etc..) Enjoy, and please reach out if you have questions or comments. Kim #LEO #GEO #Satellites #5G #4G #SatelliteBackhaul #Device2Device #Device2Cell #Antennas #Economics #Strategy #etc.

🌌 Unraveling the Secrets Behind LEO Mega-Constellations: The Strategic Use of Ku, K, and Ka Bands 🛰️ Ever wonder why major players in the LEO (Low Earth Orbit) mega-constellation arena like #SpaceX's #Starlink, #OneWeb, #Amazon's #ProjectKuiper, and #Telesat predominantly use Ku, K, and Ka bands for their satellite communications? It's not just a random choice – there's a science to it! In our latest blog, we've delved deep into the world of satellite communication frequencies, unraveling the reasons behind these strategic choices. Here's a sneak peek: 🔸 Ku-Band: The Versatile Choice - Perfect for a blend of wide coverage and capacity, making it a cost-effective and practical option for global connectivity. 🔸 K-Band: The Precision Expert - Ideal for high-resolution Earth observation, filling the crucial gap between Ku and Ka bands with minimal interference. 🔸 Ka-Band: The High-Speed Champion - Known for its high-capacity data transmission, this band is redefining broadband services in the satellite industry. These frequency bands are more than just technical jargon; they are pivotal in enhancing the quality and scope of satellite communications. Discover in our blog how each of these bands plays a unique role in the operations of these mega-constellations and why they are the chosen frequencies for leading the future of global connectivity. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJMN7jEU #SpaceTechnology #SatelliteCommunications #LEOSatellites #Innovation #Telecommunications #FutureTech

New Post: Rivada Space Networks Announces New Partners at AsiaTechX 2024 - https://lnkd.in/e6HSSBKQ Rivada Space Networks, a global network company launching a constellation of 600 low-earth-orbit satellites (LEO) to enable secure, global connectivity for governments and enterprises, has announced a series of new partners in the Asia Pacific region.  Rivada has now lined up over $US9 billion of business globally for its unique LEO network. As the first unified global communications network, Rivada’s outernet is transformative. A global low-latency point-to-point network of 600 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites, it is a unique next-generation constellation combining inter-satellite laser links with advanced onboard processing and routing to create a ubiquitous optical mesh network in space. This “orbital network,” in which […]

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY: COMMUNICATIONS (WI-FI) BEYOND EARTH #forwardmoonmission #artemis #marscolonisation #wirelessfidelity #marssatelliteconstellation #wirelesstechnology #conventionaltcpip #moderncommunicationprotocols #wifi #wirelessfidelity #nearfieldcommunication #optics #lasers #otherinnovations "Physics in Relation to Wireless" [Eccles, 1930] "Factors Affecting Wireless Signals" [Harwood, 2009] "To the Moon and back: Australia-first communications network paves the way for high-speed data in space" [Schediwy, 2023] Establishing communication networks on the moon is imperative for future lunar missions, yet numerous obstacles must be addressed (Nelson, 2024). These hurdles encompass technical, logistical (therefore technological), and environmental challenges, underscoring the intricate nature (i.e. extreme weather conditions) of lunar communication infrastructure development and implementation. Therefore, with the innovation-led research need for chemistry-to-physics modeling, such high-quality work will yield profound solutions, incorporating appropriate protocols other than conventional Transfer Control Protocol over the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) encounters significant impacts from both natural and artificial circumstances. Environmental factors such as electromagnetic interference and physical barriers can affect signal strength and reliability. Additionally, human activities, urban infrastructure, and technological advancements further shape the landscape of Wi-Fi connectivity, underscoring the complexity of its interactions with the environment. Reference: - Schediwy, S., (2023). To the Moon and back: Australia-first communications network paves the way for high-speed data in space. [online] Available at: https://lnkd.in/g-nyDg32 [Accessed 10 Mar. 2024]. - Harwood, M., (2009). Factors Affecting Wireless Signals: Wireless Networking. [online] Available at: https://lnkd.in/gvB22_zW [Accessed 10 March 2024]. - Eccles, W.H. (1930). Physics in Relation to Wireless. Nature, [online] 125(3163), pp.894–897. doi:https://lnkd.in/gDHdrp3X [Accessed 10 March 2024]. - Nelson, Sue, (2024). Talking on the Moon: The quest to establish lunar wi-fi. [online] Available at: https://lnkd.in/gGygj8Tx [Accessed 10 March 2024].

So all those 'market experts' and legacy space company execs who kept saying - long after the shift was apparent to anyone paying attention - that "GEO was here to stay" and "LEO's a fad" should be eating big slices of humble pie now that SES and Intelsat are consolidating in the hopes of living to fight another day (shades of ULA vs. SpaceX, anyone?). Are they? Nah. You need to possess a fair bit of self-awareness to do that, as it's a whole lot easier to exchange one set of socially-permissible views for another, especially when it makes sense financially. I say this because the big outfits and their market gurus are now stampeding down to LEO because mass production met smallsat almost a decade ago and the results - Starlink and the like - are pretty spectacular. So the trend is obvious, right? It must be all about LEO now, maybe even 'now and forever?' No, it's not. It's all about cost. Once it became inexpensive to deploy proliferated constellations that could do what GEO birds do (and perhaps do better?), that's what we did. And that, folks, is what's going to drive us back (big time) to operating in higher orbits - namely, that it's going to get inexpensive. So will the experts- or the bigs - catch the shift back or will they lag? I know where I'm laying my bet. Same place I laid it on ULA vs. Elon. 🚀

2023 was a pivotal year for space tech. Around $4.8 billion flowed into the sector worldwide as more and more people became aware of its importance. And investment is set to continue, due to our growing reliance on satellites and the potential of the sector to solve global problems, from the climate crisis to food scarcity. From communications to security, intelligence to business, space tech is driving change across many sectors, and becoming part of all our lives. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSjf9duc #space #spacetech #climate

LEO time Although i am not fully aligned with the conclusion of this article (to get a real worldwide service up ang running, AST SpaceMobile will need much more than one single active and working satellite in orbit), this is definitely a good read to catch up on all investments happening in the field of direct-to-cell. Scale matters in this field, and I do think SpaceX has the tremendous advantage of being able to launch hundreds of satellites quickly and having a ready-made backhaul infrastructure with laser links to Starlink satellites and down to Starlink ground infrastructure. #LEO #satcom #connectivity