As the space environment becomes increasingly crowded, it is at the same time also becoming more contested as military and commercial organisations from around the world compete for use of the radio spectrum. Demand for connectivity is growing, and new industries and...
World Space Week 2024, 4th – 10th October, is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the advancement of human life. This year, the theme is space and climate change, so there’s no better time to consider the role that...
For decades, GEO satellites have been the cornerstone of the satcom industry. They provide wide-area coverage and have long been the go-to solution for broadcasting, communications, weather forecasting and other Earth observation applications. However, the arrival of...
Recognising the Women Shaping MilSatCom Women’s role in the space and satcom industries has always been an important focus for the Satcoms Innovation group (SIG). If you’ve ever attended one of our workshops, you’ll know that talent acquisition – and the importance...
It was a busy two days at Madley, where members and speakers descending for our annual European Workshop. Hosted by RF distribution equipment manufacturer and SIG member, ETL Systems, the event saw approximately 50 satcom technical professionals attend a lively...
In the thick of the NewSpace/satcom transformation, there are numerous technical challenges facing the industry. Our trip to Washington D.C. for SATELLITE 2024 in March highlighted many common observations and concerns among operators, vendors, and manufacturers,...
In the next few weeks many of us from SIG will be heading to Washington D.C. to attend SATELLITE 2024. With satcom adapting to new verticals and uses, it’s an exciting time for operators, vendors, manufacturers, and service users to gather and discuss the latest...
Recently announced as the latest member to join SIG, Plextek’s Richard Jacklyn introduces the company, his thoughts on the current state of satcom, and why being a member of SIG helps drive innovation. Tell us about your company Plextek Services Limited is an...
The last few years have been transformative ones for the satcom industry. There’s been a lot of change – and a lot of talk about the change to come. The industry is gradually making lasting transitions as it keeps pace with what has already happened in the telco...
A Call to Collaborate in 2024 As the space environment becomes more crowded, and indeed more complex, the issues and challenges that the industry now faces are of such breadth and complexity that no single organization or entity is capable of solving them on their...