Satellites

The rapid expansion of the satellite IoT market signals that the technology has moved past the experimental stage to become an essential tool for global industry. This evolution represents a departure from the days when satellite communication was a prohibitively expensive fallback reserved for

National security concerns regarding state-sponsored espionage are driving a debate over whether satellite-enabled devices need specialized security certifications. As of August 6, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission has taken a decisive step toward resolving these concerns while

Satellite Internet of Things technology focuses on low-data-rate transmissions like sensor data and location tracking in regions where cellular networks are unavailable. This specific focus on narrow-band communication is the cornerstone of Geespace’s latest commercial trials, which aim to link

Lufthansa Group is currently managing a dual-track connectivity phase, maintaining its legacy FlyNet system alongside the new Starlink infrastructure. This bold transition reached a significant milestone in August 2026, when a flight from Frankfurt to Rome became the first to utilize SpaceX’s

Non-communicative or 'dead' satellites pose a unique risk to space sustainability because they cannot perform autonomous maneuvers during their multi-week descent toward the atmosphere. As of mid-2026, this concern has taken center stage as the Starlink network officially surpassed the historic

Mobile money serves as the primary financial system for many in the DRC, making the continuity of service provided by satellite links a matter of economic survival for rural agents. The Democratic Republic of Congo has emerged as the central staging ground for one of the most ambitious