Satellites

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

A single ground station today often manages a complex mix of services across Ku and Ka bands, making flexible frequency conversion a critical strategic asset. As the density of orbital assets continues to rise through 2026, the reliance on high-performance terrestrial hardware has transitioned from

By leveraging the IM 1300-series platform acquired from Lanteris Space Systems, Intuitive Machines is rapidly pivoting from lunar landers to high-capacity orbital hardware. The announcement of a $600 million contract marks a watershed moment for the Houston-based company, which previously gained

The transition from physical SIM cards to the software-defined GSMA SGP.32 eSIM standard is effectively eliminating the need for expensive manual technician dispatches to remote device locations. This technological leap serves as the cornerstone for a broader shift in the Internet of Things, where

Engineered and integrated in Montréal, the latest batch of Globalstar satellites represents a sophisticated blend of legacy engineering and modern, high-throughput manufacturing techniques. This deployment signals a major shift in the aerospace landscape as MDA Space transitions from a specialized