Analyzing satellite alternatives for increasing mission assurance
In my last post on the GovSat Report, I covered the topics and trends discussed by military satellite experts at the Defense... Read More
Changing space domain calls for a new approach to MILSATCOM
Last Tuesday, Defense One sponsored a Space and Satellite Communications Morning Briefing. Underwritten by SES Space and Defense, the event featured a... Read More
Air Force explores a higher bandwidth, less expensive way to connect senior leaders en route
Command and control en route is something that you hear discussed frequently by military leaders and decision makers – and with good... Read More
DoD discusses taking steps to reduce collisions in space
Our editorial coverage on the GovSat Report over the past few weeks has been focused on the 2016 Hosted Payload and Small... Read More
SES acquisition of O3b to deliver transformational satellite connectivity to the U.S. Government
Commercial satellite and network capabilities are evolving, transforming and improving at an unprecedented pace. That evolution enables an ever-expanding group of U.S.... Read More
SATCOM vs cellular networks – more similar than they appear
I recently read an article where a senior Department of Defense (DoD) official was quoted as stating, “terrestrial cellular networks are seamlessly integrated... Read More
How government and industry can make hosted payloads happen – an interview with Earl White
In early March, the GovSat report editorial team had the opportunity to attend this year’s SATELLITE 2016 Conference in National Harbor, MD.... Read More
The capacity is coming, the capacity is coming! Why now is the time for COMSATCOM in the federal government
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend SATELLITE 2016, one of the satellite industry’s largest and most influential conferences and... Read More
How the AFRTS uses COMSATCOM to improve military communication and morale
Commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) aren’t just used in the military to remotely pilot UAVs, or to keep soldiers on the battlefield connected... Read More
Military discusses defending SATCOM at Space Symposium
The SES Space and Defense team recently had the opportunity to attend the 31st Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This annual... Read More