Non-geostationary satellites figure into Army network modernization plans
The U.S. Army is eying low-latency communication services from non-geostationary satellite systems for the next phase of the network modernization program, a... Read More
Space Force to centralize commercial satellite procurement
The U.S. Space Force is overhauling the way it procures commercial satellite communications services, replacing the current fragmented system with an aggregated... Read More
Space Force unveils vision for integrated SATCOM architecture
Centralized management and interoperability, achieved in part via flexible user terminals, are among the keys to delivering satellite communications (SATCOM) capabilities efficiently... Read More
Following DoD lead, NASA to outsource satellite communications requirements
After 35 years of operating its own fleet of data relay satellites, NASA is opting out of the business, moving ahead with... Read More
Integrated military-commercial satellite architecture taking shape
Budgetary stability will go a long way toward realizing an integrated U.S. military satellite communications architecture that seamlessly blends government and commercial... Read More
Government, industry officials cite diversity as key to resiliency at Milsatcom USA Conference
Access to satellites operating in different orbits and bandwidths will help keep the U.S. military connected in an increasingly contested environment where... Read More
Air Force developing holistic approach to meeting defense-wide satcom needs
U.S. Air Force space officials are developing an overarching military satellite communications strategy that takes into account both government and commercial capabilities,... Read More
Early success has GovSat-1 partnership looking to grow
A joint venture between SES and the Luxembourg government providing satellite communications services primarily to military customers is already eyeing new satellites,... Read More
AoA validates expanding commercial role in MILSATCOM architecture
The U.S. Department of Defense should continue to use a mix of military- and commercially owned satellites to serve its wideband communications... Read More
Partnerships hold key to resiliency in space
Maintaining space superiority was a prevalent theme at the 34th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO, which brought together senior space leaders... Read More
