January 20, 2023 – Volume 19 – No. 9

 
Conference: March 13-16, 2023 | Exhibition: March 14-16, 2023
Walter E. Washington Convention Center | Washington, DC
The Third Year of the 2020s. Where Does the Industry Stand?

Mark Holmes
Sr. Editorial Director, Via Satellite

As we approach SATELLITE, the industry is pretty buoyant right now. The demand for satellite services is only growing, and everyone you talk to frequently uses terms like ‘inflection point’ and ‘new era’. We are now in the third year of a new decade and the satellite world is changing. The Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite revolution is in full swing, with the likes of OneWeb and Starlink already making their mark. Last year, we saw Apple sign a deal with Globalstar which felt pretty seismic in a number of ways. Viasat is combining with Inmarsat and Eutelsat and OneWeb are also joining forces. I doubt these are… Read More

Conference Update

The SGx schedule has been released. Topics include deep space exploration, space sustainability, human space exploration, and more. Now a two-day event, SGx will also amplify the voices of the next generation of space leaders. SGx will feature a second day where students, young professionals, and the rising cohort in government…

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Exhibition News

In seven weeks, Washington, DC will once again be the epicenter of business in the global satellite and space sectors.  The exhibit hall at SATELLITE 2023 is THE destination for enterprises and government agencies in need of the latest satellite-enabled technology, and having a presence on the show floor can provide your sales and…

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Attendee Corner

With SATELLITE just seven weeks away, you might be wondering what will be waiting for you in the exhibit hall this year. With 350+ exhibitors, a multi-day job fair, and thousands of your peers in attendance, SATELLITE’s exhibit hall will provide ample opportunity to network, further your career, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments. Learn more about this year’s Unveiled Theater events, networking activities, and exhibiting companies!

Looking to Network at SATELLITE?

Of the SATELLITE attendees who come with the objective to network, nearly nine in ten leave feeling they were successful. This year we have plenty of networking in store for you. From official networking events like the Welcome Reception sponsored by Project Kuiper on March 13, to our new and improved mobile app (available next week) powered by Network Innovations, to the after hours gatherings in downtown DC!

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Industry News

The Regulatory Roadmap for 2023

2022 was one of the most exciting years in recent history for the satellite industry, with a number of key milestones including the inclusion of satellite in the 3GPP standards for 5G, the introduction of satellite direct-to-device service, and Non-Geostationary Orbit broadband satellite systems becoming viable… READ MORE

Industry News

Can I Work in Space? Evona’s Tom Kelly on Expanding the Sector Workforce

The space industry is in a race for talent, to hire bright and innovative people to propel companies forward to meet their bold growth projections. While working in the space industry used to be a more insular career… READ MORE

Industry News

UK Space CEOs and Virgin Orbit Customers Address the Launch Failure

It has been quite a week for the UK space industry. What was meant to mark a new era of space launch has sadly been put on hold after Virgin Orbit’s launch failure just over a week ago. The mission, “Start… READ MORE