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By the time the second group of NASA astronauts reach the Moon later this decade, the space agency would like to have a lunar rover waiting for them. But as the space agency nears a key selection, some government officials are seeking an insurance policy of sorts to increase the program’s chance of success. At…

For decades, the satellite industry has relied on astronauts as our primary recruitment tool. The logic was straightforward: inspire kids with images of humans floating in space and driving on the moon, and some percentage will pursue STEM careers that eventually lead them to our sector. It worked. I get the appeal. The most awe-inspiring…

As the fast-evolving commercial satellite sector looks to leverage the advantages of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), situated at the edge of space in orbits between 250 and 400 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, several satellite firms see it as transformative for commercial and defense space applications. “VLEO is incredibly exciting because it’s a new…

The end of the year is a great opportunity to take stock of the past year and reset for the year ahead. That’s a theme that we’ve tried to bring into this Via Satellite edition. This year I tackled “10 Tech Trends to Impact the Space and Satellite Industry,” talking to experts like retired Lt.…

NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) has selected Globecomm Systems as the prime contractor for a next-generation satellite modem program. Globecomm will deliver qualified solutions based on the Datum Systems M7XC software-defined satellite modem.  The Datum M7XC modem is designed for multi-orbit capability and software-selectable waveforms in a ruggedized form factor. The companies said these…

The past year was marked by eye-catching spectrum sales amid the ramp-up of direct-to-device (D2D), mega-mergers as Europe looks to secure its future in space leadership, and increased adoption of AI technologies for on-orbit operations and network management. To mark the end of 2025, Via Satellite asked industry leaders to weigh in on the 10…

Europe is ramping up its spending levels in space to unprecedented new levels as it looks to space to develop the capabilities it needs to be a space leader. The theme of more capabilities in space security and defense is also high on the agenda here. The contributions to the European Space Agency (ESA) will…

It’s a critical time for companies competing to develop a commercial successor to the International Space Station. NASA is working with several companies, including Axiom Space, Voyager Technologies, Blue Origin, and Vast, to develop concepts for private stations where it can lease time for its astronauts. The space agency awarded Phase One contracts several years…