{"id":53563,"date":"2023-04-25T00:50:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T16:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/10-things-nsr-learned-at-satellite-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-04-25T00:50:38","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T16:50:38","slug":"10-things-nsr-learned-at-satellite-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/10-things-nsr-learned-at-satellite-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things NSR Learned at SATELLITE 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Discussions at SATELLITE 2023 last month ranged from the elephant(s) in the room \u2013 Starlink, Kuiper, orbital debris, and new funding challenges \u2013 to opportunities like direct-to-device and new technologies on the horizon that are making satellite and space an exciting and engaging topic. In this article, we\u2019ll take a closer look at NSR\u2019s takeaways from SATELLITE 2023 and what they mean for the future of the satellite industry.<\/p>\n<h3> Space is Complex, Using Space Should be Simple<\/h3>\n<p>As the space industry looks to move from niche to mainstream, successful companies are reducing the complexity around using space. This includes all aspects \u2013 from \u2018simple\u2019 terminals such as Starlink\u2019s \u201cDishy\u201d to the large hyperscalers such as Microsoft and Amazon pushing their cloud services as close to the edge as possible. The winners over the next era of space sector growth will be the ones who remove the complexity burden from the end-user.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CXTWrOsQQWaL5KRalhiR_VS_050123_DGTL_1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CXTWrOsQQWaL5KRalhiR_VS_050123_DGTL_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CXTWrOsQQWaL5KRalhiR_VS_050123_DGTL_1-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CXTWrOsQQWaL5KRalhiR_VS_050123_DGTL_1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CXTWrOsQQWaL5KRalhiR_VS_050123_DGTL_1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the May 2023 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<h3>Flat Panel Antennas Were Everywhere<\/h3>\n<p>Walking around the show floor this year, flat panel antennas (FPAs) \u2018smelled real\u2019 \u2013 literally. As more and more arrived fresh off a limited production run into tradeshow booths, they moved beyond engineering mockups and into another stage of refinement. However, production costs and product-market fit remain elusive today. With a limited number of planes\/trains\/governments in the world, is the market big enough to support a large and diverse vendor base? If consumer markets can only be captured through an integrated (and closed ecosystem) solution, what does that mean for the growing base of third-party terminal manufacturers? The next 12 to 24 months will be key to see how this market moves from limited production runs to mainstream.<\/p>\n<h3>National Security is a (the?) Critical Market Opportunity<\/h3>\n<p>Perhaps a sign of macro-economic headwinds in the commercial markets, everyone had a gov\/mil product. Even after SATELLITE 2023, companies continue to announce more services geared toward tapping into the growing militarization of space. As large Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) programs are announced in Europe and China \u2013 meeting the requirements of national security customers will be critical to success. They too will value simple approaches as they look to onboard more commercial services into their own infrastructure \u2013 the winners here will not only address the national security concerns of the country they operate in, but will meet the increasing emphasis on software automation, universal access, and cyber security.<\/p>\n<h3>Starlink and Kuiper are the Biggest Threats to Incumbents<\/h3>\n<p>Deep pockets, the ability to scale rapidly, verticalized strategies, branding, and change in business dynamics can lead to market dominance by these two key players in a relatively short period of time. Satellite operators, equipment manufacturers, and launch providers can quickly see diminished returns and market shares, threatening the very viability of individual players.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6a3a8119db8;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6a3a8119db8 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6a3a8119db9').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6a3a8119db9'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Telco Strategy is Needed to Respond to Starlink and Kuiper<\/h3>\n<p>How do you fight a giant? Become a giant yourself. Telco integration enables scale, reach, and synergies that can prove to be advantageous when facing hyperscalers in the marketplace. Branding can likewise be addressed as telcos that have been dominant and wield a recognizable brand can go toe-to-toe with SpaceX\/Starlink and Amazon\/AWS\/Kuiper in local markets.<\/p>\n<h3>No Clear Business Model for Direct-to-Device \u2014 Yet<\/h3>\n<p>Although touted as the biggest opportunity in the satellite industry\u2019s history, a winning business model remains elusive for many players. Key questions remain unanswered, including \u2014 How do satellite players monetize the service? Whose spectrum do we use? How compelling is a service that will be only narrowband and IoT in the short-medium term? Who pays for the service? What\u2019s the revenue split between telcos\/mobile network operators, smartphone manufacturers, satellite operators, and other players in the value chain?<\/p>\n<h3>How Low Should Operators Go \u2026 Into the Value Chain?<\/h3>\n<p>In recent years, we have seen a trend toward vertical integration, as satellite operators seek to control more elements of the value chain, from manufacturing and launch to ground infrastructure and service provision. This has led to a wave of mergers and acquisitions, as companies look to build out their capabilities and expand their market share.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, new players are entering the market, including companies like SpaceX with its Starlink constellation and Amazon\u2019s Kuiper Project. These new entrants are disrupting the industry and challenging incumbents, which may lead to further consolidation as companies seek to maintain their competitive edge.<\/p>\n<h3>Launch is Still a Bottleneck<\/h3>\n<p>Cost is not going down as much as the industry thinks and there are delays and failures that put a lot of pressure on this segment that important for the growth expected.<\/p>\n<h3>Orbital Debris \u2013 Space\u2019s Environmental Concern<\/h3>\n<p>The accumulation of orbital debris has become a growing concern for our industry. The industry at large is embracing the significant risks to operational satellites, manned spacecraft, the International Space Station (ISS) and even future space stations, along with future space activities. While progress has been made, addressing this issue to preserve future space opportunities and development will require ongoing collaboration and innovation across the industry.<\/p>\n<h3>Everybody Showed Up \u2014 and Then Some  <\/h3>\n<p>There was a new vibe in the air at SATELLITE with a wider than usual variety of missions discussed and many non-space actors trying to find and hone their space strategies. <strong class=\"Annotation -strong\">VS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405044:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DlnzI2LwTbqM7Jjo5kVd_VS_050123_DGTL_2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9nsprmDRTqtacuhy7wx2_ED_Note-300x167.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9nsprmDRTqtacuhy7wx2_ED_Note-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9nsprmDRTqtacuhy7wx2_ED_Note-800x446.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9nsprmDRTqtacuhy7wx2_ED_Note-640x357.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9nsprmDRTqtacuhy7wx2_ED_Note.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tCelebrating the 2022 Winners of SEOTY and STOTY<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405053:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eDZ6JyfnRh2N8Cis6687_VS_050123_DGTL_4-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eDZ6JyfnRh2N8Cis6687_VS_050123_DGTL_4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eDZ6JyfnRh2N8Cis6687_VS_050123_DGTL_4-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eDZ6JyfnRh2N8Cis6687_VS_050123_DGTL_4-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/eDZ6JyfnRh2N8Cis6687_VS_050123_DGTL_4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tFrom Wildfires to Heavy Equipment: Case Studies for Satellite IoT<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405039:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nzxI4ak9R9mR8h417OFn_VS_050123_DGTL_5-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nzxI4ak9R9mR8h417OFn_VS_050123_DGTL_5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nzxI4ak9R9mR8h417OFn_VS_050123_DGTL_5-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nzxI4ak9R9mR8h417OFn_VS_050123_DGTL_5-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nzxI4ak9R9mR8h417OFn_VS_050123_DGTL_5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tIntegrity and Grit: Melanie Stricklan on How Slingshot Aerospace Earned the Space Industry\u2019s Trust<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 405059:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cBPe3jn3Tt2j5zzIHxOH_iss067e124177-300x168.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cBPe3jn3Tt2j5zzIHxOH_iss067e124177-300x168.jpg 300w, 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