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Are bells tolling for smallsat launch sector or will it thwart expectations?

20 May, 2020

Midnight for the long-awaited shakeout in smallsat launch might be swinging closer to realisation amid several developments in the industry and the economic downturn.

Activity involving players that include satellite operator OneWeb, established launch provider SpaceX and nascent smallsat launcher Virgin Orbit will affect investors…

5G outlays and network innovation elicit attention amid soaring broadband demand

19 May, 2020

Spending and innovation on superfast and reliable connectivity including last-mile segments are seeing a boost as demand for broadband increases amid the coronavirus.

Connectivity providers are adapting to the pandemic by accelerating speedy networks such as 5G and alternatives…

Satellite launch sites opening back up for business to clear packed backlogs

15 May, 2020

As many parts of the world begin to relax COVID-19 quarantine restrictions, satellite launch sites are ramping up operations to unfreeze business cases and unclog pressured supply chains.

Arianespace’s site in French Guiana plans to reopen in June after being closed since 16 March, while those that continued to operate – under caveats – such Cape Canaveral in the US are accelerating work after missions faced...

14 May, 2020

European technology giant Thales unveiled global crisis adaption measures in April to combat COVID-19, including a further €2bn (US$2.17bn) syndicated credit facility.

Connectivity Business speaks with Hervé Derrey, Thales Alenia Space’s recently appointed CEO, to learn more about how the group’s satellite side is weathering the storm...

C-band auction likely to re-emerge as top issue as satellite connectivity mulls financing options

7 May, 2020

The C-band auction is likely to resurface as a key issue due in part to a satellite industry payout as operators focus on long-term financing options amid the economic downturn.

Another likely centre of deliberation in the sector is the importance of M&A, as investors…

Are bells tolling for smallsat launch sector or will it thwart expectations?

5G outlays and network innovation elicit attention amid soaring broadband demand

Satellite launch sites opening back up for business to clear packed backlogs

Thales Alenia Space is laying the groundwork for satellite’s return to growth | Q&A

C-band auction likely to re-emerge as top issue as satellite connectivity mulls financing options

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