Skynopy raises $16 million to expand its satellite ground station network, enhancing real-time data services.
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What happened: Viasat tests satellite-to-phone L-band connection in Brazil Viasat has conducted a successful demonstration of its direct-to-handset (D2H) satellite…
Elon Musk’s ambitions with SpaceX’s satellite network, Starlink, extend far beyond providing global internet access. When combined with former President…
The Biden administration has relaxed export restrictions for U.S. space-related technologies, allowing companies such as SpaceX and Lockheed Martin to export less sensitive components to over 40 allied countries. These updates aim to reduce the regulatory burden on U.S. companies, enabling them to expand internationally while maintaining national security and foreign policy priorities. The move is expected to accelerate collaborations under initiatives like the AUKUS security pact, particularly as the U.S. seeks to counter China’s growing influence in space. However, stricter rules remain in place for exporting technologies to Russia, China, and other countries of concern.
Satellite tech uses airwaves for communication between Earth stations, with the strengths of convenience, wide coverage and large capacity.