Cloud computing and security concerns commandeer AFCEA West
Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to travel with the rest of the SES Government Solutions team to San Diego for... Read More
The turning tide of government and commercial satellite industry relations – a Q&A with Allan Ballenger
The history and relationship between the government and commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) providers is long, storied and interesting. The government was originally... Read More
Overcoming the distance challenges of the INDOPACOM AoR with SATCOM
Each of the United States military’s ten combatant commands, and the domains and missions that they are responsible for, have their own... Read More
What is O3b mPOWER and when can we expect it? – a Q&A with Mike Blefko
In September of 2017, SES, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, announced that they’d be ushering in a, “new era in... Read More
Army demands consumer-like access to satellite at AUSA
A satellite-focused breakfast and panel discussion was held at this year’s Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Exposition and Convention.... Read More
Air Combat Command satellite contract illustrates military’s continued reliance on COMSATCOM
Earlier this week, it was announced that Air Combat Command (ACC) selected Bushtex, a women-owned satellite communications provider that currently delivers commercial... Read More
Headlines illustrate a shifting role for COMSATCOM in the military
Every now and again, we come to a crossroads in our lives where we’re forced to sit down, take a look in... Read More
Before the Space Force – how COMSATCOM can increase resiliency now
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump directed the United States military and Department of Defense (DoD) to begin the process of establishing... Read More
Big beams and repairs in space – a look at exciting space stories making the news
The pace of innovation over the past few decades has been staggering. In fact, it feels like a new, disruptive technology has... Read More
An exciting time for space means exciting satellite news
I recently had the opportunity to attend a Mitchell Space Breakfast event that featured Mr. Stephen Kitay, the Deputy Assistant of the... Read More
