Government satellite week in review – Thanksgiving edition
Thanksgiving is upon us. Want to know what we’re thankful for here at the Government Satellite Report? Satellites. Without them, we’d be... Read More
New satellite solutions should be the Army’s answer to advanced adversaries
In my last post on the Government Satellite Report, I talked about the recent Association of the United States Army (AUSA) meeting... Read More
A new pilot program may present a challenge for Army acquisition
Earlier this month, the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) held their annual meeting and conference at Walter E. Washington Convention... Read More
A new path forward for COMSATCOM acquisition – a Q&A with Maj Gen Jay Santee (USAF, Ret.)
The Government Satellite Report team had the opportunity to attend last month’s Air Force Association (AFA) Air, Space and Cyber Conference at... Read More
Behind the scenes – Live, Fiber-Speed Satellite Demonstration at Modern Day Marine
To get a better idea of how the Marines can utilize fiber-like communication speeds at the tactical edge, you had to see... Read More
Government satellite week in review – they’re watching you
We’re rapidly approaching the Labor Day Holiday and the unofficial end of the summer season. But while many people are preparing for... Read More
Government satellite week in review – reusable rockets and DoD doubles down on MEO
This past week featured some exciting space and government satellite news. New steps were taken towards expanding the life of satellites in... Read More
DoD leases second MEO beam to overcome connectivity challenges
Earlier this week, it was announced that the United States Department of Defense (DoD) has signed a five-year contract to lease a... Read More
Extending the satellite life…with gas stations in space?
Satellites are extremely expensive to build and operate – a fact that makes their short life even more troublesome for their owners... Read More
FAA WAAS payload takes flight following exciting launch full of “firsts”
In late May, a new hybrid SES satellite – SES-15 – was successfully launched into orbit from Kourou, French Guiana. This satellite... Read More
