Official Space Force launch reflects space’s status as warfighting domain
History was made at the end of December when President Donald Trump signed the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which officially... 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
Virtual Sandtable Technology Improves Visualization and Mission Success
In any military mission, there are unknowns. Topography, weather, and road conditions can be difficult to predict, leaving teams pouring over maps,... Read More
Breakthroughs in Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM)
For the last decade and a half, the US Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial satellite communications industry have been engaged in... 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
Why not satellite? Addressing military C4ISR needs from the sky
Hollywood loves to use the old cliché where an underestimated individual fights to get everyone’s attention because – as the audience is... Read More
Chairman Rogers calls for shake up of national security space community
Yesterday, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, addressed attendees at the Government Affairs... Read More
Avoiding fair fights – Maj. Gen. Thompson discusses future of MILSATCOM at SATELLITE 2017
Earlier this month, the Government Satellite Report had the opportunity to attend the SATELLITE 2017 Conference and Expo, which is truly one... Read More
Is the role of the DoD as a space innovator evaporating?
Last Wednesday, in the middle of the SATELLITE 2017 Conference, SES Government Solutions partnered with Defense One to sponsor a Cocktails and... Read More
