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Government customers require reliable and resilient satcom wherever missions take them. With the successful launch of Horizons 3e, the Intelsat Epic global high-throughput satellite (HTS) constellation is now complete.  For the U.S. military and NATO allies this means that they will have immediate access to a high performing, resilient and redundant network for mobility missions […]

Advances in flat-panel antenna technology combined with high-throughput satellites (HTS) are opening up new mobility applications for government users. As we wrote in an earlier blog, the design makes satellite communications a viable option for new airborne, maritime, and ground-mobile applications.  Recognizing the advantages of small, flat panel antennas, Intelsat has invested in Kymeta Corp.

Republican Senator Jim Inhofe’s appointment as Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee bodes well for the future of space.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recently appointed Senator Inhofe chairman following his stint as acting chairman of the committee while John McCain fought cancer in 2018.Previously, Senator Inhofe was a ranking member of the Armed Services

“If you are in trouble anywhere in the world, an airplane can fly over and drop flowers, but a helicopter can land and save your life.” – Igor Sikorsky, Aviation Pioneer
Governments around the world face a challenge with their aging fleets of rotary aircraft, often referred to as helicopters. The incredible versatility of rotary platforms

The launch of next-generation high-throughput satellite (HTS) constellations by multiple commercial operators has ushered in a new age of performance in satellite communications. It has also reinvigorated an enduring debate within the industry regarding which frequency is superior: Ku-band vs. Ka-band.
With that debate has come many mischaracterizations and obfuscations regarding the power, resiliency and availability

Communications have always played a vital role in U.S. Marine Corps operations, but that role has grown increasingly important as technology has evolved. Today’s high-throughput satellites (HTS) empower commanders to make informed decisions faster, making satellite communications a strategic asset during missions—and increasing the Marine Corps’ reliance on advanced satellite technologies.
“Thirty years ago, communications were

Most space-based military communications travel over commercial satellites, and the need for more capacity and capabilities increases every year. For that reason, the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) launched the COMSATCOM Pilot Program, to help enable more flexible and resilient military communications.
The Pilot Program has reached Stage 2, which calls for

During a disaster, whether natural or man-made, restoring and maintaining communications is critical. Recent research and guidance issued by the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) reflects the importance of incorporating satellite services in an emergency response plan to facilitate communications before, during, and after a disaster.
“Because satellite-based solutions provide an unparalleled level of reliability and ubiquity,

Managed services like IntelsatOne FlexAir are designed to give government customers flexibility in the way they consume satellite services, and part of that flexibility is leveraging a wide combination of antennas and modems. At Intelsat General, we perform extensive terminal testing to ensure that each antenna and modem meets performance and user experience requirements while

Late last year, Northern Sky Research released the 14th edition of its Government and Military Satellite Communications report. This annual report is the longest-running on the government & military satellite communications market, providing a much-anticipated view of the drivers, regional trends, and capacity demands of the market through 2026.
NSR Senior Analyst Brad Grady spoke with