The Sky’s the Limit
Commercial air travel has been around for more than a century, and it’s come a long way since its humble beginnings. The first commercial flight in 1914 carried one passenger from St. Petersburg, FL to Tampa; today almost 900 million people fly commercially each year through the U.S. alone.1 The travel experience […]
“Smart Planes” of the Future Read More »
We have entered a strategic alliance with Airbus Defence and Space that will give our customers access to the X and UHF frequency bands using the Skynet satellite constellation, increasing our capabilities and services in the Asia Pacific region.
“This new partnership will enable Intelsat General to offer Skynet services to their already strong existing customer
Although children’s books and animated films often show them frolicking together, penguins and polar bears actually occupy opposite ends of the earth. Polar bears are found in the far northern latitudes, while penguins occupy the world’s southern oceans and land masses. But Intelsat General provides satellite connectivity to customers with facilities at both ends of
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Canada is attempting, for the second time, to kick off a project that would put satellites into the Arctic to improve communications for its military and federal departments. But while Canada looks to its neighbors to help foot the bill, the country could save significant time and money by taking a look at what’s available
Commercial Space Operators To Canada: “We’re Here, and We can Help” Read More »
Intelsat General (IGC) is constantly working to advance satellite-related technology, to improve performance and to introduce new services for our government customers. An area where exciting progress is being made is in antenna design, and one of the companies we’re collaborating with is Kymeta.
Intelsat has been working with Kymeta for over three years. Kymeta’s antenna
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Earlier this month I attended the Satellite 2017 conference, meeting with and listening to many leaders in commercial and government space. One of the best presentations was given by Major General David Thompson, the Vice Commander at Air Force Space Command. Gen. Thompson highlighted the Air Force mission to dramatically improve resiliency in space operations
Resiliency Challenges in Space – and How to Overcome Them Read More »
In the 15 years that I have been at Intelsat, we have been able to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture across our networks. We created and evolved a program that has allowed Intelsat to integrate and embed security into the DNA of our culture. Ensuring availability and integrity of our services is a foundational expectation
Cost of Cybersecurity Has to Be in the Budget Read More »
By Mark Richman, Director, Product Management, Mobility Services
The global maritime industry is passing through some rough seas, as shipping companies face a glutted commercial shipping market that requires greater operating efficiency in order to eke out slim profits from container, commodities and oil transport.
One solution? Vessel owners are turning to technology to experiment with
Maritime Operators Need Increased Satellite Connectivity and Greater Efficiency Read More »
The commercial space industry is on the cusp of a new era in satellite performance. In the past two years, multiple commercial satellite operators have begun launching high-throughput satellite (HTS) constellations. These next-generation satellites will be able to provide far more throughput than existing wideband satellites, with increases in throughput of up to 400 percent.
HTS
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Every time a new satellite is launched, a satellite is relocated to a new orbital position or an older one reaches its end of life, the space environment can become a bit more perilous. The global satellite industry over the past decade has become increasingly aware of the collision hazards posed by space debris, inoperable
Greater Industry Cooperation Needed to Avoid Space Collisions Read More »
By Matthieu Richard, Product Marketing Manager, Maritime and Aero
The maritime sector helps drive the global economy, and it relies on communications to perform. But for decades, the throughput available to vessels has been minimal. Maritime operators have maximized the bandwidth they have had, but fleet owners and operators are on the cusp of a transformation.
In
True Broadband Will Transform the Seas Starting in 2016 Read More »
Earlier this week, our parent company Intelsat announced a merger with OneWeb that will transform the satellite industry. The companies announced an agreement in which Intelsat and OneWeb will merge in a share-for-share transaction, with Japan’s SoftBank Group agreeing to invest $1.7 billion in the combined company.
This agreement has the potential of creating a space
A Consolidated Intelsat and OneWeb – An Industry Leader in Space Read More »
Earlier this year there was an announcement that could usher in a new era for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the United States. The Northern Plains UAS Test Site in North Dakota became the first such facility authorized to conduct beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations for UAS. By giving Northern Plains its stamp of approval, the Federal
FAA Approval Could Mean Big Things for UAS Adoption Read More »
In recent years, expanding operations against Islamic militants have made the U.S. military’s Special Operations Command (SOCOM) increasingly important to ongoing national security. To better support counterterrorism efforts, SOCOM commanders want to tear down any impediment to putting the best technology in the hands of the warfighter.
“My goal is to simplify the process so anybody
Operational Tempo of Special Forces Requires Faster Innovation and Acquisition Read More »
Cyber attacks are on the rise worldwide, and government networks are a constant target. The growing volume and sophistication of cyber attacks require more advanced space infrastructure to ensure the resiliency of satellite communications.
Intelsat General Corporation (IGC) takes a defense in depth approach to ensure the highest quality of service to government and DoD customers.
Intelsat General – Providing Defense in Depth for Space Communications Read More »
The U.S. government urgently needs to transform its approach to space defense. Slow and onerous procurement processes are stunting the innovation necessary to sustaining the nation’s leadership in the national security space arena. A more responsive approach to acquisition can help the Department of Defense (DOD) boost the resiliency of its space enterprise, and provide
Commercial Space Industry Can Deliver Agility and Innovation for Better Space Resilience Read More »
European Consumers Watch More and Expect More – But Are Frugal When They Have to Pay for Content and Connectivity
By Joost Hageman, Senior Principal Regional Marketing Manager
Like much of the developed world, consumers in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa are looking for better access to networks from wherever they happen to be, and
2017 Outlook for Europe Read More »
Via Satellite recently published an excellent article that touched on many of the most important issues facing the United States regarding space policy and future operations. The article was based on discussions with Winston Beauchamp, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for Space and the Director, Principal DoD Space Advisor Staff, in the Pentagon,
Analyzing Alternatives in Space Communications – Why Change is Good Read More »
Broadband …Moving Closer to Delivering the High-Quality Online Experience to End Users Who Go Where the Work Takes Them
Karen Emery, Director, Product Management, Broadband
The demand for connectivity anywhere, anytime and to any device, will continue to grow in 2017, both in traditional sectors such as wireless connectivity and enterprise networking as well as new opportunities
2017 Trends in Broadband Read More »
This past weekend Intelsat 33e, the second of the Intelsat EpicNG high throughput satellites (HTS), successfully completed all in-orbit testing and entered service on 29 January 2017.
Launched in August of last year, Intelsat 33e is equipped with the most advanced digital payload on a commercial spacecraft. With this exceptionally flexible HTS payload design, Intelsat 33e,
A New Level of SATCOM for Government – Intelsat 33e Enters Service Read More »
