Satellites

Communications and remote sensing technologies are the biggest markets for military and commercial satellites. Satellite communications systems enable data transmission even in remote places on Earth and, for the military, facilitating seamless command and control operations. Remote sensing satellites equipped with advanced sensors gather invaluable data about Earth's surface and atmosphere, supporting applications like environmental monitoring, weather forecasting, and natural resource management. As the space industry evolves, in-orbit servicing has emerged as a potential game-changer. This innovative technology allows specialized spacecraft to rendezvous with and service operational satellites, extending their lifespan and reducing space debris. Satellite servicing vehicles can perform tasks like refueling, repairing, and even upgrading components, maximizing the value of existing space assets and enabling more sustainable space operations.

News & Analysis

Apr 28, 2025
Spire Global says it has paid off all its debt after completing the delayed sale of its maritime business as it tries to recover from financial tumult.
Apr 25, 2025
Russia is embarking on a new path to replenish its Glonass satellite navigation system.
Apr 25, 2025
The 76-year-old alliance wants to bolster its space capabilities with hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding.
Apr 24, 2025
Space Compass Corp. has won a contract from Japan’s ministry of defense to demonstrate laser communications from a geostationary satellite.
Apr 24, 2025
Startup company Ion-X is betting on the use of ionic micropropulsion for small satellites and planning to deliver its first commercial motor in 2026.
Apr 24, 2025
Arianespace is planning to launch Biomass from Kourou, French Guiana, on April 29.
Apr 24, 2025
By moving from widgets to digits, the space industry is finding new homes in cities.
Apr 23, 2025
U.S. remote sensing company Umbra is teaming with Germany’s Reflex Aerospace to pursue the European synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite market.