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By Jason Rainbow, September 15, 2024 |
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Non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite constellations like Starlink are expected to surpass geostationary satellites in revenue by 2028, according to research from Novaspace. In 2023, the geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) market accounted for around 85% of the $12 billion in total satellite capacity revenue, but the rapid rise of NGSO systems is shifting the landscape. The NGSO market, driven by players like Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper, is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 27%, reaching $18 billion by 2033. By then, NGSOs will account for more than two-thirds of total satellite capacity revenue, projected to hit $25 billion. This surge is driven by the growing demand for high-speed, low-latency broadband for industries such as aviation, enterprise, and government.
The influx of NGSO satellites is also expected to drive prices down, which could open up new markets and further challenge traditional GEO operators, many of whom are forming multi-orbit partnerships to stay competitive. Read More | | |
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ESA tests Neuraspace traffic management services By Debra Werner Under a contract announced Sept. 16, ESA's Space Debris Office will integrate Neuraspace services with its existing tools to assess conjunctions at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Germany. Read More
Apex unveils larger satellite bus By Jeff Foust Apex announced Sept. 16 its Nova satellite bus, with first deliveries of the spacecraft to customers starting in the third quarter of 2025. A base version of Nova weighs 250 kilograms and can accommodate up to 300 kilograms of payloads, while a heavy version weighs 400 kilograms and can host up to 500 kilograms of payloads. Read More
Telesat secures $1.9 billion government funding for Lightspeed By Jason Rainbow
The combined 2.54 billion Canadian dollars ($1.9 billion) of funding from the governments of Canada and Quebec comprise a mixture of loans and warrants that can be exchanged for stakes in Lightspeed, a constellation of 198 satellites slated to begin launches in mid-2026. Read More
United Airlines bumps GEO operators off fleet for Starlink Wi-Fi By Jason Rainbow
The U.S. carrier announced plans Sept. 13 to start equipping the more than 1,000 planes in its international fleet with Starlink connectivity next year, following tests slated for early 2025. This is SpaceX's largest aviation Wi-Fi deal, shaking up the last satellite broadband market where the low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation had yet to gain significant traction. Read More
Software fix planned to correct Ariane 6 upper stage issue By Jeff Foust
The Ariane 6 task force, which includes the European Space Agency, French space agency CNES, ArianeGroup and Arianespace, said in a joint statement Sept. 16 that a review of the data collected during the July 9 inaugural launch found "no showstoppers" for a second mission, currently scheduled for the end of this year. Read More | | |
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