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Category: Satellite Technology

Latest Satellite News & Insights 25.06.2025

EarthDaily Launches Next-Generation Earth Observation Satellite EarthDaily Analytics has successfully launched the first satellite of its advanced Earth observation constellation, marking a major milestone. The system will deliver daily, AI-enhanced, scientifically calibrated global imagery to monitor planetary changes, supporting smarter decisions for industries and governments. The full ten-satellite constellation is expected to be operational next…
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Inside Saint Lucia’s Digital Revolution: The Untold Story of Internet and Satellite Access

Saint Lucia is experiencing a quiet digital revolution. Once limited by slow connections and spotty coverage, the island now boasts fiber-optic broadband, ubiquitous mobile internet, and even satellite links beaming connectivity from space. This report explores every facet of internet access in Saint Lucia – from the major service providers and infrastructure, to government initiatives…
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Satellite-Related Tenders in Ukraine – Overview and Key Examples (14.06.2025)

Introduction Ukraine’s public procurement system (Prozorro) has facilitated numerous tenders related to satellite technology in recent years. These tenders range from building ground infrastructure for satellite navigation, to purchasing satellite communication equipment (like Starlink internet terminals), and leasing satellite bandwidth for communications and broadcasting. Below we review a list of notable “satellite” tenders in Ukraine,…
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Satellite Bus Showdown: Legacy Titans vs. NewSpace Mavericks (2024–2033)

A New Space Race in Satellite Manufacturing The satellite manufacturing industry is entering a boom period from 2024 through 2033, with “bus” platforms – the modular chassis of satellites – at the center of a fierce global competition. Established aerospace giants are vying with agile NewSpace startups to meet surging demand for satellites across Low-Earth…
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Rocketing into the Future: Smallsat Launch Services Set to Skyrocket (2025–2032)

Executive Summary In summary, the 2025–2032 period will likely be remembered as the “gold rush” era for small satellite launch services, marked by fierce competition, rapidly advancing technology, and multiplying launch opportunities worldwide. For stakeholders – whether satellite operators planning constellations, investors evaluating launch companies, or government agencies seeking assured access to space – the…
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LEO Gold Rush: The Billion-Dollar Race to Own Low Earth Orbit (2024–2030)

The second space race is here – not for the Moon, but for low Earth orbit (LEO). A global “LEO gold rush” is underway as companies and governments deploy megaconstellations of satellites promising broadband internet everywhere, connecting billions of devices, powering next-gen military networks, and imaging the entire planet daily. This comprehensive report examines the…
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Satellite Technologies FAQ

Satellites are objects that orbit a larger body, like Earth or another planet spaceplace.nasa.gov. They play many roles in modern life, from beaming TV signals and providing internet/phone connections to monitoring weather and enabling GPS navigation spaceplace.nasa.gov spaceplace.nasa.gov. Below is an extensive FAQ, grouped by topic, answering common questions about satellites and related technologies in…
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Everything You Never Knew You Needed to Know About Differential and Precise Point Positioning

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS have revolutionized how we find our position on Earth. Yet, the standard GPS accuracy (on the order of several meters) often isn’t sufficient for missions like precision farming, engineering surveys, autonomous navigation, or tectonic measurements gssc.esa.int. To bridge this accuracy gap, two advanced techniques have emerged over the…
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Inside America’s Silent Sentinels: The Untold Story of GSSAP in Space Surveillance

High above Earth, in the crowded expanse of geosynchronous orbit (GEO) some 22,300 miles up, a set of American satellites quietly keeps watch. These are the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program (GSSAP) satellites – often dubbed “neighborhood watch” satellites – and they form a covert but crucial line of defense in space. Born in secrecy…
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Satellite Technology in Military and Defense: A Global Overview

A modern military satellite orbiting Earth. Such orbiting assets have become essential strategic tools, often described as the “ultimate high ground” in warfare. Introduction to Military Satellite Technology Military satellites are artificial satellites used for defense and security purposes, providing capabilities that are now indispensable in modern warfare en.wikipedia.org. Since the earliest reconnaissance satellites of the Cold…
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