News Analysis

World Radiocommunication Conference revises the ITU Radio Regulations to Support Spectrum Sharing and Technological Innovation

Dubai, UAE, December 15, 2023--Member States of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) agreed on revisions to the global treaty governing the use of the radio frequency spectrum, both on Earth and in space, at the close of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) today in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Is Regulation the Answer to Achieving Better Space Sitiational Awareness?

by Joe Chan

Isle of Man, December 8, 2023--With the rapid increase in space traffic anticipated over coming years, and the growing problem of space debris, improving Space Situational Awareness (SSA) is becoming increasingly important. The long-term sustainability of space is dependent on being able to effectively predict and prevent collisions, and for this we need better SSA systems.

Do Renaissance Persons Work in Satellite?

by Lou Zacharila

New York City, December 8, 2023--How does someone get a job like mine in this great industry? Running two great trade associations and advising a range of great companies – and being able to tell my story in places like this publication every other month?
In my case, it was poetry.

Comtech Announces Results for its First Quarter of Fiscal 2024 and Provides Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Targets

Melville, N.Y., December 7, 2023 – Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced its first quarter fiscal 2024 financial results and provided its second quarter fiscal 2024 financial targets in a letter to shareholders which is now posted to the Investor Relations section of Comtech’s website: https://comtech.com/investors/financials/.

Arcfield Acquires Orion Space Solutions

Chantilly, Va., December 1, 2023 — Arcfield, a leading government technology and mission support provider, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Orion Space Solutions (Orion), a Colorado-based developer of end-to-end space mission capabilities and solutions. 

Gilat Completes Acquisition of DataPath, Inc.

Petah Tikva, Israel, November 16, 2023 — Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a provider of networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of DataPath, Inc., a provider of  trusted communications for the US DoD Military and Government sectors.

Rocket Lab Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results, Issues Guidance For Fourth Quarter 2023 and Revenue Guidance for First Quarter 2024

Long Beach, Calif., November 8, 2023 -- Launch services provider Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) today shared the financial results for fiscal third quarter, ended September 30, 2023. The company reported revenues of US$ 67.661 million.

Stellant Closes Acquisition of Power Systems Technology Product Line from Comtech

Torrance, Calif., November 7, 2023 — Stellant Systems, Inc. and Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL), announced today that the companies have closed, effective November 7, 2023, on the previously announced sale of Comtech’s Power Systems Technology (PST) product line. Stellant is a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, a Washington D.C.-area private equity firm with extensive experience investing in regulated industries.

Soaring Ground Segment Market Forecasted to Reach Cumulative Value of US$ 80 billion by 2032

Paris, France, November 7, 2023 – The latest Ground Segment Market Prospects (04th Edition) from Euroconsultreveals promising trends in the ground segment market from 2023 to 2032. However, the situation is concentrated, regarding the considered market segments.