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Satellite & Space Systems

Orbit operations, direct-to-cell networks, and the commercial stack around them.

Satellite tech covers the infrastructure that lets companies launch, connect, observe, and route data through space-based systems.

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What it is

The category spans spacecraft, orbital operations, ground systems, and the software that keeps the constellation coordinated.

Core concepts

Look for launch cadence, telemetry, spectrum access, direct-to-cell execution, and whether the system can reliably stay in orbit.

Why it matters

Space systems increasingly look like a business platform, not just a science program, so execution quality becomes the story.

What to watch

Follow partnership announcements, orbit performance, regulatory approvals, and any sign that a network is moving from promise to service.

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NorthStar Earth & Space Targets Public Listing to Scale Space Situational Awareness Network
Satellite TechSatellite TechApr 23, 20262 min

NorthStar Earth & Space Targets Public Listing to Scale Space Situational Awareness Network

Stewart Bain, the founder of NorthStar Earth & Space, has built a company positioned at a critical junction in the global space economy. His core vision centers on moving space observation from ground-based li...

AST SpaceMobile's Orbit Adjustment Signals Progress in Direct-to-Cell Satellite Architecture
Satellite TechSatellite TechApr 24, 20262 min

AST SpaceMobile's Orbit Adjustment Signals Progress in Direct-to-Cell Satellite Architecture

From the outset, AST SpaceMobile has set its sights on a truly ambitious goal: providing global cellular connectivity directly from space, bypassing the need for traditional ground infrastructure. This vision...

MDA MidNight: Engineering a Guardian for Contested Orbital Assets
Satellite TechSatellite TechApr 17, 20262 min

MDA MidNight: Engineering a Guardian for Contested Orbital Assets

Russell Stanley's analysis of MDA Space underscores a pivotal shift in the defense-space market, but the true significance lies in the engineering depth of MDA Midnight itself. The product is far more than jus...

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Beyond the Visible: How Wyvern's Hyperspectral Insights are Redefining Industrial Observation from Canadian Orbit
Satellite TechSatellite TechApr 15, 20262 min

Beyond the Visible: How Wyvern's Hyperspectral Insights are Redefining Industrial Observation from Canadian Orbit

Chris Robson and Wyvern are doing more than just selling satellite pictures; they are selling the chemical composition of the Earth's surface. The genius here isn't just the ‘Earth observation’ label—it’s the...

Canada Secures Sovereign Space Launch Capability Through Major Investment in Nova Scotia Infrastructure
Satellite TechSatellite TechApr 17, 20262 min

Canada Secures Sovereign Space Launch Capability Through Major Investment in Nova Scotia Infrastructure

David McGuinty’s commitment of $225 million to Canada's sovereign space program represents a strategic pivot, formalizing Canada's intent to move from space consumer to space provider. The core vision, driven...

Beyond the Horizon: How Advantech Wireless’s GaN Amplifier Expertise is Grounding Canada's Deep Space Ambitions
Satellite TechSatellite TechApr 15, 20262 min

Beyond the Horizon: How Advantech Wireless’s GaN Amplifier Expertise is Grounding Canada's Deep Space Ambitions

The launch of the Artemis II mission marked a monumental moment for Canadian space involvement, but it’s the sophisticated, often invisible, infrastructure that truly enables such feats. At the heart of keepin...