During Orbcomm’s second-quarter results call (on 3 August), it was revealed that three different Orbcomm OG2 (second generation) spacecraft had recently suffered anomalies resulting in a loss of communications on all three spacecraft. The first new anomaly occurred...
The UK-based constellation operator, Sky and Space Global, has awarded a full construction contract to GomSpace for its planned 200-satellite nanosat constellation. The contract is valued at EUR€35.0 to 55.0 million over a four-year period. The order follows its...
Greg Wyler, founder and chairman of the OneWeb Communications, made a presentation at the Royal Aeronautical Society in London on 22 February on the technology and prospects for the firm’s planned constellation. During his speech he also noted a plan for a...
UK registered, US-based OneWeb announced on 19 December an unexpected end to its non-debt fundraising activities after securing US$1.2 billion. OneWeb, led by charismatic leader Greg Wyler, plans to build a low Earth orbit constellation of 648 communications...
On 15 November 2016, the deadline passed for “additional applications” to the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) for the use of multiple frequencies over the US by new Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) satellite networks. These applications...
This month Tim Fuller examines LeoSat Enterprises and its prospects for operating its proposed new Low Earth Orbit (LEO) communications satellite constellation. LeoSat Enterprises, Inc. was formed in 2012 by two former Schlumberger executives Phil Marlar and Cliff...
