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Why, When and How to Buy a Satellite Phone

Satellite phones and communications have been around for over two decades, but still today, many people don’t really understand them. There are many misconceptions out there – that they are only for the very wealthy, the government, or international adventurers. But this isn’t the case! There are many important reasons for people to have quick and efficient access to reliable communications. We’re going to break down the why, when and how of...

Iridium Go

Iridium Connects Last Chance to Paint Combining the power of art and technology to connect classrooms with threatened ecosystems In 1989, the late Douglas Adams traveled with Zoologist Mark Carwardine to see endangered animals in hopes of raising awareness of ecological issues. Douglas Adams published the book Last Chance to See and a BBC radio documentary allowing audiences to join their adventures. Over the past 20 years, I have...

Inmarsat GX5 Satellite Finalizes Launch Date

Inmarsat received formal confirmation from its launch partner, Arianespace, that the company’s GX5 satellite will be launched from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana on Nov 22. The launch window is between 21:08 and 22:43 UTC. The expected mission time of the Ariane 5 rocket is 34 minutes, 14 seconds, with separation of the 4,007 kg GX5 satellite the final step at approximately 34 minutes, 7 seconds after launch. “GX5...

INTELLIAN LAUNCHES WORLD’S FIRST 1.25 METER KU-KA CONVERTIBLE VSAT SYSTEM

Intellian, the global leader of mobile satellite communication antenna systems, has this week released the latest model in its new NX Series future-proof, performance-leading and low lifecycle cost VSAT antenna portfolio. The v130NX is the world’s first Ku-Ka convertible VSAT terminal with a 1.25-meter reflector, making it an ideal platform for high-speed global Internet on ships, offshore vessels, and superyachts. The v130NX is a flexible...

New LEO Satellites Bring Fresh Cyber Issues

The new generation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites — thousands of which will be launched over the next few years — may be easier to secure from cyberattacks than current constellations, but in some ways, they present a larger attack surface for hackers, according to a panel at CyberSat Friday. “There are new things that need to be protected” in an LEO constellation, explained Ronald Einhorn, the space programs lead systems engineer for...

Thales to Offer Iridium Certus-Enabled Aircraft Connectivity Services

Leading technology solutions company, Thales, has announced the expansion of its partnership with satellite communications expert, Iridium, as the newest Iridium Certus aviation service provider. With its FlytLINK, Thales already offers the avionics that uses the Iridium Certus service, and will now be able to offer both the Iridium Certus terminals and Iridium Certus connectivity services to business jets, commercial aircraft, rotorcraft,...

SpaceX Launches 60 More Starlink Satellites With First Recycled Fairing

SpaceX launched another 60 satellites today on a Falcon 9 rocket, which took off at 9:56 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The deployment of the 60 satellites was confirmed at 10:59 a.m. EDT via SpaceX’s Twitter account. The launch is part of an effort to increase broadband internet service globally, and the re-use of one particular Falcon 9 marks a milestone for the democratization of space, according to NASA’s former Chief Technologist...

Will 5G Be Bad for Our Health?

THE INSTITUTECitizens in several cities including Aspen, Colo.; Bern, Switzerland; San Diego, Calif.; and Totnes, England have been protesting the installation of 5G wireless base stations over concerns about the harmful effects these network nodes could have on humans, animals, and plants. They point to the potential danger of radio frequency (RF) radiation emitted from antennas installed in close proximity to people. Protestors also cite...

THURAYA MARINESTAR Most affordable maritime satellite voice solution with tracking and monitoring capabilities

The all-new Thuraya MarineStar blends robust design with unprecedented functionality and unmatched levels of value to provide flawless voice communications with tracking and monitoring across the world’s busiest sea routes and fishing hotspots. Thuraya MarineStar offers circuit-switched voice besides SMS, GmPRS data and tracking services on an easy and intuitive interface. It enables satellite calls to landlines, mobile phones and other...

5G “Battleground” Between US and China

Gary Shapiro Calls 5G “Battleground” Between US and China The collection of new cellular and networking technologies and standards known as 5G is the latest battleground between the United States and China on the world stage, and at stake is nothing less than global economic leadership and cultural domination, the head of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) said Tuesday. “There is a competitive economic battle going on … Our children...