August Space Disrupter News
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Kleos Space Starts Procurement of 2nd Cluster of
Satellites
By Annamarie
Nyirady | August 22, 2019
“Kleos Space entered into a binding term sheet
for an approximately $2.03 million (1.82 million euros) debt instrument, to be
issued in the form of secured convertible notes. The procurement of Kleos’
2nd cluster of satellites can now commence and the launch in 2020 will be
booked over the coming months. The second cluster aims to collect more data
than the first.”
OneWeb's Global Ku- and Ka-Band Spectrum is Secured
By Satnews Daily | August 11, 2019
“OneWeb has
succeeded in bringing into use the company's spectrum rights in the Ku- and
Ka-band spectrum.
“To achieve this milestone, OneWeb’s satellites have been
transmitting at the designated frequencies in the correct orbit for more than
90 days, enabling OneWeb to meet the requirements to secure spectrum bands over
which it has priority rights under ITU rules and regulations. These rights will
now be confirmed as the UK administration, which has filed our satellite system
with the ITU, will complete the required Notification and Registration process
of the company’s LEO network.”
On the IBC2019 Show Floor: Satcube Ku Satellite Terminal
Live Demos
By Satnews Daily | August 22, 2019
“Satcube will
feature live demonstrations of its award-winning Satcube Ku satellite terminal
during IBC2019, August
13th – 17th.
“The lightweight portable terminal is ideal for media
organizations, furnishing high-capacity broadband on-the-go for broadcasting
live events, any-time. In addition, Satcube's unique carry-and-go solution can
provide broadcast teams with a critical tool and bandwidth for supplementing IP
infrastructures lacking connectivity where limited or no 3G/4G access is
available, ensuring coverage.
“With portability comparable to a large laptop, the
lightweight Satcube Ku terminal provides user with the ease of using an iPhone
and enables access to seamless broadband connectivity in less than a minute,
making it easy for organizations and individuals to execute live assignments on
the go.”
Fundamental changes ahead as ground systems prepare for constellations, 5G
by Debra Werner | August 11,
2019
“When Spire Global was building a constellation of cubesats
to gather maritime and weather data in 2015, the startup built its own UHF
ground station network. Now, most startups wouldn’t consider building their own
ground systems because they can rely on a growing roster of companies that
specialize in handling data flowing between satellites and ground networks.”
https://spacenews.com/fundamental-changes-ahead-as-ground-systems-prepare-for-constellations-5g/
Amazon’s Kuiper Systems Joins SIA
By Annamarie
Nyirady | August 19, 2019
“Kuiper Systems (Kuiper), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Amazon.com Services, joined the Satellite Industry
Association (SIA) as its newest executive member. In July, Kuiper
Systems filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
for authority to launch and operate a Ka-band Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit
(NGSO) constellation to provide high-speed broadband services to consumers,
businesses, and other customers worldwide. Once deployed, the Kuiper System is
to consist of 3,236 satellites in 98 orbital planes at altitudes of 590
kilometers (km), 610 km, and 630 km.”
Viasat starts ViaSat-4 development, mulls hybrid
GEO-LEO-terrestrial connections
by Caleb Henry | August 9, 2019
“WASHINGTON — Fleet operator Viasat, already in the middle
of building a trio of high-capacity broadband satellites, has started work on a
next-generation constellation, CEO Mark Dankberg said Aug. 8.
“A ViaSat-4 series is in early development, extensively
leveraging research and development on the 1-terabit-per-second or more
ViaSat-3 satellites, Dankberg said during an earnings call.”
Frost & Sullivan Release Global Space Industry
Outlook Analysis for 2019 and Beyond
by Satnews Daily | August 14, 2019
“Frost
& Sullivan forecasts the total revenue opportunities for the
global satellite manufacturing market will soar past $366.06 billion, with
global launch demand for 12,766 satellites and cumulative launch opportunities
of $102.52 billion for the period 2019 to 2030.
“According to Arun Kumar Sampathkumar, Industry
Manager, Space, at Frost & Sullivan, the space industry is rapidly
evolving. Not only are satellite platforms becoming more agile and robust with
the execution of software-based satellites, electric propulsion systems and
spot beam offerings, but competition in the launch services market is lowering
prices and new entrants with mega-constellation-based business models are poised
to disrupt the connectivity and earth observation market.”
5G doesn’t require new limits on RF exposure, FCC says
by Bevin Fletcher | August
9, 2019
“Federal Communications Commission officials have decided
that no new limits on radio frequency (RF) exposure are needed and that 5G does
not pose any added health risks.
“Following a six-year review, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on
Thursday introduced a proposal that maintains current limits on RF exposure,
concluding that existing standards are sufficient to ensure public health and
safety when it comes to wireless technologies. The agency said the findings
were informed by close work with the FDA and other federal health and safety
agencies. The exposure limits apply to all RF-emitting objects including
handheld devices, computers and cell towers, and span technology generations
including 3G, 4G, and 5G.”
https://www.fiercewireless.com/regulatory/5g-doesn-t-require-new-limits-rf-exposure-fcc-says
LEO Constellation Connects to Kymeta Terminal
By Tom Freeman | August 8, 2019
LEO Constellation Connects to Kymeta Terminal
By Tom Freeman | August 8, 2019
“30 July 2019 -
Kepler Communications Kepler was able to successfully track and exchange data
with Kymeta’s u7 electronically steered antenna (ESA) and Kepler’s two
technology demonstration satellites, achieving data transfer speeds of 15 Mbps
down and 5 Mbps up, in repeated trials.”
JetBlue Selects Viasat IFC for New Airbus Fleet
By Annamarie
Nyirady | August 8, 2019
“JetBlue selected the Viasat In-Flight
Connectivity (IFC) system for the airline’s new fleet of 70 Airbus A220-300
aircraft — for delivery beginning in 2020, with the option for 50 additional
aircraft. JetBlue and Viasat first launched the Viasat-powered Fly-Fi
in-flight Wi-Fi service in December 2013.”
OneWeb disputes Virgin Orbit lawsuit, says LauncherOne is
too expensive
by Caleb Henry | August 8, 2019
“WASHINGTON — Megaconstellation startup OneWeb asked a court
to dismiss a June lawsuit by Virgin Orbit, claiming that it doesn’t accurately
portray a 2015 launch contract.
“Virgin Orbit, whose LauncherOne small launch vehicle is
nearing a maiden flight, sued
OneWeb for cancelling in June 2018 all but four of 39 launches it had purchased.
“Virgin Orbit asserted that OneWeb owed $46.32 million of a
$70 million termination fee.
“OneWeb, in an Aug. 5 filing to the District Court of the
Southern District of New York, said Virgin Orbit overlooked a 2017 contract
amendment allowing earlier launch payments to apply to the fee.”
https://spacenews.com/oneweb-disputes-virgin-orbit-lawsuit-says-launcherone-is-too-expensive/
THE “NEW NORMAL” IN SATELLITE MANUFACTURING & LAUNCH
“Satellite manufacturing and launch markets are evolving at
rates never seen before. With a bevy of actors entering the satellite market at
different levels of the value chain, the new dynamic is changing the way this
industry measures growth – with the number of satellite orders and price/ kg
losing relevance as market indicators. In this market dynamics
where customer preference and priorities vary greatly, from time to orbit to
low cost, quick adaptability and prudent pricing strategies by the players may
be the key to future market success. “
Viasat going for Version 4 ‘super-satellite’
By Chris Forrester | August 13, 2019
“Broadband-to-the-consumer specialist Viasat of California,
which has yet to complete its latest constellation of high-capacity satellites
(the ViaSat-3 fleet), is already working on an improved version.
“Mark Dankberg, CEO at Viasat, confirmed a ViaSat-4 iteration
is now in the works. The current plan is to see the first ViaSat-3 (which
can handle 1 Terabit/second traffic) launched for service over the US early in
2021, and a European/MENA craft launching later in the same year. By the end of
2022 the third satellite should be operating over the Asia-Pacific region.”
Amazon files application for CBRS tests in Sunnyvale
by Monica Alleven | August
5, 2019
“Amazon is among the many entities pursuing opportunities
afforded by the Citizens Broadband Radio Services (CBRS) 3.5 GHz band. The
company submitted a Special Temporary Authority (STA) application with
the Federal Communications Commission on Friday for a six-month STA to conducts
tests near its facilities in Sunnyvale, California.
“The purpose is to “obtain sufficient data to determine
whether to continue and expand its research into CBRS technologies at other
locations,” the description
states. The proposed start date for operations is August 19, with an
end date of February 19, 2020.”
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