Connectivity Business News

12/30/2024

3 connectivity industry takeaways of 2024 https://hubs.la/Q030P2wD0

The past year has been eventful for the budding connectivity industry, with new markets emerging due to advanced technologies.

12/27/2024

Top launch milestones of 2024 https://hubs.la/Q030H_7v0

Orbital launches hit a record in 2024, with multiple launch providers upping their cadences and posting milestones.

12/26/2024

Connectivity transactions exceed $62B in 2024 https://hubs.ly/Q030GdWq0

Demand for data has sparked a flurry of M&A in the connectivity sector in 2024, with T-Mobile, Verizon and BAE Systems among spenders.

12/24/2024

Podcast: Tracking orbital path key to satellite mission success https://hubs.la/Q030yTkp0

As space becomes increasingly crowded and space missions become more ambitious, the ability to track an asset in orbit is critical.

12/23/2024

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a happy new year! 🌟

12/19/2024

Quantum could help secure IoT networks https://hubs.la/Q030h6ss0

The emergence of IoT networks has spurred innovative applications such as smart cities, but the networks may not be secure.

12/18/2024

NASA optimistic despite Artemis delays, leadership changes https://hubs.la/Q030285W0

NASA’s Artemis program faced a major setback this month but the agency remains optimistic about its future under new leadership.

12/17/2024

Eutelsat, Amazon rev up LEO ambitions https://hubs.la/Q02_ZVwJ0

Demand for ubiquitous connectivity has sparked a shift from singular geostationary satellites to megaconstellations in leo.

12/17/2024

Sateliot, Pixxel raise $55.6M toward satellite expansion https://hubs.la/Q02_WYTG0

Sateliot and Pixxel are among the satellite companies securing new funding in December, with six rounds so far totaling $123 million.

12/16/2024

LEO operators top mid-month stock performers https://hubs.la/Q02_RMD90

Low Earth orbit satellite operators including Telesat and Satellogic lead connectivity stock growth at December’s halfway point.

12/12/2024

Podcast: Connectivity critical part of life-saving missions https://hubs.la/Q02_rLWF0

For the over 5.2 million people who lost cellular service with hurricanes Helene and Milton, satellite connectivity provided a lifeline.

12/11/2024

SpaceX, Intuitive Machines pursue stock sales https://hubs.la/Q02_hp7K0

Connectivity stocks are up, with SpaceX and Intuitive Machines announcing stock sales and public offerings.

12/10/2024

Executives on the move: Astronaut Isaacman nominated for NASA chief https://hubs.la/Q02_994y0

President-elect Donald Trump on Dec. 4 tapped billionaire astronaut and SpaceX investor Jared Isaacman as the new NASA chief.

12/09/2024

Space Force to spend more than $10B on GPS upgrades https://hubs.la/Q02-Yxkw0

National security is increasingly dependent on satellite connectivity, and the Space Force has taken notice.

12/06/2024

Europe resumes small rocket launches two years after failure https://hubs.la/Q02-L00Y0

Europe’s Vega-C rocket launched for the first time since a failure two years ago in a win for the continent’s struggling space industry.

12/05/2024

2024 satellite direct-to-device investment reaches $1.8B https://hubs.la/Q02-Bhtw0

The satellite direct-to-device market is gaining momentum as SpaceX and Globalstar expand their services in November.

12/05/2024

India’s drive for space allies gets boost from European launch https://hubs.la/Q02-Bytz0

An Indian rocket launched two European satellites, boosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to drive space industry.

12/05/2024

Trump choice for NASA will help space industry: Rocket Lab CEO https://hubs.la/Q02-BskQ0

President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of a billionaire close to SpaceX founder Elon Musk as the new head of NASA is good news.