Tag archive: satellite
Access Alert: China announces plans for a second mega-constellation, status of its first system remains unknown
As part of the global momentum around mega-constellations, China first announced plans to establish such a system in 2020. This...
Access Alert: Saudi Arabia invites participation in Space Radiocommunication Spectrum Outlook consultation
Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) recently published a consultation for its forthcoming Space Radiocommunication Spectrum Outlook. Continuing...
Exploring the synergy of satellite and cellular for Advanced Air Mobility connectivity
If you have not read my previous article, ‘Is Advanced Air Mobility the future of air transportation?’, I would encourage...
Access Alert: Greece launches tender for commercial satellites
Following the opening of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Business Incubation Centre (BIC) in Athens in October 2022, business opportunities...
Direct to Device: A Frontier of Cybersecurity Challenges
Our dependence on satellite communications and the networks that enable them is increasing. Satellite-Mobile integration may further extend this reliance,...
Key Takeaways from the 13th China Satellite Navigation Conference
Access Partnership’s analyst Xiaoya Sun attended the 13th China Satellite Navigation Conference which took place from 26-28 April 2023 in...
Access Alert | New foreign satellite system registry launched in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recognised the importance that the space and satellite sector has for its country and...
Access Alert | FCC plans New Regulatory Framework for Mobile-Satellite Single Network
The US Federal Telecommunications Commission (FCC) has started the first regulatory initiative on Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS), facilitating the...
Python vs MATLAB vs Visualyse for satellite modelling
The satellite industry has evolved significantly in recent years. Even though launching and operation costs have steadily decreased, it is...
SDGs and Space in Africa
AfricaCom 2022 recently concluded. As the premier event for the telecoms industry in Africa, there were many key discussions on...
Journey Through the Installation of a Gateway Earth Station
For many of us, the nearest we get to a satellite earth station is when the Sky installer bolts a...
Launch Event: The Role of Satellite Communications in Disaster Management
On Thursday, 7 April, Access Partnership held a webinar on The Role of Satellite Communications in Disaster Management. At this webinar,...
The Role of Satellite Communications in Disaster Management Whitepaper
This whitepaper was released under the umbrella of the Fair Tech Institute. As natural disasters increase yearly, satellite networks will...