2 MIN. READ Most people wouldn’t associate modern space satellites with the oil and gas industry. However, with more technology available than ever before, engineers on the ground are more than willing to inspect satellite data when... Read More
2 MIN. READ Market research predicts that the total revenues of the dedicated internet of Things (IoT) will reach $990 million by 2030. This forecast flows from the ability of satellites to connect IoT devices. The need... Read More
The possibility of space collisions by satellite mega-constellations gets a lot of press. Still, many vital services would be impossible without satellites. At the Satellite Show of 2021, industry experts discussed deploying and maintaining low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites. Pacôme... Read More
The new space race is on, and things have changed since the sprint to the moon in the 1950s and 1960s. This time, low Earth orbit is a destination rather than a pass through, and the starting lineup... Read More
Utility companies value satellite technology to improve their efficiency and reduce their environmental impact. For years they have relied on geographic information systems (GIS) for precise infrastructure mapping and locating. Utilities also use satellites for remote imaging and... Read More
Satellites have played an integral part in space exploration and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Here’s a short history of how the technology has shaped the industry and where it’s headed. What is... Read More
With natural disasters becoming more common and intense, it’s important to use the tools available to lend a helping hand. Satellite technology has many beneficial uses in relation to minimizing the impact felt from these disruptive events. The... Read More
Recent wildfires prompted the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to investigate the potential responsibility of utility companies and issue new regulations. Three companies, Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric Company(PG&E) and San Diego Gas & Electric company,... Read More
Fifth Generation (5G) wireless technology promises to deliver performance upgrades across the entire telecommunications industry. The purpose of the 5G network is to deliver faster speed and sustain a highly concentrated number of devices. This new infrastructure will... Read More
SpaceX won the United States Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) approval for launching more than 1,000 satellites within the next six years. This is only one of the many corporate projects for satellite launches and space exploration. What space... Read More
