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Mobile Satellite Users Association February 1, 2021
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MSUA FEATURED NEWS
MOBILE SATELLITE FEATURES
Speedcast exiting Chapter 11 with $500M in equity after Centerbridge wins ownership battle with Black Diamond
Space Intel Report, Peter B. de Selding; January 25, 2021
 
GlobalStar (GSAT) Announces Senior Leadership Changes for Increased Focus in
StreetInsider.com; January 25, 2021
 
Inmarsat Provides Demand for More than 10,000 Vessel Fleet Xpress Installations
Satnews; January 25, 2021
 
Tidewater accelerates digitalisation strategy with Fleet Xpress
gCaptain; January 27, 2021
 
Inmarsat Supplies Satellite Service to the UK’s Zero-Carbon Air Transportation Program
Via Satellite,  Jeffrey Hill; January 25, 2021
 
Inmarsat Approves L3Harris Satellite Terminal for Global Xpress Broadband Service
ExecutiveBiz, Nichols Martin January 27, 2021
 
Marlink Celebrates Large Increase in Customer Contracts
Satnews; January 26, 2021
 
Speedcast exits bankruptcy
Advanced Television, Chris Forrester; January 26, 2021
 
ColinaNet and SES Networks to offer enhanced internet and Wi-Fi services via satellite across Peru
Satellite Evolution Group; January 27, 2021
 
AST and New Providence Step Out Of A Dream And Ask Investors To Believe It
Space Intel Report, Peter B. de Selding; January 29, 2021
 
GET ACCESS TO MSUA MEMBERS-ONLY BENEFITS
MSUA offers terrific member benefits
  • MSUA’s Annual Mobile Satellite Innovation Awards
  • Featured Member News
  • Game Changers - Exec Interview Livecasts
  • Members-only Discounts on Industry Research
  • Discounted Sponsorship Opportunities
  • MSUA Satellite Mobile News
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • MSUA Members-only Event Registration Discounts
 

 
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INSIDER'S GUIDE TO OPTICAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
FEBRUAY 9, 2021 - 11AM EAST

Get an insider's look at what the future holds for optical wireless communications (OWC) and role the satellite industry will play in this ever-evolving technology.

This discussion will answer many questions:
  • What is Optical Wireless Communications (OWC)?
  • How OWC evolved over the years
  • What is the current state of OWC solutions?
  • What advantages does OWC offer over traditional RF communications?
  • Where do challenges still exist?
  • What needs to be in place for OWC to become widely adopted
  • How will OWC impact the satellite industry?
  • Real world use cases

Thank you to our session sponsor Pathfinder Digital!



FEBRUARY 2021 MSUA MEMBER MEETING
 
Join us Thursday, February 18 at 11am East.
 

Register in advance to join this meeting

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

AGENDA
  • Announcing MSUA Board of Directors 2021
  • Member Directory & Partnership Guide
  • Member Benefits 2021
  • The Pulse
  • MSUA Website Updates
  • Executive Spotlights
  • Mobile Satellite Innovation Awards 2021
MOBILE SATELLITE PODCASTS & WEBINARS
Webinar: A Conversation With Graham Warwick: Unleashing Advanced Air Mobility is part of Aviation Week Network's complimentary online access.
Register now to read this content, plus receive complimentary access to articles from our experts in the global aerospace, air transport, mro, defense and space and business aviation communities.
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Webinar: Creating end-to-end Vision+AI solutions using a single, low-power, scalable processor
Coherent Logix Inc
This webinar will be held on February 25, 2021
12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST / 9:00 AM PST / 5:00 PM GMT
 
Register here!
 
In this webinar, we introduce the HyperX™ Memory-Network processor, a high performance, scalable edge computing solution that enables complete end-to-end Vision, AI, and other IO / computational intense applications. The HyperX architecture excels in applications where direct sensor interface, low latency, software-defined / reconfigurable on the fly, and low power are critical to your application. The webinar will cover the architectural features of the processor and the advantages for Edge AI and Computer Vision applications. We will show several examples that highlight the advantages over other architectures such as FPGA, ASIC, SoC, and GP-GPU.
 
SSPI Podcasts
Making Leaders Interview: Julian Horvath, Principal Engineer for Satellite & Ground Operations, Iridium (13:18 run time)
 
Making Leaders Interview: Steve Collar, CEO of SES and 2020 Inductee to the Space & Satellite Hall of Fame (13:14 run time)


The Pulse - NEXT GEN PUBLIC SAFETY

MSUA's Secretary, Frank August leads an informative session on Next Gen Public Safety with our panelist David Blankinship, Public Safety Network

Get an insider's look at what the future holds for Public Safety and role the mobile satellite industry will play in keeping our most critical resources connected when they need it the most.

 

Thank you to our session sponsor Blue Sky Network!




The Pulse - THE AUTONOMOUS EDGE JAM SESSION

What is the Autonomous Edge? What does it mean to the future of mobile satellite? Join our expert panel to learn what you need to know.
 

Thank you to our episode sponsor Isotropic Networks!
 
 

 
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Vertical Markets & Supply Chain
 
AERONAUTICAL
 
ASECNA, in conjunction with NIGCOMSAT and Thales Alenia Space to accelerate SBAS development for aviation in Africa
Talk Satellite; January 28, 2021
 
China’s FTS to provide IFC to Minsheng’s bizjet fleet
Runway Girl Network; January 27, 2021
 
Gogo caught up in the GameStop Short Squeeze
PAXEX.AERO, Seth Miller; January 27, 2021
 
IAMA recommends airlines price options as airframers enter W-IFE
Runway Girl Network, Mary Kirby; January 24, 2021
 
IOT/M2M
Spanish Sateliot to connect nanosats and IoT with 5G
Spacewatch Global; January 29, 2021
 
The Astrocast Nanosatellite IoT Network Goes Live
Business Wire; January 25, 2021
 
Nottingham opts for IoT solution in pilot project to optimize its electric vehicle fleet
Space Daily; January 20, 2021
 
Connecting machines in remote regions
MIT News , Zach Winn; January 29, 2021

LAND
Ecometrica-managed Forests project sees development of world-class Ghanaian earth observation
Satellite Evolution Group; January 28, 2021
 
G-Core Labs cloud processing for banks, fintech and retail worldwide thanks to PCI DSS certification
Satellite Evolution Group; January 28, 2021

MARITIME
Partnerships expand IoT for vessel and voyage optimisation
Riviera Maritime Media, Martyn Wingrove; January 20, 2021
 
METIS and Hivecell agree to lead maritime digitalization from the edge
Satellite Evolution Group; January 25, 2021
 
Interview: Joe Hudspeth, BAE Systems
MarineLink, Greg Trauthwein;  January 25, 2021
 
Spire Global and Pole Star Illuminate the Seas with Data from Space
Globe Newswire; January 28, 2021
 
Millenia Maritime chooses Navarino’s Prodigy Ku-band service
The Digital Ship; January 20, 2021

 
SATELLITES
SpaceX adds laser crosslinks to polar Starlink satellites
SpaceNews, Jeff Foust; January 26, 2021
 
Report: Satellite operators suffer declining transponder rates
Advanced Television,  Chris Forrester; January 27, 2021
 
Worldwide Satellite Connectivity Industry to 2027 Analysis + Report
Satnews; January 27, 2021
 
Hispasat and Gilat renew US backhaul contract
Telecompaper;  January  26, 2021
 
New CEO of OneWeb Satellites to oversee local factory’s rebound
Orlando Business Journal,  Alex Soderstrom; January 25, 2021
 
SIG launches closed-door technical forums
Satellite Evolution Group; January 28, 2021
 
Musk and Bezos Scrap Over Who Gets to Be Space King
Gizmodo, George Dvorsky; January 27, 2021
 
The Satellite Gold Rush--Mobile or Bust
PRNewswire; January 27, 2021
 
NSR’s Non-GEO Satcom Markets’ Transitions and Affirmations, From New Constellations to Pandemic
Satnews; January 28, 2021

ANTENNA MANUFACTURERS
Antenna innovator Q&As spotlight advancements
GPS World, Matteo Luccio; January 28, 2021
 
Impact Of Covid-19 on Flat Panel Satellite Antenna Market 2021
Market Watch; January 19, 2021
 
GOVERNMENT
Army to strengthen tactical network for Project Convergence 2021
Army News Service, Joseph Lacdan; January 25, 2021
 
Army Awards Envistacom $235M Prime Contract for Communications and IT Infrastructure Support Services
Talk Satellite; January 27, 2021
 
C-band auction heads to next phase
FierceWireless,  Monica Alleven; January 27, 2021
 
Satellite Industry Responds to Jessica Rosenworcel’s New Role as Acting FCC Chair
Via Satellite; January 21, 2021
 
Comtech Is Awarded Multi-Million $$$ By U.S. Navy For Satellite Earth Station Equipment
Satnews; January 28, 2021
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  SmallSat Symposium 2021
 
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A catalyst for your success in 2021, MSUA is proud to support this year's SmallSat Symposium.
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As a special member benefit, register today and receive a 20% member discount.

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Full Agenda
Market Briefs
Keynotes
 
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✔️ Industry Leaders ✔️ Extensive Live Interactions
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✔️ Innovative Virtual Expo ✔️ Customization & Search
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ADJACENT INDUSTRY NEWS
BROADBAND
Russia To Deploy Skif Satellite Grouping By 2027 - Space Company
Sputnik News Service;  Daniyal Sohail; January 25, 2021
 
Viasat Appoints Industry Veteran, Leandro Gaunszer, to lead Brazilian Operations
PRNewswire; January 28, 2021
 
Forecast: Broadband spending to remain strong to 2025
Advanced Television; January 28, 2021
 
Nepal’s mountain-dwellers to connect to broadband via Kacific satellite
Capacity Media,  Alan Burkitt-Gray; January 28, 2021

5G
C-Band Auction Points To Dramatic Shift In 5G
Forbes.com. Bob O'Donnell; January 27, 2021
 
Integrating space into terrestrial 5G systems
NJ Today,  Andrew Thompson;  January 27, 2021 • 0 Comments
 
Forecast: Broadband spending to remain strong to 2025
Advanced Television; January 28, 2021
5G (continued)
Research: US execs look to 5G economic boost
Advanced Television; January 28, 2021
 
Will 5G Finally Marry Satellite and Cellular?
Satellite Markets & Research, Robert Bell; January 15, 2021
 
Is 5G all it’s cracked up to be?
ITWeb, Kirsten Doyle; January 28, 2021
 
Nokia ready with C-band gear on heels of 5G spectrum auction
FierceWireless, Bevin Fletcher; January 26, 2021
OTHER 
Risk of OneWeb satellite collision
Advanced Television, Chris Forrester; January 29, 2021
 
Op-ed | Is public capital ready to help fuel the private space economy?
SpaceNews, J. Brant Arseneau; January 25, 2021
 
Forget 5G, record-breaking laser signal from satellite could be key to faster smartphones, technology
Study Finds; January 23, 2021
 
Hitron brings mobile backhaul over DOCSIS into focus
Light Reading, Jeff Baumgartner; January 26, 2021

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