Blogs
Interview: Andreas Nil, Managing Director, MediaMobil Communication GmbH
Date posted: 2023
After completion of the Electrical Engineering study I started my professional career as research assistant in the Microwave Department at Bremen University. In the framework of different R&D projects I was involved in the development of the first maritime high speed satellite services. For commercial exploitation of the results I founded MediaMobil in 1994 and have worked as managing director since then.
Mitigating Climate Change and Increasing Geospatial Intelligence Through Next-gen Remote Sensing Technology
Date posted: 2023
Most Europeans remember the weather events on the continent in recent years: from severe flooding in Belgium and Germany in 2021, to extreme drought across in Southern parts which extended across all of Europe during the Summer the same year. Remote sensing capabilities provide tremendous opportunities to understand how such events impact us while also helping to predict them.
Satcom for the Future: Autonomous Connectivity Any Place, Anywhere, Anytime
Date posted: 2023
Satellite communications (satcom) in Europe is soon to be lifted (or lowered!) to a new level as the bloc is taking a uniform approach to a future low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This constellation is set to deliver and offer dual-use services to commercial, government and defence purposes, and avoids the need to rely on foreign allies. In the post-pandemic world, the reliance on connectivity in remote areas is ever-growing and as such, mobility connectivity remains a vital part of satcom.
Pulling Together on In-space Sustainability: From Debris Mitigation, to Legislation, to ISAM
Date posted: 2023
Sustainability and space used to be in two very different siloes. Yet nowadays, the two go hand in hand more than ever. The safe use of space is imperative to the successful use of its downstream applications, microgravity research and exploration missions. Knowing space is safe to use through space debris mitigation, space situational awareness and space traffic management is key.
Webinar Recap – The Vital Connection Between Space Sustainability, Digitalisation and a Diverse Workforce for Europe’s Future Space Industry
Date posted: 2023
The European space industry is rapidly developing. As the industry is looking at downstream capabilities for welfare on Earth, space debris mitigation, digitalisation and workforce development, it is clear that the connection and contribution of all these factors help the growth of Europe’s future role in space.
So we’re putting humans on the moon… what’s next?
Date posted: 2022
We have already witnessed the impact of commercialisation on the low-Earth orbit (LEO) market, with numerous companies emerging from this new paradigm. The value of the services offered by LEO applications to Earth has largely supported this growth; be it in agriculture, navigation, weather, communication and many more existing and emerging industries.
Prospects for Europe’s Micro-Launch Market: Webinar Round-Up with Exclusive Insight from Industry Leaders
Date posted: 2022
This September, Space Tech Expo Europe hosted the webinar Assessing Future Industry Prospects of the European Micro-Launch Market.
The session included industry leaders from ESA (Thilo Kranz, Thilo Kranz, Commercial Space Transportation Manager), Rocket Factory Augsberg (Jörn Spurmann, COO), Isar Aerospace (Stella Guillen, COO), Arianespace (Emmanuel Franc, Senior Vice President, Sales & Business Development) and PLD Space (Raúl Torres, CEO).
Securing Space: Addressing the Urgency to Protect Space Assets Against the Increasing Threat of Cyber Attacks
Date posted: 2022
Cybersecurity. The buzzword that is used over and over not only in the tech world but in our daily lives, reminding us to protect our software from threats of cybercrime. These warnings do not come unheeded. In fact, in 2021, businesses saw a 50% increase in cyberattacks per week compared to 2020, and it is estimated that around 30,0000 websites are hacked every single day.
Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime: Meeting Post-pandemic Maritime and Aviation Connectivity Expectations
Date posted: 2022
Real-time high-data rate connectivity at any place is a hot topic within the maritime and aviation industries. The pandemic has shifted expectations and demand for (satellite) connectivity in remote areas at sea and in the air. With upgrades in technology, ground infrastructures, terminals and satellite capabilities, next-gen connectivity onboard an airline’s or ship owner’s fleet is closer than ever – but some key hurdles are yet to be overcome.
From Hybrid Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks to Next-gen Ground Terminals: Outlining Requirements for Mobility Satellite Connectivity
Date posted: 2022
A key connectivity requirement within the maritime and aviation sectors is high-data transfer in remote areas. Having continuous access to such connectivity is important to address and resolve industry trends and challenges such as decarbonisation, autonomy, remote maintenance and passenger and crew entertainment and wellbeing. Low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellations combined with satellites in other orbits, as well as a sound satellite ground infrastructure combined with terrestrial networks can bring great potential to these mobility end-user markets.
Accelerating Space Exploration Through International Collaboration
Date posted: 2021
On 4th October 1957, the first artificial satellite was launched in to orbit by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). The satellite, named Sputnik, was a landmark mission which brought space exploration to public attention. Taking place during the time of the Cold War, this became part of what is know as the ‘space race’ between the United States and the USSR.
Keeping Space Sustainable: An Update
Date posted: 2021
As space technology continues to develop at pace, we are seeing larger numbers of satellites being launched than ever before. Used for communication, navigation, earth observation and scientific development (to name but a few), these satellites provide some incredible services and insights required for the everyday functioning of our society.
Ensuring Market Resilience for European Space in the Wake of the Pandemic
Date posted: 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the global economy on a massive scale, costing a combined estimate of between $16- $35USD trillion by the year 2025. With the majority of the world’s major economies going in to a recession during this time, the hit to many industries was unprecedented.