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Rachel Jewett @rmpodnar

Covering satellites space for @Via_Satellite | email me: rjewett@accessintel.com | @WaPoExpress, @DJNF, @BallState alum

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Yahsat and Bayanat are now combined into @space42ai, a spacetech giant in the UAE. I spoke with Ali Al Hashemi about this combination and his ambitions in the direct-to-device #D2D market. satellitetoday.com/connectiv…

Ali Al Hashemi on the Opportunity for Space42 and Direct-to-Device

Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Yahsat Space Services, talks about Space 42's unique combination and his bold vision for direct-to-device.

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Caught up with both @JohnDeere and @CNHIndustrial at #FarmProgress this week in Iowa to talk about satcom solutions for agriculture. My first story is an update on Deere's testing and rollout plans with @Starlink. satellitetoday.com/connectiv…

John Deere Details Early Access Program for Starlink Solution 

John Deere is going through an early access program for the company’s new agriculture connectivity solution with Starlink.

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I am so excited to share the Via Satellite Rising Stars of 2024! Congrats to these 25 stellar individuals. I am so thankful to the community of @Via_Satellite readers for embracing this feature. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. interactive.satellitetoday.c…

Via Satellite Rising Stars of 2024 | August 2024

Via Satellite highlights a cohort of 25 young professionals, age 35 and under, nominated by their colleagues that are quickly making their mark.

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Buy Versus Build. Will the DoD and Space Force’s new commercial space strategies change how acquisition decisions are made? I spoke with commercial space leaders to size up the strategies. interactive.satellitetoday.c…

Buy Versus Build: Will New Commercial Space Strategies Shift DoD Decisions? | June 2024

Commercial space leaders applaud new DoD and Space Force commercial space strategies, but emphasize they must be backed up with concrete changes.

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Thanks to @ChuckBeames, @RC_H, and execs from @INTELSAT, @viasat, @LeoLabs_Space, @comtechtech, and @AerospaceCorp for weighing in.
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I’m excited to share that @Via_Satellite is launching a young professional nomination program — Via Satellite Rising Stars — as part of our August Via Smallsat special edition. Nominations are open through June 21! satellitetoday.com/people/20…

Rising Stars

NOMINATE NOW Launched in 2024, Via Satellite Rising Stars is an annual program that highlights the achievements and contributions of young professionals

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Is Starlink a business that could deliver attractive returns to shareholders? A new report from @QuiltySpace estimates key Starlink financial figures. satellitetoday.com/finance/2…

Starlink On Track to Hit $6.6B in Revenue This Year, Quilty Report Estimates

SpaceX’s Starlink business is on track to hit $6.6 billion in revenue and post its first free cash flow positive year in 2024, Quilty Space estimates in a new report

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SES and Intelsat closed the chapter on the will they/won’t they story today. Story from Mark Holmes and myself, with Adel Al-Saleh's comments to investors and added insight from a number of analysts. satellitetoday.com/finance/2…

SES Explains the Strategy Behind its Long-Anticipated Acquisition of Intelsat

SES will acquire Intelsat for $3.1 billion. It is a massive piece of industry consolidation, bringing together two of the largest satellite operators for a combined company with around $4 billion in...

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What an awesome group of panelists. Thank you to @SpaceSymposium and @euroconsultEC for the invite!
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Rachel Jewett, Senior Managing Editor of Via Satellite, moderating the session, “Entering the 4th Dimension: Next GEO-int,” at #SpaceSymposium.
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John Deere execs say satellite is essential to the future of agriculture. I spoke with @JohnDeere's Michael Kool about the Starlink deal, plans for the rollout, and further opportunties for satellite. satellitetoday.com/connectiv…

John Deere Execs say Starlink Solution Lays the Groundwork for the Autonomous Future of Farming 

John Deere’s work with SpaceX to equip thousands of agricultural machines with Starlink satellite connectivity lays the groundwork for the future of autonomous farming

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I had a great conversation today with @INTELSAT CEO David Wajsgras during the first day of @SATELLITEDC!
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Had a great time chatting with @rmpodnar for this! Thanks @Via_Satellite for the opportunity to share some insights from the PR perspective.
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New On Orbit podcast episode today: Inside the World of Space Communications With Sarah Nickell satellitetoday.com/podcast/2…
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NSA cyber official strongly advises space system owners to use “robust” cryptography. More from #CyberSatGov: satellitetoday.com/cybersecu…

Space Operators Should Harden Cryptography Defenses, NSA Cyber Official Says

RESTON, VIRGINIA — Space operators must start planning for and implementing quantum-resistant cryptography now to ensure that space national security

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I'm at #CyberSatGov today covering how government and industry are working together to combat cyber threats to space systems. Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) is seeking industry collaboration to inform policy: satellitetoday.com/cybersecu…

ONCD Assistant Director Says White House is Incentivizing Long-Term Space Cybersecurity Investments

RESTON, VIRGINIA — The White House’s Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) is taking a particular look at cybersecurity for space systems, and

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New On Orbit podcast out today! I interviewed Amber Ledgerwood, who leads ESG strategy at @SES_Satellites . We talk about how ESG issues like climate and diversity and inclusion apply to satellite companies. satellitetoday.com/podcast/2…

What Does ESG Mean for the Space Industry Here on Earth?

When the space industry talks about sustainability, the conversation usually centers around in-space topics like  space traffic management and space

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Starlink dominance, new systems in the works, regional operators looking for the right fit. Check out my takeaways from World Satellite Business Week for @Via_Satellite. #WSBW interactive.satellitetoday.c…
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Satellite has long played a role in agriculture, but improvements in imagery, remote IoT, and connectivity are an opportunity for the industry to work more closely with the sector. I interviewed @AcresProgram, @Esri, @IridiumComm and @SIA_satellite: interactive.satellitetoday.c…

Satellite Plants Roots in Agriculture | September 2023

The satellite industry has a chance to better serve the agricultural sector with new capabilities in Earth imagery and connectivity.

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Why would a weather app launch satellites? For this week’s On Orbit podcast, I interviewed MyRadar CTO Sarvesh Garimella about why @MyRadar is launching its own satellites and upending the traditional Earth observation model. satellitetoday.com/podcast/2…

Why the MyRadar Weather App Launched its Own Satellites

With 50 million downloads and 950,000 ratings, and an average rating of 4.8 stars, MyRadar is one of the most popular weather apps, putting weather

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I talked with Pixxel CEO Awais Ahmed after the company’s recent funding round with Google about Pixxel’s rapid growth, its plans to impact climate change with hyperspectral data, and India's commercial space market. A great conversation with @awaisahmedna interactive.satellitetoday.c…

Awais Ahmed on Pixxel's Rapid Rise and its Hyper-focus on Climate Data | August 2023

Pixxel CEO Awais Ahmed talks about the company’s mission to impact the fight against climate change with its hyperspectral satellites.

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SES/Intelsat intrigue continues. Merger discussions are off, and now a judge sides with SES appeal on $421 million C-band payment. The case goes back to bankruptcy court. Story here: satellitetoday.com/business/…
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