In the most recent episode of the Satellite World Briefing, we spoke with Maarten Verhaegh, who leads the Energy and Resources Practice at SES, about how satellite connectivity is transforming modern oil and gas operations. Reliable connectivity is crucial
The energy industry is going through a fundamental transformation. Connectivity has become mission-critical operational infrastructure as oil and gas operations transition from centralized, human-managed systems to fully autonomous, remotely controlled assets. From deepwater platforms and
Before October 4, 1957, not a single satellite orbited Earth. Today, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) reports nearly 12,000 satellites circling the planet—a figure that continues to grow at an exponential
As climate change accelerates, the world is paying more attention to innovative ways to cut carbon emissions and achieve sustainability goals. Satellites stand out among these solutions as essential tools for driving decarbonization in a
Launched in 1957, Sputnik is universally known as the first satellite to enter space. But less than a decade later, Early Bird—a lesser-known yet groundbreaking satellite—made history as the world’s first commercial communications satellite in
The world’s industry leaders have come together in Amsterdam for the 2024 World Aviation Festival. The festival took place at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre from October 8-10. With panels on business models, cutting-edge technology,
“Space is for questing and wondering, for exploring unanswered questions about the universe and ourselves,” astronomer Carl Sagan wrote in his book Pale Blue Dot. His words resonate today, reflecting on the profound impact of space
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