Last week’s
SATELLITE 2021 LEO Digital Forumfeatured many of the industry’s big hitters in a debate about how Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technologies and services will shape the future of the industry. Below, we list the 10 most essential moments and talking points to emerge from the series of presentations and group discussions that took place during the one-week event.
Telesat’s Dan Goldberg Says Ground Terminal Technology has Significantly Evolved During the Past Year.
Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg kicked off the event with some important updates on Telesat’s big LightSpeed announcement earlier this year. In a keynote fireside chat, Goldberg said the company is planning on making some key launch announcements in the near future. The system which will cost around $5 billion could be a gamechanger for Telesat. Goldberg confirmed the financing is “almost done”, and that it could be in place even in the next couple of months. He admitted that moving into LEO was huge f
Applied Satellite Technology first to partner with the Liberian Registry for Iridium® GMDSS
Applied Satellite Technology (AST), a leading provider of maritime satellite communications solutions, is pleased to announce its partnership with The Liberian Registry as the first authorised service provider of the Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) for Liberian flagged vessels.
The Liberian Registry has earned international respect for its dedication to flagging the world’s safest and most secure vessels. The Registry has experienced significant growth throughout its history and is recognised as the world’s fastest growing major open registry, with 12% of the world’s ocean-going fleet and over 4,500 vessels, making it the second largest Flag.
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Maritime satellite communications solutions provider Applied Satellite Technology (AST) is partnering with The Liberian Registry as the first authorized service provider of the Iridium Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) for Liberian flagged vessels.
As a Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) convention recognized system, the Iridium GMDSS maritime emergency and distress service helps keep mariners safe in emergency situations at sea, prevent accidents via receipt of Maritime Safety Information (MSI) and can quickly alert rescue authorities and nearby vessels in the event of an emergency.
Alfonso Castillero, chief operating officer of the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR), said, “According to the national and international regulations, the ultimate regulator on the vessel is the flag state; as such, the flag state needs to remain up to date with the latest in technological advancements of the equipment and services used aboard its fle
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Pictures From Wyoming Snowpocalypse 2021
After two days and 30-odd inches of sow, southeast Wyoming was left buried. An in the grand tradition of every generation since the invention of the camera, we took pictures of the snow.
The Blizzard of March 2021 covered up our driveways, fences, and in some cases porches. It trapped up in our homes and canceled our plans.
Here s a quick look around the Cheyenne area from Sunday (March 14) and Monday (March 15).