Short List Week of November 18, 2024

Elon Musk's New Government Efficiency Job: Pros and Cons for the Satellite Industry

Elon Musk will co-lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration, president-elect Donald Trump announced late Tuesday.  According to Trump’s press……[continued]

Globalstar is Already Working on New Constellation for Apple, CEO Jacobs Tells Investors

Globalstar is already working on the new satellite constellation program for Apple, Globalstar CEO Paul Jacobs told investors in the company’s third quarter call on…...[continued]

US Space Force Examining Follow-On Support for WGS and DSCS

The U.S. Space Force is seeking industry feedback by Dec. 2 to help the service determine an acquisition strategy for Commercial and Military Satellite Communications…...[continued]

EchoStar Q3: Drops Going Concern, Hughes Subs Hit by End of ACP

EchoStar posted a 5% drop in revenue in the third quarter of 2024 as the company lost subscribers in satellite TV and broadband. EchoStar reported…...[continued]

Telesat CEO Dan Goldberg Says Lightspeed Interest is Spiking After Financing Announcement

Telesat has seen customers discussions for the Lightspeed constellation ramp up after the Canadian operator finalized funding for the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation in the…...[continued]