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Tag: D2D

A Long March 8A rocket lifts off at night from the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center, with bright flames and exhaust clouds illuminating the launch tower and surrounding gantry structures.
Posted inCivil, News, Policy & Politics

China promotes direct-to-device satellite services with new guidelines and licensing

by Andrew JonesSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 2025

China has moved to promote direct-to-device (D2D) services through issuing guidelines and licensing a telecommunications firm, signaling a strategic push into a globally competitive arena.

Starlink satellite stack
Posted inCommercial, Opinion

The merger between satellite and cellular industries: not (yet) a marriage made in heaven?

by Dan RobitzskiFebruary 10, 2025February 5, 2025
Concept art of various communications satellites around Earth.
Posted inCommercial, Opinion

The satellite industry cannot ignore the huge potential of D2D services

by Dan RobitzskiSeptember 13, 2024August 29, 2024
An AI-generated image of satellites encircling the globe in front of a kaleidoscopic sky. On the ground, hundreds of people use large TVs that are beamed a signal from above.
Posted inOpinion

Calling all space stewards: could direct-to-smartphone elevate space sustainability?

by Dan RobitzskiApril 4, 2024April 1, 2024
A composite image of 33 exposures captures reflective Starlink satellites, making them appear to streak over the sky of southern Brazil. Credit: NASA / Egon Filter
Posted inOpinion

Bundling enterprise service in the fractured Direct-to-Device LEO landscape

by Dan RobitzskiMarch 18, 2024February 28, 2024

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