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European Startup Secures Seed Funding for Multi-Orbit 5G Satellite Modem Development

Nxgsat, a Belgian startup founded by satellite industry veterans, has secured €1.2 million in seed funding to develop a virtual 5G modem for satellite communications. The technology aims to break down proprietary barriers in satellite networks, enabling multi-orbit compatibility. Commercial availability is reportedly planned for the second quarter of 2026.

Funding Breakthrough for Satellite Connectivity Innovation

A Belgian startup founded by satellite networking veterans has reportedly secured 1.2 million euros ($1.4 million) in seed funding to develop what sources describe as a groundbreaking virtual 5G modem for satellite communications. According to reports, Nxgsat’s technology is designed for multi-orbit compatibility across traditionally closed communications infrastructure, potentially revolutionizing how satellite networks operate.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
Earth Sciences

Earth’s Magnetic Field Warping: South Atlantic Anomaly Expansion Mystifies Scientists

The South Atlantic Anomaly, a weak zone in Earth’s magnetic field, has expanded by nearly half the size of continental Europe since 2014. New research from the European Space Agency’s Swarm satellites reveals mysterious patterns deep within Earth’s core driving this concerning phenomenon.

Scientists are grappling with a mysterious phenomenon as Earth’s magnetic field undergoes dramatic changes that could have significant implications for satellite technology and space operations. Recent research reveals that the South Atlantic Anomaly, a weak spot in our planet’s protective magnetic shield, has expanded substantially since 2014 and intensified since 2020, according to a new study published in Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors.

What Is the South Atlantic Anomaly?

by Jessica Moore P.E.
Assistive TechnologyInnovation

Satellite Internet Expands as Startup Plans On-Demand Sunlight at Night

As satellite internet services expand with T-Mobile, SpaceX, and Amazon, a new startup wants to beam sunlight at night using orbital mirrors. The ambitious project faces scientific backlash over light pollution risks to astronomy and ecosystems.

Satellite internet is rapidly transitioning from niche to mainstream, with major carriers like T-Mobile enhancing services for apps including Google Maps and WhatsApp. In a parallel leap, California startup Reflect Orbital is pursuing FCC approval to launch satellites that reflect sunlight on demand during dark hours, aiming to support solar-dependent farms and reduce fossil fuel use—though astronomers warn of dire consequences for ground-based observations.

The Vision Behind On-Demand Sunlight

by Jessica Moore P.E.