KOAT News Interview with Tony Colucci

KOAT News Interview with Tony Colucci

KOAT News Interview with Tony Colucci


KOAT News Interview with Tony Colucci

July 13, 2023

“Wi-Fi didn’t really exist when they first started developing the space station, not the way it does today,” said new board member Anthony Colucci. “Wi-Fi that’s capable, equipment that’s capable to fly in space doesn’t exist. You can’t take the Wi-Fi box you buy down at Best Buy and take it up on a space station and expect it to work. It won’t. So you have to design it and build it, especially for that environment.”

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ABOUT SOLSTAR SPACE

Solstar Space is the leading commercial space-based connectivity company pioneering the use of Space WiFi for all types of on-orbit assets including satellites, space stations, launch vehicles, and more. We provide an internet connection between spacecraft and Earth-based payload managers and satellite operators, and enable communications for crewed missions in sub-orbit, LEO, cis-lunar, and lunar surface operations.

Our fast, reliable services, space-tested routers, WiFi access points and hotspots, and space-based satellite data relays are being developed to deliver on-orbit connectivity and are supported by 24/7 customer care. These devices are installed on satellites and spacecraft prior to launch to keep crew, spacecraft, and Earth-based satellite operations teams connected. Visit https://www.solstarspace.com.

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Solstar Space at SATELLITE 2023 and MSUA Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

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Solstar at SATELLITE 2023

 


Solstar Space at SATELLITE 2023 – Washington D.C. 

Dates:  March 13-16, 2023

“As a member of the Board for the Mobile Satellite Users Association, I’m proud Solstar Space is sponsoring this important event where the leading mobile satellite innovations will be recognized and celebrated.” – Brian Barnett, CEO, Solstar Space

To schedule a meeting with Brian Barnett, or simply connect with Solstar Space during SATELLITE 2023, please email info@solstarspace.com.

Schedule a Meeting

The Mobile Satellite Users Association has been representing the interests of millions of mobile satellite users as well as service providers globally for over 30 years. Mobile satellite communications are revolutionizing the operations of maritime, aeronautical, enterprise businesses and governments worldwide. The Mobile Satellite Users Association is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting satellite innovations worldwide. The association fosters the exchange of news, information and ideas among mobile satellite users and providers with a focus on communications, navigation, safety and more. MSUA sponsors the annual Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards celebrating the top market-proven mobile advancements and collaborates with conference organizers around the world to shape and facilitate conference programming dedicated to satellite industry development.

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Lisa Dreher | lisa@solstarspace.com | +1 425-442-1301

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ABOUT SOLSTAR SPACE

Solstar Space is the leading commercial space-based connectivity company pioneering the use of persistent communications services for all types of on-orbit assets including satellites, space stations, launch vehicles, and more. We provide an internet connection between spacecraft and Earth-based payload managers, satellite operators, and enable communications for crewed missions in sub-orbit, LEO, and cis-lunar and lunar surface operations.

Our fast, reliable services, space-tested routers, WiFi access points and hotspots, and space-based satellite data relays are being developed to deliver on-orbit connectivity and are supported by 24/7 customer care. These devices are installed on satellites and spacecraft prior to launch to keep crew, spacecraft, and Earth-based satellite operations teams connected. Visit https://www.solstarspace.com.

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Brian Barnett to Speak at Next Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference

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Brian Barnett to speak Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference


Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference: Broomfield, CO 

Dates:  February 27-March 1, 2023

Brian Barnett is scheduled to speak:

“Connecting Orbiting Spacecraft and Humans: Suborbital, Low Earth Orbit, and Lunar Orbit and Surface Connectivity”

It is more challenging to keep on-orbit assets including satellites, space stations, launch vehicles, and more connected in space than on Earth. Providing an internet connection between spacecraft and Earth-based payload managers, satellite operators, and enabling communications for crewed and uncrewed missions in sub-orbit, LEO, and cis-lunar and lunar surface operations is crucial to meeting mission goals.

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Solstar Attends 25th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference (CST)

Solstar Attends 25th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference (CST)

Solstar Attends 25th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference


Schedule a Meeting with Solstar CEO, Brian Barnett During FAA’s CST 2023 

Dates:  February 8-9, 2023

Solstar Space will be in attendance at the upcoming 25th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference in Washington D.C.

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Brian Barnett to Speak at SpaceCom – 49th Space Congress

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Brian Barnett to speak at SpaceCom – 49th Space Congress


SpaceCom 2023 – 49th Space Congress: Orlando, Florida 

Dates:  February 21-23, 2023

Brian Barnett is scheduled to speak on a panel called:

“Mission Critical Connectivity”
On-orbit connectivity between satellite, space stations, and launch vehicles is increasingly critical to ensure crew, spacecraft and earth-based communications teams can accomplish their mission objectives. Learn about the communications infrastructures required to establish resilient connectivity in space.

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During the 24th Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Conference, Wally Funk, the first female FAA and NTSB inspector, one of the Mercury 13, Blue Origin Astronaut, and oldest woman to fly in space received her Astronaut Wings from the FAA’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation. Congratulations Wally! 

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