top of page

Latest from Bridge Connect
Experience that spans technologies, markets, and continents.
All Posts
Sustainability in Orbit: Dealing with Space Junk Before It Becomes Unmanageable
As tens of thousands of satellites flood into orbit, space is becoming dangerously congested. Space junk—defunct satellites, rocket stages, and debris—is a rising threat to telecoms, navigation, and climate monitoring systems. This blog explores the growing orbital debris crisis, and what “sustainability in space” really requires.

Bridge Connect
Aug 18, 20253 min read
Space Insurance: Who Bears the Risk in the New Space Economy?
With billions of dollars in satellites orbiting Earth and tens of thousands more planned, insurance is becoming critical infrastructure. From launch failures to orbital debris collisions, space insurers are racing to quantify risk in a domain with no borders and uncertain laws. This blog explores the evolving world of space insurance and what it means for commercial operators, investors, and boards.

Bridge Connect
Aug 18, 20253 min read
Commercialising the Lunar Economy: What Role for Telecoms and Infrastructure?
The Moon is no longer a scientific outpost—it’s becoming a commercial frontier. Lunar mining, habitats, and data relays require telecoms and infrastructure far beyond today’s capabilities. This blog explores the unfolding lunar economy, the enabling technologies, and the strategic role of telecom operators and investors.

Bridge Connect
Aug 18, 20253 min read
Quantum and Space: The Coming Era of Satellite-Based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
Introduction: When Space and Quantum Collide Quantum computing promises to revolutionise science and industry—but it also threatens to...

Bridge Connect
Aug 18, 20253 min read
Space Traffic Management: The Next Regulatory Frontier
More than 10,000 satellites are expected in orbit by 2030, raising urgent questions about congestion, collisions, and regulation. This blog explores how the US, Europe, and the Middle East are tackling the complex challenge of space traffic management — the next frontier in global governance.

Bridge Connect
Aug 18, 20253 min read
GNSS Under Threat: Why Europe, the US, and the Middle East Need Terrestrial Backups
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) power aviation, shipping, telecoms, and finance. But jamming, spoofing, and geopolitical conflict expose dangerous vulnerabilities. This blog explores how the US, Europe, and the Middle East are rethinking resilience through terrestrial backups like eLORAN and advanced timing systems.

Bridge Connect
Aug 18, 20253 min read
Space as Critical Infrastructure: Securing Satellite Communications in a Hostile World
Satellites carry military signals, civilian broadband, banking transactions, and weather intelligence. As geopolitical tensions rise, these orbital assets are increasingly under threat. This blog examines how the US, Europe, and the Middle East are working to secure satellite communications as critical infrastructure in an era of digital conflict.

Bridge Connect
Aug 18, 20253 min read
The Race for Satellite Broadband: Starlink, OneWeb, and Beyond
Satellite broadband is no longer science fiction — it’s a commercial reality reshaping the telecoms industry. With Starlink, OneWeb, and other LEO players racing for global coverage, the stakes for connectivity, sovereignty, and business models are higher than ever. This blog explores the competitive landscape and what it means for telecom operators, governments, and investors.

Bridge Connect
Aug 18, 20254 min read
Navigating Quantum Risks: What Boards Need to Know Now
Quantum risks are no longer a distant threat—they’re a present-day boardroom priority. As ETSI Quantum-Safe Cryptography standards reshape the legal, insurance, and audit landscape, boards must act decisively to safeguard compliance, protect reputation, and secure corporate resilience. This article explores the legal liabilities of delay, the impact on insurance and audits, the reputational fallout of cryptographic compromise, and the proactive steps boards can take to become

Bridge Connect
Aug 14, 20256 min read
Navigating Global Standards: A Guide for Multinational Companies
For multinational companies, navigating ETSI, NIST, ISO, and diverse national regulations can feel like crossing a minefield. From Ofcom in the UK to CST in Saudi Arabia and TRA in the UAE, the rules differ—but success depends on aligning compliance strategies to meet them all. This guide explores dual compliance planning, regional regulatory challenges, and harmonisation strategies that help businesses enter and thrive in global markets without losing operational efficiency.

Bridge Connect
Aug 14, 20254 min read
bottom of page