Inmarsat announced that BlackSky will include IDRSTM in its next-generation satellite design. 2022 saw significant global growth in Earth Observation activities, with many satellite operators growing their businesses' role from data collection to actionable intelligence capable of delivering true competitive advantage. And it's a trend projected to continue.

To ensure autonomous on-board mission support, Addvalue has designed a new, high-performance LEO satellite antenna system that allows full IDRSTM communications coverage, with no interruption to the satellites' ongoing EO operations. Accessing Inmarsat's unequalled ELERA global communications network, Addvalue's IDRSTM terminal is unique in enabling LEO satellites with always on, real- time, on-demand in-orbit communications for mission tasking and data monitoring. The terminal also supports telemetry and command communications, troubleshooting and restoring operations.

Until the development of the Addvalue IDRSTM service, commercial EO satellite connectivity was limited to when the satellite was within line of sight of an earthstation. This inconsistent contact resulted in delays in mission control, constellation-wide tasking, and orbit testing and fault-finding efforts.