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Skeyeon Announces the Passing of Founder Ron Reedy and Appoints New Leadership
Skeyeon today announced with profound sadness the passing of its founder and visionary, Dr. Ronald E. Reedy. A pioneering semiconductor and space-systems innovator, Dr. Reedy’s career spanned groundbreaking work in RF SOI/UltraCMOS® at Peregrine Semiconductor (now pSemi) and, more recently, the advancement of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite architectures at Skeyeon. Dr. Reedy earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, an M.S.E.E. from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering & Applied Physics from UC San Diego.
By Skeyeon · Via Business Wire · September 16, 2025
Skeyeon Awarded Three Breakthrough U.S. Patents Advancing VLEO Satellite Technology
Skeyeon, a pioneer in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) satellite systems, today announced the issuance of three foundational U.S. patents that collectively redefine what is possible for long-duration, high-performance, low-cost space missions at altitudes below 300 km.
By Skeyeon · Via Business Wire · June 10, 2025
Skeyeon Announces Issuance of Revolutionary Satellite Communication Patent
Pioneering very low earth orbiting (VLEO) satellite technology firm Skeyeon is thrilled to announce the issuance of their latest patent, US11,671,169, titled "Radio frequency data downlink for a high revisit rate, near earth orbit satellite system," issued on June 6, 2023. This groundbreaking patent sets the bar even higher in orbital satellite communications, marking another stellar achievement for the company.
By Skeyeon · Via Business Wire · January 10, 2024