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The global space industry is undergoing a massive consolidation wave. From defense giants acquiring satellite operators to governments backing private mergers, control over orbit is shifting fast. This article decodes how M&A is reshaping access, sovereignty, and power across the new space economy—and what it means for defense, governments, and private players worldwide.

Success in space is not just about rockets and satellites. Education, public inspiration, and regional diplomacy form the invisible half of building a space nation. Learn how Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, and South Africa show the power of soft power and human capital in shaping the space programs of tomorrow.

Hybrid terrestrial-satellite broadcast models combine 5G/6G networks with satellite coverage to deliver seamless, low-latency content globally. By optimizing cost, latency, and reach, this approach is redefining media broadcasting, enabling live events, interactive experiences, and resilient news delivery across urban and remote regions.

Between August and October 2025, strategic moves by non-Western countries, national satcom programs, and niche constellations signal a shift in satellite communications. Understanding regulatory, operational, and partnership dynamics is critical for operators and investors navigating emerging markets.

ICEYE’s potential $2.5B valuation highlights a shift from periodic imagery to persistent, taskable SAR intelligence. Defense and dual-use sectors now prioritize real-time, predictive awareness, signaling a new era in EO and ISR where actionable intelligence is the true strategic asset.

Africa’s emerging satellite programs, from Angola’s ANGOSAT-2 to Egypt’s EO initiatives, are laying the foundation for military-adjacent applications. Dual-use capabilities in maritime awareness, border security, and secure communications highlight the continent’s potential to integrate civil space assets with strategic defense objectives.

Space technology is transforming every industry, from defense and maritime to energy, broadcasting, and aerospace. At Access Hub, we don’t just track this evolution, we amplify it. Partner with the only global B2B leader turning innovation into influence through whitepapers, podcasts, and thought leadership that move markets.

With nearly 30,000 French military personnel deployed across four continents, from the Sahel to the Baltic, coordinating modern military operations has become impossible without space-based systems. Satellites provide the communications, intelligence, navigation, and early warning that enable France's global military presence. Yet as space becomes contested, France faces a critical choice: invest heavily in orbital capabilities or risk strategic obsolescence in future conflic

Military satellites are no longer just tools in orbit—they’re central to defense strategy. Resilience, rapid deployment, and operational integration define the new era. Explore how adaptive satellites, commercial partnerships, and emerging technologies are reshaping the battlefield in space.

Discover how space startups, scaleups, and marketers can rise above the noise in a booming industry. In our webinar “From Earth to Orbit”, experts Omkaar Nikam, Alex Cresniov, Daniela Jovic, and Ed Fyfe share insights on storytelling, branding, marketing clarity, and design to build trust, attract investors, and make space technology truly stand out.

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) has signed an agreement with LatConnect 60 to provide Integrated Mission Services for LC60’s SWIRSAT Earth Observation constellation. Announced at IAC 2025 in Sydney, the partnership—backed by the Australian Space Agency and WA Government—highlights Western Australia’s growing role in space innovation.

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) has launched Integrated Mission Services (IMS) at IAC 2025, offering satellite owners an end-to-end solution covering launch, operations, data delivery, and decommissioning. IMS enables cost-efficient scaling, secure operations, and resilient performance through a pay-as-you-grow model, helping operators manage growing constellations with efficiency and confidence.

United Airlines has secured FAA approval for its first Starlink-equipped Boeing 737-800, with the inaugural flight set from Newark/New York on October 15. More than half of United’s regional fleet already features Starlink Wi-Fi, with installations advancing rapidly. Customers report 90% satisfaction, praising the fast, reliable, and free onboard connectivity.

Redwire has been awarded a contract by Axiom Space to provide roll-out solar array (ROSA) technology for the first module of Axiom Station. Scheduled for launch in 2027, the module will initially attach to the ISS before evolving into a free-flying station by 2028. The project marks a major step toward sustaining U.S. human presence in low-Earth orbit beyond the ISS.

ThinKom and KSAT have partnered to develop a next-generation Ka-band ground station, combining ThinKom’s phased array technology with KSAT’s global network expertise. The solution enables multi-beam, multi-orbit, multi-constellation connectivity with high bandwidth and efficiency. Initial testing, in collaboration with NOAA’s JPSS program, marks a step toward scalable, reconfigurable gateway technology.

Recent forums from IBC to WSBW and SDSS highlight a strategic inflection in space and defense. Commercial satcom growth, dual-use EO, SSA, and hybrid platforms are redefining opportunities, while interoperability, sovereignty, and rapid deployment challenges demand pragmatic, defense-aligned innovation. The next winners will integrate end-user feedback, resilience, and agile civil-defense strategies.

Space Norway and SSTL have partnered to develop a new satellite programme delivering high-resolution, wide-swath radar imaging for maritime surveillance. The first spacecraft, set for 2027, will provide low-latency detection and classification of vessels, enhanced by onboard AIS technology. The collaboration aims to expand advanced monitoring services to global government and commercial customers.

At SDSS and WSBW 2025 in Paris spotlighted a maturing space industry where ambition now meets accountability. Direct-to-Device, data-driven insights, supply chain resilience, and sustainability emerged as defining themes. The message is clear: success in space will hinge on execution, integration, and delivering real-world value, not just technical potential.

Day One of WSBW 2025 showed the space industry is finally growing up. Direct-to-Device is moving from hype to market reality, EO faces pressure to deliver insights over imagery, and sustainability is shifting from mantra to market. With financing tightening and geopolitics shaping spectrum and data, the industry’s future depends less on launches and more on building resilient, scalable businesses.

Space42 and Viasat have announced Equatys, a joint venture to deliver global Direct-to-Device services and evolve Mobile Satellite Services into a 5G environment. Backed by the world’s largest coordinated spectrum block, Equatys will operate as an industry-first “space tower” company, using shared Non-Terrestrial-Network infrastructure to cut costs, boost spectrum efficiency, and expand universal connectivity.