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Gogo has made a strategic investment in Farcast to accelerate next-generation aviation antennas that reduce SWaP-C while boosting bandwidth. Farcast’s full-duplex flat panel antenna and AESA technology will support Gogo’s multi-band, multi-orbit connectivity strategy for business, military, and government aviation.

Europe has committed nearly €1 billion to advance next-generation satellite navigation at ESA’s Ministerial Council. The funding boosts NAVISP and FutureNAV while launching new missions like Celeste, Genesis, OpSTAR, NovaMoon, and Future PNT Demonstrators, strengthening Europe’s PNT resilience, competitiveness, and strategic autonomy.

Proximus Global and Starlink have formed a strategic partnership to expand direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across Europe. Leveraging Proximus Global’s IPX network, Starlink will link European mobile operators and support next-generation satellite-to-smartphone broadband. Kyivstar is the first operator to benefit, highlighting the critical role of satellite resilience in crisis environments.

Russia’s space-industrial base hasn’t collapsed; it has rewired itself. Through new regional clusters, sanctioned electronics routed via shadow intermediaries, and deepening reliance on China, Moscow has built a sanctions-adapted system that is resilient but fragile. Here’s a forensic look at who is building what now, and where new chokepoints are emerging.

India has advanced its military space programs, but critical gaps persist, from persistent ISR and tactical SatCom to maritime surveillance and space domain awareness. This opinion-driven analysis argues that India must shift from incremental upgrades to a strategic, multi-orbit, resilient architecture if it wants credible deterrence in a contested Indo-Pacific.

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile are launching a new EU satellite constellation with a European Sovereign Satellite Operations Centre in Germany (Munich or Hannover). The joint venture, SatCo, will deliver ubiquitous, secure mobile broadband across Europe starting in 2026, boosting digital sovereignty and critical disaster relief efforts via direct-to-smartphone connectivity.

5G NTN modems are rapidly moving from backhaul tools to frontline enablers of multi-domain operations. From convoy V2X to airborne ISR downlinks, these systems are reshaping how modern militaries fight, communicate, and maneuver in contested environments.

The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has released a new Reference Architecture offering strategic recommendations to accelerate global Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) integration. The framework outlines key technologies, interoperability guidelines, and high-impact use cases designed to support secure, reliable, and 3GPP-aligned satellite-to-terrestrial connectivity worldwide.

At Space Tech Expo Europe 2025, I saw an industry under pressure but filled with opportunity. Upstream R&D is shrinking, downstream applications are underdeveloped, and defense is becoming the stabilizing force across the space ecosystem. Despite the challenges, the sector is entering a more strategic and sustainable era.

IonQ is expanding its quantum leadership with the acquisition of Skyloom Global, bringing advanced space-based optical communications into its growing full-stack quantum ecosystem. Backed by $3.5B in funding, IonQ aims to build a global quantum key distribution platform linking ground and satellite networks for secure, planet-scale connectivity.

Amazon’s shift from Project Kuiper to Amazon Leo marks a strategic leap in the LEO broadband race. With more than 150 satellites in orbit and major enterprise partnerships forming, the rebrand reflects a sharpened focus on value creation, downstream market capture, and global growth.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is set to acquire Israel-based Orbit Technologies Ltd for $356.3 million. Orbit is a global leader in satellite-based communication systems for military and unmanned platforms. This strategic deal is expected to be immediately accretive for Kratos and significantly advance its position in the rapidly expanding global defense and space markets.

Decathlon is heading to space. In 2026, ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot will test the EuroSuit IVA prototype on the ISS developed by Decathlon, CNES, Spartan Space, and MEDES. CEO Javier López Segovia calls it a “historic moment” that brings sport-driven innovation into human spaceflight.

SES and AMN have upgraded more than 200 rural sites in Côte d’Ivoire, expanding 2G and 3G services to over 500,000 people and powering nationwide growth in mobile money, education, and healthcare access. With new 4G sites launching in 2025, the initiative marks a major leap forward for Africa’s digital inclusion.

mPower Technology has launched the world’s first automated high-volume production line for space-solar modules at UIC in New York, marking a major leap from manual fabrication to industrial-scale space power. Starting at 1 MW per year and doubling by 2026, the facility supports major programs—including Airbus’ Sparkwing arrays, and positions mPower as a key player in powering next-generation orbital and lunar infrastructure.

France has inaugurated its new Space Command and unveiled a €4.2 billion National Space Strategy to strengthen military readiness and industrial innovation in orbit. President Macron’s bold vision signals Europe’s intent to achieve strategic autonomy and defend its interests in an increasingly contested space domain.

SkyFi has integrated ICEYE US synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data into its Earth Intelligence platform, enabling users to task the world’s largest commercial radar constellation for real-time, all-weather Earth observation. The partnership delivers persistent, high-resolution insights for defense, infrastructure, and environmental applications, anytime, anywhere.

Eutelsat and Paratus have expanded their partnership with a new multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal to deliver OneWeb LEO satellite services across Southern Africa. The collaboration strengthens efforts to provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity to industries and communities across the region.

The space industry keeps launching new satellites but struggles to find new users. This article explores why downstream bottlenecks—in procurement, usability, and market education—pose a greater challenge than technology itself, and how brokers and B2B marketplaces can finally unlock scalable commercial growth.

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have chosen Germany as the site for their European Satellite Operations Centre, advancing Europe’s digital sovereignty. The new SatCo venture will deliver space-based broadband across the EU, supporting both commercial and emergency communications through a secure, sovereign satellite network launching from 2026.