Latest Developments
More...Luxembourg City, March 10, 2026
by Markus Fritz
The vision of a seamlessly connected vehicle, one that maintains high-speed data, critical safety alerts, and operational telematics regardless of location, is transitioning from an R&D dream to a commercial and safety imperative. This demand for seamless, ubiquitous connectivity is colliding with a hard reality: terrestrial networks (TN), no matter how advanced, will never cover 100% of the globe due to economic and geographical constraints. The answer emerging from the collaboration of automotive giants, telecom leaders, satellite innovators and innovative space agencies is not a choice between ground and space, but a fusion of both. Hybrid Terrestrial-Non-Terrestrial Network (TN-NTN) connectivity, built on open 3GPP standards, is poised to become the definitive architecture for the next era of mobility.
Los Angeles, Calif., March 6, 2026
by Elisabeth Tweedie
Many years ago, video distribution was a relatively straight forward operation. Video went from the camera, to the studio for immediate or delayed linear broadcast transmission. Non-live programs would probably incur some editing and packaging prior to transmission.
Executive Moves
More...New York City, March 9, 2026
The World Teleport Association today named Jessy Asmar, Satellite Factory Director, Orange Wholesale, as the 2026 Teleport Executive of the Year in recognition of her strategic leadership and operational excellence in advancing satellite-enabled connectivity. Beyond operations, Jessy has actively supported the growth of the New Space ecosystem, championing innovation in 5G NTN, direct-to-device, and optical communications, and elevating the industry’s visibility through high-profile events and engagement with policymakers. A frequent speaker at leading international forums, she continues to strengthen collaboration between the telecom and space sectors while promoting excellence across the global teleport industry.
Irvine, Calif., March 5, 2026
Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin Company announced today the appointment of Kwon Park as senior director of manufacturing operations. Park will report to the company’s operations leadership team and oversee manufacturing execution, production scalability, and operational performance across Terran Orbital’s manufacturing organization.
Market Trends
More...Delray Beach, Fla, March 3, 2026
According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Generative AI Market is anticipated to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.4% over the course of the forecast period, reaching US$ 890.59 billion by 2032 from an estimated US$ 71.36 billion in 2025
Paris, France, February 23, 2026
Novaspace’s Capacity Pricing Trends, 8th Edition finds the satellite connectivity market has entered a Post‑Capacity Era, where bandwidth is no longer the basis of differentiation. Starlink’s vertical integration and cost compression are accelerating this shift, resetting competitive expectations across the sector.
Products and Services
More...New York City, March 10, 2026
The World Teleport Association’s (WTA) 2025 Top Operators rankings offer more than a snapshot of industry leadership. They also highlight a defining trend shaping today’s satellite and connectivity marketplace: the growing link between commercial success and certified, standards-based ground infrastructure.
Pfaffikon, Switzerland, March 3, 2026
iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a global leader in satellite, cloud, and OTT broadcast solutions, announced the launch of iKOSYSTEM, the industry’s first truly unified broadcast operations platform. Available immediately to all iKOMG customers, iKOSYSTEM centralizes every subscribed service into a single, secure operational environment, eliminating fragmentation and setting a new benchmark for broadcast infrastructure management.
