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The May-June 2026 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing featuring:
Key Takeaways from Satellite 2026 by Elisabeth Tweedie
Plus Product Spotlights, Product and Services Guide to Satellite Asia 2026, Mergers and Acquisitions, Executive Moves, Market Trends and many more.Click here to read or download the pdf file
McLean, Va., May 14, 2026
Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM), a provider of global voice, data, and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aireon LLC, operator of the world’s only space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) air traffic surveillance system. The acquisition of Aireon is a defining step in Iridium’s strategy to provide the foundational architecture for global aviation safety, bringing space-based surveillance, safety communications, PNT, and operational data together on a single network according to the company.
Executive Moves
More...New York City, May 6, 2026
The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning April 1, 2026. They include Juliett Bayliss, Sales Director UK, Globecast; Gianluca Baldassarre, SVP, Line of Business Satellite Communications, Telespazio, SVP, International Marketing & Sales, Leonardo Space Division; Adam Godwin, Head of Satellite, Telstra International and Christine Lawson, Vice President of Business Development, Kymeta.
Edinburgh, UK, May 4, 2026
Bright Ascension, a provider of advanced space software solutions, announced that John Baughn has been appointed Chief Executive Officer following a period in an interim CEO capacity during a leadership transition. The appointment forms part of the company’s succession planning following this period of interim leadership.
Market Trends
More...Dover, Del., May 20, 2026
The global nanosatellite and microsatellite market size is expected to reach USD 30.5 Billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Nanosatellite and Microsatellite Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Nanosatellites and Microsatellites), By Component, By Orbit, By Application, By End Use, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2026–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Paris, France, May 20, 2026
The third edition of Novaspace’s Optical Communications Market report forecasts cumulative global revenues for space-based Laser Communication Terminals (LCTs) to reach $12.9 billion through 2035, driven overwhelmingly by LEO constellations, which will account for more than 99% of demand.
Products and Services
More...Singapore, May 20, 2026
Profiles of products and services showcased at Satellite Asia 2026 in Singapore. To view the profiles click here. (You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view the profiles)
Pfäffikon, Switzerland, April 24, 2026
GB News has launched in India as part of a new distribution deal with NeoTV+, giving the channel access to a fast-growing English-speaking audience across Asia and accelerating its international expansion. The People’s Channel is now available to viewers across India and wider Asia via the NeoTV+ app, under an agreement delivered in partnership with technology provider iKO Media Group (iKOMG).
