Latest Developments
More...The SATExpo Summit opened today as part of SATExpo 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, bringing together satellite operators, technology providers, government stakeholders and investors to examine the technologies, business models and emerging opportunities shaping the future of the space economy.
WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: SAIQ) , a space technology company focused on PQC secure satellite communications and Internet of Things connectivity, announced that it completed on that date its previously announced business combination with Columbus Acquisition Corp (CAC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. The Business Combination was approved by CAC’s shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting held on September 30, 2026. Effective today, October 2, 2026, WISeSat.Space’s ordinary shares will begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SAIQ”.
Executive Moves
More...Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin company, announced the appointment of Jamin Brown as Chief Operating Officer (COO).Based at Terran Orbital’s headquarters in Irvine, California, Brown will work closely with Peter Krauss, President and Chief Executive Officer, as the company prepares to meet growing customer demand.
Qvest announced the appointment of Katlyn Alexander as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Qvest in North America, effective August 16, 2026. Alexander, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Qvest in the US, succeeds the Founding Partners. In her new role, Katlyn Alexander will oversee strategic direction, operational performance, and market expansion across North America.
Market Trends
More...New industry analysis projects strong growth in the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation market through 2034 as operators expand broadband networks, governments develop sovereign satellite systems, and emerging technologies create new opportunities in direct-to-device connectivity and orbital services.
Novaspace’s Satellite Communications for Defense and Security, 2nd Edition highlights a defense Satcom market poised for rapid growth. By 2035, commercial satellite service revenues are projected to exceed US$22.6 Billion, while global defense Satcom demand is forecast to surpass 7.5 Tbps, driven by the adoption of next-generation non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) constellations.
Products and Services
More...iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a premium, full-service media partner delivering satellite, cloud, OTT and monetization solutions, has been named winner of Best Satellite Solution for Broadcast & Media at the BroadcastPro Manufacturer Awards 2026 in Dubai for its FASTonSAT solution.
ND SATCOM’s SKYWAN Technology has been named “Government Solution of the Year 2026” at the Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment (SSGS) 2026 conference in London. The award recognizes SKYWAN’s contribution to secure, reliable and resilient satellite communications for government and other mission critical applications.
