The May-June 2026 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing featuring:

Key Takeaways from Satellite 2026 by Elisabeth Tweedie

The End of Monetization Silos: Why the Future of Broadcasting Lies in Unified Streaming Economies by Massimo Vimini

Orbital Data Centers are Increasingly Being Launched into Space but must Meet Stringent Requirements by Claude Rousseau

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

IBC2026 is set to bring the global media, entertainment and technology community together at the RAI Amsterdam from 11–14 September, enabling industry players from more than 170 countries to collaborate, network, learn and translate innovation into practical solutions, real-world outcomes and business opportunities – creating moments that matter.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell most of its Satellite and Space Communications (“S&S”) segment to Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), and become a focused public safety technology company. The Transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both Comtech and Gilat.

XipLink Inc. today announced nearly (20%) year-on-year revenue growth, fueled by the global adoption of its Advanced Satellite SD-WAN solution and the accelerating uptake of its XipNet cloud service. The company’s continued financial momentum reflects increasing demand from enterprises and service providers seeking reliable, high-performance connectivity across remote, hybrid, and bandwidth-constrained environments, as well as a growing preference for cloud-delivered networking solutions.

Marconi Technologies today officially launched as a standalone, Canadian majority-owned, and veteran-run dual-use communications technology company, unveiling its brand before an audience of approximately 300 employees, senior government officials, industry partners, and international allies during a press conference held at its Montreal headquarters. This announcement marks the culmination of a transaction in which a Canadian investor group led by Louis Vachon, former CEO of National Bank, acquired the Tactical Communications division of Ultra I&C from Cobham Ultra.

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. 

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (Nasdaq: LUNR), a space technology, infrastructure, and services company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Goonhilly Earth Station Ltd. and Goonhilly USA Inc. (dba COMSAT). The acquisition, which will include the Goonhilly Lunar and Deep Space Communications, Commercial Satcom, and Defense and Security divisions, significantly expands global ground station resources and capacity on Intuitive Machines’ integrated space-to-ground network.

Calian Group Ltd. (TSX:CGY), a mission critical solutions company focused on defense, space, healthcare and other strategic critical infrastructure sectors, today released its results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company reported  revenue up 18% to CDN $229 million, including 12% from organic and 6% from acquisitions and  Adjusted EBITDA up 60% to CDN$ 28 million (margin of 12.2% versus 9.0% last year).

Space42, today announced its consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The Company’s shares are listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange under the symbol SPACE42 (ISIN: AEE01122B228). In Q1 2026, Space42 delivered a robust financial performance, recording an increase in revenue and maintaining the momentum of the final quarter of 2025. It continued to execute across its four core strategic pillars while exercising rigorous control of its cost base, ensuring strong levels of profitability and margin.

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), reported its results for the first quarter, ended March 31, 2026. The company reported revenues grew 20%, GAAP Operating Income Increased to US$ 4.4 Million, Adjusted EBITDA doubled to US$ 15.1 Million and reiterated guidance for 2026.