Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced the eighth annual 20 Under 35 list, spotlighting rising stars age 35 and under whose achievements are shaping the future of the space and satellite industry. These honorees will be recognized at SSPI’s inaugural Night of Excellence on March 24, 2026 during Satellite 2026, produced by Via Satellite magazine.

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) announced the election of two newly elected Board Directors, K. Aravamudhan, Executive Vice President, Public Policy & Legal, JioStar and Vivek Couto, Co-Founder, CEO and Executive Director, Media Partners Asia. Their extensive experience and deep understanding of the media landscape will bring valuable insights to AVIA’s strategic direction and industry advocacy efforts.

SES Space & Defense, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES S.A., named Joanne Isham to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Isham joins Billy J. Bingham and Maj. Gen. Roger W. Teague, USAF (Ret) on the SES Space & Defense Proxy Board.

Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), together with its UK Chapter, SSPI UK, held its  annual Better Satellite World Awards Dinner in London, celebrating individuals whose leadership, vision, and commitment have made a profound contribution to the UK satellite and space sector as well as organisations driving progress and positive impact across the global satellite industry.

Terran Orbital Corporation announced that Cheryl Paquete has joined the company full-time as Chief Financial Officer, transitioning from her previous temporary role into a permanent leadership position.

Vislink Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: VISL),  today announced the promotion of Raj Kotecha to Senior Vice President of Sales and Support.Raj will step up from his previous role as VP Strategic Accounts, where he played a pivotal role in expanding Vislink’s footprint across global broadcast and public safety markets. Over his tenure, he has worked closely with many of the world’s leading broadcasters to deliver advanced, reliable, and innovative live video solutions that set new standards in performance and flexibility, while also establishing Vislink as a trusted provider to public safety organisations in Europe, Scandinavia and the Americas.

Kymeta, the global leader in mobile satellite communications powered by metamaterials technology, today announced the appointment of Manny Mora as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This leadership transition marks a strategic acceleration of Kymeta’s mission to deliver reliable, resilient connectivity for warfighters and mission-critical operators across the U.S. Department of Defense and allied governments.

At the Global Milsatcom 2025 Conference Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with satellite executives including  Patrick Rayermann, CEO-XTAR, Alvaro Sanchez, CEO-Integrasys and Gavin Cox, R&D Engineering Manager-Global Invacom. Click here to view the videos.

At the Global Milsatcom 2025 Conference and Exhibition in London, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Gavin Cox, R&D Engineering Manager for Global Invacom.  Click here to view the video.

At the Global Milsatcom 2025 Conference and Exhibition in London, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Alvaro Sanchez, CEO of Integrasys. Click here to view the video.