The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) has announced the winners of the 2025 SIG Awards at the Satellite show in Washington, D.C. The awards celebrate outstanding and innovative technologies and solutions, as well as exceptional contributions within satcom. This year’s winners are:
New York City, NY, March 6, 2025. - SSPI has appointed Tamara Bond-Williams as Executive Director effective March 1, 2025. In her new role, she will have primary responsibility for the association’s programs, finances, membership growth and governance.
SWISSto1, today announced that former SES and O3b Networks CEO, Steve Collar, is joining the Board of Directors of SWISSto12 and will serve as Chairman.Steve brings more than 30 years of satellite industry experience including 5 years at the helm of SES, one the of world’s largest satellite businesses and more than 6 years leading O3b Networks from initiative funding thro
The World Teleport Association has appointed Randall Barney as Executive Director effective March 1, 2025. In his new role, he will have primary responsibility for the association’s programs, finances, membership growth and governance.
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a global leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services and Waveform Architecture for Virtualized Ecosystems (WAVE) Consortium are proud to announce the appointment of Dubi Lever, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Gilat Satellite Networks, as the new Chair of the WAVE Board.
Quadsat, UAV-based antenna testing and RF measurement solutions provider, has appointed Klaus Aude to the position of CCO (Chief Commercial Officer).
Krasimir Terziev and Bobby Kirchev, both highly experienced telecomunications and satellite professionals, are Co-Founders of Orbital Connect. They are instrumentally involved in the company’s executive team. Krasimir is Director of Business Development while Bobby is Director of Sales. In a relatively short time, they built the company into one of the leading channel partners and authorized distributor of global leading hardware manufacturers.
Let’s face it: it’s a cringy time. People are either unhinged or overwhelmed by life in every part of the world globe. Climate change, vaccine denial, mistrust of government and even the next door neighbor. The lack of privacy and the Portal in college football have brought the wrecking ball our lives. I even read that 25% of young adults believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to replace real-life romantic relationships!
River Advisers has appointed Alexis Martin as CEO, effective February 1, 2025. Formerly the Chief Consulting Officer of River Advisers, Martin brings over twenty years’ experience in supporting regulatory, policy, and spectrum matters across the satellite industry to the role.
The small/medium satellite launch vehicle market reveals a significant rise in demand for smaller satellites, driving the development of more versatile and cost-effective launch vehicles, increased adoption of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies, growing focus on reusability, and new entrants entering the market with innovative launch solutions.
All these factors all contributing to a rapidly expanding market with diverse applications like Earth observation, communication, and scientific research.
