Washington, D.C., May 13, 2026 – The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) today announced the release of its 29th annual State of the Satellite Industry Report (SSIR), a global summary of the commercial satellite industry. For nearly three decades, SIA has published the leading analysis of the satellite industry’s economic performance.
Orbital Data Centers are Increasingly Being Launched into Space but must meet Stringent Requirements
More...by Claude Rousseau
Strasbourg, France, May 8, 2026--The demand for computing and storage in space missions is growing. This can be illustrated by comparing the capabilities of the guidance computer system used in the first Apollo mission that landed humans on the Moon and those of the systems typically used today. The former had 2KB of RAM and 72KB of storage, while modern computers usually have 64GB of RAM and 0.5–1TB of storage. That equates to 32 million times more RAM and 7–15 million times more capacity.
The End of Monetization Silos: Why the Future of Broadcasting Lies in Unified Streaming Economies
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Pfäffikon, Switzerland, May 8, 2026--I’ve been getting a lot of questions in recent months about streaming and monetization, particularly from partners and operators navigating today’s challenges. What follows is a personal perspective, shaped by hands-on experience and ongoing conversations across the market.
Long Beach, Calif., May 07, 2026--Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) today shared the financial results for fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company reported US$ 200 million in revenue, consistent execution across launch and space systems programs, a record number of significant new contracts signed, and strategic acquisitions secured. We exited the quarter with $2.2 billion in backlog and currently have access to more than US$ 2 billion in liquidity.
Long Beach, Calif., May 07, 2026--Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Motiv Space Systems (“Motiv”), a California-based company specializing in space robotics, motion control systems, and precision mechanisms for spacecraft.
Ottawa, Canada, May 5, 2026 --For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Telesat reported consolidated revenue of CDN$ 87 million, a decrease of 25% (CDN $30 million) compared to the prior year (24% excluding the impact of foreign exchange), and adjusted EBITDA of CDN$ 35 million, a 1 decrease of 48% (CDN$ 32 million) from the first quarter of 2025 (47% excluding the impact of foreign exchange). Excluding the impact of higher expenses related to our debt refinancing process, adjusted EBITDA decreased 42%.
Digital risks: New Report Maps Critical Vulnerabilities in the World’s Interconnected Systems
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Are we ready for solar storms, submarine cable cuts, satellite disruptions, and extreme weather to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic”?
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.
Delray Beach, FL, May 4, 2026-- According to recent study by MarketsandMarkets™, the global Cloud OSS/BSS Market is projected to grow from USD 43.35 bil
