November 11, 2025
 

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How Sovereign Networks Fit Into National Strategies With ST Engineering iDirect
While sovereign satcom systems are not a new idea, sovereignty has become a critical issue in the satellite industry over the last year as geopolitical trends push nations to want more control over their communications and space data.

This episode of On Orbit features Keith Blanchet, vice president of Global Government for ST Engineering iDirect, to dig into this global trend. Blanchet gives insight into the challenges that nations work through as they make decisions about sovereign networks like affordability, local expertise, and managing scope creep…[continued]

Finance
Viasat's Modest Sales Growth in Q2 Led by Defense Segment
Viasat posted $1.1 billion in sales in the second quarter of its fiscal year 2026, up 2% year-over-year, driven by growth in the defense segment.…[continued]
People
Kymeta Names Former GDMS Exec Manny Mora as New CEO
Kymeta has hired a former General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) executive Manny Mora as the company’s new president and CEO. The appointment announced Monday is…[continued]
Connectivity
Eutelsat and 4iG SDT Secure New Licensing Deal
Eutelsat and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies (4iG SDT) have signed a new 15-year licensing deal related to the HUGEO, the Geostationary (GEO) telecoms satellite…[continued]
Connectivity
ICYMI: Globalstar Q3: No Comment on Report of Potential Sale; MDA Satellites are Delayed
MDA Space is delayed with delivery of Globalstar’s constellation refresh, pushing the first launch to 2026, Globalstar disclosed Friday. Also in its Q3 investor call,…[continued]
Cybersecurity
In the Magazine: Inside the Space ISAC Watch Center: Keeping an Eye on Cyber Threats
The watch center day begins most days just after dawn, when its director, Hector Falcon, arrives at the nondescript office park building and logs on…[continued]

Here's what else we're reading:

Apple Has New iPhone Satellite Features in the Works, Bloomberg Report Says | CNET

Blue Origin New Glenn launch with NASA Mars probes delayed by weather, now set for Nov. 12 | Space.com

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