December 8, 2025
 

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10 Tech Trends That Will Impact the Space and Satellite Industry in 2026
The past year was marked by eye-catching spectrum sales amid the ramp-up of direct-to-device (D2D), mega-mergers as Europe looks to secure its future in space leadership, and increased adoption of AI technologies for on-orbit operations and network management. To mark the end of 2025, Via Satellite asked industry leaders to weigh in on the 10 tech trends set to impact the space and satellite industry in 2026. We heard from experts across commercial, military, investment, and regulatory — here’s what they had to say. New Layers to the Satcom-Telco Convergence The convergence of the satellite and telecommunication worlds has been underway for…[continued]
Government/Military
MDA Space Wins New Canadian Space Agency Business
MDA Space has won a new contract with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) worth C$44.7 million ($32.0 million). The contract awarded by Public Services and…[continued]
Mobile Connectivity
Viasat’s Commissioned D2D Report Showcases Vast Potential of Market
Viasat has released a report looking at the burgeoning direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity market. The inescapable conclusion of the report is that customers are willing…[continued]
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Government/Military
UK and German Government Research Organizations to Partner on Quantum
The United Kingdom (UK) and Germany are to work closer together to unlock the benefits of quantum technology in a major new science initiative between…[continued]
Broadcast
Hispasat Wins New Portuguese Telecoms Deal
Hispasat has signed a new broadcast deal with a major Portuguese telco. NOS, a Portuguese telecommunications company, has inked a new multi-year DTH agreement to…[continued]
Government/Military
Hawkeye 360 Boosted by Further U.S. Government Funding from NRO
Hawkeye 360 has secured more dedicated funding from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the Commercial Systems Program Office (CSPO). Building on a relationship that…[continued]
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