February 25, 2026
 

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Satellite Executive of the Year Nominees for 2025
For nearly all of Via Satellite’s 40 years, Satellite Executive of the Year has recognized outstanding leadership in the satellite industry. The list of winners over the years reflects those who have shaped the industry since 1988. This year’s nominees represent companies ranging from satellite communications, technology, imagery and sensing, to manufacturing. A number of this year’s nominees are recognized for their work on sovereign space solutions…[continued]
Connectivity
Iridium Releases Tiny IoT Module Combining Sat, Cell, and GNSS
Iridium has made a further move in the IoT market, launching a new IoT module that integrates Iridium Short Burst Data (SBD) satellite service, LTE-M…[continued]
Mobility
Gilat Continues Sidewinder Momentum With $39M Order
Gilat Satellite Networks continues momentum for its Sidewinder in-flight connectivity terminal, reporting $39 million in orders from an unnamed, leading satellite operator.  The order encompasses…[continued]
Sponsored
Navigating FIPS, CNSA 2.0 & Post-Quantum Security for Satellites

Satellite and defense systems face growing pressure from FIPS 140-3, CNSA 2.0, and post-quantum mandates. Meet wolfSSL at WEST 2026 to discuss how to modernize security, accelerate FIPS 140-3 certification, streamline compliance with CNSA 2.0 and DO-178C DAL-A, and future-proof mission-critical platforms with hardware-rooted secure boot and post-quantum cryptography. Visit Booth 2204 to talk through your compliance and cybersecurity roadmap.

 
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Technology
Applied Aerospace Acquires Vestigo Aerospace for Deorbit Drag Sails
Applied Aerospace & Defense has acquired Vestigo Aerospace, which is known for its line of drag sails used to deorbit satellites.  The company’s Spinnaker line…[continued]
People
Northwood Space Names Zak Kirstein as Chief Revenue Officer
Northwood Space has named Zak Kirstein as chief revenue officer as the startups works to scale after its recent $100 million funding raise.  Kirstein has…[continued]
10 Hottest
ICYMI: 10 Hottest Companies in Satellite for 2026
Via Satellite’s annual 10 Hottest Companies rounds up 10 “must watch” companies in the satellite industry, from constellations, manufacturing, launch, and more. Via Satellite editors chose the companies…[continued]
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