Latest Developments
More...Luxembourg City, March 10, 2026
by Markus Fritz
The vision of a seamlessly connected vehicle, one that maintains high-speed data, critical safety alerts, and operational telematics regardless of location, is transitioning from an R&D dream to a commercial and safety imperative. This demand for seamless, ubiquitous connectivity is colliding with a hard reality: terrestrial networks (TN), no matter how advanced, will never cover 100% of the globe due to economic and geographical constraints.
Austin, Tex., March 10, 2026
by Bruce Elbert
Technology developers and startup companies abound in the space that we call the space industry. The drive at this moment is to move into the government sphere where there are many new requirements and what appears to be ample budget to reward those entities that have a unique capability to offer in satisfying the evolving missions of defense and security. This is not a new idea and it worked in reverse after previous wars where government contractors sought to transform themselves into commercial product and service producers outside of what was familiar and rewarding to them.
Executive Moves
More...Los Angeles, Calif., March 10, 2026
Seasoned telecommunnications and satellite profesionals Krasimir Terziev and Bobby Kirchev started together Orbital Connect in 2020. In a relatively short time, they built the company into one of the leading channel partners and authorized distributors of leading global hardware manufacturers and are now offering ground segment and connectivity services, among others. Satellite Executive Briefing Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador caught up with Krasimir and Bobby at their company’s Los Angeles, California head office and discussed their company’s current position in the industry and their future plans. Excerpts of the interview follows:
New York City, March 9, 2026
The World Teleport Association today named Jessy Asmar, Satellite Factory Director, Orange Wholesale, as the 2026 Teleport Executive of the Year in recognition of her strategic leadership and operational excellence in advancing satellite-enabled connectivity. Beyond operations, Jessy has actively supported the growth of the New Space ecosystem, championing innovation in 5G NTN, direct-to-device, and optical communications, and elevating the industry’s visibility through high-profile events and engagement with policymakers.
Market Trends
More...Los Angeles, Calif., March 10, 2026
by Elisabeth Tweedie
When SpaceX launched Starlink in 2019, the industry changed forever. Geosynchronous satellites (GEOs) had long been the dominant, indeed until the launch of O3b service in 2014, the only way, to access commercial space-based broadband communication services. The first generation of O3b, a medium-earth orbit (MEO) constellation had limited capacity and only served a small segment of enterprise satellite users. Starlink as a low-earth orbit constellation (LEO), offered a very different service. Due to significantly increased capacity provided by thousands of satellites, coupled with the lower bandwidth prices made possible by a vertically integrated supply chain, consumer broadband service became a viable service from non-geostationary satellites (NGSO). However, with service being provided on a “best effort” basis, few enterprise customers were interested.
Delray Beach, Fla, March 3, 2026
According to MarketsandMarkets™, the Generative AI Market is anticipated to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.4% over the course of the forecast period, reaching US$ 890.59 billion by 2032 from an estimated US$ 71.36 billion in 2025
Products and Services
More...Sofia, Bulgaria, March 11, 2026
Vivacom, part of United Group, has been recognized for six consecutive years by the World Teleport Association's (WTA) as one of the fastest-growing satellite teleport service providers for business customers worldwide.
New York City, March 10, 2026
The World Teleport Association’s (WTA) 2025 Top Operators rankings offer more than a snapshot of industry leadership. They also highlight a defining trend shaping today’s satellite and connectivity marketplace: the growing link between commercial success and certified, standards-based ground infrastructure.
