Asia-Pacific Markets - Latest Developments
Amazon.com, Inc. and Globalstar, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an agreement for Amazon Leo to power satellite services for iPhone and Apple Watch, including Emergency SOS via satellite.
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a provider of launch services and space systems, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Mynaric AG a provider of laser optical communications terminals for air, space, and mobile applications. Rocket Lab paid an aggregate consideration value of US$ 155.3 million consisting of a nominal cash payment and 2,277,002 shares of Rocket Lab’s Common Stock.
SpaceX has confidentially filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) according to various media reports. Bloomberg first reported the confidential filing citing sources close to the matter. It reported that seek a valuation of US$ 1.75 Trillion, with a listing around June. The reportedly is expecting to raise up to US$ 75 billion which would be more than three times the size of the biggest U.S. IPO to date
Satellite operator Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) today announced its financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025. For the year ended December 31, 2025, Telesat reported consolidated revenue of CDN$ 418 million, a decrease of 27% (CDN$153 million) compared to the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to rate and capacity reductions by its North American DTH customers and lower revenue from enterprise customers serving rural broadband markets according to the company.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today reported financial results for its second quarter ended January 31, 2026. Consolidated net sales were $106.8 million, a decrease of 15.6% compared to US$ 126.6 million reported in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. As anticipated, the decline in net sales in the Satellite and Space Communications (“S&S”) segment primarily reflects the Company’s decision to phase out and eliminate certain low margin and working capital intensive revenues, as well as the impact of the recent U.S. government shutdown, according to the company.
by Kevin Dunne
The satellite ground segment is undergoing a structural transition rather than a simple technology upgrade. As bandwidth demands increase and ground architectures become more varied, operators are being asked to support multiple missions and orbits from shared infrastructure.
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.
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.
by Elisabeth Tweedie
Many years ago, video distribution was a relatively straight forward operation. Video went from the camera, to the studio for immediate or delayed linear broadcast transmission. Non-live programs would probably incur some editing and packaging prior to transmission.
The March-April 2026 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing featuring:
If You Want to Sell Your Space Technology to the Government – Here’s How by Bruce Elbert
From Fragmentation and Complexity to Simplicity by Elisabeth Tweedie
DIFI and the Digital RF Transition: Progress, Pitfalls and Market Reality by Kevin Dunne
Plus Company Spotlight on Vivacom, Product Spotlights, Product and Services Guide to Satellite 2026, Mergers and Acquisitions, Executive Moves, Market Trends and many more. Click here to read or download the pdf file