by Markus Fritz
by Elisabeth Tweedie
Los Angeles, Calif., March 6, 2026 --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:
Munich, Germany, March 5, 2026--Effective today, Rohde & Schwarz acquired Software Radio Systems (SRS), a specialist in 5G software defined radio systems. This acquisition further strengthens the position of Rohde & Schwarz in the cellular and wireless communications software market and accelerates development in AI based test solutions for satellite and next generation 6G wireless technologies. SRS will continue to operate under its own name as a Rohde & Schwarz group company, maintaining its product roadmap, leadership team and strategic focus.
Satellite operator SES S.A. announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The combined SES and Intelsat (whose acquisition closed on July 2025) reported revenues of € 2.627 Billion and Adjusted EBITDA of € 1,196 Billion.
Highlights of the results include:
by Bruce R. Elbert
I’ve been receiving spam emails for some time indicating that SpaceX would be the biggest IPO in history when it goes public – soon. It appears that the time has come! According to Motley Fool:
Growing defence spending, Europe’s push for greater strategic resilience amid shifting US policy, and increasing demand for commercial space applications are creating new opportunities for European startups. However, European companies still face many challenges, including funding, that could further increase the gap between Europe and the US and China, an investor says.
Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Optical Support, Inc. (OSI), a manufacturer of custom, high-precision optical and optomechanical instruments. OSI’s advanced lenses and optomechanical systems are critical enablers for national security and commercial satellites, and are key subsystems used in Rocket Lab Optical Systems’ high-performance payloads for space protection, space domain awareness, missile warning, tracking and defense.