New York City, December 10, 2025 – Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced the eighth annual 20 Under 35 list, spotlighting rising stars age 35 and under whose achievements are shaping the future of the space and satellite industry. These honorees will be recognized at SSPI’s inaugural Night of Excellence on March 24, 2026 during Satellite 2026, produced by Via Satellite magazine.
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) announced the election of two newly elected Board Directors, K. Aravamudhan, Executive Vice President, Public Policy & Legal, JioStar and Vivek Couto, Co-Founder, CEO and Executive Director, Media Partners Asia. Their extensive experience and deep understanding of the media landscape will bring valuable insights to AVIA’s strategic direction and industry advocacy efforts.
SES Space & Defense, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES S.A., named Joanne Isham to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Isham joins Billy J. Bingham and Maj. Gen. Roger W. Teague, USAF (Ret) on the SES Space & Defense Proxy Board.
Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), together with its UK Chapter, SSPI UK, held its annual Better Satellite World Awards Dinner in London, celebrating individuals whose leadership, vision, and commitment have made a profound contribution to the UK satellite and space sector as well as organisations driving progress and positive impact across the global satellite industry.
Terran Orbital Corporation announced that Cheryl Paquete has joined the company full-time as Chief Financial Officer, transitioning from her previous temporary role into a permanent leadership position.
Vislink Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: VISL), today announced the promotion of Raj Kotecha to Senior Vice President of Sales and Support.Raj will step up from his previous role as VP Strategic Accounts, where he played a pivotal role in expanding Vislink’s footprint across global broadcast and public safety markets.
Kymeta, the global leader in mobile satellite communications powered by metamaterials technology, today announced the appointment of Manny Mora as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
At the Global Milsatcom 2025 Conference Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with satellite executives including Patrick Rayermann, CEO-
