by Randall Barney
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.
Los Angeles, Calif., March 10, 2026--As part of its move towards service provision and end-to-end connectivity, Orbital Connect has developed a ready-to-operate ground segment solution for LEO earth observation. LEO satellites have the advantage of low latency and high bandwidth, however, they also have the disadvantage of moving rapidly, relative to any fixed point on earth, passing over in only six to twelve minutes. This means that in order to maximize their potential, a robust ground segment is essential.
The GovSatCom Conference 2026 in Luxemburg is one of the leading international conferences for mission-critical satellite communications in the government and defence sectors. Attendees can experience the future of VSAT solutions at ND SATCOM's booth on 26 February 2026. The major highlight will be the launch of the next generation of the proven SKYWAN platform: SKYWAN 7X, a version prioritising defence use, developed by ND SATCOM, one of the leading innovators of satellite-based communication solutions.
SatService GmbH, a Germany-based provider of advanced satellite ground systems and a subsidiary of Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Federal Ministry of Defence of Germany, represented by the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich, to deliver an advanced, full-service Q/V-band satellite ground station in support of scientific and modern military satellite communications (SATCOM).
RF-Design GmbH will be receiving funding from the German state of Hesse as part of the DIGI grant program, administered by Wirtschafts-und Infrastrukturbank Hessen (WIBank). The funding is provided in accordance with the applicable guidelines of the State of Hesse for start-up and SME support in the form of a project grant.
Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership framework with Telesat, a leading global satellite operator based in Canada, to cooperate on the future delivery of low‑earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qatar and across key international markets.
Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial space services provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, to equip its Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves® - the Group’s advanced in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution.
