New analysis from Mobile Experts explores the role that satellite links are likely to play in the upcoming mobile market. According to the report, releases 17 and 18 of the 3GPP standards will include new features to make Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) work. This category includes drone-based, balloon-based, and satellite-based communications that will now be able to connect using 5G NR.

Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2021 and issued its full-year 2022 guidance. Net loss was US$ 5.9 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2021, as compared to net loss of US$ 7.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2020. This improvement was primarily the result of higher commercial service revenue and lower interest expense.

In its 5th year, NSR’s first to market In-Orbit Services: Satellite Servicing, ADR, and SSA, 5th Edition (IoSM5) forecasts US$ 14.3 Billion in IoSM revenue, driven by Life Extension, generating $4.7 Billion through 2031.

Kacific Broadband Satellites and Farmer Charlie will bring affordable satellite-powered agricultural information and expertise to farmers in remote and isolated places across South East Asia and the Pacific. The companies have signed an MoU supporting sustainable development and agriculture in small holdings across the region.

The Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communications has gained full membership of the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA), a platform to promote satellite communication services and the common interests of satellite operators. The Association, formerly known as ESOA (EMEA Satellite Operators Association) used to focus on Europe, the Middle East and Africa. However, January 2022 saw the expansion of the geography of the Association’s activities, which was announced as a move to bring together new members among satellite operators from across the world.

BridgeComm, Inc., an optical wireless communications (OWC) solutions and services provider, today announced that Rich Tortorelli will join the company as a chief systems engineer. Having developed, managed and executed 160 plus satellites with space-based constellations, Tortorelli brings thirty years of invaluable experience to BridgeComm to enhance its OWS space produce development efforts.

Former National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Gordon Smith will receive the organization’s Distinguished Service Award (NAB DSA) during the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Smith will receive the award – NAB’s highest honor – at the NAB Show Welcome session on Monday, April 25.

Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) has named Emory Strilkauskas as Head of Business Development for the Americas, responsible for expanding the company’s professional broadcast and media portfolio across the United States, Canada and Latin America.

The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the appointment of Eutelsat’s Head of Third Party Teleports Jesus Mendez Sampedro to its Board of Directors. In March, he will stand for election by the membership to a three-year term.

NSR’s newly released Optical Satellite Communications, 4^th Edition (OSC4) projects a US$ 2 Billion Optical Satcom market for equipment, driven primarily by upcoming Non-GEO constellations. As Optical Satcom growth trends upwards at a 47% CAGR, projected demand reaches 6,000+ laser communication terminal (LCT) units over the next decade.