A new report from Analysys Mason reveals that  the consumer Direct-to-Device (D2D) market is poised to revolutionise accessibility and bridge connectivity gaps, and cumulative revenue will reach more than US$ 100 billion between 2023 and 2033.

The  report delves into the satellite D2Dconnectivity market for consumers, exploring its dynamics, potential barriers and principal applications. It also offers strategic advice for satellite operators, mobile network operators (MNOs) and infrastructure vendors. 

Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW),announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Edge Autonomy, a  provider of field-proven uncrewed airborne system (UAS) technology. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Redwire will acquire Edge Autonomy for US$ 925 million on a debt free, cash free basis and subject to customary working capital, cash and debt adjustments.

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Galia Dolev

iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a provider of end-to-end media solutions and broadcastinginnovation, announced the appointment of Galia Dolev as Vice President of Global Human Resources.

New Glenn safely reached its intended orbit during today's NG-1 mission. New Glenn’s seven BE-4 engines ignited on January 16, 2025, at 2:03 a.m. EST (0703 UTC) from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.  ​NG-1 is is New Glen's first National Security Space Launch certification flight. 

Major changes and challenges seem the norm in the satellite industry – what was once stable and predictable for established players has become a foreign battlefield in many ways. We didn’t seem to have so many expensive satellite failures, congestive corporate mergers, and disruption by new and previously untried technological models. I want to help us understand what we have at present and what kinds of prescriptions can resolve this conundrum and put our industry, and we participants, in a safe and productive mode.

	Stephen Nuttall

Stephen Nuttall has been appointed as th