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.

Novaspace’s release today it's latest report on  FSS Operators: Benchmarks & Performance Review which unveils a year of transformation for satellite operators. 

2025 is redefining the rules of the game for Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) operators. Faced with rising cost pressures and NGSO-driven disruption, operators are doubling down on diversification, multi-orbit strategies, and consolidation to stay competitive. 

Applied Aerospace and PCX Aerosystems jointly announced the merger of the two organizations, establishing a unified and transformational supplier of precision hardware and systems for aircraft, rotorcraft, satellites, launch vehicles and missile defense. The combined company will be known as Applied Aerospace & Defense. It leverages the capabilities of two well established industry leaders, each with proven heritage, delivering highly engineered solutions for military, commercial, and scientific applications.

INTEGRASYS’ CleanRF has been awarded the Better Satellite World Award by the Space Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) trade asscociation at its annual diner held in London. The award celebrates the company's unwavering commitment to global security, particularly in securing communications amid active jamming scenarios.

Doha, Qatar, December 1, 2025 – Al Jazeera Media Network and Es’hailSat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in satellite communication services, ground station infrastructure, and crisis and disaster management systems, to ensure the continuity of services and the enhancement of operations.

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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.

Qatar University signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Qatar Satellite Company, Es’hailSat, during the events of the MWC conference and in a separate ceremony held on the sidelines of the conference. This collaboration comes as part of the university’s efforts to strengthen its leading role in the fields of space, innovation, and scientific research