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Experts from Eutelsat, Space42, Sky Perfect JSAT, and Spire Global weigh in on how AI will impact satellite operations and services.

The past year was marked by eye-catching spectrum sales amid the ramp-up of direct-to-device (D2D), mega-mergers as Europe looks to secure its future in space leadership, and increased adoption of AI technologies for on-orbit operations and network management.

Jared Isaacman faced a second confirmation hearing for the role of NASA administrator on Wednesday, reiterating his support for the Artemis program and competition among commercial companies for government programs, and emphasizing his independence from Elon Musk.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Space Force’s Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) is preparing a request for proposals (RFP) around agile space capabilities, but it is held up due to the status of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), RCO Director Kelly Hammett said Dec. 11 during a media roundtable at […]

When SpinLaunch announced plans in April of this year to deploy Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation Meridian Space, it raised eyebrows across the satellite industry. Why is the nonconventional launch startup going after broadband?

As the fast-evolving commercial satellite sector looks to leverage the advantages of Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), situated at the edge of space in orbits between 250 and 400 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, several satellite firms see it as transformative for commercial and defense space applications.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on space policy on Thursday that affirmed the priority to land Americans on the Moon by 2028, called for the development of nuclear reactors on the Moon and in orbit, and to attract $50 billion of additional investment in American space markets by 2028.

4iG Space and Defence (4iG SDT) is a growing presence on the space landscape in Europe, and is Hungary’s main space company. In October, the company made a splash move to become a strategic investor in U.S.-based Axiom Space. 4iG SDT recently finalized the agreement in December.

Via Satellite’s executive interviews provided an in-depth look into the biggest stories of the year. Here is a roundup of 10 of our best and most popular interviews of 2025 with the leaders who drive the satellite industry forward.

After more than two decades as a private company, SpaceX could go public in 2026. In mid-December, SpaceX Founder Elon Musk seemed to confirm reports of SpaceX considering going public, and reports estimate the IPO could value the company as high as $1.5 trillion.