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Monthly Newsletter - November 2026

GSOA in Action

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events

GSOA played an active role at the Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events hosted in Riyadh, co-organised by Saudi Arabia’s CST and the ITU, contributing to high-level discussions on multi-orbit connectivity, infrastructure resilience, Direct-to-Device services and the road to WRC-27.


Key messages highlighted the need for fit-for-purpose regulatory frameworks, global spectrum harmonisation and forward-looking policies to enable satellite connectivity to scale and support universal digital access.👉

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United Kingdom

Defence in Space

Strengthening collaboration across the space and defence sectors, exploring secure connectivity, resilience, emerging technologies and new opportunities for industry, SMEs and innovation.👉

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Pakistan

APT Symposium

Engaging with Asia-Pacific regulators on emerging technologies and satellite connectivity, highlighting regulation to bridge the digital divide and extend connectivity to underserved communities.👉

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Mexico

Mexico Digital Summit

Advancing satellite connectivity, promoting regulatory cooperation and strengthening international collaboration on spectrum management and space sustainability across Mexico and Latin America.👉

Hear from GSOA's Members...

Mark Rigolle, CEO, Agility Beyond Space

As Agility Beyond Space celebrates 20 years in the satellite industry, its CEO, Mark Rigolle, highlights the importance of collaboration in an increasingly dynamic market shaped by new orbits, emerging players and evolving connectivity models.


He emphasises the value of GSOA membership in bringing the industry together to address shared priorities, including spectrum, landing rights and sensible regulation, and calls on members to actively contribute to shaping the industry's future.

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GSOA Training: 🚀 Boost Your Skills and Career Options

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Make continuing education a part of your professional growth! Training Membership gives you 24/7 access to 25+ technical, business, and engineering courses covering all aspects of satellite and space communications - for a full year at just US $449 (renewable). Members also enjoy discounts, certification and recertification exams, and a permanent record of course progress and achievements.



Whether you are a technical professional, business-focused, or transitioning into new roles, this membership lets you learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere, with expert-led courses designed to expand your skills and open new career opportunities.



Enrol now and start your journey toward enhanced expertise and greater career options!

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Explore the new interactive ESA simulator, designed to demonstrate key principles of electronically steered antennas, including beam steering, sidelobes, beamwidth, grating lobes, scan-angle gain and aperture phase distribution.


The simulator on will feature in the upcoming ENG 808: ESA/FPA Principles and Examples course, part of the GVF Training Membership.

📺GSOA Webinars ▶️

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As the space industry matures, access to capital, market consolidation and commercially sustainable business models are becoming increasingly important to its long-term growth. With evolving investor expectations, shifting market dynamics and growing pressure to demonstrate profitability, companies across the space value chain are reassessing how they finance, scale and sustain their businesses.


This webinar will explore the investment landscape shaping the future of the space sector, examining long-term capital strategies, the drivers behind industry consolidation, and the business models needed to support sustainable growth. Bringing together perspectives from across the ecosystem, the discussion will consider how investors, established players and emerging companies can navigate market opportunities, manage risk and build commercially viable businesses in an increasingly competitive environment.

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Examining how flexible satellite architectures optimise overall network performance, adapt to changing demand and enable new services.

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Exploring how AI is transforming satellite operations, discussing opportunities, challenges and key considerations for autonomous networks.

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Join GSOA’s Working Groups: Collaborate, Innovate, and Lead

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At GSOA, we offer our members the chance to be part of something exciting! Our specialised Working Groups, Task Forces, Regional Groups, and Councils bring together industry experts to tackle everything from policy and regulation to emerging technologies and sustainability in satellite communications.


All GSOA members are welcome to join these groups and contribute to the discussions, regardless of their role, location or area of expertise. Whether you are looking to share your experience, stay close to industry developments or help shape GSOA’s work, there is an opportunity to get involved.


Each group operates on a consensus-based, results-driven model and is led by a Chair and two Co-Chairs. Members from across the globe collaborate to address the key challenges and opportunities shaping the satellite sector, from regulatory frameworks to the latest technological advancements.


We are inviting new voices to join these groups and help shape the future of the industry.

Whether you are passionate about regulation, innovation, or sustainability, this is your opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals and make a real impact.


Ready to get involved?

Explore our groups and discover how you can be part of the conversation today!

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Publications in the Spotlight

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Remember GSOA members receive a discount using the code GSOA10

Space Innovation Atlas

Novaspace’s Space Innovation Atlas provides a quarterly overview of global space investment, start-ups and emerging innovation trends. The report examines funding activity, key investors, technology developments and regional market dynamics, highlighting how capital and innovation are shaping the space industry. It also explores developments in areas such as commercial constellations, space defence and security, and orbital data centres. By comparing investment patterns over time, the Atlas offers a broader perspective on shifting market priorities, emerging opportunities and the direction of the global space ecosystem.

Consultations

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GSOA’s Positions & Consultations turn the collective expertise of our members into clear, assertive stances on key regulatory and policy issues, guiding decision-makers and championing the satellite sector worldwide. They support innovation, investment, and sustainable growth.

Read all of GSOA’s submissions on the GSOA website.

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Member in the Spotlight

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ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in ground networking technologies, delivering next-generation ground systems and intelligent network management through its Intuition and Foresight solutions.

Supporting satellite operators and service providers across mobility, enterprise, broadcast and government markets, its technologies enable customers to efficiently manage and scale increasingly complex networks while delivering reliable, high-performance connectivity across diverse applications.

With a strong focus on multi-orbit networks, automation, orchestration and AI-driven intelligence, the company is helping operators simplify operations, increase flexibility and resilience, and evolve their networks to meet changing customer and mission needs.

Member News

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Viasat Orders ALL.SPACE Hydra MAX Terminals for Resilient Multi-Orbit Connectivity

Viasat Government has ordered multiple ALL.SPACE Hydra MAX terminals, which are approved for use on Viasat’s global NextGen Ka-band network to support defence and government communications on the move. The terminals enable simultaneous connections across multiple satellite links and orbits, providing high-capacity, resilient connectivity for land and maritime operations in demanding environments.

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Amazon Leo Nears 400 Satellites in Orbit, Announces Next Ariane 6 Launch

Amazon Leo has launched nearly 400 satellites across 14 missions since beginning full-scale deployment in April 2025, expanding its low Earth orbit broadband constellation. Its next mission, scheduled no earlier than 23 November 2026, will use an Ariane 6 rocket to deploy 36 satellites from French Guiana, supporting plans to deliver internet connectivity to customers worldwide.

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Arianespace Targets 23 November for Tenth Ariane 6 Launch with 36 Amazon Leo Satellites

Arianespace is targeting no earlier than 23 November 2026 to launch 36 Amazon Leo satellites aboard its Ariane 64 rocket from French Guiana, marking the launcher’s tenth flight and fourth mission for the constellation this year. The mission will bring the total number of Amazon Leo satellites deployed by Arianespace to 136, under a strengthened partnership covering 24 launches.

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AST SpaceMobile Secures Spectrum Approvals and Operator Agreements to Expand in Brazil

AST SpaceMobile has secured authorization for 30 MHz of S-band spectrum and approval for secondary use of up to 20 MHz in the 700 MHz band, alongside agreements with four regional mobile operators in Brazil. The company also plans to establish four ground gateways to support its satellite-based cellular broadband network, aiming to extend voice, data and video services to standard smartphones beyond terrestrial coverage.

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AvL Technologies Achieves Final CMMC Level 2 Certification

AvL Technologies has achieved Final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 following an independent third-party assessment, confirming its compliance with NIST SP 800-171 requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The certification strengthens AvL’s position as a trusted provider to the U.S. defence and government sectors, enabling it to handle sensitive information under independently verified cybersecurity safeguards.

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Eutelsat and EuroSkyPark Expand Satellite Connectivity for Critical Energy Infrastructure

Eutelsat and EuroSkyPark are expanding their capacity agreement to provide satellite connectivity for Amprion’s electricity transmission infrastructure, extending coverage from onshore substations across Germany to offshore facilities in the North Sea. Using EUTELSAT 10B GEO capacity alongside existing OneWeb LEO services, the solution will strengthen communications resilience and provide independent connectivity for critical energy operations.

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Gilat Secures $28 Million Contract to Upgrade Broadband Connectivity in Peru

Gilat Perú has signed a $28 million agreement with Peru’s national telecommunications programme, PRONATEL, to upgrade broadband connectivity across the Ica region. The project will deliver internet speeds up to 20 times faster to 116 public institutions and provide free Wi-Fi in 30 public squares, with construction expected to be completed by mid-2027.

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Global Invacom to Supply TerraLink Earth Observation Ground Stations to eNexus Space Data

Global Invacom is delivering two TerraLink 370 Earth Observation ground stations to eNexus Space Data for installation in New Zealand and Iceland as part of the company’s ground network expansion. The containerised stations support simultaneous S- and X-band operation, remote management and rapid deployment, enabling eNexus to expand its ground station services.

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Iridium and Altair Integrate Satellite Connectivity into Cellular IoT Chipsets

Iridium and Altair Semiconductor are integrating Iridium NTN Direct satellite connectivity into Altair’s ALT1350 and next-generation ALT1550 chipsets, combining terrestrial cellular and satellite connectivity in a single platform without requiring a separate satellite modem. The integration will support IoT applications ranging from asset tracking and smart metering to industrial monitoring and AI-powered wearables, extending connectivity beyond terrestrial network coverage.

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INTEGRASYS Wins Best Satellite Service Provider Award for Mission Track

INTEGRASYS received the Best Satellite Service Provider award for its Mission Track solution at the BroadcastPro Middle East Manufacturer Awards 2026 in Dubai. The recognition marks the company’s second consecutive year of success at the awards, following Orbisat’s 2025 win, and highlights its software solutions for satellite mission management and space operations.

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Kratos Demonstrates Multi-Vendor Interoperability for 5G Satellite Networks

Kratos has demonstrated end-to-end connectivity across a multi-vendor 5G New Radio Non-Terrestrial Network using its OpenSpace virtualised satellite ground system, alongside KT SAT, Druid Software and GCT Semiconductor. The demonstration validated device registration and two-way communication, highlighting the potential of software-defined ground systems to improve interoperability, scalability and flexibility in satellite-based 5G services.

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MDA Space Becomes Denver Broncos’ First Official Space Industry Partner

MDA Space has partnered with the Denver Broncos, becoming the NFL team’s first official space industry partner as the company expands its brand presence in the US aerospace and defence market. The agreement includes visibility at Empower Field at Mile High and across the team’s digital platforms, connecting MDA Space with new audiences in Colorado and beyond.

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Open Cosmos Confirms 192-Satellite Core for ConnectedCosmos Constellation

Open Cosmos has confirmed that 192 satellites will form the foundation of its ConnectedCosmos low Earth orbit constellation, targeting more than 96 satellites in orbit by the end of 2028 and global coverage by 2030. Designed for secure, sovereign connectivity, the network will use optical inter-satellite links to transfer data directly between satellites and integrate communications with Earth observation capabilities for government, institutional and commercial customers.

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Ovzon Receives $3.9 Million Supplementary Order from NATO Customer

Ovzon has secured a supplementary order worth SEK 39 million ($3.9 million) from an existing NATO customer for additional mobile satellite terminals operating on its current satellite service. Deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2027, expanding the customer’s use of Ovzon’s satellite communications platform.

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OQ Technology Selected for Western Australia’s Defence Forge to Advance Sovereign 5G Satellite Connectivity

OQ Technology and AROSE have been selected as prospective anchor tenants for Western Australia’s Defence Forge, supporting plans to develop sovereign satellite manufacturing capabilities and explore a locally controlled 5G direct-to-device constellation. The initiative aims to extend connectivity beyond terrestrial networks, strengthen Australia’s sovereign communications infrastructure and build national space industry capabilities.

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Sateliot Launches Five New Satellites to Expand 5G NTN IoT Constellation

Sateliot has successfully launched five satellites for its 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) IoT constellation, bringing its total number of satellites launched to 11 and increasing capacity for connectivity in areas without terrestrial coverage. The new satellites are expected to double average daily connection opportunities and halve revisit times, supporting the company’s commercial expansion and longer-term plans for higher-capacity and direct-to-device services.

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SES Space & Defense Launches Demonstration Payload for NASA Communications Services Project

SES Space & Defense has successfully launched a demonstration payload aboard Planet Labs’ Pelican-12 satellite to advance its Low Earth Orbit Relay Service under NASA’s Communications Services Project. The demonstration will test commercial space relay capabilities for low-latency data backhaul and spacecraft telemetry, tracking and command, supporting NASA’s transition towards commercial communications services for future science missions.

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Akkodis and Space Norway Partner on Satellite Communications for Civil Preparedness

Akkodis Nordics and Space Norway have signed an MoU to develop resilient communications solutions for civil preparedness across the Nordic region, combining satellite services with secure platforms and systems integration. The collaboration aims to help emergency services, healthcare providers, municipalities and critical infrastructure operators maintain connectivity when terrestrial networks are disrupted or unavailable.

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KONGSBERG Canada Signs Strategic Agreements with MDA Space and Telesat

KONGSBERG Canada has signed an MoU with MDA Space to explore joint space and defence projects, alongside a letter of intent with Telesat to assess integration of its Lightspeed LEO satellite network into defence platforms. The agreements aim to strengthen Canada–Norway industrial cooperation and support secure, resilient, low-latency satellite communications for military operations and allied defence capabilities.

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ENPASA Deploys Inmarsat NexusWave to Improve Vessel Connectivity and Crew Communications

Argentinian shipowner ENPASA has deployed Inmarsat Maritime’s NexusWave connectivity service aboard its tankers Recoleta and Caleta Rosario to support digital operations and reliable ship-to-shore communications. The upgrade has improved data exchange, electronic chart updates and email delivery, while providing crews with unlimited data access and enhanced voice and video connectivity at sea.

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