Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment (SSGS) 2026 returned to the Park Plaza London Victoria Hotel on 30 September – 1 October, bringing together the people, ideas and innovations driving the future of the satellite ground segment.

NASA has awarded Modulate Space Corporation a contract to develop key elements of a 5G communications system for use on the lunar surface with built-in Wi-Fi 6, for NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland.

Iridium Communications Inc. and Deutsche Telekom IoT (DT IoT) have announced the successful transmission of a voice message over Iridium NTN Direct℠ in a demonstration with Toyota. The milestone message was sent from a Toyota vehicle equipped with a Nordic Semiconductor nRF9151 development board, a Deutsche Telekom IoT SIM and transmitted entirely via the Iridium satellite network during the Telekom Satellite Day 2026. The demonstration follows the successful completion of te

Fractal Antenna Systems has disclosed a patented and patent-pending Mesh-to-Gateway, or “M2G”, architecture for unlicensed Part 15 wireless networks with D2D/LEO satellites. This proposed satellite network enables ubiquitous connectivity for sensors, machine control, fleet management, IoT, robotics, and other Part 15 devices.

A new study from Viasat Inc. and the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) has revealed drivers around the world say they regularly experience coverage ‘black spots’ and are willing to pay for satellite-powered services – especially when it comes to safety.

EnSilica has joined the 5G-aNTeNna consortium, a European development project focused on creating compact, secure and scalable 5G-NTN user terminals for the EU’s IRIS² satellite communications commercial infrastructure.

Myriota launches hybrid 5G satellite and cellular IoT network delivering uninterrupted global connectivity

Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in historic deal

AST SpaceMobile announces BlueBirds 11, 12, and 13 orbital launch in the first half of August

Square Peg Communications and VIAVI Solutions join forces to advance 5G NTN testing