Kymeta, the global leader in mobile satellite communications powered by metamaterials technology, today announced the appointment of Manny Mora as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This leadership transition marks a strategic acceleration of Kymeta’s mission to deliver reliable, resilient connectivity for warfighters and mission-critical operators across the U.S. Department of Defense and allied governments.

At the Global Milsatcom 2025 Conference Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with satellite executives including  Patrick Rayermann, CEO-XTAR, Alvaro Sanchez, CEO-Integrasys and Gavin Cox, R&D Engineering Manager-Global Invacom. Click here to view the videos.

At the Global Milsatcom 2025 Conference and Exhibition in London, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Gavin Cox, R&D Engineering Manager for Global Invacom.  Click here to view the video.

At the Global Milsatcom 2025 Conference and Exhibition in London, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Alvaro Sanchez, CEO of Integrasys. Click here to view the video.

At the Global Milsatcom 2025 Conference and Exhibition in London, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Patrick Rayermann, CEO of satellite operator XTAR on his views on the military satellite market.  Click here to view the video.

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI) has named Christopher Keeler president of Space Solutions, where he will lead the company’s expanding U.S. space business focused on spacecraft propulsion systems, onboard communications, ground systems and space domain awareness.

Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) announced the appointment of Sébastien Rouge as its new Chief Financial Officer and member of the Group’s Executive Committee under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Jean-François Fallacher. This appointment will be effective 1stFebruary 2026.

Arianespace announces the appointment of Maxime Verrière as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. He also joins the company's Executive Committee. He will be responsible for structuring Arianespace's strategy and overseeing its implementation. He will lead key transformation projects for the company, particularly in the area of innovation.

At the Strategies in Satellite Ground Systems (SSGS) conference in London, this month, Martin Coleman, was given a Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his “Outstanding Contribution to Combatting the Costly Problem of Satellite Radio Frequency Interference.”  As a largely unpaid volunteer, Martin has accomplished something that few others have been able to achieve.

Hispasat has appointed Manuel Sansegundo as the Group's new Technical Director. Sansegundo, who was previously responsible for the company's European IRIS2 secure communications program, has held various positions in Hispasat's technical department since joining in 1991. As Flight Segment Manager for the past 22 years, he has led the technical aspects of all the company's missions, including launch-related activities, satellite control centers, and flight dynamics.