December 23 Market Close: GovCon Index Rallies for Third Straight Day

The satellite communications industry is undergoing a major transformation. With a growing commercial presence, rising geopolitical tensions and an intensifying race for technological dominance, the space domain is poised for dramatic innovation and discovery. Executive Mosaic spoke with Intelsat CEO Dave Wajsgras in a new video interview to find out what’s driving space and satellite communications trends,

European satellite telecommunications provider SES issued a statement Thursday saying that negotiations over a “possible combination” with U.S.-based Intelsat have stopped. In late March, Luxembourg-headquartered SES confirmed that the company and Intelsat were in talks about a possible merger and noted that it was uncertain whether a deal would materialize. SES helps government and military

The U.K. government has approved the planned merger between Viasat (Nasdaq: VSAT) and British satellite services provider Inmarsat following the completion of an in-depth review. In November 2021, Viasat agreed to acquire Inmarsat in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.9 billion as part of efforts to provide a global hybrid network for government and