The live over-the-air test demonstrated the stability and interoperability of the DVB-S2X waveform in a real-world radio frequency environment.

The live test demonstrates iDirectGov’s implementation path for third-party waveform developers and their integration with iDirectGov hardware.

The 450SDM is designed to meet FIPS 140-3 Level 3 and Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) certification requirements.

The WDK approach protects developers’ intellectual property while enabling rapid deployment of commercial and government-specific waveforms.

WCore is iDirectGov’s proprietary abstraction and virtualization layer.

The WDK-enabled deployment of encrypted waveform cores supports maintaining a technical advantage for the U.S. military in increasingly contested space environments.

WCore virtualizes waveforms and allows up to 16 waveforms on a single 450SDM to be managed and orchestrated on a common compute platform.

The 450SDM’s flexibility enables warfighters at the tactical edge to adapt communication links in real time to counter cyber and electronic warfare threats such as signal jamming.

iDirect Government validated the DVB-S2X standard on its 450 Software-Defined Modem through a live over-the-air point-to-point test.

GLOC 2026 is organized by the International Astronautical Federation and hosted by the Rwanda Space Agency.

Rwanda’s role as GLOC 2026 host reflects its growing leadership in science, innovation, and sustainability.

Authors of selected presentations at GLOC 2026 will have the opportunity to participate in the IP Competition recognizing outstanding contributions to space-enabled climate action.

Early-bird registration for GLOC 2026 is available until 30 March 2026.

A total of 318 abstracts were submitted to the GLOC 2026 Technical Programme.

GLOC 2026 will include a broader technical programme addressing multiple thematic areas related to space-enabled climate action.

Abstracts for GLOC 2026 were submitted from 59 countries across all continents.

GLOC 2026 is expected to attract Heads of State, ministers, senior officials of major space agencies, industry leaders, development partners, investors, scientists, astronauts, major financial institutions, and civil society representatives.

GLOC 2026 is held under the theme "Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience".

GLOC 2026 will include a High-Level Opening Ceremony and an Exhibition inauguration.

GLOC 2026 builds on outcomes from GLOC 2023 in Oslo, Norway.

GLOC 2026 will feature a Plenary Programme with high-level panel discussions addressing space, climate policy, technology, and finance.

The IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC 2026) will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from 2 to 4 June 2026.

The GLOC 2026 International Programme Committee includes 118 experts from the space, climate, and policy communities.

Rwanda is the host country for GLOC 2026.

Lucas Rowlands is Vice President of Mission Operations at Galaxia Mission Systems.

Galaxia launched its first satellite, MÖBIUS-1, a software-defined satellite, in June 2025.

Galaxia Mission Systems, based in Halifax, formed a strategic partnership with Apolink Communicationk, based in Palo Alto, California, during Canada Space Day at the Canadian Consulate General in San Francisco.

Apolink will demonstrate its ISL capabilities on an international platform as part of the partnership, and the partnership strengthens ties between the U.S. and Canadian space ecosystems.

The partnership will integrate inter-satellite relay capability directly into Galaxia’s MissionOne flight missions to provide customers more flexibility in how data moves through orbit and down to the ground and to improve uptime and responsiveness across the mission lifecycle.

Apolink is a space communications company that builds and operates multipurpose satellite relay constellations focused on enabling real-time, continuous connectivity for commercial, scientific, and federal missions.

Galaxia’s transceivers are expected to achieve inherent interoperability with Apolink’s forthcoming constellation of data relay satellites.

Apolink’s hybrid optical–RF inter-satellite link (ISL) technology is planned to be demonstrated aboard a Galaxia spacecraft scheduled for launch into sun-synchronous orbit in 2027.

The collaboration includes joint development activities spanning mission definition, system design, and link development.

MissionOne is Galaxia’s turnkey service solution that provides end-to-end space mission services.

MTN integrates 5G/LTE and high-throughput satellite (HTS) networks for wireless carriers and satellite providers.

Elcome plans to deploy Amazon Leo Pro and Leo Ultra terminals to provide an independent LEO connectivity path that improves availability and network diversity at sea.

The Amazon Leo reseller agreements with MTN and Elcome enable Amazon Leo service for maritime markets such as commercial shipping, offshore vessels, and yachting.

Amazon Leo is ramping up its network of service providers and customers as the constellation prepares to enter service this year.

MTN works with the cruise and ferry industry.

Elcome’s existing fleet connectivity footprint covers more than 5,000 vessels.

Amazon has signed MTN as one of its first resellers for Amazon Leo in the maritime market.

Recent commercial customers or partners for Amazon Leo include AT&T, Crane Worldwide Logistics, Hunt Energy, and Connected Farms.

Steve Ritacco is senior vice president of Technology and Product Development for MTN.

Amazon has signed Elcome as one of its first resellers for Amazon Leo in the maritime market.

MTN has existing Low Earth Orbit partnerships with OneWeb and Starlink.

Jimmy Grewal is managing director of Elcome.

Plural, a London-headquartered venture capital and investment fund, led Hypersonica’s €23.3 million Series A round.

Hypersonica’s Series A funding will enable the company to continue full-scale flight testing toward meeting NATO member states’ demands for deep precision strike capabilities.

Hypersonica’s test vehicle featured a Hypersonica hypersonic missile prototype atop a booster provided by an unnamed partner.

Hypersonica emerged from stealth.