David Greenidge and Skylar Cox lead the Viasat engineering team designing the HaloNet hybrid communications terminal.

Vast secured its first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station.

Viasat is developing the HaloNet hybrid communications terminal to unify multiple communications pathways into one adaptive system to maintain continuous satellite connectivity from launch through orbit.

The National Reconnaissance Office awarded contracts to three remote sensing companies to give the agency access to multiple remote sensing phenomenologies from electro-optical to radio frequency and beyond.

Vulcan experienced flight issues that require review before it is cleared to carry its next national security payload.

Vantor will use artificial intelligence to rapidly detect shifts across its large dataset with a human in the loop for quality control and collection-parameter setting.

Viasat’s compact UAV terminals provide a dependable Command and Control (C2) link via reliable L-band to maintain continuous communication in challenging environments.

The VuaLe portfolio supports intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations as well as public safety, border security, defense, and scientific research missions.

Viasat named the new UAV-focused service portfolio VuaLe.

Viasat’s UAV terminals start at a mass of 440 grams.

Uncrewed Air enables continuous, resilient communications for mission-critical UAV operations and makes secure satellite links accessible to a broader range of operators.

Viasat introduced a next-generation satellite service portfolio engineered to meet the evolving demands for government uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) operations.

Connectivity services within the VuaLe portfolio include Uncrewed Air, L-MAX, G2X Air, G2X Air Plus, and K-MAX.

VuaLe supports UAV missions by providing flexibility, security, and operational control through a range of terminals and connectivity services.

The VuaLe portfolio enables secure, real-time communications for uncrewed aerial missions worldwide, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, emergency response, and special operations.

The small size, weight, and power (SWaP) Viasat terminal is designed for smaller UAV platforms to deliver global reach, reliability, and operational flexibility.

Uncrewed Air is a new Viasat service that provides reliable and cost-effective L-band connectivity plans through Viasat’s global L-band network.

Todd McDonell is President, International Government, Viasat.

Viasat unveiled a suite of compact, lightweight, low-power terminals for UAVs to complement Uncrewed Air.

Government initiatives and public–private collaborations in space exploration and defense are market drivers for satellite propulsion.

North America is expected to be the dominant and fastest-growing region in the satellite propulsion market over the 2025–2032 forecast period.

The commercial end-user segment is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment in the satellite propulsion market due to rising demand for satellite-based internet, connectivity, and remote sensing services.

Substantial government and private investments in space research and exploration support North America’s leadership in the satellite propulsion market.

An increasing number of satellite launches for communication and Earth observation services is a market driver for satellite propulsion.

Advancements in propulsion technology and satellite mobility solutions are market drivers for the satellite propulsion market.

Stratview Research projects the satellite propulsion market will achieve a compound annual growth rate of 12.3% during the 2025–2032 forecast period.

Growth in commercial space activities and deployment of larger private satellite fleets is driving demand for scalable and cost-effective propulsion systems.

Stratview Research projects the satellite propulsion market will grow from $3.08 billion in 2024 to $7.82 billion by 2032.

Electric propulsion is expected to be the fastest-growing propulsion technology segment in the satellite propulsion market through 2032.

Small and medium satellite manufacturers and developers are increasingly investing in electric propulsion technologies to support longer operational life and reduced mission costs.

Rising adoption of efficient electric propulsion systems for extended mission life and reduced propellant needs is a market driver for satellite propulsion.

Electric propulsion offers higher efficiency, extended mission durations, and lower propellant requirements compared to chemical propulsion systems.

The expansion in satellite launches for communication and Earth observation services is the single most important growth driver for the satellite propulsion market.

The Mission Foundry is Muon Space’s industrial approach to constellation development that integrates spacecraft platforms, payloads, mission operations, and data processing from first simulation to on-orbit operations.

Near-term missions for Muon Space include deployments for Sierra Nevada Corporation supporting the Vindlér 2.0 constellation for RF collection and analytics functionality.

In 2025 Muon Space successfully launched new commercial satellites and advanced multiple operational constellations.

Muon Space’s Mission Foundry serves missions across defense, civil, and commercial domains including maritime intelligence, wildfire detection, logistics, and agriculture.

Muon Space delivered over 100% year-over-year revenue growth for the second consecutive year in 2025.

Muon Space expects its launch cadence to continue accelerating as more programs transition from demonstration to full operational deployment.

Many of Muon Space’s 20 forthcoming launch contracts were secured in the second half of 2025.

Muon Space more than doubled its employee base in 2025.

Upcoming Muon Space programs span hyperspectral mapping, radio frequency sensing, thermal infrared sensing, weather and atmospheric intelligence, and other rapid-deployment mission areas.

The first three Vindlér satellites are scheduled to launch in Q1 2026.

Muon Space is supporting multiple defense and civil customers with additional customer announcements expected at a later date.

Muon Space secured several new commercial awards for 2026 spanning hyperspectral imaging, high-resolution thermal infrared sensing, Bluetooth Low Energy detection, and high-quality weather data.

The Mission Foundry draws on Muon Space’s Halo technology stack, M-class and XL-class spacecraft platforms, and in-house propulsion.

In 2025 Muon Space completed its third and fourth mission launches.

Muon Space anticipates a new phase of operational scale driven by a growing portfolio of government and commercial customers, an accelerating launch cadence, and increasing demand for its end-to-end, mission-optimized systems.

Jonny Dyer is the CEO of Muon Space.

Three FireSats for Earth Fire Alliance are scheduled to launch in mid 2026 to expand the constellation and lower revisit times for early wildfire detection and monitoring.