The past year marked a period of significant progress across the satellite and connectivity landscape. In this first episode of 2026, The Satellite World Briefing podcast revisits the conversations from 2025 that encapsulated this momentum. Industry leaders discussed how software-defined satellites, hybrid satellite-IP networks, and next-generation mobility solutions are reshaping connectivity in broadcast, mobile, maritime, and aviation markets. These conversations revealed that new operational models and increased performance expectations are driving a growing convergence between terrestrial and space networks.
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Listen to episode 10: “Software Defined” Comes to Satellite
Listen to episode 11: “What’s Next for In-Flight Connectivity and Passenger Expectations Part 1”
Listen to episode 12: What’s Next for In-Flight Connectivity and Passenger Expectations Part 2
Listen to episode 13: How Cell Towers in Space Are Transforming Connectivity
Listen to episode 14: Reinventing Media Distribution and the Rise of Hybrid Networks
Listen to episode 16: Connected at Sea: What’s Next for Maritime Connectivity
