2025 Year in Review: Strategic Intelligence, Golden Dome and Advancements to Direct to Device

As we near the close of 2025, it’s a pivotal moment to reflect on this past year and the advances and changes that have impacted the industry.

From the introduction of Golden Dome, expansion of Starlink’s dominance, growth in Direct-to-Device (D2D) to sovereignty becoming a driving force for nation states—2025 has been a whirlwind. How will these trends shape 2026 and beyond?

To help us break down the most significant happenings and provide expert insight into what it all means for our industry, we are joined by Chris Quilty, Co-CEO & President and Caleb Henry, Director of Research for Quilty Space, a global leader in space sector business intelligence.