Federal News Network’s Space & Satellite Exchange 2026

As federal missions grow more complex and distributed, space-based capabilities are becoming essential to mission success. From enabling communications in denied or remote environments to supporting real-time data and situational awareness, satellite technologies are reshaping how agencies operate.

Federal News Network’s Space & Satellite Exchange, on July 21 – 23, brings together government leaders and industry experts to examine how agencies are using next-generation satellite capabilities to close connectivity gaps, strengthen resilience, and support national security priorities.

Through focused discussions, this exchange will explore how federal organizations are integrating space-based communications, hybrid architectures and emerging technologies into broader mission and IT strategies.

What you’ll learn

• How agencies extend connectivity beyond traditional network boundaries
• The role of satellite and hybrid architectures in continuity of operations
• How direct-to-device satellite is expanding what’s possible
• Practical approaches to integrating space-based capabilities into mission and IT frameworks 

Through in-depth conversations led by Federal News Network journalists, this exchange will highlight insights from active deployments, guidance for modernizing communications strategies and approaches to integrating satellite into mission architectures.

The future of federal missions extends beyond terrestrial networks. Join Federal News Network’s Space & Satellite Exchange to explore how agencies are connecting, extending and strengthening their missions through space-based innovation.

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