Satellite Industry Association Announces Satcom Direct Government as its Newest Member

Washington, D.C., January 6, 2026 – The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) today announced that Satcom Direct Government (SDG), a Gogo company, has joined the Association as its newest Associate Member.

SDG is a global provider of secure, scalable, end-to-end satellite connectivity solutions across multiple orbits (GEO, MEO and LEO) and frequency bands (L, Ku, Ka and Mil-Ka), delivering fully integrated communications, equipment, and support to military and government customers.

“SIA is pleased to welcome SDG as the newest member of the Association,” said Tom Stroup, president of the Satellite Industry Association. “The Company’s ability to provide mission-critical multi-orbit connectivity solutions across multiple spectrum bands combined with its government customer focus and expertise make SDG an ideal addition to SIA. The Association and its members look forward to working with the newest Associate member of SIA.”

“Joining the Satellite Industry Association, reinforces our commitment to advancing resilient communications for military and government customers, “said Hayden Olson, EVP & General Manager for SDG. “We look forward to collaborating with fellow SIA members to help shape policy, innovation, and best practices that strengthen the satellite ecosystem and support mission-critical operations worldwide.”

About Satcom Direct Government (SDG)
SDG, a Gogo Company, is a leading global operator of customized, secure end-to-end satellite connectivity services that deliver assured global access to networks, voice, data and video applications, and data on land and in the air. Each solution is scalable from simple point-to-point links to complete end-to-end, global solutions that are fully interoperable and seamlessly integrated with government networks for enhanced situational awareness and a faster response.

Providing customers with solutions across GEO, MEO and LEO satellite constellations, encompassing L, Ku, Ka and Mil-Ka frequency bands, SDG delivers innovative turnkey capabilities for military and government operators globally. The portfolio of services includes the provision of equipment, systems integration, ground networks, satellite airtime, training and 24/7/365 support.

Government customers trust SDG to deliver resilient, agnostic solutions at the highest quality of service and customer support provided by an expert team of military veterans and technical experts familiar with handling complex communications requirements to support mission success.

About The Satellite Industry Association
SIA is a U.S.-based trade association providing representation of the leading satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch services providers, and ground equipment suppliers. For more than two decades, SIA has advocated on behalf of the U.S. satellite industry on policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the satellite business. For more information, visit www.sia.org.

SIA Executive Members include: Amazon; Comtech; DIRECTV; EchoStar Corporation; Eutelsat Tech Corp; HawkEye 360; Iridium Communications Inc.; Kratos Defense & Security Solutions; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Planet Labs PBC; SES Americom, Inc.; Spire Global Inc.; and Viasat Inc. SIA Associate Members include: The Aerospace Corporation; Artel, LLC; AST Space Mobile; Astranis Space Technologies Corp.; The Boeing Company; ExoAnalytic Solutions; Integrasys LLC; Kinematics; Kymeta Corporation; Ovzon; Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Satcom Direct Government; Skyloom and Telesat. SIA Affiliate Members include: AvL Technologies; COMSAT; Cooley LLP; DLA Piper; Globalstar; Greenberg Traurig LLP; Hogan Lovells; Jenner & Block; Keysight Technologies, Inc.; Media Broadcast Satellite; Orbital Research; Peraton; Plexus Corp; Quadsat; Sheppard Mullin; Wiley; Xairos Systems Inc., and XTAR, LLC.

Media and PR Contact: Dean Hirasawa
Satellite Industry Association
Email: dhirasawa@sia.org
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