Editorial Calendar

SatMagazine Editorial Calendar

SatMagazine	Editorial Deadline*	Theme**
SatMagazine December 2025	November 1^st, 2025	Year in Review + Open Theme
SatMagazine Q1 2026: Global SATCOM Infrastructure & Next-Gen Networks	January 31^st, 2026	GEO/LEO/MEO satellites + constellations + antennas/terminals (maritime/airborne/UAV/land) + RF/microwave/optical/laser comms + ground systems + launch services + broadband/5G/NTN + SSA/SDA + financing & investment
SatMagazine Q2 2026: EO, Imaging, and the Future of SmallSat Operations	April 4^th, 2026	Earth observation + optical/SAR imaging + propulsion systems + components/materials + AI/autonomy + IoT/M2M + COTS systems + civil emergency response + market analysis across Europe/MENA/Africa
SatMagazine Q3 2026: Constellations, Ground Integration, and In-Space Services	July 4^th, 2026	Constellations + ground automation/cloud networks + in-space servicing & debris removal + cybersecurity + optical ISLs + components/cables/materials + LATAM/APAC growth + satellite-to-satellite links
SatMagazine Q4 2026: Broadcast, Mobility & Commercial Innovation	August 2^nd, 2026	SatTV + SatIP/SatOTT + streaming & hybrid broadcast + maritime/aviation/enterprise mobility + commercial launch + oil/gas/mining/agriculture/utilities connectivity + dual-use commercial/government markets + funding & new market expansion

*Indicates the latest date editorial content for a publication can be submitted. Earlier submissions, permitting additional time to review and adjust contributions are greatly appreciated.

**Articles not related to the issue theme are permitted in all issues.

MilsatMagazine Editorial Calendar

MilsatMagazine	Editorial Deadline*	Theme**
MilsatMagazine November 2025	October 18^th, 2025	COTS, Components, ASATs, Silicon Tech for MAG, Support Segments, Data Streaming, Field Mobile Comms
MilsatMagazine December 2025	November 15^th, 2025	Year in Review + Open Theme
MilSatMagazine: Spring Defense & Strategy Edition - April 2026	March 16^th, 2026	CORE THEME: Emerging defense architectures, tactical capability, secure communications, and mission resilience. Topics Included: MILSATCOM, Protected Comms & Tactical Communications + Secure Comms, AI/Analytics for defense + Ground Systems, Networks & Satellite Monitoring + UAV/RPA communications & air-to-ground connectivity + COTS technologies for military missions + Military missions & launch sector + Interference, SIGINT/HUMINT, operational strategies + Anti-jam technologies & jamming countermeasures + ISR, geospatial intelligence, C4/C5/C6 systems + Emergency comms, first responder and NGO communications + Warfighter mobility, terminals, RF/microwave/laser/optical comms + Golden Dome / Proliferated Space Warfare Architecture + Dual-use and hybrid commercial-defense architectures
MilSatMagazine: Fall Space & Security Edition - October 2026	September 15^th, 2026	CORE THEME: Strategic space power, next-gen MILSATCOM innovation, SDA/SSA, cybersecurity, and enterprise-scale space infrastructure. Topics included: Satellite defense tech, ASAT strategy, space domain protection + Advanced MILSATCOM technologies & strategic broadband + Space situational awareness (SSA) & space domain awareness (SDA) + Command & Control architectures + Space servicing and in-orbit support + Components, COTS, silicon technology for military aerospace/ground + Data streaming and field communications + Cybersecurity & cyber defense of MILSATCOM infrastructure + Strategic planning, year-in-review, and future capability outlook + Dual-use synergy between commercial space operators and defense buyers + Supply chain & ground infrastructure driving secure space power

*Indicates the latest date editorial content for a publication can be submitted. Earlier submissions, permitting additional time to review and adjust contributions are greatly appreciated.

**Articles not related to the issue theme are permitted in all issues.

Author Guidelines

SatNews Author & Article Guidelines

Word count: 850 to 1,800 words (for longer form articles, such as white papers or OpEds, please contact the editor regarding issue placement).
We recommend feature articles for the magazines be written in the third person.
Features should be sent as either “.doc” or “.txt” files — please, no PDFs or Google Docs for feature articles.
Author byline, brief bio and headshot and at least two images to support the article—imagery must be high resolution (minimum resolution of 300 dpi, .jpg, .png or .pdf format).
For author headshots, please attempt to photograph your subjects against a solid background, white preferred or some other light, solid color.
Ensure appropriate captions are included for all included imagery.
Send the feature and images as separate email attachments — please do not include imagery within a word processed document.
If no imagery is included as attachments for the feature, no imagery will be used in the article save for graphics that SatNews editorial feels compliment the material.
Please include URLs, email and/or phone contact information for interested reader followups.
We ask that you do not design and layout your feature; rather, send the material in as attachments — the editors have specific design elements for articles.
There is no guarantee that review PDFs will be sent for author review prior to publication. Time is of the essence and publication schedules are crucial to meet.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When a review PDF is received, author corrections must be returned to SatNews editorial within 24 to 48 hours of the date the author receives the file (unless another arrangement is agreed to between the author and the editors) to ensure those corrections are included in the issue. Corrections received post-publication of the issue will not be addressed unless they are critical to the article.
The article’s design may be altered from the review PDF for the final version of the magazine, as advertising and other editorial and marketing materials may remain that must be added to the publication.
The editorial guidelines for Executive Spotlight, COMMAND CENTER and “Perspectives” video interviews will be sent upon request.