“They are almost disposable….. their operational life expectancy is about seven years and they can be easily replaced. In the coming months, Private Sector firms, SpaceX and the startup, OneWeb want to send into orbit constellations of small satellites that will provide internet access.
View WebsiteAs fiscal year 2017 financials trickled in, it was clear that the impact of a changing market and pricing declines continues to hit the bottom line of commercial satellite operators. Operators are being forced to re-evaluate decisions on multiple levels; from which applications to target, partners to engage, and satellites to order. There are two.
View WebsiteAccording to Northern Sky Research (NSR), the commercial ground segment market will grow from $5.6 billion in 2016 to $11.5 billion in 2025, generating more than $100 billion in revenue (7 percent CAGR). High Throughput Satellite (HTS) is the key driver for this growth, opening up a wealth of opportunities for this sector. How can teleport operators.
View Website“Many airlines are still unsure of what they receive when they install inflight connectivity on their planes. “They aim to know exactly what passengers receive and not just what the network can deliver. “To get there, service providers, who are still not profiting from the IFC boom, will need a multitude of tools and value-added.
View WebsiteServicing satellites in geosynchronous orbit is a “nascent industry” with significant future potential. Companies are weighing “service-or-replace trade-offs.” In an uncertain business climate, satellite manufacturers and operators are looking for new ways to manage their fleets, and might find life-extension services a compelling option. NSR in January published the industry’s first study on the in-orbit.
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