ATK 3Q Space Sales Slip; Company to Restructure in 2013 Under New CFO
2.02.2012 | Satellite News | Jeffrey Hill
It has been a busy day for aerospace and defense firm ATK as the company announced its third quarter 2012 results, its 2013 restructuring plan and a new appointment to its executive... read more 
Ambitious Plans Showcase Best of Satellite Sector
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Mark Holmes
It does not seem so long ago that I was making my way to Madrid to interview Petra Mateos-Aparicio, chairwoman, Hispasat, who was deservedly crowned Via Satellite 2010 executive of the year. Fast-forward... read more
Neelie Kroes Vice President, European Commission
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Mark Holmes
The European Commission (EC) shapes much of Europe’s digital and communications policies. One of the big questions facing the EC in recent years is how positive it has been towards using satellite to... read more
Satellite Executive of the Year 2011: The Nominees Are...
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Jeffrey Hill, Mark Holmes
Businesses throughout the satellite industry performed admirably in the tough economic conditions of 2011. Many executives worked to push their company higher, and the following six stood out to be nominees... read more
Agile Apertures: Antenna and Beam Technologies Redefining Satellite Landscape
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Anne Wainscott-Sargent
A powerful new generation of enhanced satellites is placing more stringent requirements on antenna manufacturers as satellite operators look to gain the next-generation of antenna technology without incurring... read more
The Side-Effect of the Hosted Payload Discussion: Commercial, Military Worlds Merge
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Jeffrey Hill
With governments looking to find ways to both meet defense requirements and cut costs, it appears that the opportunity for creative “hosted payload” type deals has never been better. Can the... read more
Regulatory Uncertainty: A Major Factor in Conflict Areas
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | By Raul Magallanes
Post-conflict governments in war-torn areas often make it a priority to rebuild their telecommunications networks. This is because it is difficult to advance other rebuilding efforts, such as restoring order... read more
Satellites and Freedom
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | By Owen D. Kurtin
We usually discuss satellite technology in politically neutral terms, recognizing its achievements in communications, media, navigation, mapping and other fields, while at best tacitly acknowledging that the... read more
Contracts News
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Staff Writer
Comtech EF Data Wins Mobile Backhaul Contract in Latin America Comtech EF Data was awarded a $4.1 million contract to provide satellite communications equipment supporting mobile backhaul network expansion to... read more
Executive Moves News
2.01.2012 | Via Satellite | Staff Writer
Liberty Global Appoints Hall Senior Vice President, General Counsel Liberty Global appointed Bryan Hall its new senior vice president, general... read more
