Editorial Insight
Mobile Satellite Sector Takes Center Stage
The CEOs of the world’s largest fixed satellite services companies remain upbeat about their prospects — and those of the satellite sector as a whole — in these difficult financial times but reminded everyone attending the opening session of SATELLITE 2009 that work remains to be done in areas such as ITAR and the broadband stimulus package. ..More»

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From the Show Floor
CEOs Stress Importance of Customer Relationships in Tough Times
CEOs from a cross-section of the satellite industry — fixed satellite services, imaging, and satellite ground equipment segments — echoed the generally upbeat financial outlook for satellite players heard in other sessions at SATELLITE 2009. Several general themes recurred throughout the discussion, such as the value of long-term relationships with clients, as all of the CEOs spoke directly about or addressed the possibility of difficulties in the days ahead, a sobering reminder of the economic climate...More»

Satellite Firms Survive Rough Economy But Worry About Launcher Shortage
Although a combination of smart planning and sound financial management has enabled the world’s biggest satellite operators to weather the global economic crisis without significant disruption to their businesses, the firms are confronting other obstacles that executives say also could threaten their futures if left unchecked...More»

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