http://www.satellitetoday.com Satellite Today en-us 2012 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 5:42:22 EST [Satellite TODAY 02-07-12] The commercial satellite markets are set for a 10-year period of modest growth, according to a Euroconsult report issued Feb. 6, but the analysis firm’s predictions for the government markets include a stagnating growth period for government spending that is expected at least... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/headlines/38285.html Tue, 7 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite TODAY 02-07-12] Elbit Systems expanded its payload portfolio by launching its Hermes 450 and Hermes 900 unmanned air system (UAS) hyper-spectral payload with new intelligence capabilities, the company confirmed Feb. 6.     Elbit Systems completed development on the system... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/headlines/38288.html Tue, 7 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite TODAY 02-06-12] XTAR has joined the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) as a new member, the organization announced Feb. 3.     XTAR, a privately owned... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/headlines/38282.html Mon, 6 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 02-02-12] 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 management team on Feb. 2.    ATK’s 2012 third fiscal quarter ended on Jan. 1. ATK... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/dod/38277.html Thu, 2 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST 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 same capabilities can do harm, as well. The choice is in the hands of the owner/operator or user, be... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/govt/38190.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST 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 satellite industry persuade key decision makers within governments/defense forces to make bold steps... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/milsatcom/38203.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST 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 for one of the industry’s most prestigious individual awards. Jean–Yves Le Gall, Chairman... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/milsatcom/38204.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite TODAY 02-01-12] ASC Signal has been awarded a $1 million contract for the first three phases to build up to 100 3.7-meter, X-band antenna systems supporting global government communications, the company confirmed Jan. 31.    The fixed, tracking antennas were designed to communicate with... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/headlines/38263.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite TODAY 02-01-12] The U.S. Air Force’s Operationally Responsive Space-1 (ORS-1) satellite has achieved initial and final operational capability, Air Force Space Command commander Gen. William Shelton announced Jan. 31.    The ORS-1 satellite program began in October... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/headlines/38264.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite TODAY Insider 01-31-12] The Pentagon’s plan to reduce military spending by $487 billion over the next decade was met with serious concern in the space sector after it was published Jan. 27 as part of the military’s 2013 full-year budget. Analysts, however,    While total U.S... http://www.satellitetoday.com/military/headlines/38255.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 0:00:00 EST