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Government/Military
Pace of Operations increases demand on Satcom on the move
To operate in today’s theaters — with 38,000 NATO and 47,000 U.S. troops in mountainous Afghanistan and 115,000 U.S. troops in the deserts of Iraq — the military needs even […]
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Finance
Lack of Strategic Milsatcom Synergy Will Plague EU’s Defense Architecture
By Richard Kusiolek The military of the European Union (EU) comprises the national armed forces of 27 member states, and next-generation military systems and defense policy process are key concerns […]
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Uncategorized
Can the Global Economy Keep up with Latin American Capacity Demand?
[Satellite News 01-26-10] The relationship between Latin America’s capacity demand and capacity supply continues to amaze analysts who project growth for operators despite a slowly recovering global economy and limited […]
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Connectivity
Slump or Growth for Satellite Service Providers in Latin America
According to Andrea Maleter, technical director, Futron, “There is a fair amount of private equity money still going into (Latin America’s) satellite business. Latin American telecoms, in general, has seen […]
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Government/Military
Future Military Communications: What Happens After TSAT?
In July, at the Seattle World Affairs Council, U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, leader of U.S. Central Command, discussed how broadband IP network technology won the 2008 battle of Sadr […]
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Uncategorized
Satellites Going Green
The debate over climate change continues to rage, with some arguing that forecasted growth in the population will place strains on the supplies of fuel and food, triggering an increase […]
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Government/Military
Government Contract Vehicles: Life Line or Fault Line
The ultimate goal of the U.S. Department of Defense’s space mission is to place capabilities in space in support of national defense and the warfighter. The U.S. Defense Information Systems […]
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Connectivity
Space-based Solar Power Comes to Light
The use solar energy is forecasted to soar in the next eight years as the world’s population looks for alternatives to fossil fuels. It is estimated the sun can provide […]
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Connectivity
Cellular Backhaul: Remains Driver for Satellite Sector
Wireless technology is evolving rapidly and playing an increasing role in the lives of people throughout the world. In addition, ever-larger numbers of people rely on the technology directly or […]
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Government/Military
Military Launch Market To See Robust, Steady Growth Into The Next Decade And Beyond
U.S. military readiness is based on satellite communications, and reliance on U.S. Air Force launch capabilities will continue to grow as newer and more powerful satellites are required. The U.S. […]
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Government/Military
Satellite-Based Air Traffic Management Keeping the Airline Industry Aloft
The airline industry is a major economic driver around the globe, but the system is reaching the limits of its capacity. How will the satellite industry play a key role in keeping airlines flying and the
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Connectivity
ITAR: Balancing the Global Playing Field?
The 1999 U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) authorizes the president to control the export and import of defense-related articles and services such as software, integrated circuits, computers, electronics […]
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Connectivity
ITAR Dilemma: Finding The Balance Between Regulation And Profit
America’s commercial space industry holds a dominant position in the global market, but due to a number of factors, other countries are beginning to gain more market share. Many small […]