Sam Silverstein

Spacecraft manufacturers are jockeying for position in a fast-changing market driven increasingly by customer interest in on-orbit flexibility, reduced costs and faster production times. Spacecraft manufacturers are jockeying for position […]

The companies that supply transmission systems for use on the ground and aboard spacecraft must continuously innovate as satellite operators strive to meet their users’ growing demand for telecommunications services. […]

Satellite manufacturers across the board are still seeing strong demand for new satellites as operators continue to place orders at a healthy rate. Most manufacturers have won their fair share […]

[Satellite News 03-20-12] Despite continued economic turmoil around the world last year, particularly in debt-plagued Europe, the satellite industry remains financially healthy and is well-positioned to handle the challenges that […]

The future of NASA seems to be open to debate as budget cuts increase. With more encouragement than ever for private sector involvement in things like human spaceflight, will NASA […]

U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) have been the source of much debate in the satellite industry in recent years. While many believe that these laws put U.S. satellite […]

Amid continuing change in the MSS sector, distributors are looking for new strategies to remain profitable, officials said during “The Changing World of MSS Distribution: Views From the Front Lines” […]

by Sam Silverstein As the U.S. military increases its reliance on commercial satellite services, industry officials are pressing the government to take a stronger stance in helping satellite operators deal […]

by Sam Silverstein U.S. military officials responsible for procuring commercial satellite communications services and the companies that serve those needs are abuzz over a new contracting mechanism they hope will […]

by Sam Silverstein Spurred by the challenging global economy and the rapid march of technology, satellite companies are increasingly are looking to partnerships as a way to boost their bottom […]

Satellite operators doing business in Asia are thriving despite the global recession, with revenue from transponder leasing in the region remaining strong even as other sectors of the world’s economy […]

Asia’s complex political dynamics and tough regulatory environment mean the region is likely to remain a fragmented, yet highly important market for the satellite industry, panelists said March 26 at […]

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 […]

Rapid advances in wireless communications and display technologies are transforming how, when and where people receive and consume information, and these changes are creating booming demand for bandwidth that promises […]

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) continues to enjoy a leading spot among the world’s regional satellite operators. The Hong Kong-based company operates three satellites and will add a fourth […]

As broadcasters rush to introduce new ways for people to access the world’s fast-growing supply of video content, they are depending heavily on satellite-television and cable providers to pave the […]