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According to Futron in a 2008 report, the satellite industry is a 77 billion euros market worldwide, growing at 16 percent in 2007. Of this, satellite services alone generated approximately 38 billion euros in global revenue. European companies represent an important force on this market: the European space industry holds 40 percent of world markets for manufacturing, launching, and operating satellites.
Read MoreSkyTrac is always moving forward (and upward) with new products. SkyTrac's latest is the new portable DSAT-200 which is gaining acceptance with rotary and fixed wing operators to remain in compliance with government Automatic Flight Following (AFF) and/or do not require voice and/or full text capabilities.
Read MoreThe Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) applauds the Indian government’s recent announcement of its guidelines for auction and allotment of spectrum for 3G telecom services and broadband wireless access. This long anticipated announcement will help ensure Indian consumers can access the latest wireless technologies for voice and data services.
Read MoreTelesat has awarded six satellite approvals-in-principle for development of BSS and FSS frequencies following a public process by Industry Canada. With the award of the new approvals-in-principle, and in accordance with its conditions of licence, Telesat is now seeking expressions of interest.
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Read MoreThe Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group (SUIRG) filed a position paper with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opposing a recent petition for allowing terrestrial services in the Ku-band.
Read MoreMr. Nicos Nicolaides, the Minister of Communications and Works in Cyprus, addressed a press conference held to publicize the licensing of OverHorizon PLC to operate a satellite.
Read MoreThe European Commission, with the support of European Space Agency (ESA), is launching the procurement of Galileo.
Read Morehe global satellite communications sector has opposed a proposal made at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow terrestrial fixed services to operate in the 14.0-14.5 GHz band.
Read MoreSome of the issues covered during the recent CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 in Singapore included: satellite spectrum management, market consolidation, government, military technology developments, capacity provision, as well as Asia’s seemingly unflagging demand for satellite services.
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