Author: Mark Holmes

The military satellite communications landscape has undergone some fundamental changes throughout the last 12 months. As an economic recession took hold around the world, governments had to examine where they...

[Satellite News 04-01-10] Middle East satellite operator Yahsat’s first satellite, Yahsat 1A, has received a 10-year satellite services license in the United Arab Emirates by the region’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority...

[Satellite News 04-01-10] While individual European Union (EU) states are responsible for their militaries, agencies such as European Defense Agency (EDA) have been created to promote a defense structure and...

[Satellite News 03-29-10] In the battle against satellite, cable and telco operators are looking for new ways to attract the consumer. This was at the heart of some key presentations...

By Mark Holmes Satellite players are confident they can play a pivotal role in reducing the broadband divide in the United States and Europe, according to the “Satellite Broadband: Finally...

[Satellite News 03-26-10] Oil companies want more from satellite companies as they continue to build out communications networks onshore and offshore, according to panelists at SMi’s Oil and Gas Satellite...

[Satellite News 03-22-10] O3b Networks, founded in 2007 by former CEO Greg Wyler, aims to bring Internet access to the developing world through a next-generation hybrid network that combines the...

by Mark Holmes Hosted payloads increasingly should be seen as an attractive option for governments looking to provide advanced communications and observation capabilities in a more cost-effective manner. This was...

by Mark Holmes The momentum behind 3-D TV has picked up in recent months, with many channel launches set for this year. BSkyB, ESPN, DirecTV and Discovery Communications, among others,...

[Satellite News 03-18-10] Launch service providers said there are plenty of launch services in the market, despite FSS operator concerns about the lack of competition in this arena expressed in...