An increase in the number of navigation satellites orbiting the globe promises to usher in a new era of signal availability and accuracy. But it will take the creativity of...

Bahrain Telecommunications Co. (Batelco) believes satellite technology will be a vital element in its growth strategy as it looks to become a bigger player across the Middle East. The Bahrain-based...

As governments throughout the world make improving education a more important goal, many are beginning to embrace — and help fund — satellite-enabled initiatives. Satellite-related technology has proven to be...

Dozens of new imagery satellites are scheduled to be placed into orbit throughout the next several years. With a wide array of capabilities, resolutions and owners, these spacecraft could spur...

Gateway Communications will launch a new direct-to-home (DTH) platform in sub-Saharan Africa one of the biggest potential markets for DTH services anywhere in the world, with a target market of...

With the flagship Galileo program facing difficulties, and key programs such as Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) also facing milestones, it looks to be another challenging year for,...

2007 will be a key year for Europe, with major programs such as the Galileo satellite navigation system and Global Monitoring for Environment and Security initiative scheduled to take crucial...

The role of space in the military arena is set to intensify in upcoming years, with nations apart from the United States also looking to be more proactive in the...

A little more than year after completing its initial public offering, Eutelsat is undergoing significant ownership changes as the satellite operator’s private equity holders sell their stakes. Spanish industrial group...

Satellite-based services support everything from pay TV and cellular phone services to robust broadband and niche VSAT markets throughout Africa. While the market is growing, Africa remains a continent where...