Satellites

The global outlook series on Satellites provides statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global satellites industry, identifies major short to medium term market challenges, and growth drivers. Regional markets elaborated upon include United States, United Kingdom, Russia, China, India, Venezuela and Argentina. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 123 companies worldwide.

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Table 1: Global Satellite Transponder Market (2006 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown of Demand by Application – Broadcast, Trunking, Reserve, and Networking
Table 2: Global Satellite Transponders Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown by C-BAND and Ku- Band Transponder by Usage – Video Distribution, Video Backhaul & Occasional Use, Direct to Home, Telephone Trunking, VSAT, Internet Trunking, and Direct Internet
Dominance of Video Applications
Voice Represents a Small Segment
Private Networks Lead Data Market
Outlook for Satellite Services
Table 3: Global Satellite Market (2007-2015): Supply of Satellite Transponders Among C-Band, Ku-Band, and Ka-Band – Annual Demand in Number of 36 MHz Transponder Equivalents
Table 4: Global Satellite Market (2007-2015): Annual Demand and Supply of Satellite Transponders in Number of 36 MHz Transponder Equivalents
Booming Global Market for Satellite Transponders
Mobile Satellite Services – Outlook
Services and Data Traffic Driving Growth
Table 5: Global Mobile Satellite Services Market (2008-2016): Broadband Terminals for Applications Over 256 Kbps
Manufacturers of MSS to Register Growth
Fixed Satellite Services – Maintaining Growth in Demand
Military Satellite Market to Witness Ample Growth Across the Globe
Commercial Satellite Market
Table 6: Global Satellite Services Market (2006-2009): HDTV Market Analyzed by Number of Channels
Table 7: Global Satellites Market (2006 & 2015): Percentage Breakdown by Channel – High Definition, Analog and Digital
Table 8: Global Mobile TV Market (2007-2011): Breakdown of Market Value in € Billion
Table 9: Global Space Market (2006): Breakdown of Investment in US$ Million by Application – Human Spaceflight, Microgravity, Launcher, Technology, Telecom, Navigation, Earth Observation, Meteorology, and Space Science
An Overview of Satellite Communications
Factors Affecting the Satellite Sector
Short-Term Market Opportunities
Opportunities in Ka-Band Services
Role of International Telecommunication Union
Broadband Satellite Multicasting Industry
Contribution of Satellite Broadband
Growing Scope of Global Maritime Industry Satellite Services
Table 10: Leading Players in the Global Satellite Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Intelsat, Eutelsat, Telesat, SES, and Others
Table 11: Leading Players in the Global Space Industry (2006): Breakdown of Revenues in € Billion for Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Thales Alenia Space, Astrium, Melco, Ball, SS/Loral, Orbital, OHB, and SSTL
Satellite Launches in Year 2009
Satellite Industry Revenues – A Historic Review
Table 12: Leading Operators in the Global Video Services Market (2004 & 2005): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for SES Global, PanAmSat, Eutelsat, Intelsat, New Skies, and Others
Table 13: Leading Operators in the Global Fixed Satellite Services Market (2004): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Intelsat/PanAmSat, SES Global, Eutelsat, New Skies, and Others
2.MARKET TRENDS
Satellite Broadband Services Market Witnessing Growth
Commercial Broadband Market Amidst Global Slowdown
World Satellite Market On a Roll
Satellite Transponders Market to Grow
Growing Demand for Bigger Satellites to Push Transponders Market
Satellite Cellular Backhaul Propels Market
Backup Satellites and Transponders Offer Viable Alternative Over Standard Insurance
Transponder Demand Leading to Mushrooming of Satellite Operators
Indian Satellite Market to Witness Meteoric Growth
Satellite Telephony: A Declining Market
3.SATELLITE INDUSTRY: A SNAPSHOT
Global Satellite Services Market: Infrastructure and Consumer Services in Voice, Video and Data Segments
Major Players in the Global Satellite Market
Barriers to Entry
High Capex Requirements
Spectrum Availability
Existing Players Dominate the Market
Receiving Dish Position
4.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Satellites – An Introduction
Background and Development
Satellite Services for Non-Military Uses
Payload
Transponders
Orbits
Common Types of Orbits
Geostationary Orbit (GEO)
Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
Satellite’s Footprint
Burn
Interior of a Satellite
Propulsion Subsystem
Power Subsystem
Communications Subsystem
Structures Subsystem
Thermal Control Subsystem
Attitude Control Subsystem
Telemetry and Command Subsystem
Launch of a Satellite
Importance of EMS for Satellite Transmissions
Frequency Range and Suitable Application Areas of Different Bands
Satellite Applications
An Overview of Applications/Services
Satellite Broadcasts
Strengths
Weaknesses
Satellite Broadband Applications
Satellite-Based Internet Protocol Television (IPTV)
Internet Service Providers
Global Positioning System
Application Areas
Satellite Telecommunications
Space-Based Earth Observation Systems
Major Remote Sensing Instruments and Satellites
Satellite Navigation System
The Galileo System
EGNOS – The Precursor for Galileo
New Transponder Accessing Method
Types of Satellites
Orbit Classifications
Classification Based on Synchronicity
Classification Based on Centricity
Classification Based on Eccentricity
Classification Based on Inclination
Classification Based on Altitude
Special Orbits
False Orbits
Satellite Formations
Formation Types
Countries with Satellite Launch Capabilities
Threat to Satellites
Jamming of Satellites
Other Applications of Satellites
5.PRODUCT LAUNCHES
6.MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
7.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE
1.NORTH AMERICA
1a.THE UNITED STATES
Satellite Market Overview
Major Service Providers and End-Users
Risk Elements for US Commercial Remote Sensing Satellite Companies
Market Trends
Bigger Satellites – New trend in the Satellite Industry
Radar Market: Returning to Growth
Growing Demand for HDTV
Mobile Satellite Market to Grow Rapidly
Digital Cable Penetration
Table 14: Cable Market in the US (2006): Percentage Penetration Breakdown of Cable by Segment – Analogue and Digital
Table 15: Cable and Satellite Market in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Subscriber Base by Segment – Digital Cable and Direct Broadcasting Satellite
Domestic Cable and Satellite Operators
Table 16: Leading Players in the Cable and Satellite Market in the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown by Subscriber Base – Comcast, DIRECTV, Echostar (Dish), Time Warner, Cox Communications, Charter, Cablevision, and Others
Table 17: Satellite Services Market in the US (2005-2010): Direct Broadcast and Fixed Satellite Services Analyzed by Annual Demand in Number of 36 MHz Transponder Equivalents
Table 18: Satellite Services Market in the US (2005-2010): Breakdown of Channels by Year – Analog, Standard Definition, and High Definition
Military Investment in New Space Programs
2.EUROPE
Escalating Mobile Satellite TV Market
2a.THE UNITED KINGDOM
Space Industry
2b.RUSSIA
Satellite Navigation Market
3.ASIA-PACIFIC
Favorable Conditions Insulate Asian Satellite Industry Against Slump
Mixed Opportunity for Satellite Mobile TV
Satellite TV Market
Communication Satellites Over Asia-Pacific
Communication Satellites Over Asia-Pacific by Frequency
Digital Divide Mars Asia-Pacific Market
Transponders: Demand and Supply
Government: A Major Player
Satellite Broadband Market Facing Hurdles in Japan and South Korea
Slowdown in the Late 1990s
3a.CHINA
Satellite Market Set to Grow
Emerging as a Major Satellite Launch Market
Satellite Set-Top Box Market
Satellite Imports (2001-2005)
3b.INDIA
Satellite Capacity Set to Grow
Foray into Satellite Launch Market
Expanding Satellite Market
4.LATIN AMERICA
Satellite Service Sector Witnessing Rapid Growth
Favorable Conditions for Satellite Services
Outlook for Transponders
Broadcast Overcasts Other Applications
Table 19: Latin American Satellite Transponder Demand (2006 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown by Application – Broadcast, Trunking, Networking, and Reserve (In Number of 36 MHz Transponder Equivalents)
Competitive Overview
Satellite Services Revenues
4a.ARGENTINA
Satellite Broadband Market Offers Growth
5.THE MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA
Overview of Commercial Satellite Transponder Market
Table 20: The Middle East/Africa Satellite Transponder Demand (2006 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown by Application – Broadcast, Trunking, Networking, and Reserve (In Number of 36 MHz Transponder Equivalents)

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