Gloabl Satellites Industry

• Publication date: October 2009

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-finde...

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.

Global IT Services Industry

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 1

Table 1: Global Satellite Transponder Market (2006 & 2007):
Percentage Breakdown of Demand by Application - Broadcast,
Trunking, Reserve, and Networking 1

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 1
Dominance of Video Applications 2
Voice Represents a Small Segment 2
Private Networks Lead Data Market 2
Outlook for Satellite Services2
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 3

Table 4: Global Satellite Market (2007-2015): Annual Demand
and Supply of Satellite Transponders in Number of 36 MHz
Transponder Equivalents3
Booming Global Market for Satellite Transponders4
Mobile Satellite Services - Outlook 4
Services and Data Traffic Driving Growth 4
Table 5: Global Mobile Satellite Services Market
(2008-2016): Broadband Terminals for Applications Over 256
Kbps4
Manufacturers of MSS to Register Growth 5
Fixed Satellite Services - Maintaining Growth in Demand 5
Military Satellite Market to Witness Ample Growth Across the
Globe5
Commercial Satellite Market 5
Table 6: Global Satellite Services Market (2006-2009): HDTV
Market Analyzed by Number of Channels 6

Table 7: Global Satellites Market (2006 & 2015): Percentage
Breakdown by Channel - High Definition, Analog and Digital 6

Table 8: Global Mobile TV Market (2007-2011): Breakdown of
Market Value in € Billion 7

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 7
An Overview of Satellite Communications 8
Factors Affecting the Satellite Sector 8
Short-Term Market Opportunities 9
Opportunities in Ka-Band Services 9
Role of International Telecommunication Union 10
Broadband Satellite Multicasting Industry10
Contribution of Satellite Broadband10
Growing Scope of Global Maritime Industry Satellite Services 10
Table 10: Leading Players in the Global Satellite Market
(2007): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Intelsat,
Eutelsat, Telesat, SES, and Others11

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 12
Satellite Launches in Year 2009 12
Satellite Industry Revenues - A Historic Review14
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 14

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 14

2. MARKET TRENDS 15

Satellite Broadband Services Market Witnessing Growth 15
Commercial Broadband Market Amidst Global Slowdown 15
World Satellite Market On a Roll 16
Satellite Transponders Market to Grow 17
Growing Demand for Bigger Satellites to Push Transponders Market 17
Satellite Cellular Backhaul Propels Market17
Backup Satellites and Transponders Offer Viable Alternative
Over Standard Insurance17
Transponder Demand Leading to Mushrooming of Satellite Operators 18
Indian Satellite Market to Witness Meteoric Growth 18
Satellite Telephony: A Declining Market 18

3. SATELLITE INDUSTRY: A SNAPSHOT 18

Global Satellite Services Market: Infrastructure and Consumer
Services in Voice, Video and Data Segments 19
Major Players in the Global Satellite Market 19
Barriers to Entry 19
High Capex Requirements19
Spectrum Availability 19
Existing Players Dominate the Market 19
Receiving Dish Position19

4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 19

Satellites - An Introduction 19
Background and Development 20
Satellite Services for Non-Military Uses 20
Payload 21
Transponders21
Orbits21
Common Types of Orbits 21
Geostationary Orbit (GEO) 21
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) 22
Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) 22
Satellite’s Footprint 22
Burn 23
Interior of a Satellite 23
Propulsion Subsystem 23
Power Subsystem 23
Communications Subsystem 23
Structures Subsystem 23
Thermal Control Subsystem 23
Attitude Control Subsystem 23
Telemetry and Command Subsystem 23
Launch of a Satellite 23
Importance of EMS for Satellite Transmissions 24
Frequency Range and Suitable Application Areas of Different
Bands 24
Satellite Applications 25
An Overview of Applications/Services 25
Satellite Broadcasts 26
Strengths 26
Weaknesses26
Satellite Broadband Applications 26
Satellite-Based Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) 26
Internet Service Providers 26
Global Positioning System 26
Application Areas 27
Satellite Telecommunications 27
Space-Based Earth Observation Systems 28
Major Remote Sensing Instruments and Satellites29
Satellite Navigation System 29
The Galileo System 29
EGNOS - The Precursor for Galileo 30
New Transponder Accessing Method 30
Types of Satellites 30
Orbit Classifications 31
Classification Based on Synchronicity 31
Classification Based on Centricity 31
Classification Based on Eccentricity 31
Classification Based on Inclination32
Classification Based on Altitude 32
Special Orbits 32
False Orbits 32
Satellite Formations 32
Formation Types 32
Countries with Satellite Launch Capabilities 33
Threat to Satellites 33
Jamming of Satellites 33
Other Applications of Satellites 34

5. PRODUCT LAUNCHES 34

6. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 41

7. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 53

A REGIONAL PERSPECTIVE

1. NORTH AMERICA57

1a. THE UNITED STATES 57
Satellite Market Overview 57
Major Service Providers and End-Users 57
Risk Elements for US Commercial Remote Sensing Satellite
Companies 58
Market Trends 58
Bigger Satellites - New trend in the Satellite Industry 58
Radar Market: Returning to Growth 59
Growing Demand for HDTV59
Mobile Satellite Market to Grow Rapidly 59
Digital Cable Penetration 60
Table 14: Cable Market in the US (2006): Percentage
Penetration Breakdown of Cable by Segment - Analogue and
Digital 60

Table 15: Cable and Satellite Market in the US (2006):
Percentage Breakdown of Subscriber Base by Segment - Digital
Cable and Direct Broadcasting Satellite 60
Domestic Cable and Satellite Operators 60
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 60

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 61

Table 18: Satellite Services Market in the US (2005-2010):
Breakdown of Channels by Year - Analog, Standard Definition,
and High Definition 61
Military Investment in New Space Programs 62

2. EUROPE 62

Escalating Mobile Satellite TV Market 62

2a. THE UNITED KINGDOM62
Space Industry 62

2b. RUSSIA63
Satellite Navigation Market 63

3. ASIA-PACIFIC 63

Favorable Conditions Insulate Asian Satellite Industry Against
Slump63
Mixed Opportunity for Satellite Mobile TV 64
Satellite TV Market 65
Communication Satellites Over Asia-Pacific65
Communication Satellites Over Asia-Pacific by Frequency 65
Digital Divide Mars Asia-Pacific Market 67
Transponders: Demand and Supply 67
Government: A Major Player 67
Satellite Broadband Market Facing Hurdles in Japan and South
Korea67
Slowdown in the Late 1990s 68

3a. CHINA 68
Satellite Market Set to Grow 68
Emerging as a Major Satellite Launch Market 68
Satellite Set-Top Box Market 69
Satellite Imports (2001-2005) 69

3b. INDIA 69
Satellite Capacity Set to Grow69
Foray into Satellite Launch Market 69
Expanding Satellite Market 70

4. LATIN AMERICA 70

Satellite Service Sector Witnessing Rapid Growth70
Favorable Conditions for Satellite Services 70
Outlook for Transponders71
Broadcast Overcasts Other Applications 72
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) 72
Competitive Overview 72
Satellite Services Revenues 72

4a. ARGENTINA 73
Satellite Broadband Market Offers Growth 73

5. THE MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA 73

Overview of Commercial Satellite Transponder Market 73
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) 74