Boon For Commercial Satellite Industry From US Military’s “Pivot to LEO”
Communications
The US Space Development Agency (SDA) is launching satellite services that will stimulate the commercial industry, according to leading Space sector analysts, Quilty Analytics. The 60-page briefing summarises the SDA’s plan, highlights sector developments and constellation updates for Amazon, OneWeb, SES, SpaceX and Telesat, and offers in-depth analysis on topics including space sustainability, Viasat/Inmarsat acquisition, and GEO satellite launches.
Edition: 124
- 26 November, 2021
Viasat (VSAT US) + Inmarsat: One-Off or Catalyst for Consolidation?
Communications
Multiple satellite operators to be affected by the $7.3bn blockbuster deal - including Eutelsat, EchoStar, Intelsat, Iridium, Telesat, and SES. Quilty Analytics expects the merger to be transformative for Viasat, and one that will rekindle industry interest in satellite operator consolidation. However, complicated network integration, heavy regulatory scrutiny, and potential dissonance between corporate cultures will make for a lengthy subsumption of Inmarsat.
Edition: 123
- 12 November, 2021