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The March 2022 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The March 2022 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine sponsored by Comtech is now available.  Featuring:

SPACs: Game Changer or Passing Fad?  by Elisabeth Tweedie

 
 
 
 
 
PLUS Mergers and Acquisitions, Executive Moves, Market Briefs, Vital Statistics and many more. Click here to read or download the file

SPACs: Game Changer or Passing Fad?

by Elisabeth Tweedie

Los Angeles, Calif., March 5, 2022--The satellite industry is no stranger to mergers and acquisitions, nor to new entrants. The last few years in particular have seen numerous startups enter the industry, indeed that is how the term “new space” originated. Suddenly the industry was no longer the sole domain of large well-established companies, advances in technology meant that the barriers to entry were rapidly being eroded.

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Americas Market Trends

Global Military Satellite Market Projected to reach US$ 63.116 Billion in 2026

Dublin, Ireland, March 11, 2022--The global military satellite market is expected to grow from US$ 52.28 billion in 2021 to US$ 54.83 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The market is expected to reach US$ 63.116 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 3.6% according to new Research from Research and Markets.

Update on the Satellite Internet of Things Market

by Hub Urlings and Marco Franken

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, March 4, 2022--These are exciting times for those following the 25-year-old satellite IoT market developments. Currently, we see more than 40 Sat-IoT networks (according to Berg Insight 2021) that are commercially available in the market or on the verge of being launched, and the number of new announcements of satellite IoT constellations is still growing.

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Americas Executive Moves and Views

Michael Abad-Santos to Succeed BridgeComm CEO Barry Matsumori

Denver, Colo., March 17, 2022--BridgeComm, a leader in optical wireless communications (OWC) solutions and services, today announced it has named Michael Abad-Santos Chief Executive Officer as Barry A. Matsumori steps down from the position he has held since 2017. Joining BridgeComm in 2019 as senior vice president of business development and strategy, Abad-Santos is a 20-plus year telecommunications and satellite industry veteran who will continue to drive BridgeComm’s growth as an Optical Wireless Communications leader. His appointment is effective immediately.

 

Intelsat CEO Stephen Spengler Inducted into Space and Satellite Hall of Fame

McLean, Va. March 15, 2022–-Intelsat CEO, Steve Spengler, was announced today as the latest inductee in the Space & Satellite Professionals International’s (SSPI) Space & Satellite Hall of Fame. With this induction, Spengler joins the ranks of pioneers and visionaries in communications, aerospace, scientific research, and the development and delivery of space and satellite applications.

 

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Americas Events

NAB Show to Highlight Cutting-Edge Developments, Expanding Opportunities of Next Gen TV

Washington, D.C., February 18, 2022--The 2022 NAB Show will explore the ongoing deployment of Next Gen TV in broadcast television markets across the country and how broadcasters are utilizing the cutting-edge transmission standard to develop consumer-friendly features, capitalize on new content opportunities and unlock new revenue streams. Next Gen TV exhibits, demonstrations and sessions will take place throughout NAB Show, held April 23–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gordon Smith to Receive Distinguished Service Award at 2022 NAB Show

Washington, D.C., February 8, 2022--Former National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Gordon Smith will receive the organization’s Distinguished Service Award (NAB DSA) during the 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Smith will receive the award – NAB’s highest honor – at the NAB Show Welcome session on Monday, April 25.

 

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