Satellite Industry Information
Governmental and international agencies responsible for space research, developing satellite technology and encouraging the space industry.
Companies which manufacture launch vehicles and the hardware and software used in them. Also launch service providers, launch sites and other associated services such as insurance.
Companies which manufacture complete satellites, payloads, buses as well as space segment hardware manufacturers.
Organisations which either own or operate communications satellites or market space segment capacity on behalf of operators.
Organisations providing services using communications satellites including VSATs, international telecommunications, TV and audio uplinking, SNG, mobile services and teleports.
Professional Equipment Suppliers
Companies which manufacture, supply or lease ground segment equipment intended primarily for the professional market.
Companies which manufacture satellite receivers and associated equipment (antennas, LNBs etc) intended primarily for the consumer market (mainly satellite TV, but also some mobile satellite terminals and GPS)
Organisations (usually governmental) responsible for the allocation of spectrum, the regulation of satellite communications and launch services, and the issuing of licences.
Satellite TV and radio broadcasters.
National and international agencies responsible for the definition and publishing of standards relevant to the satellite communications industry.
Companies offering professional services, mainly technical and management consultancy, to the space industry, but also including insurance and financial services as well as agencies supplying staff.
Universities and Research Centres
Research organisations, often associated with universities, and university departments involved in research relevant to the satellite communications and space industries.
Trade associations and other groups relevant to the satellite communications and space industries.
Other sites which contain useful information on satellite communications, the space environment and any other areas of interest relevant to the industry.
