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The June 16-30, 2009 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing newsletter is now available!

The June 16-30, 2009 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing newsletter with special CommunicAsia and ISCe coverage is now available. To read or download the issue click here. (Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat to read the issue).

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Interviews with Key Satellite Executives at ISCe 2009

View exclusive MarketCast video interviews with key satellite executives at the ISCe 2009 Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, California by clicking here or listen or download audio podcasts of interviews by clicking here.

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Latest Developments / Analysis

Global Satellite Industry Continues to Grow Despite Recession

by Virgil Labrador, Editor-in-Chief

The Satellite Industry Association(SIA) released its 2009 State of the Satellite Industry Report at the ISCe 2009 conference in San Diego, June 3rd. The results of the report show a 19 percent growth in overall world satellite industry revenues – with revenues totaling $144.4 billion in 2008. Global revenues for the satellite industry continue to increase, averaging an annual growth rate of 14.2 percent from 2003 – 2008. Meanwhile, Euroconsult is projecting the industry will grow 50% in the next decade.

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Military, Civil Response Officials Share Insights at ISCe 2009

A diverse mix of military leaders, state disaster recovery officials and industry executives shared a range of insights on making the best use of the global satellite communications grid during the three-day ISCe conference organized by Hannover Fairs USA from June 2-4 in San Diego, California.

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Market Trends

Using Stimulus Funds to Level the Broadband Playing Field

by NSR

Of the nominally US$787 billion that makes up the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, less than 1% has been directed to be used for funding a variety of broadband initiatives throughout the U.S. Yet, it seems that the broadband subsidy funding has attracted much more than its fair share of attention with all types of projects and proposals being floated and developed by entities large and small across the country.

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Nearly 800 Planes will Feature In-flight Broadband by the End of 2009

Generating $49 Million Worldwide Passenger Revenue

The number of broadband enabled airplanes will increase from 25 in 2008 to 800 in 2009, reports In-Stat http://www.in-stat.com. As a result, broadband hungry airline passengers will generate over $49 million worldwide in 2009. The in-flight broadband market is still emerging and will grow well beyond $1 billion annually by 2012.

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Executive Views

Interview with Intelsat Chief Financial Officer Mike McDonnell

Intelsat, is the largest satellite operator in the world with 51 satellites and annual revenues of US $ 2.3 Billion in 2008. However, it is also the most leveraged company in the industry with US $ 15 Billion in long-term debt. Intelsat’s Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer Michael McDonnell spoke with Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador on Intelsat’s financial position and other issues. Excerpts of the interview:

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Interview with Vizada Americas President and COO Bob Baker

At the Satellite 2009 in Washington, D.C. Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Vizada Americas President and COO Bob Baker on the satellite services market. To listen or download a podcast of this interview, click here.

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Events

Military, Civil Response Officials Share Insights at ISCe 2009

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ISCe 2009 Conference to Focus on Government Satcom Market

Conference to Focus on New Administration Priorities and How They Will Reshape Government SATCOM Spending

The 8th annual ISCe Conference. ISCe 2009, scheduled for June 2-4 in San Diego, California, will focus on SATCOM solutions for homeland security, disaster recovery and support for warfighters in the pursuit of victory. ISCe 2009 will provide attendees with unprecedented access to key military and civil agency decision makers. For more information go to www.isce.com

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