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Latest Developments / Analysis

Los Angeles, Calif. October 1, 2024 - DIRECTV  and EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business DISH DBS , including DISH TV and Sling TV, through a debt exchange transaction. The transaction will provide consumers with compelling video options while separately improving EchoStar’s financial profile as it continues to enhance and further deploy its nationwide 5G Open RAN wireless network.

Market Trends

Dublin, Ireland, October 1, 2024.- The small satellite market is estimated to grow to US$ 11.2 billion by 2029, from US$ 5.2 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 16.6% from 2024 to 2029. The anticipated number of small satellite launches from 2024 is expected to increase by around 1442 from 3220 units to reach 4,662 units in 2029 accoridng to new research from Research and Markets.

Paris, France,  October 2, 2024 – Novaspace, a merger between Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners, one of the leading space consulting and market intelligence firm, has released its 12th annual report ‘New Prospects for In-Flight Connectivity’ which reveals continued growth in the market. It highlights key global trends, including an increase in connected aircraft, the rise of NGSO-based satellite services and the growing impact of mergers and collaborations between service providers.

Executive Moves and Views

JL headshot.jpgLas Vegas, Nev., September 26, 2024 — PSSI Global Services, a  provider of transmission services, announced the appointment of Jason Land as vice president of business development. Jason brings over 25 years of extensive experience in media services and technology, including a distinguished earlier tenure with PSSI and Strategic Television. His return to the company in this newly created role marks an exciting chapter as PSSI ramps up its initiatives to innovate and expand its product and service offerings.

 

Joan Mancuso.pngNew York City, September 24, 2024 – Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced that it will present its 2024 Mentor of the Year Award to Joan Tang Mancuso, Marketing & Business Development Consultant and former marketing and sales executive at multiple global communications enterprises. Joan will be honored on October 21 at SSPI’s 19th Annual Future Leaders Celebration for the attention, support, wisdom and guidance she has provided to young professionals and colleagues throughout and after her career in the industry. During the Celebration, SSPI will also honor the “20 Under 35” space and satellite professionals to watch in the coming years and present three of them with its Promise Award for outstanding achievement.

Products and Services

Profiles of products and services showcased at IBC 2024 in Amsterdam. To view the profiles click here. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view the profiles.

 

Cypress, Calif., September 25, 2024—Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Mission Microwave Technologies for the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™ list. This is the company’s second year being named to this prestigious list, with 93% of employees stating that the culture at Mission Microwave makes it a great place to work. Mission Microwave first made achieved this recognition in 2023 at rank 28 and has since improved their rank to 23 in 2024.

Events

Ho Chi Minh City, October 3, 202 –The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is proud to announce the highly anticipated Vietnam in View conference, set to take place on 9 October in Ho Chi Minh City. This event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders from Vietnam’s burgeoning media and entertainment landscape to explore the dynamic developments shaping the future of the market.

Paris, France, September 18, 2024 – Novaspace, a merger between Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners, recognized top technical and business innovations in satellite Communications during the Excellence in Satellite Communications Awards at World Space Business Week.