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May/June | Volume 6 | Issue 3

REGULARS

1 Editorial

Next stop: space.

4 Satellite news

A round-up of the latest news.

FEATURES

10 Ground systems specialist

Based in Toulouse, France, Integral Systems Europe is a systems integrator, a specialist in ground station software, and provides commercial-off-the-shelf products. Helen Jameson speaks to Bruno Dupas, President of Integral Systems Europe.

12 Planes, trains & automobiles

We are no longer content with accessing the Internet in our own homes and in the office. We now want to be connected when we travel. Satellite communication companies are working to ensure that easy access to Internet, email, and voice services is available even when we are travelling.

16 Tapping into the EMEA rural broadband market

In an age where great emphasis is placed on access to ICTs for all, delivery of broadband via satellite is coming into its own.

22 Extending the presence

iDirect has always been very active in MEA but with a new regional office opened in Dubai and plans to open another in Johannesburg, iDirect is extending its presence in the region. Helen Jameson takes the opportunity to speak to Rash Jhanjee, Regional Vice President, Middle East and Africa for iDirect about its expansion, products and services and its plans for the future.

26 High-speed development

Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Comtech EF Data develops an assortment of satellite communications equipment deployed in commercial and government applications around the world. Helen Jameson finds out more.

30 Europe’s gateway to Space

The European Space Agency has been assuring Europe access to space for over thirty years. Helen Jameson looks at their history and the current work they are involved with.

36 Safeguarding Europe’s access to Space

Helen Jameson spoke to Guy Pilchen, the Programme Manager of the FLPP to find out more about their work, their processes, and why a next generation of launchers will be necessary in the future.

40 Realising the potential

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) was formed in 1985 by the University of Surrey. Helen Jameson speaks to Professor Sir Martin Sweeting, Chairman of SSTL about the acquisition, SSTL’s work and the space industry in the UK.

44 Protecting our Nations

In September 2001, the world changed forever when the World Trade Centre was destroyed when two planes, flown by terrorists, brought each tower down. The reaction was to dramatically increase Homeland Security against this new and terrifying enemy. Helen Jameson looks at the role that technology plays in this vital network of protection.

50 What Space can do for everyone

The UK Satellite Navigation Challenge was launched on 15th May and has put the call out to academics, entrepreneurs, businesses, universities, the research sector and individuals for their ideas on how the soon-to-be-launched Galileo system can be utilised. Helen Jameson was at the launch and finds out more about this incredible opportunity.