May/June 2007 | Volume 5 | Issue 3

4 Satellite News Review

Satellite Evolution Asia offers a round-up of the latest satellite industry news.

10 Executive Moves

SEA reports on the latest Executive appointments in the exciting world of satellite.

12 Spotbeams

Satellite broadband services experience dynamic growth in 2006; Consolidated revenue up 28 percent; SES reports strong earnings in first quarter; Global Security Asia 2007 draws a record number of international experts to biennial event; and Alexandria meeting seeks to strengthen international cooperation in emergency telecommunications.

20 Creating Powerful Synergies

More than 25 years of experience have positioned ND SatCom as a leading global supplier of innovative satellite-based broadband VSAT, broadcast and defence communication network solutions. Satellite Evolution Asia talks to Ulrich Kiebler, the new VP for Government & Commercial.

26 Working in Multiple Markets

SES NEW SKIES is an SES company, a strategic management company that owns a network of satellite operators located across all continents. SES operates mainly through SES NEW SKIES in Africa, South America, the Middle East and parts of Asia, SES ASTRA in Europe and SES AMERICOM in North America. Helen Jameson talks to Robert Bednarek, President & CEO, SES NEW SKIES.

32 Mobility is the Key

France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications (FTMSC) markets mobile satellite services globally. Helen Jameson talks to Vivian Quenet, Area Manager, South East Asia & Pacific, Japan & Korea, about the huge potential for these services in the Asia-Pacific region.

38 Good Things Come in Small Packages

The VSAT has seen increased use over the past ten years and different sectors of industry and government are realising its potential. But is it really a ‘killer’ application? Satellite Evolution Asia looks for an answer.

48 Sea Launch’s Mission Recovery

On January 30, a launch failure resulted in the unsuccessful lift-off of the SES New Skies NSS-8 satellite from the Sea Launch Odyssey platform. The platform sustained damage but was able to sail back to port for investigation and repairs. Satellite Evolution Asia reports on the progress being made to return Sea Launch back to operations.

54 Leader of the Pack

Following a very successful year in 2006, this year looks to be even better for Arianespace. Jean-Yves Le Gall, CEO, Arianespace talks to Richard Hooper and explains why the company is so successful.

60 Performance is Key

In October 2006, Space Transport Inc., a privately held corporation, acquired Lockheed Martin's shares in LKEI and ILS. Continuing to use the brand of ILS, the company now provides commercial launch services only on Proton, with exclusive rights to market Khrunichev's Angara next-generation vehicle when it becomes available. Satellite Evolution Asia talks to Frank McKenna, President of ILS.

66 Bringing Together Key Technologies

The region’s premier technology event, CommunicAsia, will return to the Singapore Expo from 19 to 22 June 2007 to showcase a converged world, featuring a wide spectrum of leading-edge, enabling digital technologies by global companies. Illustrious technical doyens are also scheduled to share their vision of Digital Convergence during the four-day event.

78 Making a Decision

A new generation of amplifiers is being revealed to the satellite sector. New developments, smaller units and heightened efficiency are all contributing factors to the decision that is taken on which type of amplifier to choose. Helen Jameson looks at the options.