World Satellite Business Week | 7 - 10 September 2009

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NEWS

Commercial data sales top $1 billion in 2009 for Earth observation sector

Euroconsult released its latest findings on the satellite-based Earth observation sector. According to the company’s new report Satellite-Based Earth Observation, Market Prospects to 2018 there will be over $1 billion in annual data sales in 2009 -- a figure expected to nearly quadruple by 2018 -- . + read more

Euroconsult Strikes Partnership with US Consulting Firm

Euroconsult North America, subsidiary of Euroconsult, and Irwin Communications, announced a strategic partnership to provide consulting services to leading American and Canadian companies and government agencies in the satellite communications and broadcast markets...
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Satellite-based Earth Observation - nearly 200 satellites expected by 2017

Euroconsult annouced that the satellite-based EO sector is entering a new expansion phase, with nearly 200 new satellite expected to be launched through 2017, almost double the number launched over the previous decade...
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5th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Management

September 10, 2008 - Euroconsult announced today the winners of 5th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Management. These prestigious awards are the industry'highest accolade, recognizing exceptional performance in several categories...
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TESTIMONIALS

Jean-Yves Le Gall, Chairman & CEO, Arianespace

"Euroconsult should be congratulated for having established a very successful summit, now one of the key events in our industry's calendar.
Arianespace values the independent, high-quality approach taken by Euroconsult, of value to all in our sector".

David McGlade, CEO, Intelsat

“Congratulations on a successful conference, which was informative and interesting. I found my time there very well-spent”.

Romain Bausch, President & CEO, SES

«The World Summit for Satellite Financing has over the last decade become a ‘must attend’ event for those interested in strategies and financing aspects of the global satellite industry».

Giuliano Berretta, Chairman & CEO, Eutelsat

“This year’s summit was an excellent event in terms of attendance and conference session, with a great deal to discuss and a strong spirit of information exchange. You have gathered together the entire FSS sector, it is an outstanding achievement”.

Igor Kot, Deputy Director General, Gazprom

«I consider that the World Summit for Satellite Financing is of great importance for our industry, allowing all the players to understand the current trends and also realize activities to be prepared for the future”.

The Euroconsult Team would like to thank you for your attendance at the 2009 World Satellite Business Week and looks forward to welcoming you to the next edition which will take place in Paris from September 6 to 9, 2010.

The World Satellite Business Week is the unique executive meeting place for the global satellite business and widely considered the must-attend event for top executives from leading and emerging market players. This year’s event was a great success with a record attendance of over 500 senior executives from the global satellite industry.

Each year, the summit brings together leaders of global & regional FSS, MSS, broadband and Earth observation industry and the financial community to discuss industry trends, business models and growth strategies.

Over 100 top level speakers from leading and emerging players share their experience and viewpoints, learn form their counterparts and debate growth opportunities in this time of global economic downturn.

The summit provides unmatched opportunities to gain invaluable information on the satellite industry and to network and do business with key market players.

FOCUS ON

The Earth observation industry continues to expand with increasing satellite capacity being launched. Over 2009-2018 it is estimated that over 250 satellites will be launched into LEO and GEO for Earth observation purposes; with 128 satellites launched over the previous 10 years, the capacity for Earth observation has effectively doubled with significant returns expected for the manufacturing industry.

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MARKET TRENDS

Satellite Stock values remain strong throughout the crisis

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