Success Stories in Satellite Systems

This unique book presents first-hand histories, case studies, and lessons learned from many of the pioneers who built the satellite industry. They share the experiences, technologies, and business challenges that led to the successful development of an industry that is woven into the very core of our everyday lives. Historically important photographs throughout the book help to illuminate these compelling narratives.

In each of these success stories, students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in a range of disciplines will find valuable material and important lessons that can be applied to their own dreams and plans—in established as well as uncharted territories.

Contributors:

• D. K. Sachdev, SpaceTel Consultancy and George Mason University
• Harold A. Rosen, former Vice President, Hughes Aircraft Company
• Conny Kullman, former Chairman and CEO, Intelsat
• Harry Kowalik, former Vice President, Space Systems, Telesat
• Ahmad F. Ghais, PhD, formerly of Inmarsat, Comsat
• Ali Saeed Al Mazrooei, CTO, Thuraya
• Adrian J. Morris, EVP, Hughes Network Systems
• Giuliano Berretta, Chairman and CEO, Eutelsat Communications
• Yves Feltes, Vice President Media Relations, SES
• Yutaka Nagai, Board Director and EVP, SKYPerfect JSAT Corp.
• U. R. Rao, former Chairman, ISRO, and Secretary, Department of Space
• A. Bhaskaranarayana, Director, Satellite Communication Programmes, ISRO
• Jimmy Schaeffler, Chairman, The Carmel Group
• Lloyd Covens, President, LTen, Com
• Keith D. McDonald, Chairman and Technical Director, NavtechGPS
• John F. Dealy, President, The Dealy Strategy Group
• Leonard R. Dest, President and CEO, RD AMROSS
• Mark Dankberg, Chairman and CEO, ViaSat
• Owen Brown, Program Manager, DARPA Tactical Technology Office
• Fred Kennedy, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force
• Wade Pulliam, Program Manager, DARPA Tactical Technology Office