According to Euroconsult's newly released research, Government Space Programs: Benchmarks, Profiles & Forecasts to 2028, global government space budgets are in the early stages of a ten year growth cycle with total world expenditures reaching US$ 70.9 billion in 2018, and forecasted to grow to US$ 84.6 billion by 2025.

Analytical Graphics Inc. (AGI) has appointed Robert Cardillo, founder and president of The Cardillo Group, LLC, to its board of directors.  

“Robert is a pillar of the intelligence community, and a champion for commercial innovation,” says Paul Graziani, chief executive officer, and cofounder at AGI. “There is a natural resonance with Robert, our mission, and our people. We are thrilled to have him as a part of the AGI family and we look forward to his expertise and valuable end-user experience.”  

Hispasat, the Spanish satellite and telecommunications operator, and the association of Friends of the Great Spanish Navigators and Explorers (AGNYEE), today signed an agreement to collaborate and promote the project “500 years later. By sail in the wake of Juan Sebastián Elcano,” which will commemorate the 5th centennial of the voyage around the world led by Ferdinand Magellan and the Spanish sailor between 1591 and 1522.

SpacePath Communications, a dedicated, European-based, SATCOM amplifier manufacturer and equipment supplier, has announced the appointment of Dave Melville to the management team.

With over 30 years in the satellite system industry, spanning senior engineering and commercial positions, Dave brings a wealth of technical and application experience to SpacePath. He joins the company from Vislink Technologies, formerly Advent.

Increased demand for communications, high-speed internet, and global connectivity is expected to fuel the growth of the SATCOM equipment market for space across the globe according to a report by Research and Markets. By end-user, the commercial segment is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increased launch of satellites to cater to the demand for communications, earth observation, and navigation.

Globecast, a solutions provider for media, has announced  the appointment Berto Guzman as vice president, head of content acquisition aggregation and distribution (CAAD) for the Americas, effective immediately.

Guzman is responsible for programmer partnerships and platform distribution to build upon the continued success of the company’s Content business throughout the Americas.

Parks Associates research forecasts that in 2019, OTT and pay-TV companies will see US$ 9.1 billion in lost revenue due to piracy and account sharing. 360 Deep Dive: Account Sharing and Digital Piracy reports this number will grow to US$ 12.5 billion in 2024, a growth rate of 38%. Currently 27% of US broadband households engage in some form of piracy or account sharing.

NSR’s Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Services, 9th Edition (SMLS9) report, published today forecasts a US$ 225 Billion market opportunity over the next decade, driven by Situational Awareness and Earth Observation markets.

LTN Global, a leader in broadcast-quality IP video transport solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire Crystal, a provider of software that automates the monitoring, control, and metadata management of end-to-end broadcast and digital media operations. Together, LTN and Crystal will offer mission-critical ad insertion, digital watermarking, and other unique tools that will allow networks and digital platforms to monetize their content across a fully managed IP multicast network.

Spacecom, operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, today announced that Nigeria-based IDS Africa is the newest broadcaster to sign up for broadcast services on the AMOS-17 satellite.

The satellite is scheduled to be launched to its 17°E orbital position in August 2019. IDS Africa will use the satellite to broadcast Channels TV news programming throughout Nigeria as well as to the Nigerian diaspora in Europe. Spacecom worked closely with local partner Intertel Nigeria to bring this deal to fruition.