Asia-Pacific Markets - Latest Developments


Los Angeles, CA, July 3, 2020 by Virgil Labrador, Editor-in-Chief

In the time of COVID-19 pandemic, when most activities are being conducted remotely, the effective and efficient management of satellite networks is more crucial than ever.

New York City, NY, July 2, 2020

 better-satellite-world-logo_0.pngIt is a vast land, making up three quarters of all Russia.  It is an empty land, where fewer than one in four Russians live.  Notorious for long, harsh winters but rich in gold and diamonds, oil and coal.

New York City, NY, July 2, 2020 by Lou Zacharilla

Haven’t we been using banal reasons to justify space exploration (and by extension satellites) like non-stick frying pans?”  “Yes. Our nation has never had a philosophy of space exploration.”

London, UK, July 2, 2020 by Martin Jarrold

With the retreat of the glaciers at the end of the last major ice age began the current (official) geological epoch – the Holocene. It is argued across the science community that the Holocene has, in reality, given way to the Anthropocene – the (proposed) new geological epoch dating from the beginnings of significant human impact on Earth’s geology and ecosystems, including, but not limited to, anthropogenic climate change.

Montreal, Canada, July 2, 2020

Grass Valley announces the completion of its acquisition by private equity firm, Black Dragon Capital, from Belden Inc. The completion of the transaction, announced earlier this year, puts Grass Valley in an ideal position to continue driving innovation as it leads the media and entertainment industry's transition to a cloud-based future and pay-as-you-go business models.

San Diego, Calif., July 1, 2020

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), announced that it has completed its acquisition of CPI ASC Signal Division Inc. (ASC) from Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI) following the receipt of regulatory approval from all required government authorities and completion of other closing items.

The June 2020 issue of  the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine focusing on the Asia-Pacific Satelltie Market sponsored by Comtech EF Data is now available.  Featuring: China's Space Industry in the Time of COVID-19 by Blaine Curcio Update on the Japanese Satellite Market by Naoakira Kamiya Executive Spotlight: Semir Hassanaly, Head of Cellular Backhaul and Trunking, ST Engineering iDirect Will Satellite-Delivered TV Go the Way of the Dinosaurs? by Robert Bell Capacity Building with Satellite for Disaster Response by Martin Jarrold Better Satellite World Series: Keeping the Lights On PLUS Product and Services Spotlight, Mergers and Acquisitions, Executive Moves, Market Briefs, Vital Statistics, Satellite Markets 20 Stock Index and many more.
Nonthaburi, Thailand, June 26, 2020

Thaicom Public Company Limited and CAT Telecom Public Company Limited today announced a satellite business joint venture in order to strengthen Thailand’s telecommunications infrastructure and to support the growth of the digital economy and satellite industries. The two companies are partnering to form a joint venture company called ‘Nation Space and Technology Company Limited’. The joint venture has a registered capital of Baht 10 million. Thaicom holds a 75 percent stake, whereas CAT holds a 25 percent stake in the joint venture.

Fremont, Calif., June 22, 2020

Broadband Forum CEO Robin Mersh today congratulated the broadband industry on its response to COVID-19 and how it has risen to the challenge of the unprecedented spike in traffic it brought – but warned the pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for work to continue on automation and bridging the digital divide.

San Diego, Calif., June 16, 2020

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS)announced today that it will acquire CPI ASC Signal Division, Inc. from Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI) for US$ 35 million in cash.  ASC is a manufacturer of high-performance, highly engineered antenna systems for satellite communications, radar, electronic warfare (EW), and high-frequency (HF) applications. The transaction is expected to close within the next 60 days, subject to normal and customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.