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16. With Rainer Grohe

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Telecommunications equipment industry -- Officials and employees, Artificial satellites in navigation -- Management, Telecommunications equipment industry, Company business management, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology
Abstract

Rainer Grohe, executive director of Galileo Joint Undertaking talks about the management of Galileo satellite navigation system.

Published
2005

17. With Jean-Jacques Dordain

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Executives -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology, International Astronautical Federation -- Officials and employees
Abstract

The vice president of the International Astronautical Federation, Jean-Jacques Dordain speaks about his eighteen years with ESA and the problems he had to face during his tenure. Dordain feels that space must become a strategic and political stake of major importance for Europe since it can be a strong vector for building up Europe, for serving its citizens.

Published
2004

18. Conversations with Philippe Busquin

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Aeronautics -- Europe, Politicians -- Interviews, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology
Abstract

The Belgian politician and scientist Philippe Busquin is interviewed about his duties as head of research for the European Commission and about the changes he intends to implement in aeronautics. Issues concerning strategic developments of Europe's aeronautics are discussed.

Published
2001

19. Conversations with Jean-Claude Husson

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Alcatel N.V. -- Officials and employees, Aerospace industry -- Officials and employees, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology
Abstract

Jean-Claude Husson is president and chief executive officer of Alcatel Space, which ranks among the leading European space and electronics companies.

Published
2000

20. Conversations with Romain Bausch

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Luxemburger Societe Europeenne des Satellites -- Officials and employees, Satellite launch services industry -- Officials and employees, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology
Abstract

Romain Bausch, director of Luxemburger Societe Europeenne des Satellites, believes that quality is crucial to the success of space systems. He says the organisation's strategy is to use quickly available technologies to provide consumers with their needs as soon as possible on a wide scale.

Published
2000

21. Calmer times ahead on satellite market: forecasters see slight upswing in orders for commercial communications platforms over the next 10 years

Author

Lardier, Christian and Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Defense industry, Intelsat Ltd., Lockheed Martin Corp., Boeing Co., Satellite communications services industry, Aerospace industry, Defense industry
Abstract

The satellite communications and broadcasting market can be broken down into different segments: fixed satellite services (FSS), direct broadcasting services (DBS), mobile satellite services (MSS), digital audio (Dars or DAB) […]

Published
2006

22. Conversations with Gerard Brachet

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Europe -- Science and technology policy, France -- Science and technology policy, Russia -- Science and technology policy, Galileo (Space probe) -- International aspects, Outer space -- Discovery and exploration, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales -- Science and technology policy, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales -- Officials and employees
Abstract

An interview with Gerard Brachet is provided. Director general of France's Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales, Brachet discusses French and European space policy, the Galileo project, and Russian space initiatives.

Published
2002

23. Conversations: with Roger-Maurice Bonnet

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Astrophysicists -- Interviews, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology, European Space Agency -- Officials and employees
Abstract

An interview with astrophysicist Roger-Maurice Bonnet, former director of the European Space Agency's science program, is presented.

Published
2001

24. Jean-Yves Le Gall

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Starsem -- Officials and employees, Chief executive officers -- Interviews, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology
Abstract

An interview with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Starsem Jean-Yves Le Gall is presented. He discusses the management of Starsem, the Soyuz space program and his company's joint venture with SkyBridge.

Published
2001

25. Jean-Yves Le Gall

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Aerospace engineers -- Interviews, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology
Published
2009

26. With Pascale Sourisse

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Thales S.A. -- Officials and employees, Alenia S.p.A. -- Officials and employees, Military electronics industry -- Officials and employees, Aircraft industry -- Officials and employees, Satellite launch services industry -- International aspects, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology
Abstract

Pascale Sourisse, president and chief executive officer of Thales Alenia Space, shares about her enthusiasm for European space systems projects. Her company is taking the lead in providing satellite launch services, along with Telespazio.

Published
2008

27. With Sigmar Wittig

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Germany -- Science and technology policy, Administrative agencies -- Officials and employees, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology
Abstract

Opinions of chairman Sigmar Wittig of German Aerospace Center, on Germany's plans on space programs, are presented.

Published
2006

28. With Volker Liebig

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Company joint venture, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology, European Space Agency -- Officials and employees, European Space Agency -- Joint ventures, European Union. European Commission -- Joint ventures
Abstract

Volker Liebig, European Space Agency's (ESA) director of Earth observation programs and the head of the European Space Research Institute in Italy opines on Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES), a joint venture between ESA and European Commission (EC), its specific roles and mission, the status of its operations in 2008, the budget allocation for carrying its projects and its role in Africa.

Published
2005

29. With Giuliano Berretta

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Eutelsat S.A. -- Officials and employees, Satellite communications services industry -- Officials and employees, Company business management, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology
Abstract

Giuliano Berretta, chairman of the European Satellite Operators Associates envisioned with confidence the development of international space business. He feels that the cultural impact of the Eutelsat system was a great surprise of his professional life.

Published
2003

30. With Frederic d'Allest

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Launch vehicles (Astronautics) -- Management, Company business management, Aerospace and defense industries, Science and technology
Abstract

Fredric d'Allest was in charge of the Launcher Europa-III-class Substitute (LIIIS) later renamed Ariane. He discusses about this important project of his life.

Published
2003

31. The first private astronaut

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Truax Engineering Inc. -- Research, Space vehicles -- Design and construction, Aerospace and defense industries
Published
1980

32. Spacelab-Europe's space laboratory

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Spacelab Project -- International aspects, Space sciences -- International aspects, Aerospace and defense industries
Published
1981

33. Landsat rescue stresses remote sensing's value

Author

Stoddard, Rob and Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Government regulation, Earth resources technology satellites -- Laws, regulations and rules, Artificial satellites in remote sensing -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Landsat Rescue Stresses Remote Sensing's Value If ever there was doubt about the value of satellite remote sensing, it has been dispelled. By its public apoplexy over a relatively minuscule […]

Published
1989

34. OTRAG

Author

Pirard, Theo

Subjects
Technology Research Ltd. -- Management, Space sciences -- Germany, Space vehicles -- Design and construction, Astronautical research -- Germany, Aerospace and defense industries
Published
1980

36. Loss of 12 Globalstar birds puts rising pressure on insurance rates

Author

Dykewicz, Paul, Masson, Gordon, Pirard, Theo, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, Fernandez, Rob, Bross, David, and Chase, Scott

Subjects
Satellite industry -- Insurance, Communications satellites -- Insurance, Globalstar L.P. -- Equipment and supplies -- 00361182
Abstract

Globalstar's Zenit II rocket malfunction last week that resulted in the loss of the booster's entire payload of 12 satellites has left analysts wary about the prospect of insurance rate […]

Published
1998

37. Watch Iridium roll out service on time, but build up slowly

Author

Dykewicz, Paul, Mullally, Ellen, Masson, Gordon, Pirard, Theo, Boeke, Cynthia, Chase, Scott, Fernandez, Rob, and Bross, David

Subjects
Telecommunications services industry -- Management, Mobile communication systems -- Management, Satellite communications services industry -- Management, Iridium L.L.C. -- Management -- 00288079
Abstract

Iridium LLC [IRIDF] is approaching its self-imposed deadline to introduce service Sept. 23, but at press time the company awaited a successful launch of five additional satellites, software debugging and […]

Published
1998

38. Delta III's failed maiden launch hurts Boeing and PanAmSat

Author

Dykewicz, Paul, Masson, Gordon, Pirard, Theo, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, Fernandez, Rob, Ritchie, Cynthia, Bross, David, and Chase, Scott

Subjects
Artificial satellites -- Launching, Rockets (Aeronautics) -- Launching, Satellite communications services industry -- Product defects and recalls, Space vehicles industry -- Product defects and recalls, Boeing Co. -- Product defects and recalls -- 00301074
Abstract

A fiery explosion of Boeing Co.'s [BA] Delta III rocket on its inaugural flight Wednesday (8/26) destroyed PanAmSat Corp.'s [SPOT] Galaxy X bird, torching any short-term hopes satellite operators had […]

Published
1998

39. DirecTV's DBS-1 is latest Hughes-built bird to lose main processor

Author

Dykewicz, Paul, Masson, Gordon, Pirard, Theo, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, Chase, Scott, McConnell, Katie, Fernandez, Rob, Ritchie, Cynthia, and Bross, David

Subjects
Satellite industry -- Product defects and recalls, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Product defects and recalls, Television broadcasting industry -- Product defects and recalls, Boeing Satellite Systems Inc. -- Product defects and recalls -- 00233191, DIRECTV L.L.C. -- Product defects and recalls -- 00276150, United States Satellite Broadcasting Company Inc. -- Product defects and recalls -- 00360156
Abstract

The first direct bradcast satellite (DBS) t ffer service in the United States has becme the third Hughes Space and Cmmunicatins [GMH]-built bird t suffer the malfunctin f the primary […]

Published
1998

40. Orbcomm pulls planned IPO due to market jitters about new issues

Author

Dykewicz, Paul, Masson, Gordon, Ritchie, Cynthia, Bross, David, Pirard, Theo, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, Chase, Scott, McConnell, Katie, and Fernandez, Rob

Subjects
Satellite communications services industry -- Securities, Orbcomm -- Securities
Abstract

A weak market for new initial public offerings (IPOs) was cited by Orbcomm officials for their decision last week to withdraw a planned sale of more than $100 million in […]

Published
1998

41. Senate panel shows interest in restoring State Department review

Author

Dykewicz, Paul, Masson, Gordon, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, McConnell, Katie, Ritchie, Cynthia, Pirard, Theo, Chase, Scott, Fernandez, Rob, and Bross, David

Subjects
United States. Department of State -- Management, United States. Senate. Select Committee on Intelligence -- Investigations, Satellite launch services industry -- Investigations
Abstract

Key members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence expressed strong interest last week in shifting lead responsibility for deciding whether U.S.-built commercial satellites should be launched on Chinese rockets […]

Published
1998

42. Comsat officials envision growth due to reduced regulation

Author

Silverstein, Sam, Dykewicz, Paul, Masson, Gordon, Pirard, Theo, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, Chase, Scott, McConnell, Katie, Fernandez, Rob, Ritchie, Cynthia, and Bross, David

Subjects
United States. Federal Communications Commission -- Laws, regulations and rules, Satellite industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, COMSAT Corp. -- Laws, regulations and rules -- 00301959
Abstract

Comsat Corp.'s [CQ] President and CEO Betty Alewine said last week that a thorough review of the FCC order to reclassify the company as a non-dominant carrier in 85 percent […]

Published
1998

43. Primestar looks to hammer out deal to use 110 degrees W DBS slot

Author

Silverstein, Sam, Masson, Gordon, Pirard, Theo, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, Ritchie, Cynthia, and Bross, David

Subjects
Direct broadcast satellite television -- Licensing agreements, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Licensing agreements, PRIMESTAR Inc. -- Licensing agreements
Published
1998

44. House telecom subcommittee gets an earful from DBS industry

Author

Silverstein, Sam, Masson, Gordon, Dykewicz, Paul, Pirard, Theo, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, Chase, Scott, McConnell, Katie, Fernandez, Rob, Ritchie, Cynthia, and Bross, David

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives. Subcommittee on Telecommunications -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Direct broadcast satellite television -- Laws, regulations and rules, Satellite communications services industry -- Political activity
Abstract

A legislative fix to the Copyright Office's controversial decision to impose dramatically higher royalties on satellite television providers drew widespread support at a Capitol Hill hearing last week, but the […]

Published
1998

45. House Commerce Committee passes Bliley bill, but hurdles remain

Author

Silverstein, Sam, Masson, Gordon, Dykewicz, Paul, Pirard, Theo, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, Chase, Scott, McConnell, Katie, Fernandez, Rob, Ritchie, Cynthia, and Bross, David

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives. Committee on Energy and Commerce -- Laws, regulations and rules, Satellite industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Communications Satellite Corp. INTELSAT Satellite Services -- Laws, regulations and rules -- 00268607
Abstract

House Commerce Committee Chairman Thomas J. Bliley (R-Va.) moved a step closer to implementing his controversial bill aimed at pushing for the privatization of Intelsat and Inmarsat as the measure, […]

Published
1998

46. House subcommittee approves satellite TV copyright bill

Author

Silverstein, Sam, Mullally, Ellen, Masson, Gordon, Dykewicz, Paul, Pirard, Theo, Boeke, Cynthia, Chase, Scott, McConnell, Katie, Fernandez, Rob, Ritchie, Cynthia, and Bross, David

Subjects
Direct broadcast satellite television -- Laws, regulations and rules, Television broadcasting industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Broadcasting rights -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

Boucher Amendment Would Halt Copyright Fee Increase For One Year The nation's embattled satellite TV community last week edged closer to achieving a goal that long has eluded the chief […]

Published
1998

47. Hill lawmakers move to address satellite TV industry's gripes

Author

Silverstein, Sam, Masson, Gordon, Pirard, Theo, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, McConnel, Katie, Ritchie, Cynthia, and Bross, David

Subjects
United States. Library of Congress -- Laws, regulations and rules, Copyright -- Royalties, Direct broadcast satellite television -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract

McCain Bill Passes Muster With Senate Commerce Committee, Pleases DBS Execs More than four months after the Librarian of Congress accepted a plan to dramatically raise the copyright royalty fees […]

Published
1998

48. Columbia and Orion spar over Intelsat 515 relocation plan

Author

Silverstein, Sam, Pirard, Theo, Masson, Gordon, Bulloch, Chris, Dennehy, Kevin, Dykewicz, Paul, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, Chase, Scott, McConnell, Katie, Fernandez, Rob, Ritchie, Cynthia, and Bross, David

Subjects
Satellite launch services industry -- Services, Artificial satellites -- Launching, Columbia Communications Corp. -- Services -- 00247902, Orion Network Systems Inc. -- Services -- 00224329, Intelsat (Artificial satellite) -- Management
Abstract

Just as Columbia Communications Corp. seemed ready to put controversy behind it and begin providing services on a satellite it is acquiring from Intelsat, the Bethesda, Md.-based satellite services provider […]

Published
1998

49. Copyright issues and Primestar's future top busy DBS agenda

Author

Silverstein, Sam, Dykewicz, Paul, Mullally, Ellen B., Pirard, Theo, Boeke, Cynthia, McConnell, Katie, Ritchie, Cynthia, and Bross, David

Subjects
Direct broadcast satellite television -- Political activity, Copyright -- Laws, regulations and rules, PRIMESTAR Inc. -- Political activity -- 00237652
Abstract

The direct broadcast satellite (DBS) industry last week continued its push for legislative reforms that would enable the satellite television industry to better compete with cable. At the same time, […]

Published
1998

50. Asian crisis hits Space Systems/Loral: 300 layoffs on the way; PanAmSat says PAS-7 and PAS-8 contracts could be terminated

Author

Silverstein, Sam, Dykewicz, Paul, Pirard, Theo, Mullally, Ellen B., Boeke, Cynthia, Chase, Scott, McConnell, Katie, Fernandez, Rob, Ritchie, Cynthia, and Bross, David

Subjects
Satellite industry -- Economic aspects
Abstract

PanAmSat Says PAS-7 And PAS-8 Contracts Could Be Terminated The financial crisis gripping Asia has started to take a toll on the satellite industry in a dramatic demonstration of the […]

Published
1998

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