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Is There Space for my Satellite?Navigating the commercial satellite launch process
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Sam BlackSenior Director of Policy, Satellite Industry Association (SIA)
Sam Black supports SIA’s work on government services, regulatory, legislative, homeland security, export control and trade issues of critical importance to the Association’s members. Sam joined SIA following more than two years as a Research Associate at the Stimson Center, a nonprofit, non-partisan think tank specializing in international security issues. Sam holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and Politics and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy, both from the University of Maryland. He was a recipient of the Capt. William P. Cole III Peace Fellowship from the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy from 2007 to 2008.
Jonathan BelandSenior Market Analyst, FCC Orbital Intelligence Product ManagerJonathan specializes in providing market analysis and subject matter expertise pertaining to the space and telecoms industry. Jonathan has extensive experience providing government and commercial clients with insight on global launch and satellite manufacturing capabilities.
Caitlin KennedySenior Market Analyst, FCC Orbital Intelligence Product ManagerCaitlin specializes in maintaining the FCC Orbital Intelligence database. She has been with Avascentsince August 2012, and has since heavily contributed to maintaining and enhancing AvascentAnalytics’ suite of U.S. and global defense systems market analysis products.
The discussion will be moderated by Avascent’s Jonathan Beland and Caitlin Kennedy, and will feature a discussion with special guest Sam Black from Satellite Industry Association (SIA)
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Space is becoming more crowded all the time, and space industry professionals must keep abreast of a number of orbit-related issues
1. What are industry revenues and which satellites drive these?
2. How is the industry changing over the next decade?
3. What about all of these new constellations of small satellites we hear about?
4. If I want to launch or invest in a new satellite or satellite venture, what do I need to know about getting on orbit?
Space & Satellite Industry Revenues
$322.7BGlobal Space
Industry
Non-Satellite
Industry
$119.7B
Prepared by:
Satellite Services
$122.9B
Ground Equipment
$58.3BSatellite Manufacturing
$15.9B
Launch Industry
$203BSatellite
Industry
(63% of Space
Industry)
Telecommunications• Television
• Telephone
• Broadband
• Aviation
• Maritime
• Road and Rail
Earth Observation• Agriculture
• Change Detection
• Disaster Mitigation
• Meteorology
• Resources
Science• Earth Science
• Space Science
National Security
Consumer Equipment• Sat TV, radio, and broadband equipment
• GNSS stand-alone units & in-vehicle systemsNetwork
Equipment• Gateways
• VSATs
• NOCs
• SNG equipment
4%
Growth
2013 − 2014
1%
Growth
2013 − 2014
Notes: Network operations centers (NOCs), satellite news gathering (SNG), very small aperture terminal
(VSAT) equipment, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS)
Core of the Space
Industrial Base
Prepared by:
38%
14%14%
11%
8%
8%5%
2%
Satellites on Orbit
Operational Satellites by Function(as of December 31, 2014)
• 1,261 operating satellites as
of year-end 2014» >50% are communications
satellites
» 38% are commercial
communications satellites
• 57 countries operate at
least one satellite (some as
part of regional consortia)
Source: The Tauri Group. Note: “Earth Observation Services” is new label for what was formerly referred to as
“Remote Sensing” (this is a definitional change only)
Commercial
Communications
Government
Communications
Earth Observation
Services
Military Surveillance
Total Operational
Satellites
1,261
R&D
Scientific
Navigation
Meteorology
Prepared by:
Global Satellite Services Revenue
$ B
illio
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4%10% 7% 9% 5% 5%Growth Rate
Total $122.9$92.8 $99.2 $107.8 $113.5 $118.6
4%
2013 − 2014
Global
Growth
Earth
Observation
Mobile
Fixed
Consumer
Consumer
Fixed
Mobile
Earth Observation
Satellite TV (DBS/DTH)
Satellite Radio (DARS)
Satellite Broadband (3)
Transponder Agreements (1)
Managed Services (2)
Voice
Data
$1.6$1.0 $1.0 $1.1 $1.3 $1.5
$3.3$2.2 $2.3 $2.4 $2.4 $2.6
$17.1$14.4 $15.0 $15.7 $16.4 $16.4
$100.9$75.3 $80.9 $88.6 $93.3 $98.1
$95.0$71.8 $76.9 $84.4 $88.4 $92.6
$4.2$2.5 $2.8 $3.0 $3.4 $3.8
$1.8$1.0 $1.2 $1.2 $1.5 $1.7
$12.3$11.0 $11.1 $11.4 $11.8 $11.8
$4.8$3.4 $3.9 $4.3 $4.6 $4.6
$0.9$0.7 $0.7 $0.7 $0.7 $0.8
$2.3$1.5 $1.6 $1.7 $1.8 $1.8
The U.S. share of
satellite services
revenue in 2014
was
41%
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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Notes: Numbers may not sum exactly due to rounding. (1) Includes capacity for DTH satellite
TV platforms. (2) Includes VSAT networks. (3) Improved 2014 data results in understatement
of broadband growth rate from 2013.
Prepared by:
$95B
Consumer Satellite Services
The consumer services segment, consisting of satellite television, radio, and broadband, grew by 3% and was the largest contributor to overall
satellite services revenues
Satellite Radio• Satellite radio (DARS) revenues
grew by 10% in 2014
• Satellite radio subscribers grew
7% in 2014 to 27.3 million
• Primarily U.S. customer base
Satellite TV Services• Satellite TV services (DBS/DTH) account for
77% of all satellite services revenues, and
94% of consumer revenues
• About 230 million satellite TV subscribers
worldwide, driven by growth in emerging
markets
• 42% of global revenues attributed to U.S.
• More HD channels added, driving premium
service revenues up» First commercial 4K Ultra HD (UHD) channel
launched in U.S. in late 2014
• More UHD channels to be launched in 2015,
live broadcasts seen as main driver
• Compression technologies continue to
improve; near-term possibility of 2.5 times
bandwidth savings
Satellite Broadband• Over 1.6 million subscribers,
mostly in the U.S.
• Revenue grew slightly faster than
subscribership
Satellite
Consumer Services
Revenue in 2014
$100.9B
Broadband ($2B)Satellite
Radio ($4B)
Satellite TV
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What do the next ten years look like?The number of communications satellites is forecast to increase substantially in the 2015-2025 timeframe
New Satellites 2015-2025, by Service Type
Segment 3
Segment 4
Communications Satellites will comprise the majority of new
payloads
Prepared by:
Consumer Broadband Over Satellite
• Keys to success for today’s satellite broadband:
• Comparable to terrestrial
» Comparable to cable and fiber in terms of speed and
price
» Available nationwide, not just in select areas
• Maturation and combining of advanced technologies
(frequency reuse, spot beams, and on-board
processing) defined new, high throughput satellites
(HTS)
• Substantial reduction in cost per unit of throughput
• Growing demand and customer confidence due to
high data rates and reliable service
» Satellite broadband operator ranked first in peak period
download speeds among 14 terrestrial and satellite
broadband providers in the FCC 2013 and 2014
reports “Measuring Broadband America”
1990s• Large constellations proposed, all canceled
• Expensive technology
• Cost-effective terrestrial competition
2000s• Smaller regional systems proposed and
deployed» Wildblue
» Spaceway
• Technical success, test bed for new
technologies, bandwidth cost reduction
• Acquisitions by established players
Present• Five major systems today and expanding:
» Eutelsat Tooway, HughesNet, ViaSat Exede,
Inmarsat Global Xpress, O3b
• Four providers affiliated with established
satellite operators (DTH, FSS, or MSS)
• 50% revenue growth over 5 years
• Subscribers grew 14% annually, tracking the
revenue growth
Prepared by:
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2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
• Continued and growing interest in inexpensive very
small satellites
• CubeSats are an established “kit” form of very small
satellite in use for academic, government, and,
increasingly, commercial purposes» 130 CubeSats were launched in 2014, up from 91 in 2013,
with 84 sent into orbit via ISS (28 CubeSats lost in Antares
failure in October)
» 101 commercial CubeSats launched in 2014 for Earth
observation services and communications, up from 8 in 2013.
The vast majority (93) are built and operated by Planet Labs
» Total expenditure to build all CubeSats since 2005 estimated
at less than $100M
» Growing concern regarding collisions with CubeSats – NASA
first major operator to say it has moved satellites to avoid
CubeSats
• Commercial constellations using customized very
small satellites (under 200 kg) are in development» Skybox: High resolution, multispectral sensors, up to 24 sats
planned, 2 launched to date
» OneWeb: Telecommunications, function more as nodes
compared to traditional comsats, 100s of satellites planned,
zero launched to date
Number of CubeSats Launched by Year (2005-2014)
What is a CubeSat?• A CubeSat is a cube-shaped satellite bus measuring 10cm on a side, with a
mass of 1-2 kilograms
• Can be stacked together (2U, 3U, 6U) depending on mission
• Costs» Low Cost: Basic 1U CubeSat bus kits can be purchased for $10,000; with
payload development it will cost roughly $100,000 per unit
» Moderate Cost: Boeing-built CubeSat platforms for NRO are expected to
cost no more than $250,000
» Higher Cost: NASA expects that CubeSats used for planetary science
missions may cost $3-$10 million
28 lost in launch failure
Case Study:
Very Small Satellites
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What are the most pressing questions that satellite operators need answered when launching a satellite into orbit?
1. What does the current orbital situation look like?
2. Which orbital slots have been reserved?
3. Will my signal get through?
4. How does the FCC process satellite broadcast applications?
5. What is in the FCC’s mailbox?
FCC Orbital Intelligence
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What does the current orbital situation look like? (Example: Filing at “129-West”)If you’re in the satellite industry, knowing which satellites are where is fundamental to business planning
129° WL
Example Questions:• What satellites and operators are at 129° WL ?• Are there pending applications to launch or move a satellite to this location? • How long did the application process take other satellite operators at 129° WL?
FCC Orbital Intelligence Outputs
Satellites Located at 129° WL Last Action Last Action Date
SES-129W: GSO FSS (Ku-band) Granted Launch and Operating Authority 10/16/2012
Galaxy 12: GSO FSS (Ku-band) Special Temporary Authority 9/25/2012
Telstar 9: GSO FSS (C-band/Ku-band) Modification 7/7/2005
EchoStar 5: BSS Special Temporary Authority 6/30/2005
Regional Positioning System: RPS Granted Launch and Operating Authority 6/23/2005
Rainbow Ka 2: GSO FSS (Ka-band) Granted Launch and Operating Authority 11/21/2003
Galaxy 27: GSO FSS (C-band/Ku-band) Modification 4/1/2003
EchoStar 8: BSS Special Temporary Authority 6/20/2002
EchoStar 7: BSS Special Temporary Authority 6/6/2001
Galaxy 9: GSO FSS (C-band) Amendment 5/7/1996
CON 2: GSO FSS (unspecified) Modification 8/2/1990
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Which orbital slots have been reserved?Improving Competitive Intelligence
DIRECTV Enterprises, LLCEchoStar CorporationIntelsat License LLCAirbus DS SatCom Government, Inc.LightSquared Subsidiary LLCRow 44 Inc.Spectrum Five LLCOther
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
BSS
BSS in Ka-band
BSS; GSO FSS (Ku-band)
DBS Expansion Band or Reverse Band…
Earth Exploration Satellite Service (EESS)
Earth Station (GSO FSS Ka-band)
Earth Station (NGSO FSS Ka-band)
Earth Stations on-board Vessels (ESV)
GSO FSS (C-band/Ku-band)
GSO FSS (C-band/Ku-band/Ka-band)
GSO MSS
Ku-band FSS ESV
Mobile Earth Station (MES)
NVNG MSS
Applications Filed by Applicant (2015-Present) Applications Filed by Service Type (2015-Present)
• Who is filing applications for different service types?• How can I use FCC notices and industry comments to gain context for competitor behavior?• How do I keep track of competitor plans for future launches or modifications?
FCC Orbital Intelligence Outputs
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Case Study: Will my signal get through?Staying on top of spectrum availability
Spectrum Usage
Ku-BandKu-BandKu-BandKu-BandKu-BandKu-BandKu-BandKu-Band
Orbital Location
120° WL - 130° WL120° WL - 130° WL120° WL - 130° WL120° WL - 130° WL120° WL - 130° WL120° WL - 130° WL120° WL - 130° WL120° WL - 130° WL
GSO FSS
AMC-21EchoStar FSSEchoStar KuXGalaxy 12Galaxy 5GStar IIHorizons 1SBS 5
Operator/Applicant
SES Americom, Inc.EchoStar Satellite Corp.EchoStar KuX Corp.Intelsat License LLCHughes Communications Galaxy, Inc.GE American Communications, Inc.Horizons Satellite, LLCPanAmSat Licensee Corp.
• What satellites are being operated at this orbital location?• Are any satellites going to re-locate or retire?• What operators are currently in this space?• Will my satellite be interfered with by others operators?
Ku-Band
FCC Orbital Intelligence Outputs
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How does the FCC process satellite broadcast applications?Tracking applications and stamp grants
Related Applications
SAT-STA-20140917-00101SAT-STA-20140801-00090SAT-STA-20140627-00081SAT-STA-20140604-00056SAT-STA-20140403-00037SAT-STA-20140203-00012
Application
SAT-STA-20141013-00108
Corresponding FCC Files
Public Notice 14-1532Stamp Grant 182014002035
• What applications have been filed this month?• Who is filing for what and for where?• What applications are referenced?• How long did it take for the application to be granted?• What applications is the FCC dismissing and why?• What applications have been granted this year?
FCC Orbital Intelligence Outputs
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Beyond applications: what is in the FCC’s mailbox?In addition to granting licenses to satellite operators, the FCC also serves as a clearing house for public discourse on pressing issues in the communications satellite industry
• It is important to stay tuned to ongoing conversations regarding regulation and policy changes
• Understanding how consumers and services providers feel affect strategic planning
• Some questions that can be answered by keeping track of public comments are:
• What do satellite operators think about FCC regulation changes?
• What does the public think about policy initiatives and/or regulation changes?
• Who is having meetings with the FCC and about what topics?
• Is the FCC responsive to constituent concerns? Which ones?
• What issues are most concerning for particular satellite manufacturers?
• What types of technologies are satellite manufacturers interested in researching and why?
Public Comments and
Reply Comments
Policy Implemented or Dismissed
FCC Policy Announcement
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Regulatory documentation is plentiful, but finding the relevant information you need is extremely time consuming
and resource intensive
FCC Orbital Intelligence
FCC Orbital Intelligence locates, catalogues, and cross references thousands of regulatory documents and applications from numerous sources
• Search through 30,000+ regulatory documents using numerous metrics
• Data pulled from each filing is returned in an organized, sortable table
• Filings notifications and summaries are automatically “pushed” to users for quick, real-time updates
FCC Orbital Intelligence
The comprehensive source for commercial space regulatory intelligence
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Caitlin Kennedy(202) 280-6852
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