http://www.viasatellite.com Satellite Today en-us 2009 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 21:25:33 EST [Satellite News 01-07-09] While 2009 may present economic challenges to the satellite industry, a majority of executives are excited about taking advantage of the opportunities that often present themselves in a crisis. Satellite executives gave Satellite News their predictions for the new year and explained... http://www.viasatellite.com/enterprise/financial/29520.html Wed, 7 Jan 2009 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 12-30-08] The satellite industry was largely shielded from the full impact of the global recession in 2008 and some companies posted record-setting yearly profits, a majority of executives told Satellite News.     However, when asked about their outlook for 2009, many of them... http://www.viasatellite.com/enterprise/financial/29478.html Tue, 30 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST Dassault Aviation signed papers to acquire Alcatel-Lucent [ALU] shares in Thales, Alcatel-Lucent announced. The deal... http://www.viasatellite.com/enterprise/financial/29452.html Mon, 22 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 12-16-08] SES and Eutelsat Communications are attractive propositions for investors in a credit crunch era, according to Morgan Stanley satellite equity analyst Sarah Simon.     “We are sufficiently relaxed about the negatives of both companies to remain upbeat on their... http://www.viasatellite.com/enterprise/financial/29390.html Tue, 16 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST Space Industry Sales Seen Gaining 4.4 Percent This Year, Easing To 2.1 Percent Next Year Obama Urged To Refrain From Cutting Aerospace, Defense Program Funding The U.S. missile industry continued a years-long streak by posting still more solid sales growth in 2008, but that growth will slow sharply next... http://www.viasatellite.com/enterprise/financial/29360.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST The Boeing Co. [BA] missile shield effort, the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program, contributed more than $193 million to Arizona's economy last year, the company reported. Boeing also supported more than 1,900 direct and indirect jobs in the state, according to an Arizona State University study... http://www.viasatellite.com/enterprise/financial/29377.html Mon, 15 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 12-12-08] President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team is considering what it calls, “not-yet-refined technology,” which includes solar energy-collecting satellites, as part of its energy plan, according to the administration’s transition website.    ... http://www.viasatellite.com/enterprise/financial/29355.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 12-08-08] Astrium Services CEO Eric Béranger believes the company’s focus on the institutional market means it is less likely to be impacted by the credit crunch due to the services the company provides.     “We are addressing government and institutional... http://www.viasatellite.com/enterprise/financial/29287.html Mon, 8 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST Draper, BAE, General Dynamics Gain $291.6 Million Trident Contracts Lockheed Earlier Gained $729 Million Of Trident Work From Navy The Navy gave Charles Stark Draper Laboratories, BAE Systems and General Dynamics Corp. [GD] a total $291.6 million in contracts for the Trident ballistic missile program. As... http://www.viasatellite.com/enterprise/financial/29320.html Mon, 8 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 12-03-08] Despite concern from some analysts over how the credit crunch would affect satellite industry customers, Iridium reported its best quarter for number of units shipped in the company’s history, Iridium CEO Matt Desch told Satellite News.     "To date, we are... http://www.viasatellite.com/enterprise/financial/29256.html Wed, 3 Dec 2008 0:00:00 EST