Satellite Communications Industry

Abstract

This paper documents a baseline assessment of the Satellite Communications Industry which is defined as companies that: (1) Build communications satellites; (2) Build communications satellite earth terminals; and (3) Provide satellite communications services. The assessment uses the standard analysis tools of Structure, Conduct, and Performance to evaluate the current health of the industry, and includes a discussion of the outlook for the industry, the industry's strategy for survival, and government policy recommendations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA276685

Entities

People

  • Mark S. Maranville

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Capital Investments
  • Commerce
  • Commercial Communications
  • Communication Satellites
  • Defense Industry
  • Department Of Defense
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Low Earth Orbits
  • Mobile Communications
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Satellite Communications
  • Space Systems
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Economics
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites