{"id":66108,"date":"2018-02-12T20:33:20","date_gmt":"2018-02-12T12:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/old-pros-in-satellite-share-wisdom-for-budding-entrepreneurs\/"},"modified":"2018-02-12T20:33:20","modified_gmt":"2018-02-12T12:33:20","slug":"old-pros-in-satellite-share-wisdom-for-budding-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/old-pros-in-satellite-share-wisdom-for-budding-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Pros in Satellite Share Wisdom for Budding Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s the one piece of advice you\u2019d like to give to a new entrepreneur in the satellite business?<\/p>\n<p>When asked this question, every executive in the industry has an answer. And for those who left the industry long ago (or even recently), there are plenty of suggestions for what to do, and what not to do, to be successful.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Y94FYhiRhmObJurtFOyq_01_VS_030118_Cover_DGTL-1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Y94FYhiRhmObJurtFOyq_01_VS_030118_Cover_DGTL-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Y94FYhiRhmObJurtFOyq_01_VS_030118_Cover_DGTL-1-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Y94FYhiRhmObJurtFOyq_01_VS_030118_Cover_DGTL-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Y94FYhiRhmObJurtFOyq_01_VS_030118_Cover_DGTL-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the March 2018 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>While not all advice is worthwhile, when it comes from a former Satellite Executive of the Year \u2014 an industry professional who stood out from the crowd and influenced the industry \u2014 it\u2019s worth a listen. Here, the former award winners who have left satellite offer their advice and best lessons learned:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"flex flex-col justify-center items-center w-full image-block px-8\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Placeholder alt text\" class=\"w-full object-cover mx-auto max-w-sm\" src=\"http:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WqD79dh0TuqHPJvE3RWg_Steve_Dorfman-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p><em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">\u201cThe industry is rich with opportunities and filled with risks, but there\u2019s always a need for balancing reward with risk when building satellites and starting new businesses using satellites. You have to be smart and careful when you are using other people\u2019s money.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Steve Dorfman, former CEO, Hughes<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6b0c80e1ce8;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6b0c80e1ce8 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6b0c80e1ce9').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6b0c80e1ce9'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<figure class=\"flex flex-col justify-center items-center w-full image-block px-8\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Placeholder alt text\" class=\"w-full object-cover mx-auto max-w-sm\" src=\"http:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1lDE8WLT2ioHXyaVLSaQ_Hugh-Panero-600px-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p><em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">\u201cThe satellite industry gave me perspective regarding what is a \u201cbig\u201d problem. For example, I have dealt with young internet CEOs who went crazy when a server went down. To them the sky was falling. I explained to them that it was not as huge a crisis as they thought. I said, \u2018when you lose control of a $250 million satellite which suddenly decided to drift away, now that\u2019s a really big problem.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Hugh Panero, former CEO, XM Satellite Radio<\/p>\n<figure class=\"flex flex-col justify-center items-center w-full image-block px-8\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Placeholder alt text\" class=\"w-full object-cover mx-auto max-w-sm\" src=\"http:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/cP6wTLDiSP6pWTovhpyk_dewitt-1-scaled.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p><em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">\u201cContinue to stay abreast of technology \u2014 not just satellite technology, but applications that may be well-suited for satellite solutions. But you need to stay abreast of everything, whether it\u2019s Facebook or something else. There may be an application for which satellite is a solution.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 C. Patrick DeWitt, former CEO, SSL<\/p>\n<figure class=\"flex flex-col justify-center items-center w-full image-block px-8\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Placeholder alt text\" class=\"w-full object-cover mx-auto max-w-sm\" src=\"http:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/62QCG3WSoRrOrJsDjhpQ_peter_shaper_portrait-1-scaled.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p><em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">\u201cMy advice would be that it is a great industry with great opportunities. There are going to be lots of dynamic changes so surround yourself with the very best people and be a driver of change rather than a victim of it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Peter Shaper, former CEO, CapRock Communications<\/p>\n<figure class=\"flex flex-col justify-center items-center w-full image-block px-8\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Placeholder alt text\" class=\"w-full object-cover mx-auto max-w-sm\" src=\"http:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/xB8UuVahQKWE8wzqf8XR_John_Kealey.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p><em class=\"Annotation -emphasis\">\u201cKeep being who you\u2019re being. Keep pushing innovation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John Kealey, former CEO, iDirect<\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 407278:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ZmVUz4z0T7mijICUJEff_Shotwell_2017-300x201.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ZmVUz4z0T7mijICUJEff_Shotwell_2017-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ZmVUz4z0T7mijICUJEff_Shotwell_2017-800x537.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ZmVUz4z0T7mijICUJEff_Shotwell_2017-640x430.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ZmVUz4z0T7mijICUJEff_Shotwell_2017.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t2017 Satellite Executive of the Year: Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO, SpaceX<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 407286:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vfRNJrssQUS4nzcAbXfO_LM_1-1-300x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vfRNJrssQUS4nzcAbXfO_LM_1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vfRNJrssQUS4nzcAbXfO_LM_1-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vfRNJrssQUS4nzcAbXfO_LM_1-1-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/vfRNJrssQUS4nzcAbXfO_LM_1-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t2019 Shapes Up as US Government\u2019s Defense Strategy Evolves<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 407345:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wc9NqGRuQaYxVEBL5sn6_EdNote_Header_Web-300x167.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wc9NqGRuQaYxVEBL5sn6_EdNote_Header_Web-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wc9NqGRuQaYxVEBL5sn6_EdNote_Header_Web-800x446.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wc9NqGRuQaYxVEBL5sn6_EdNote_Header_Web-640x357.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/wc9NqGRuQaYxVEBL5sn6_EdNote_Header_Web.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t30 Years of Satellite Executive of the Year<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 407332:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/u3RcLfFjSGSSCHlzMzmg_ThinkstockPhotos-898366464-300x169.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/u3RcLfFjSGSSCHlzMzmg_ThinkstockPhotos-898366464-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/u3RcLfFjSGSSCHlzMzmg_ThinkstockPhotos-898366464-800x449.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/u3RcLfFjSGSSCHlzMzmg_ThinkstockPhotos-898366464-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/u3RcLfFjSGSSCHlzMzmg_ThinkstockPhotos-898366464.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tA Sobering Look at the Future Role of HTS Systems for 5G<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 407325:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2zu7rORRCeJo3nWuVVcj_ThinkstockPhotos-901089186-300x250.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2zu7rORRCeJo3nWuVVcj_ThinkstockPhotos-901089186-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2zu7rORRCeJo3nWuVVcj_ThinkstockPhotos-901089186-800x667.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2zu7rORRCeJo3nWuVVcj_ThinkstockPhotos-901089186-640x534.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2zu7rORRCeJo3nWuVVcj_ThinkstockPhotos-901089186.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tConceptualizing the Transition to 5G Beyond Speeds and Standards<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 407296:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tXrQ11ADRtaMxiwt39dw_jaya_v6-300x231.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tXrQ11ADRtaMxiwt39dw_jaya_v6-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tXrQ11ADRtaMxiwt39dw_jaya_v6-800x616.png 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tXrQ11ADRtaMxiwt39dw_jaya_v6-640x493.png 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tXrQ11ADRtaMxiwt39dw_jaya_v6.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tKPN CISO Examines the Cyber Threat<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 407306:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7yGs9BcyRHOa35dhtm4m_LEO_MEO-1-300x190.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7yGs9BcyRHOa35dhtm4m_LEO_MEO-1-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7yGs9BcyRHOa35dhtm4m_LEO_MEO-1-800x507.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7yGs9BcyRHOa35dhtm4m_LEO_MEO-1-640x406.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/7yGs9BcyRHOa35dhtm4m_LEO_MEO-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tLEO\/MEO Satellites Poised to Make a Mark in Military Sector<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 407320:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9MD9JsJJTFGnbmUzms6X_Stena_Hollandica-1-300x161.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9MD9JsJJTFGnbmUzms6X_Stena_Hollandica-1-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9MD9JsJJTFGnbmUzms6X_Stena_Hollandica-1-800x430.png 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9MD9JsJJTFGnbmUzms6X_Stena_Hollandica-1-640x344.png 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9MD9JsJJTFGnbmUzms6X_Stena_Hollandica-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tStena Exec Talks Future Possibilities for Satellite<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 407312:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AkPJl9iTT2It9kBUYUGC_4-c374241_copy-300x199.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AkPJl9iTT2It9kBUYUGC_4-c374241_copy-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AkPJl9iTT2It9kBUYUGC_4-c374241_copy-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AkPJl9iTT2It9kBUYUGC_4-c374241_copy-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AkPJl9iTT2It9kBUYUGC_4-c374241_copy.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tWhat Will It Take to Unleash NewSpace in India?<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 407337:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d2H1mzrRTO9XQTq1XlzA_Angosat_1_launch-300x200.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d2H1mzrRTO9XQTq1XlzA_Angosat_1_launch-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d2H1mzrRTO9XQTq1XlzA_Angosat_1_launch-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d2H1mzrRTO9XQTq1XlzA_Angosat_1_launch-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d2H1mzrRTO9XQTq1XlzA_Angosat_1_launch.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 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When asked this question, every executive in the industry has an answer. 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