Well, that was dramatic, wasn\u2019t it? But really, did we expect it any other way? I think I would have been more surprised if the launch had gone without a hitch first time out. The launch of the SES 8 satellite by SpaceX potentially signals a new dawn in the satellite industry. On behalf of Via Satellite, I must offer our congratulations to the SpaceX team for their first commercial satellite launch; it is quite an achievement.<\/p>\n
As everybody in our industry knows, launching satellites is no easy feat and building a new business from scratch in this market is quite an accomplishment. The challenge now for SpaceX will be to maintain that momentum over the course of 2014, and start building a heritage as a reliable launch service provider.<\/p>\n
I am sure this was a week that will be long remembered in the satellite industry, with the dramatic events on Thanksgiving (Spacegiving) a particular highlight. It is now officially a new era for SpaceX and it will be fascinating to watch their progress, even if they will be hard pressed to match the drama of the first launch!<\/p>\n
On the subject of success, this edition focuses on the winners of the first-ever Via Satellite Excellence Awards, our new comprehensive awards program for the satellite industry. We are delighted to recognize people as well as companies that are making a difference in our industry. While the Satellite Executive of the Year Award is a great individual prize, it was time for Via Satellite to recognize the work of others, and we hope the Excellence Awards will become a staple in the satellite calendar over the next few years.<\/p>\n
Speaking of Satellite Executive of the Year, it is that time of the year again where we starting looking over nominations and assessing the merits of the various candidates. I am expecting a close race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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