posted 02-26-2009 10:04 AM               

This unique book presents first-hand histories, case studies, and lessons learned from many of the pioneers who built the satellite industry. They share the experiences, technologies, and business challenges that led to the successful development of an industry that is woven into the very core of our everyday lives. Historically important photographs throughout the book help to illuminate these compelling narratives.

In each of these success stories, students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in a range of disciplines will find valuable material and important lessons that can be applied to their own dreams and plans--in established as well as uncharted territories.

About the Author:
D. K. Sachdev is President, SpaceTel Consultancy LLC and an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University. He has over 50 years of professional experience in the development of satellites and telecommunications systems. From 1978 to 1996, he led INTELSAT's Technology Development and Spacecraft planning and engineering. Following that he managed the establishment of the WorldSpace digital radio system and led the XM Radio system architecture and infrastructure development.

In 2003, he received the Arthur Clarke Foundation Award and in 1976 the Vikram Sarabhai Award. He is the author of Business Strategies for Satellite Systems (2004). He has over 50 years of professional experience in development of satellites and telecommunications systems. During 1978 to 1996, he led INTELSAT's Technology Development and Spacecraft planning and engineering. Following that he managed the establishment of the WorldSpace digital radio system and led the XM Radio system architecture and infrastructure development.

In 2003, he received the Arthur Clarke Foundation Award and in 1976 the Vikram Sarabhai Award. He has published a book on Business Strategies for Satellite Systems (2004).

posted 02-27-2009 05:44 AM            

Table of Contents:

• Preface and Overview
  
• Syncom: The World’s First Geostationary Satellite
  
• The Intelsat Story
  
• Telesat: The First Domestic Satellite System
  
• Inmarsat: A Success Story
  
• Thuraya Mobile Satellite System
  
• Eutelsat: An Impressive Success
  
• The Mouse That Roared
  
• The Success Story of JSAT
  
• INSAT Initiates Communication Revolution in India
  
• The DBS Dimension: How U.S. DBS Success Was Achieved
  
• The Global Positioning System: Origins, Early Concepts, Development, and Design Success
  
• XM Satellite Radio: The Trifecta of Technology, Product, and Market Opportunity
  
• Intelsat VI (F-3) Reboost Event: An Epochal Event in the History of Commercial Space Industry
  
• Earth Stations, From Very Big to Very Small
  
• Advances in Military Applications
  
• Success Stories Still to Come

The Global Positioning System: Origins, Early Concepts, Development, and Design Success