Via Satellite

Via Satellite is the leading trade publication and media brand serving the satellite communications and commercial space industry, founded in 1986 and published from the Washington DC area — the center of US satellite industry regulation, government contracting, and policy. The publication covers satellite technology developments, operator business news, regulatory changes (FCC, ITU spectrum proceedings), launch vehicle news, and market analysis for the global satcom industry. Via Satellite is published by Access Intelligence, which also organizes the annual SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition — the largest satellite industry trade show and conference in the Americas, typically held in Washington DC and drawing thousands of attendees from satellite manufacturers (Boeing, Airbus, Maxar, Thales Alenia Space), operators (SES, Intelsat, Viasat, Eutelsat), launch providers (SpaceX, ULA, Arianespace), and government customers. The publication serves as the industry's primary information clearinghouse: companies announce major contracts, partnerships, and technology milestones through Via Satellite press releases, and its market research reports are referenced by investors and executives tracking the $280B+ global satellite industry. Competitors include SpaceNews (space industry broader coverage) and SatMagazine (more technical focus).