David Chegnion to Succeed Mustapha Elriz at the Helm of SATConsult, Subsidiary of the Euroconsult Group

Paris, Toulouse, Washington D.C., Montreal, Yokohama – SATConsult, a member of the Euroconsult Group, announces the appointment of as Managing Director. In this capacity, David will succeed Mustapha Elriz who founded the company in 2006 and has served as its CEO since this date. Mustapha will continue to have a close relationship with the company, remaining a major shareholder and holding a position of Member of the Senior Advisory Board.

Government Funding in Space Exploration to Surpass $20 Billion by 2027

Paris, Washington D.C., Montreal, Yokohama – According to Euroconsult’s latest report,global government investment in space exploration totaled $14.6 billion in 2017, a 6% increase compared to 2016. Fifteen leading space programs worldwide are estimated to contribute to this global investment, with the U.S. accounting for 74% of the total. Global expenditures have grown in the past five years driven by programs in leading countries and new countries investing in space exploration. In a still constrained budgetary environment, global space budgets for space exploration are expected to grow to over $20 billion by 2027.

Euroconsult Honors Outstanding Achievement with Annual Awards for Excellence in Connectivity, Satellite Communications & Information

Paris, Washington D.C., Montreal, Yokohama – Euroconsult, the leading global consulting firm specialized in satellite-enabled vertical markets, such as satellite communications, connectivity, broadcasting, and Earth observation, announced the recipients of both its Annual Awards for Excellence in Connectivity and Satellite Communications as well as Earth Observation and Information on the occasion of the World Satellite Business Week, its annual senior executive event, of which the 22nd edition took place in Paris from Sept. 10 to 14. These annual awards recognize companies and their management for their outstanding accomplishments. Winners are chosen by a panel of industry experts who assess candidates using rigorous qualitative (innovation, strategic decisions, impact) and quantitative (financial performance indicators, such as EBITDA or revenue growth or size/nature of a commercial agreement) criteria.

7,000 Small Satellites to be Launched over Coming Decade

Paris, Washington D.C., Montreal, Yokohama – According to Euroconsult’s latest report,a significant expansion is underway in the smallsat market, both in terms of demand and systems’ capabilities. About 7,000 smallsats are due to be launched over the next ten years, i.e. a six-fold increase from the 1,200 units launched over the past decade. About 50 constellations, two of which are mega constellations, account for over 80% of the smallsat count.

FSS Capacity Pricing Levels Showing Near-Term Stabilization

Paris, Washington D.C., Montreal, Yokohama – According to Euroconsult’s latest report, the combination of oversupply from the addition of traditional satellite capacity in certain areas along with the unrelenting rollouts of HTS capacity has resulted in new pricing references in most geographies and market segments across the FSS sector. While data-oriented markets have been the most exposed, with double-digit capacity pricing declines over the last 2-3 years, video applications have also been impacted. Other factors have included consolidation among service companies in certain segments, resulting in larger capacity buyers with more bargaining power, and heightened competition from a growing pool of national satellite operators.

Euroconsult Group’s SATConsult Reinforces Leadership Team with Appointment of David Chegnion as Deputy Managing Director

Paris, Toulouse, Washington D.C., Montreal, Yokohama – SATConsult, part of the Euroconsult Group, today announced the appointment of David Chégnion as Deputy Managing Director. David joins the team during a time of intense activity in the sector to reinforce SATConsult’s leadership and support the company’s development and sustained expansion in France and across the globe.

Euroconsult Canada Team Expands with New Principal Advisor

Paris, Washington D.C., Montreal, Yokohama – Euroconsult today announced the hiring of Emeline Bardoux to the role of Principal Advisor at Euroconsult Canada, where she will contribute to the company’s expanding presence and solidify industry relationships in the Aerospace & Defense areas. Emeline brings her extensive consulting experience and skills to Euroconsult during a time of intense activity in the sector, both in Canada and across the globe.