This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Advances in Next Generation Satellites provides an overview of satellite technologies that are expected to make their presence felt along with key drivers, challenges, restraints, and analysis of this mature yet changing field.

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Scope and Methodology

• 1. Scope of the Research Service
• 2. Methodology

Overview

• 1. Technology Snapshot
• 2. Presence in Space

2. TECHNOLOGY VIEWPOINT AND ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

Technology Primer

• 1. Satellite Primer
• 2. Applications

Strategic Analysis

• 1. Technology Drivers
• 2. Technology Restraints
• 3. Military Control of Space

3. ASSESSMENT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Innovations and Developments in this Sector

• 1. Solar Sails Push Satellites
• 2. Water-Powered Satellites
• 3. Transformation Communications Satellites in Space
• 4. Galileo Blasts Upwards
• 5. Advanced Hyperspectral Imaging Sensors
• 6. Enhanced Weather Forecasting
• 7. Potential Enhancements in IR Imaging
• 8. Satellite-Based Trailer Tracking
• 9. GeoEye Remote Sensing Systems
• 10. Space-Based Navigation Systems
• 11. Company Profile--SpaceDev
• 12. Company Profile--Aeroastro

Microsats

• 1. Micro Satellite Technology Experiment (MiTEx) in Orbit
• 2. Students Build Cubesats
• 3. Reusing Junk--Suitsat Orbits the Earth
• 4. Countries Coordinate on Disaster Monitoring Constellation

Potential Replacements for Satellites

• 1. Stratellites Offer Alternative to Satellites
• 2. Airships as Communication Relays
• 3. Aircraft-Based Replacements

4. DIRECTORY OF PATENTS AND KEY CONTACTS

Key Patents

• 1. Patent Analysis Methodology
• 2. Patents--Core Satellite Technology
• 3. Patents--Related Technology

Database of Key Industry Participants

• 1. Corporate
• 2. Other Contacts

5. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Database Tables

• 1. World Satellite Database by Coverage
• 2. World Satellite Database by Manufacturer
• 3. World Satellite Imagery Companies
• 4. World GIS Software Companies in the Market
• 5. Telecom Spending by Business Subscribers (1999-2006)
• 6. Telecom Spending by Government Subscribers (1999-2006)
• 7. Telecom Spending by Residential Subscribers (1999-2006)