Mark Holmes

Mark Holmes

is the editorial director for Via Satellite and Avionics Magazine.

Where is Space’s Place in this New World?
Launchers Work to Ramp Up Cadence to Capitalize on Surging Demand for Access to Space
Multi-Orbit Terminals and Service Make Progress, But Have Further to Go, Leaders Say
Ground Tech CEOs Talk Digitization, Standards, and Antenna Progress
Satellite Executive of the Year Nominees for 2024
The 10 Hottest Satellite Companies in 2025
The Halfway Point in a Key Decade
Industry Leaders Share Space and Satellite Forecasts for 2025
Adel Al-Saleh on Why Combining SES and Intelsat Fuels the Operator to Scale Up
The Cybersecurity Threat Continues to Grow for Space
Intelsat CEO David Wajsgras Explains Why the Time was Right for the SES Deal
4 Airlines Share Their Perspectives on the IFC Market
Paris Olympics is a Shining Moment for Satellite Broadcast
Summer Blockbusters: Industry Leaders Rank Their Favorite Space Movies
Via Satellite Rising Stars of 2024
10 Smallsat Startups to Watch in 2024
The EO Revolution is Yet to Hit Top Speed Despite its Obvious Potential
Global Consolidation is Changing the Dynamics of the Sector
The Clock is Ticking: UK Launch Sector is Ready to Lift Off
New Zealand’s First Space Minister Sets Out an Ambitious Space Roadmap
Mike Greenley Explains How MDA Space's Landmark Year in 2023 Unfolded
Our Latest Innovation – Content Collections
The Space Economy: Separating Fact from Fiction
Tech Leaders Wrestle With the Opportunity and Risk of Using AI in Satellite Networks
CTOs Take Stock of Game-Changing Technology Developments in Satellite
Analysts Assess the Industry Landscape for SATELLITE 2024
The 10 Hottest Satellite Companies in 2024
Satellite Executive of the Year Nominees for 2023
Satellite Technology of the Year Nominees for 2023
The Excitement Builds
Earth Observation CEOs Analyze 2023, a Seismic Year in EO
10 Defining Moments in Cybersecurity and Satellite in 2023
Shadows and Light
What's Next in the Constellation Era?
Saying Goodbye to 2023
ST Engineering iDirect CEO Don Claussen: Solving the Identity Question
A Changing of the Guard
Vibrant Discussions A Underpin Busy September
The Africa-Centric Approach at the Heart of Kate Kallot’s Bold Vision for Amini
Full Speed Ahead
10 Smallsat Startups to Watch in 2023
6 Young Professionals on Staking Their Place in the Space Industry
Violet Labs CEO Lucy Hoag: Bringing the Software Revolution to Satellite
Via Smallsat Returns, Highlighting More Great Startups
Dramatic Week for SES is Talk of the Industry
UNIO Execs Katrin Bacic and Frederic Baker Outline Their Vision for the Future
Addressing the Bottleneck in the Launch Market
Answering the Call: How Apple Started Working with Satellite to Save Lives
Celebrating the 2022 Winners of SEOTY and STOTY
Delta Exec Ekrem Dimbiloglu Explains the Airline's Move to Free Wi-Fi
Life After SpaceX
Viasat Hack Still Dominates Cybersecurity Discussions A Year Later
Satellite Manufacturers Look to Benefit from the Multi-Orbit Future
Top Operators Forecast Opportunity with Satellite-to-Cell, Telcos, and Governments
Analysts Tackle Consolidation, Space Economy, and Sustainability Issues
The 10 Hottest Satellite Companies in 2023
A Celebration of All Things Satellite
Machine Connectivity Enters a Decisive, Critical Phase Enabled by Satellite
Satellite Executive of the Year Nominees for 2022
Launch is Top of Mind as We Start 2023
10 Defining Moments in Cybersecurity and Satellite in 2022
The New Normal in Satellite
CyberSatGov Brings Key Government Influencers to the Table
Intelsat CEO David Wajsgras: 'Consolidation Makes Sense'
Space Force Official Col. Krolikowski Examines the Cybersecurity Mindset
The Top 10 Takeaways from World Satellite Business Week
Industry Prepares for Pivotal Cybersecurity Event
Industry Consolidation Efforts are Ready For the Next Step
Telcos Talk Satellite, LEO, and Where the Relationship is Headed
10 Smallsat Startups to Watch
Via Smallsat: Yes, We Really Did Call it That
Aviation is Still a Hot Market for Satellite
Eutelsat is Set for an Evolution With New CEO Eva Berneke
War Stories: Ukraine’s Space Professionals Share Their Experiences
The Aviation Market Comes into Focus
Post-SATELLITE Memories Shine Bright
Astroscale’s Nobu Okada Talks What Needs to be Done to Make Space Sustainable
Robotics Aim to Enable a More Profitable and Sustainable Future in Space
Lessons from the Past: Greg Wyler Says Things Will be Different With E-Space
Satellite Industry Shows its Value as Tensions Rise in Europe
Finance Execs Examine SPAC Trends, Supply Chain Woes, and Talent Acquisition
Analyst Watch List: Constellations and Consolidation
SATELLITE 2022 Will Provide Pointers for the Year Ahead
The 10 Hottest Satellite Companies in 2022
Satellite Executive of the Year Nominees for 2021
AT&T Exec on How OneWeb’s LEO Connectivity Expands Options for Telcos
Viasat’s Statement of Intent Sets the Tone for 2022
Dankberg and Suri Explain Strategy Behind Viasat/Inmarsat Acquisition
Sirisha Bandla: My Story of Going to Space
Dramatic Year Ends with Stunning Viasat/Inmarsat News
Steve Spengler Reflects on a Tumultuous Period for Intelsat
Telco Deals Could Point to a Brighter Future
OneWeb CEO Neil Masterson Talks Executing Operator’s Ambitious Connectivity Vision
SATELLITE 2021 is Over, Looking Ahead to 2022
Richard Branson Looks to the Future of Flight as His Space Journey Comes Full Circle
Bharti Mittal Announces OneWeb Strategic Agreement With AT&T
Satellite Needs More Collaboration to Reach its Full Potential
LEO, Capacity Trends, and Ground Tech: Industry Leaders Debate the Issues of the Day
Analysts Examine Industry Trends for SATELLITE 2021
New Inmarsat CCPO Jat Brainch Details the Company’s Revamped Approach
Back at SATELLITE After 18 Months
Nine Satellite CEOs to Watch in 2021
Examining How Satellite Can Combat Climate Change
Facebook Connectivity Exec Charts a Path for Collaboration With Satellite
The 10 Hottest Satellite Companies in 2021
KLM Exec Talks Viasat Deal, and Today's IFC Ecosystem
Our 10 Hottest Satellite Companies Revealed
Partnerships are Key to Satellite’s Future
Oman Air Exec Shares What the Airline Needs From Satellite
Increased Customer Expectations are at the Heart of Satellite's Mobility Debate
Digital LEO Forum Shows an Inflection Point for the Industry
Iceye and Swiss Re Deal Charts the Future of Satellite and Insurance
Satellite Technology of the Year: Northrop Grumman and the Future of In-Orbit Satellite Servicing
Air Canada is Banking on LEO Technology, Exec Says
Via Satellite Continues Streak of High-Value Interviews
Maritime End Users Discuss Satellite Connectivity for a Post-COVID World
Big LEO News Continues to Dominate Sector
'I'd Bet on Telesat' — Dan Goldberg All In on Lightspeed LEO Play
Case Study: Emirates Influencer Talks Future of IFC
Sunil Bharti Mittal Talks Renewed Faith in 'Hidden Gem' OneWeb
Pay-TV Operator Execs Discuss Satellite Television in the 2020s
Hidden Gems and 2021 Predictions
The Year of Disruption Comes to an End. What will 2021 Hold?
Satellite Companies Confront Supply Chain Challenges in the COVID Era
Satellite Technology Leaders Discuss What 2021 Will Look Like
Case Study: How Satellite Helped Create a State-of-the Art Emergency Services Network in the UK
Looking Back on the Seismic Year That Was 2020
Cybersecurity Influencers React to Space Policy Directive 5
Japan’s Space Sector, a Study in Innovation
Wistful for Paris
10 Ways AI is Making a Difference in the Satellite Industry
Satellite Cyber Influencers Discuss Evolving Landscape
Summer Winds Down, Fall Brings New Questions to the Industry
Shipping Companies Survey Connectivity Question in the New Normal
Industry’s Top CEOs Examine Incredible Start to 2020
OneWeb Makes Headlines Once Again
Leading Medical Experts Believe Need for Satellite in Healthcare Will Expand
Satellite’s Enhanced Role in Space-Based Healthcare
Satellite Players See Backhaul Market Ripe for Further Growth
Telcos Talk Bluntly About Satellite’s Backhaul Future
Making Sense of the New Virtual World
The Industry Begins to Feel the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Frontline: Italy’s Fight Against Coronavirus, With Satellite
Satellite Operators Adjust as COVID-19 Sweeps Normal Life Away
From Liftoff to Chapter 11: Inside OneWeb's Final Weeks
Tom Choi: OneWeb’s Failure Will Dent New Space Investment
Industry Leaders Sound Off on OneWeb's Collapse
In the Eye of the Storm: Greg Wyler Breaks Cover to Talk OneWeb
The World has Changed. It May Never be the Same Again.
SEOTY Winner Steve Collar Comes Full Circle as SES CEO
Battle of the Billionaires
Billionaires Drive Dreams as Well as Business
Ahead of His Time, Musk Brings the Rhyme to SATELLITE
Tech Execs Preview SATELLITE 2020
The Operators Speak Ahead of SATELLITE 2020
The Story Behind One of Our Most Unlikely Features
The Top 10 Hottest Satellite Companies in 2020
The Nominees for 2019 Satellite Executive of the Year
The Revolution of the Roaring ‘20s: The Satellite Industry Comes of Age
The Top 12 Satellite Events of 2019
2019 Was a Big Year, 2020 Promises Even More
CyberSat Game Changer Award Winner: Jaisha Wray
Young People in the Middle East: Making a Difference
Gen Z and Millennials Take Space Industry to Task
Farewell Decade
The Growing Risk of a Major Satellite Cyber Attack
Changing Times Signal New Issues for the Satellite Industry
Conversations in Paris Offer a Number of Talking Points
ABS, Spacecom, and StarOne CEOs Outline CapEx Visions
Telesat CEO: This is How We Are Going to Stay Ahead
Congratulations to Telesat, 50 Years Young
Via Satellite is No More (At Least Temporarily)
The Lunar Economy: From Vision to Reality
Blue Origin CEO Talks Space Ambitions
Via Space and On Orbit Examples of How We Are Evolving
Intellian CEO on New Technology and Winning STOTY
Desch Talks Iridium Transformation After SEOTY Win
SATELLITE 2020 Less Than 10 Months Away
TSTV CEO: Africa Needs Bandwidth Pricing Relief for Pay-TV to Thrive
The Global Connected Aircraft Summit 2019: The Definitive Preview
Blue Moon Rising Sparks Dramatic End to SATELLITE Week
Antenna Manufacturers Grapple With Heightened Demands
Boeing Exec: “We Live in an Incredible Time”
OneWeb Confident it Can Exploit Early Mover Advantage
Exclusive: SpaceX's Shotwell Talks SATELLITE 2019
Satellites in a "Smart" World: The Future is Now
Industry Leaders Preview SATELLITE: The World’s Most Iconic Satellite Show
The Countdown has Started
“Why We Love Investing in Space”
Our 2018 Satellite Technology of the Year Nominees
Satellite Executive of the Year: The Nominees
SATELLITE 2019 Celebrates Change
Amazon Hits the Ground Running
Twilight Arrives for the US Video Market
Satellite Servicing: Ready to be Proved Wrong
Satellite Servicing Becomes an Actual Market
JetBlue's Stoyanova Looks to the IFC Horizon
The LEO Revolution: What It Could Mean for Our Industry
Analysis on the Portuguese Space Act
LEO Capacity Customers Discuss New Applications
Singapore Airlines Exec Reflects on IFC Developments in 2018
Via Satellite’s 2018 Young People to Watch List
Recent Financial Results Offer Pointers for the Future of Broadcast
Greg Wyler, The Definitive 2018 Interview
Yahsat, Thuraya CEOs Explain CapEx Plans After Yahsat Takes Control
Trade Shows See Discussions on Industry’s Future
UK Minister Outlines Aggressive Space Ambitions
El Al Exec Paints Positive Picture for IFC
Will Telcos Look to Acquire Satellite Assets?
5G in the US: Will Satellite and Mobile Industries Finally Work in Unison?
A Long Hot Summer and a Market Heating Up
Dish TV and Tata Sky CEOs on the Pay-TV Market in India
Aeroflot Exec Ready for IFC’s Big Year
CommunicAsia Brings Up Major Talking Points
ESA Prioritizes Cybersecurity With SES–Led Consortium
Sky Perfect JSAT Exec Outlines Next Steps for the Company
Another Iconic Interview for Via Satellite
EasyJet Execs Share Details on Key IFC Trial and Upcoming Plans
Space, Satellites and Tea: An Interview with Richard Branson
Silversea CIO on its Connectivity Strategy Going Forward
Cyber Expert Lays Out Threat to the Satellite Industry
Jeff Bezos: Day One in the Space Industry
Day One on the Horizon for the Satellite Industry
The Dawn of Artificial Intelligence in Satellite
AI Elevates Cyber Threat to New Level
Postcard from a Cruise Ship: Behind the Scenes of a World Record Attempt
SATELLITE 2018 is over, but Many Talking Points Remain
Emirates Could Have 1.3 Million Connections a Month by End of Year
Latin America: DTH Wrestles for Mindshare
Space Start-Ups: Where Do They Go Next?
Will Latency Hold Back Satellite in Connected Car Market?
LEO Constellation Prospects Dominate Opening Panel at SATELLITE 2018
ABS CEO Bullish About Operator’s Prospects
30 Years of Satellite Executive of the Year
Stena Exec Talks Future Possibilities for Satellite
2017 Satellite Executive of the Year: Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO, SpaceX
KPN CISO Examines the Cyber Threat
Telesat and LEO: Goldberg Answers the Burning Question
Eutelsat's Belmer: Video Still Holds Key to Successful Future
Sabbagh: SES is a “Lonely Voice” in the Industry
Spengler Maps out 2018 for Intelsat After Eventful 2017
Unease the Prevailing Feeling at CABSAT
Change ahead for Pullmantur as Satellite Tech Evolves
Satellite Executive of the Year Nominees for 2017
RSCC Exec Doubts Success of New Constellations
Qatar Airways Exec: Connectivity Providers Are Confusing Airlines
Inmarsat CEO and the $1 Billion Target
Toyota Exec: Connectivity to Bring Big Changes to the Automotive Industry
Intelsat Stokes Industry Fires with Surprise Intel Announcement
Where does the GEO Market go Next?
Wyler: OneWeb ready to solve the ultimate connectivity problem
The Age of Disruption: OTT Players Take Aim at DTH
Will the NewSpace Movement Prove More Substance than Illusion?
Case Study: SOS Children’s Villages
Satellites and Industrial Internet of Things: The Burning Question
Millennials Discuss Attracting Young Talent to Satellite
Targeting the Other 4 Billion
Future Investments in VSAT: What you Need to Know
Cyber Experts: The Truth About The Threats to Satellite
OTT: The Growing Threat to Satellite in Asia
Pushing the Boundaries for Satellite
Shotwell: Ambitious Targets Achievable This Year
Writing the Stories that Matter
A Futurist’s Look at the World and Where Space Will Fit In
Small Satellites set for Prosperous MilSpace Future
Industry Execs Examine Key Talking Points Ahead of SATELLITE 2017
Revealed: Our Satellite Executive of the Year for 2016
Satellite Executive of the Year 2016: Stéphane Israël
Low Earth Orbit: Two Generations Share Their Outlooks
We Edge Closer to Choosing Our Satellite Executive of the Year
Satellite Executive of the Year: The Nominees for 2016
OTT and the Threat to Satellite in MENA
New Space: Spotlight on Some of the ‘Next Big Things’
Russia’s Space Industry and the Move to Embrace IoT
Looking Back Also Enabled Us to Look Forward
A Very Special Birthday Celebration
SEOTY Winners Talk Industry’s Past, Share their Vision of the Future
1986: The World as it Was Then
1986–2016: 30 Events that Shaped the Last 30 Years in Satellite
Bridenstine Says Satellite Industry Needs to Do More
Seismic Political Change and the Impact for our Industry
Operators Jostle for Position in Africa
Inflection Point Reached: Where does the Broadcast Market go Next?
SpaceX Faces its Toughest Challenge Yet
An Internet of Things World: Where does Satellite fit in?
UK Space Industry Faces up to Brexit Consequences
Shipping Owners and the Satellite Conundrum
The Rise of OTT: Can the Satellite Industry Continue to Prosper?
Next Space Companies Shaping Tomorrow’s Agenda
How will UK Space Industry be Impacted by Stunning EU Result?
Inmarsat CEO: Aviation Could Become our Biggest Market
Sabbagh Sets Out SES Vision
Connected Aircraft Market Set to Soar
Ultra-HD in Asia Points to Strong Future Ahead for Satellite Players
Pay-TV and Broadcast Snapshots in Asia
5G: Can the Satellite Industry Take Advantage?
The Connected Ship: How Hot is Hot in This Market?
Facebook Talks to Via Satellite: “We Like to Move Fast and Break Things”
2015 Via Satellite Excellence Awards Highlights
Can the Industry find The Secret Sauce to Stay Relevant?
Pay-TV Operators Evolve to Survive
Driving in the Fast Lane: How the Connected Car is Becoming a Must Have
Launch Market a Barometer for the Entire Industry
Satellite Executive of the Year: Michel de Rosen
Generation Next: Frode Malen, Telenor Satellite
Satellite Executive of the Year: Our Shortlist Revealed
Satellite Executive of the Year: The Nominees
Generation Next: Ali Hasan Bani Malek, Yahsat
Generation Next: Alexandru Serban, SES
Blue Origin’s Success Raises the Stakes
End Users Talk Satellite Aspirations
Technology Company of the Year: The Nominees
Generation Next: Libby Khaskin, SpaceCom
Russian Space Industry Remains Defiant Despite Tough Operating Conditions
Momentous Year For Industry Needs to End on High Note at WRC-2015
Will WRC-2015 Cast a Shadow over AfricaCom This Year?
Africa: The Land of Pay-TV Opportunity
Operators Optimistic About African Growth Market Prospects
Generation Next: Fawaz Aref, Arabsat
Tapping into the Millennial Generation
End Users Unanimous: Satellite M2M has a Big Future
Digitization Sparks New DTH Battle in India
The ‘Big Three’ Make Waves and Place Their Bets
The Evolving Role of Satellite in Modern Newsgathering
‘Connected Transportation’ and the New Nodes in a Network
Generation Next: Ben Boyes, Airbus
Generation Next: Denis Eleferov, RSCC
Congressman Jim Bridenstine: Political Resistance Coming Down
From Doha to London, How National Pride Drives the Satellite Industry
Astro CCO: 4k Is Not Far Away in Malaysia
Satellite Players Search for New Frontiers in Asia
4K in Asia Could Make Key Strides This Year
Black T-Shirt Makes Statement About Satellite Industry
The Heavy Hitters: Via Satellite's Excellence Awards Winners
Generation Next: Shame’er Shah bin Kamal, Measat
From Ticking Time Bomb to Successful Future: Thuraya Rises from the Ashes
LEO Constellation Announcements: The Industry Reacts
Generation Next: Mubarak Jumah Abdulla and Jaber Saeed Bawazir, Es’hailSat
LEO Satellite Momentum Shows no Signs of Slowing
Inmarsat Exec Talks About Operator’s Role in Search for MH370
Remote Education Case Studies: The Satellite Connectivity Play
Daring to Disrupt: Mark Dankberg's Path in Satellite