Operators Request Fair Play, Reliability and Variety from LSPs

摘要

As a satellite operator, what changes would you ask Launch Service Providers (LSPs) to make that would positively impact your business? Would you focus on lowering launch fees or creative payment terms? Maybe reliability, scheduling and flexibility top your list. What about teamwork? If something goes wrong, for example, do you want opportunities to brainstorm solutions with the LSP's management or engineering staff? When Via Satellite asked several satellite operators these questions, their responses were fairly consistent regardless of their geography or company size. Their top three requests focused on price, reliability and schedule assurance. But that represents only half their wish list. The other part is to constantly improve each of these areas, which will lead to more industry competition and reasonable choices for satellite operators.