The Norwegian Space Centre has initiated closer co-ordination between actors in satellite communications, as well as Telenor and SINTEF, through regular meetings. Co-operation and synergy are the goals.
The principal business actors (followed by their links) are:
Telenor is the largest shareholder in Inmarsat and in 2001 the largest Inmarsat operator through its acquisition of Comsat Mobile Communications. Telenor is the fourth largest shareholder in Intelsat and operates its own satellites, Thor II and Thor III.
NERA SatCom is the global market leader (40-50%) in mobile satellite communications. The company has long experience in the development, manufacture and marketing of terminals and earth stations for the Inmarsat systems. In 2002, a new subsidiary Nera Broadband Satellite, which develops and markets terminals and ground stations for broadband satellite systems, was awarded major contracts with operators in Europe and southeast Asia.
Norspace Norspace is an independent, world leading supplier of onboard analog signal processing components and equipment for satellites based on its leading-edge Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology. More than 100 satellites in orbit utilize parts and equipment supplied by Norspace, including 7 000 SAW devices and over 4 000 active micro electronic components.
Teamcom continues to deliver satellite networks for the control and monitoring of electric power transmission lines. The company has been internationally successful in this small sector and now is expanding in other control and monitoring systems.
Tandberg Television develops, manufactures and markets leading, open-standard digital broadband solutions for broadcasters, cable companies, satellite operators, terrestrial-based companies and telecommunications companies. The company has delivered equipment to most of the world’s major satellite systems.
SINTEF Telecom and Informatics is experienced in satellite communication and broadcasting. Its R&D activities are application oriented and directed toward the development of new technologies for professional and consumer use.
