The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) announced that two new companies have joined the organization: Orbital Sciences Corporation and Segovia, Inc.

"SIA is delighted to welcome both Orbital and Segovia to our association," said, SIA President, Patricia Cooper.

"The manufacturing and launch expertise that Orbital brings and the seasoned track-record in satellite services from Segovia will not only enhance the scope of SIA's growing membership but also deepen our expertise in key policy matters affecting the satellite industry."

Orbital Sciences Corporation, based in Dulles, Virginia, is a world leader in the development, manufacture and operation of small- and medium-class satellites and rockets.

Its satellite products serve a full spectrum of customers, addressing the markets for commercial communications, Earth and space science, and military and intelligence space systems. Its launch vehicles are used to launch company-built and other satellites, weighing up to approximately 12,000 lbs., into low-Earth orbit.

Segovia, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inmarsat plc, is a recognized leader in providing secure, global communication solutions to the public and private sectors.

A trusted partner of the defense community, Segovia quickly deploys end-to-end, mission-critical communications to support strategic and tactical initiatives worldwide. Segovia is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with network assets and operations around the globe.

SIA is a U.S.-based trade association providing worldwide representation of the leading satellite operators, service providers, manufacturers, launch services providers, remote sensing operators, and ground equipment suppliers.

Since its creation fifteen years ago, SIA has become the unified voice of the U.S. satellite industry on policy, regulatory, and legislative issues affecting the satellite business.

SIA Executive Members include: Artel, Inc.; The Boeing Company; CapRock Communications, Inc.; The DIRECTV Group; Hughes Network Systems, LLC; DBSD North