Peter B. de Selding

Space Intel Report Editor, Co-founder

Peter B. de Selding is the co-founder and chief editor of SpaceIntelReport.com (opens in new tab), a website dedicated to the latest space industry news and developments that launched in 2017. Prior to founding SpaceIntelReport, Peter spent 26 years as the Paris bureau chief for SpaceNews, an industry publication. At SpaceNews, Peter covered the commercial satellite, launch and international space market. He continues that work at SpaceIntelReport. You can follow Peter's latest project on Twitter at @pbdes (opens in new tab).

Articles by: Peter B. de Selding

Huge Satellite Poses 150-Year Threat of Space Debris

Huge Satellite Poses 150-Year Threat of Space Debris

By Peter B. de Selding published

The huge European satellite Envisat is possible the most dangerous piece of space debris circling the Earth for the next 150 years, experts say.

Out-of-Control Satellite Threatens Other Nearby Spacecraft

Zombie Satellite Forces More Evasive Maneuvers for Other Craft

By Peter B. de Selding published

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U.S. Open to Ideas for Limiting Space Weapons

By Peter B. de Selding published

The United States will now consider proposals to prevent an arms race in space, according to the new U.S. space policy.

Falcon 9 standing vertically at Cape Canaveral.

Satellite Firm Raises $68 Million in Cash to Switch Rockets

By Peter B. de Selding published

Satellite firm Avanti Communications raised $68 million in cash to switch from SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket for boosters from Europe or Russia.

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SES Americom Shuts Down Satellite TV Service

By Peter B. de Selding published

SES Americom is shutting down its IP-Prime satellite TV service.

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Global Satellite Telephony Competitors Sharpen Knives for Tough '09

By Peter B. de Selding published

The battle between satellite companies is likely to get rougher.

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Ailing Economy Not Expected to Derail Iridium Deal

By Peter B. de Selding published

GHQ shareholders seem no less favorable to the Iridium purchase.

India Celebrates Launch of First Moon Probe

India Celebrates Launch of First Moon Probe

By Peter B. de Selding published

India celebrated the successful launch of its first moon probe Wednesday.

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OHB Uses Galileo Bid to Send a Message to Competitors

By Peter B. de Selding published

OHB will bid against a much larger consortium to build Galileo satellites.

European Space Freighter Makes Docking Debut

European Space Freighter Makes Docking Debut

By Peter B. de Selding published

Europe's first space cargo ship has made its station debut.

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ESA Commits $1.5 Billion To Fund Early ExoMars Work

By Peter B. de Selding published

European Space Agency agrees to finance Mars mission development.

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Proton Rocket Failure Caused by Defective Cable

By Peter B. de Selding published

Russia's Proton rocket is expected to return to flight Oct. 25.

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Europeans Unlikely to Back Russia's Manned Space Vehicle

By Peter B. de Selding published

ESA Prepares to Land Probe on Titan

Touchdown on Titan: Huygens Probe Hits its Mark

By Peter B. de Selding published

ESA Prepares to Land Probe on Titan

ESA Prepares to Land Probe on Titan

By Peter B. de Selding published

A European probe is bearing down on Saturn's mysterious moon Titan, set for a Friday rendezvous that will transfix researchers on two continents.

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Intelsat Stops Loral Satellite Fleet’s Revenue Decline

By Peter B. de Selding published

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