re: Alot of satellites are on hold at the moment
Launches haven't been ordered because they are on hold. ProSEDS is a good example. The author of the article hasn't taken into account the fact that the satellites exist (have been built), but it is the rocket needed to launch it that hasn't been ordered. I expect that 2004 may as easily show a reverse of the prediction as rockets are ordered up with short lead times to make up for the delays.
Or the article may be absolutely correct. Who knows.