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| 08.14.2008 |
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Boeing's Pulse Assembly Leans Satellite Production 
[Satellite News 08-14-08] By bringing the pulse assembly line to Boeing’s satellite manufacturing facilities, the company intends to reduce production cycle time by 50 percent by the end of the year. Boeing unveiled plans Aug. 11 to...
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| 08.06.2008 |
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Comtech Promises Business Will Remain ‘As Usual’ For Radyne Customers
[Satellite News 08-06-08] Customers loyal to Radyne products have nothing to fear over the company's acquisition by Comtech Telecommunication Corp., said Comtech EF Data's senior vice president of strategic marketing & business development, Daniel Enns...
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| 08.01.2008 |
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ITAR: Balancing the Global Playing Field?
The 1999 U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) authorizes the president to control the export and import of defense-related articles and services such as software, integrated circuits, computers, electronics and security-related information...
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| 08.01.2008 |
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Small Satellite Technology: Gains Open Space to More Players
Some interesting parallels exist in the evolution of the computer and satellite industries. Both initially were dominated by big metal, with mainframes housing the financial records of large corporations and large satellites ruling the sky. But mainframes...
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| 08.01.2008 |
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Mary Cotton, CEO, VT iDirect Inc.
Mary Cotton cannot be accused of thinking small, which makes her the perfect fit to head VT iDirect Inc. Cotton joined iDirect as CEO in September 2007 bringing more than 18 years of experience in helping technology companies turn their expertise into...
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| 07.23.2008 |
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New COO To Guide AeroAstro
[Satellite News 07-23-08] Paul Lithgow was appointed COO of AeroAstro, a business unit of Radyne, in June. Lithgow will oversee current programs and new business development for AeroAstro, which is celebrating 20 years of operations, and...
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| 07.01.2008 |
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ITAR Dilemma: Finding The Balance Between Regulation And Profit
America’s commercial space industry holds a dominant position in the global market, but due to a number of factors, other countries are beginning to gain more market share. Many small suppliers maintain that the primary problem is the International...
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| 07.01.2008 |
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Launch Vehicles: Key To Industry Performance
The importance of the launch sector to the growth of the global satellite communications industry was highlighted in 2007, as two of the three major providers suffered failures, forcing some operators to adjust their launch plans or delay some key business...
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| 07.01.2008 |
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Joseph Wright, Former Chairman, Intelsat Ltd.
After a very active tenure in the satellite industry, Joseph Wright resigned as chairman and director of Intelsat Ltd. and has moved on to a different business, but his impact will be felt in the satellite field for years to come. “I spent 12 years with...
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| 07.01.2008 |
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NDS Could Be Target Of More Acquisitions
[Satellite News – 7-1-08] A proposed deal that could see News Corp. give up its majority ownership of conditional access and middleware vendor NDS could be the first step that leads to NDS being acquired by a major technology player, according to one...
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| 06.01.2008 |
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Interference: Operators Making Advances In Fight
Satellite interference costs commercial operators and end users millions of dollars per year when factoring in lost revenue opportunities, specialized personnel costs and the price of interference detection systems. Many different groups are becoming more...
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| 05.13.2008 |
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Comtech To Acquire Radyne
[Satellite News – 5-13-08] Comtech Telecommunications Corp. will acquire Radyne Corp. in a deal that will allow Comtech to improve its leadership position in the ground station and amplifier markets, Fred Kornberg, CEO and president of Comtech, said in...
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| 04.30.2008 |
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Harris Government Communications Post Revenue Gains
[Satellite Today - 4-29-08] Harris Corp.'s government communications systems segment increased revenue by 27 percent in the company’s 2008 fiscal third quarter, Harris announced April 29. The segment posted $490.6 million in revenues for the quarter ending March...
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| 04.30.2008 |
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Satellite Communications Growth Drives EMS First Quarter Gains
[Satellite Today – 4-30-08] EMS Technologies Inc. posted a profit of $4.2 million on revenues of $75.5 million in the 2008 first quarter, the company announced April 30. In the 2007 first quarter, the company recorded a profit of $2.4 million on...
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| 04.08.2008 |
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SSTL Acquisitions Gives Astrium ‘Complete Product Range’
[Satellite News – 4-8-08] In a major piece of consolidation in the European satellite industry, EADS Astrium has reached an agreement to acquire small satellite manufacturer Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) from the University of Surrey, the...
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| 02.01.2008 |
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Satellite Executive of the Year 2007: Our Nominees Are…
Each year, Via Satellite honors the top executive performances of the past 12 months. The 2007 nominees include three CEOs who guided their respective companies to successful financial years as well as laid the groundwork for continued long-term success and...
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| 02.01.2008 |
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Robert Placek, CEO, Wegener Corp.
Keeping ahead of the technology curve is becoming more important for equipment suppliers, as their customers are demanding the latest advancements to help fuel their business plans and satisfy the demand for content. Wegener Corp. provides equipment such as...
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| 01.01.2008 |
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Legacy Systems: Keeping Older Satellite Systems Operating
The launch of a new, more powerful satellite is exciting, as it opens the door to a range of new services and capabilities. But many satellite customers are quite satisfied with their current services and equipment, and as a result, satellite operators and...
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| 12.17.2007 |
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Saab Exec Says Sale Is Not The Only Option
[12-17-07 – Satellite News] Saab, the Swedish industrial company, is likely to exit the space industry early next year. The company, which less than two years ago acquired Ericsson's 40 percent share in the then Saab Ericsson Space at a cost of SEK 3.8...
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| 12.01.2007 |
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Space Debris: Small But Growing Problem
An anti-satellite missile test conducted by China in January brought widespread attention to a threat that many in the satellite industry have been keeping tabs on for years — space debris. More than 12,000 objects larger than 10 centimeters across are...
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