August 2008 Satellite Stock Performance Roundup
Jeffrey Hill
[Satellite News 09-02-08] A majority of satellite companies enjoyed a mid-August boost following the release of its second quarter financial reports. However, trends also show that many of those companies did not ride the wave provided by the boost... read more 

ND SatCom Business Transformation Almost Complete
Mark Holmes
[Satellite News 09-03-08] ND SatCom likely will generate the majority of its revenues from the military/defence sector going forward, Karl Classen, ND SatCom’s CEO, said.     “Due to the business we gained from the German armed... read more 

Emergency Response Satellite Systems Were Ready for Gustav
Jeffrey Hill
[Satellite News 09-02-08] Increased preparation in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 paid off in the buildup to Hurricane Gustav, as satellite-based communications for emergency and first responder were ready in the case of another major loss of... read more 

Pace Sets Out Figures Behind Environmental Initiative
Mark Holmes
[Satellite News 08-29-08] Pace is the latest company in the satellite industry to announce it is going green. According to the company, its new environmentally friendly product line could lead to significant cost and energy savings in both the U.S. and... read more 

iBiquity Will File With FCC Over Satellite, HD Radio Inquiry
Jeffrey Hill
[Satellite News 08-28-08] iBiquity Digital Corp., a developer and licenser of HD radio technology, told Satellite News that it will file with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to an FCC notice of inquiry (NOI) considering whether or... read more 

OverHorizon President Outlines Capital Expenditure Plans
Mark Holmes
[Satellite News 08-26-08] OverHorizon, a new satellite services operator addressing the global mobile satellite communication market, hopes to launch services in the next two years.     In July, the government of Cyprus granted OverHorizon... read more 

Stratos CEO Sees Potential in JSAT Joint Venture   
Jeffrey Hill
[Satellite News 08-26-08] Stratos Global executives returned from a trip to Japan with a new joint venture, JSAT Mobile Communications, in hand. The entity, developed partnership with JSAT,  is set to bring  Stratos’ localized broadband... read more 

Scopus Unveils Eldorado Network Monitoring System

EADS Astrium Wins Support Contract

SWR Orders Satellite Newsgathering Vehicle from ND SatCom

Harris Places Order With Comtech

Orbiting Wall Street
MDA Denies Reports Of Divesting Space Assets MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., has denied press reports that the company is looking to sell its surveillance and space assets. "In response to [June 14] articles in the Wall Street Journal and the... read more 

Orbiting Wall Street
Morgan Stanley Commits $250 Million Term Loan to Sirius Sirius Satellite Radio has obtained a $250 million senior secured term loan commitment from Morgan Stanley Senior Funding Inc., Sirius announced June 5. The facility will mature in five and one-half... read more 

Orbiting Wall Street
Norsat Norsat International Inc. made a final payment on its $1 million short-term debt, the company announced May 31, marking the first time since 1983 that the company had been debt free. "This is a significant milestone in the company's renewal... read more