Forecast Sees 139 Satellites Worth $16.3 Billion In 10 Years
The space industry faces robust growth in coming years, with 139 imaging satellites worth $16.3 billion being delivered in the next 10 years, a surge that will see India seize...
Month: May 2006
STEREO Launch Set For July 22
The Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) is slated for launch July 22, according to NASA. STEREO blastoff from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., is slated for 3:11 to 3:13...
Wildblue Partners With Kentucky Broadband Coalition
Satellite broadband provider Wildblue Communications Inc. has signed an agreement with a Kentucky coalition that wants to provide broadband access throughout the state, Wildblue announced. The agreement with Connectkentucky, a...
Brzezinski Says BMD Can Be Overwhelmed, And Will Be Trumped Later
If ballistic missile defense (BMD) systems are developed to the point where they work dependably, they nonetheless will be effective only against limited numbers of incoming enemy missiles, and BMD...
Connectivity
Premiere Regains Soccer Rights Via IPTV Deal With Deutsche Telekom
All eyes will be focused on Germany in the coming weeks as the World Cup gets underway, ushering in advanced high-definition (HD) and Internet Protocol (IP) TV technology for broadcasters....
Connectivity
Satellite Operators Embracing Interactive Advertising
Satellite operators are leading the charge in the Interactive TV Advertising arena, according to top executives from direct-to-home operators BSkyB and Multichoice. The companies are being very progressive, providing strong...
GAO Criticizes Handling Of TSAT Program
The U.S. Department of Defense is not meeting original cost, schedule and performance goals established for the Transformational Satellite Communications (TSAT) program, according to a report from the U.S. Government...
Euronews Has No Plans To Begin HD Broadcasts
Euronews CEO Philippe Cayla believes it will be a while before the channel provider will offer news services in high definition (HD). Euronews is one of the most widely watched...
Connectivity
Royal Mail Uses GPS Technology To Track Mail Delivery
An industry-first offering from England’s Royal Mail is set to revolutionize the same day postal delivery market by offering customers the ability to track the progress of their goods in...
U.S. Department Of Justice Clears Intelsat-Panamsat Deal
The U.S. Department of Justice approved Intelsat Ltd.‘s acquisition of Panamsat Corp. without conditions, Intelsat announced May 26. “We are gratified that the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, after a comprehensive...