Year: 2016
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Connectivity
UK Space Agency Awards exactEarth 1.1 Million for Small Vessel Tracking
[Via Satellite 12-29-2016] ExactEarth Europe Limited, a U.K. subsidiary of exactEarth Ltd, the leading provider of satellite Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services, has been awarded a 1.1 million pound […]
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Connectivity
RSCC Makes Payments Toward Future Satellites
[Via Satellite 12-29-2016] The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has confirmed that it has made initial payments to JSC ISS Reshetnev and Thales Alenia Space to build the Express 80 […]
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Government/Military
Kratos Wins Key US Government Contract
[Via Satellite 12-29-2016] Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a $17.5 million Command, Control and Communications (C3) single award contract from a United States national security related government agency, […]
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Finance
EchoStar XXI Satellite Launch Delayed
[Via Satellite 12-29-2016] The launch of the EchoStar XXI satellite has been delayed, International Launch Services (ILS) confirmed Dec. 28. Khrunichev has informed ILS of the need to postpone the […]
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Technology
Zettabox Selects Cloud Constellation to Help Companies Meet New Data Rules
[Via Satellite 12-27-2016] Cloud Constellation Corporation has entered into a service provision agreement with Zettabox to help companies meet new European Union data protection laws as well as data sovereignty […]
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Technology
Newtec Announces New CEO, Record Growth
[Via Satellite 12-27-2016] Newtec announced record revenue and profitability growth figures, including revenue growth of 62 percent since 2013 and 26 percent year-on-year in 2016. The company also announced that, […]
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Connectivity
RigNet Renews Contract to Provide Maritime Services in the Middle East
[Via Satellite 12-27-2016] RigNet has renewed a multi-year contract with an international oil and gas service company. RigNet will provide services for the customer’s energy maritime vessels operating in the […]
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Connectivity
NSSLGlobal Acquires Norwegian IPTV Provider SnapTV
[Via Satellite 12-23-2016] NSSLGlobal is acquiring Norwegian IPTV company SnapTV. The acquisition will see SnapTV and NSSLGlobal working together to promote and develop entertainment services for maritime and offshore companies. […]
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Government/Military
ExactEarth to Provide India’s Navy with Satellite-AIS
[Via Satellite 12-23-2016] ExactEarth has signed a contract with Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), to provide satellite Automatic Identification System (AIS) data services […]
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Government/Military
Hughes Introduces Technology For Enterprise-Grade Wide Area Networks
[Via Satellite 12-23-2016] Hughes Network Systems has introduced a new product to its suite of HughesON ActiveTechnologies, which transform ordinary broadband connections into fast, application-aware, enterprise-grade Wide Area Networks (WANs). […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon to Demonstrate New Tech for US Air Force Communications
[Via Satellite 12-23-2016] The U.S. Air Force has awarded Raytheon Company a $37 million contract to demonstrate new satellite communications technology that will continuously link tactical users with military leaders […]
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Technology
Comsat Receives Multiple AISR Contracts
[Via Satellite 12-23-2016] Comsat announced it has been awarded numerous, multi-year Airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) contracts each totaling several million dollars in annual business. The Comsat MSOC provides […]
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Finance
Arianespace Launches Two SSL-Built Satellites for Sky Perfect JSAT and Embratel Star One
[Via Satellite 12-22-2016] Arianespace successfully launched two Space Systems Lloral (SSL)-built satellites on the seventh flight of its Ariane 5 heavy-lift vehicle in 2016 — and the company’s 11th overall this year […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Appoints New Director of Operations
[Via Satellite 12-22-2016] Advantech Wireless has appointed Michel Miglia as its new director of operations. Miglia joins Advantech Wireless with more than 20 years of experience, with strength in implementing […]
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Finance
Millennium Space Systems Prepares for Altair Pathfinder’s Launch
[Via Satellite 12-22-2016] Millennium Space Systems has completed the development of and shipped its first Altair satellite, a pre-production pathfinder spacecraft designed to demonstrate advanced avionics, guidance and control, additive […]
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Technology
DataPath Launches Ultra-Portable Series of Terminals
[Via Satellite 12-22-2016] DataPath has announced the launch of its new M series of ultra-portable satellite terminals. The series will include antennas in a range of reflector sizes up to […]
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Connectivity
AsiaSat and Globecast Distribute Deutsche Welle’s HD Channel on AsiaSat 7
[Via Satellite 12-22-2016] Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (AsiaSat) has reached an agreement with Globecast to deliver Deutsche Welle’s (DW) English-language program in HD to the Asia-Pacific region. DW in HD […]
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Connectivity
Boeing to Build Next Spacecom Satellite for $161 Million
[Via Satellite 12-21-2016] Israel-based Spacecom announced it will buy a satellite from Boeing Satellite Systems International for $161 million, Reuters has reported. The new satellite, Amos 17, would be aimed […]
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Government/Military
DataPath Becomes US Army Primer Provider of Satcom Field Services
[Via Satellite 12-21-2016] DataPath has been selected as the sole prime provider of satellite communications support services under the U.S. Army’s Global Tactical Advanced Communication Systems (GTACS) contract. The award […]
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Connectivity
Travelxp 4K to Debut on SES Ultra-HD North American Distribution Platform
[Via Satellite 12-21-2016] Travelxp 4K, an international travel channel, will make its Ultra-HD debut next month on SES 1, one of a trio of SES satellites (SES 1, SES 3, […]
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Connectivity
Globecomm Supports Asia Broadcaster in Broadcast Facility Expansion
[Via Satellite 12-21-2016] Globecomm announced it has been selected by a leading Asian broadcaster to expand its state-of-the-art broadcast facility. Under the phased contract, Globecomm will provide design, relocation and […]
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Connectivity
OneWeb Gets $1.2 Billion in Funded Capital Led by SoftBank Group
[Via Satellite 12-20-2016] OneWeb has secured $1.2 billion in funded capital from SoftBank Group and existing investors, of which $1 billion will come from SoftBank. The fundraising round will support […]
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Finance
Vector Space Systems Tests First-Stage Engine, Secures Rocket Factory
[Via Satellite 12-20-2016] Vector Space Systems announced the successful test of its first stage 5,000lbf engine of the Vector R launch vehicle. The engine test, which took place in Mojave, […]
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Connectivity
ESA, Inmarsat Complete Flight Trials of European ATM Modernization Project
[Via Satellite 12-20-2016] The European Space Agency (ESA) and Inmarsat have completed the first flight trials for Iris Precursor, a project to enhance and modernize air traffic management over European […]
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Connectivity
IDC Announces New Video Broadcast Network in Mexico
[Via Satellite 12-20-2016] Novra Technologies’ wholly owned subsidiary International Datacasting Corporation (IDC), has been selected to provide a new, enhanced infrastructure for RTV Nuevo Leon, the regional television and radio […]
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Technology
Bigleaf Networks Announces Automatic Optimization for Satellite Connectivity
[Via Satellite 12-20-2016] Bigleaf Networks, a cloud-first Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) service that optimizes internet and cloud performance by dynamically choosing the best connection and adapting Quality of Service […]
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Connectivity
Hughes Readies for NextGen Satellite Internet with EchoStar 19 Launch
[Via Satellite 12-19-2016] A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas 5 rocket carrying Hughes Network Systems’ EchoStar 19 satellite successfully lifted off from Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral, Florida on […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Helps Displaced Syrian Children in Lebanon Get Back to School
[Via Satellite 12-19-2016] Thuraya has supplied books for classrooms in Lebanon, where displaced Syrian children are being helped to return to structured school life. The telecommunications company is supporting the […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat, Boeing Complete Preliminary Design Review for ViaSat 3 Satellites
[Via Satellite 12-19-2016] ViaSat and Boeing announced today that Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the first two ViaSat 3 class satellites was completed on November 16. Concluding PDR is the […]
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Connectivity
SES to Carry Eight TV Channels for Ukrainian 1+1 Media Group
[Via Satellite 12-19-2016] SES has signed a capacity deal with 1+1 Media Group, one of the largest media holdings in Ukraine. The long-term agreement is for the lease of one […]

























