Year: 2016
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Connectivity
New Swiss Satellite Operator Talks Plans for Constellation
[Via Satellite 02-22-2016] AOneSat, a new Swiss satellite operator formed by Indian space industry entrepreneurs, is forming the plans to purchase and build its first satellites within the next year […]
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Technology
DigitalGlobe Forms Joint Venture to Develop SmallSats in Saudi Arabia
[Via Satellite 02-22-2016] DigitalGlobe has formed a joint venture with TAQNIA, a firm dedicated to accelerating technology development for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with King Abdulaziz City […]
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Government/Military
NATO Orders Orbit Communication Systems Antennas
[Via Satellite 02-22-2016] Orbit Communication Systems has received an order for OceanTRx 4 and OceanTRx 7 systems, its maritime satellite communication solutions, from a European integrator. The contract, valued at […]
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Connectivity
SES Pushes for 5G Deployment in Europe
[Via Satellite 02-22-2016] During the GSMA Mobile World Congress this week in Barcelona, Spain, SES announced it is fully committed to the swift deployment of the 5th generation mobile networks […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Completes Fleet Xpress Trial in Antarctic, Signs Commercial Order
[Via Satellite 02-22-2016] Inmarsat, together with Global Marine Networks and Network Innovations, announced the successful trial and subsequent commercial order for Fleet Xpress, the hybrid Ka- and L-band service using […]
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Connectivity
Quake Global CEO Talks Satellite Role in IoT
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] Quake Global, a provider of communications for asset monitoring and tracking, anticipates that the Internet of Things (IoT) will influence a drawdown of barriers between satellite and […]
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Connectivity
SpeedCast Inks Ku-band Capacity Deal with Gazprom Space Systems
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] SpeedCast International has entered a new agreement with Russia-based Gazprom Space Systems (GSS), to expand satellite communications services in Africa. This partnership allows SpeedСast to use capacity […]
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Connectivity
KVH to Provide VSATs for Byzantine Maritime Gas
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] Byzantine Maritime Gas, a Singapore-based company that specializes in marine transportation of petroleum products, is deploying KVH Industries’ TracPhone V11-IP antenna systems with mini-VSAT broadband service for its new […]
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Technology
Paradigm Releases Swarm45 Flat Panel Ka-Band Terminal
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] U.K.-based Paradigm has unveiled a new flat-panel terminal for military, broadcast, government and disaster recovery sectors. The Swarm45 terminal provides high data rate communications from any high-throughput […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Opens New Headquarters in US
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] Advantech Wireless has opened a new U.S. headquarters in Georgia. The office will provide customer service and support, along with training and finished goods inventory for fast […]
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Technology
ThinKom Looks to Grow its Antenna Tech Across the Aviation Market
[Via Satellite 02-18-2016] The demand and adoption of antenna technology for In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) provider Gogo’s 2ku product has helped to transform ThinKom from an antenna Research and Development (R&D) […]
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Connectivity
Brazil’s TIM Exploring Ka-band Satellite Deal with Yahsat
[Via Satellite 02-18-2016] TIM, the second largest mobile operator in Brazil, is in discussions with UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat around the use of Ka-band services in Brazil, commencing in 2017. […]
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Technology
Integrasys Launches Alusat ‘Always Up Satellite Terminal’
[Via Satellite 02-18-2016] Integrasys has released a new automated Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) maintenance tool called Always Up Satellite Terminal (Alusat), which combines traditional equipment management with spectrum monitoring […]
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Connectivity
Optus Satellite and Electrotech Connect Spirit of Tasmania Ferry
[Via Satellite 02-18-2016] Optus Satellite and Electrotech Australia have partnered to provide satellite connectivity to the Spirit of Tasmania, a ferry ship that connects mainland Australia with Tasmania. The companies […]
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Government/Military
Iridium Awarded Gateway Modernization Contract from DOD
[Via Satellite 02-18-2016] Iridium Communications has been awarded an $8.57 million task order from the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), to make upgrades and enhancements to the U.S. Department […]
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Technology
Gilat Targets Aero Market for New Phased Array Antennas
[Via Satellite 02-17-2016] Gilat is bolstering its investment in phased array antenna systems in hopes of securing a foothold in the aeronautical connectivity market. The company, which already has some […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Fleet Reaches 6,000 Channel Mark
[Via Satellite 02-17-2016] Eutelsat Communications has reached a new record number of channels, having crossed the threshold of 6,000 channels broadcasting from its fleet. The company attributes this new level […]
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Government/Military
CopaSAT Becomes Airbus Defence and Space Partner for Skynet 5A
[Via Satellite 02-17-2016] CopaSAT has become a channel partner of Airbus Defence and Space for Skynet military satellite communications primarily using the relocated Skynet 5A satellite. The company will offer […]
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Connectivity
Hispasat Logs $245 Million in 2015 Revenue
[Via Satellite 02-17-2016] Spanish satellite operator Hispasat reached $245 million in total revenue for the 2015 business year, representing an 8.7 percent increase from the previous business year. Earnings Before […]
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Technology
Galaxy Broadband Certifies C-Com Ka-band Antennas
[Via Satellite 02-17-2016] C-Com Satellite Systems has received approval to operate its Ka-band iNetVu mobile antenna products on Galaxy Broadband’s network. Galaxy Broadband provides enterprise grade VSAT services to remote areas across […]
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Technology
View From the Top: Yuri Prokhorov, Director-General, RSCC
[Via Satellite 02-16-2016] Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) had a busy year in 2015, having launched new satellites that brought the company to new international markets while simultaneously ramping up […]
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Government/Military
ViaSat, US Department of Energy Boost Cybersecurity Framework for Distributed Energy Grids
[Via Satellite 02-16-2016] ViaSat has successfully completed vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and secure network implementation for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Distribution Grid Management (DGM) system test bed, which […]
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Connectivity
SoftBank Planning LTE Services with Gilat Satellite-Based Cellular Backhaul Technology
[Via Satellite 02-16-2016] Japanese telco SoftBank intends to provide high-speed LTE services using Gilat’s satellite-based cellular backhaul technology following a successful field trial. This technology makes it possible for SoftBank […]
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Finance
Spire Signs Rocket Lab for up to 12 Electron Launches
[Via Satellite 02-16-2016] Spire, a satellite company focused on providing weather and maritime data to public and private customers, has signed a launch services contract with Rocket Lab to fly […]
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Connectivity
Panasonic Makes Major HTS Capacity Commitment on Telesat’s Telstar 12 Vantage
[Via Satellite 02-16-2016] Panasonic Avionics has booked nearly all the High Throughput Satellite (HTS) Ku-band capacity covering the Mediterranean, Europe and Middle East on Telstar 12 Vantage through a new […]
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Connectivity
ExactEarth Looks to Government AIS, Satellite IoT to Boost Growth
[Via Satellite 02-12-2016] ExactEarth held its first standalone conference call as a public company after its spinout from Com Dev concluded. During the call, CEO Peter Mabson laid out plans […]
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Technology
KVH Mobile Satellite Antenna Sales Pass 200,000
[Via Satellite 02-12-2016] KVH Industries has reached a new milestone, having recently shipped its 200,000th mobile satellite antenna. The antennas include KVH’s TracPhone line for broadband access at sea, and the company’s […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Unveils New SapphireBlu SSPA/SSPB
[Via Satellite 02-12-2016] Advantech Wireless has released a new Solid State Power Amplifier/Power Block (SSPA/SSPB). The SapphireBlu SSPA/SSPB, based on second generation Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, is designed to service satellites […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Satcom Releases ‘Digital Classroom In a Box’ Service for Rural Africa
[Via Satellite 02-12-2016] Gilat Satcom is now shipping its “Digital Classroom In A Box” product to Africa. The company developed Digital Classroom In A Box as the e-learning component for […]
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Technology
NovaWurks Appoints Bill Crandall to Role as Chief of Advanced Projects
[Via Satellite 02-10-2016] NovaWurks, a provider of high technology space products and services, has named Bill Crandall as the company’s new chief of advanced projects. Previously a senior program manager at […]



























