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Com Dev Validates AIS Performance
[Satellite Today – 06-06-08] Com Dev International has validated a space-based automatic identification system (AIS) technology developed for the maritime sector, the company, said June 5, Launched on a […]
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Government/Military
SpaceX, NASA Sign Software Development Agreement
[Satellite Today – 06-06-08] Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) signed a deal with NASA to improve mission critical software systems, the company said June 5. Under a Space Act Agreement, […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Makes Progress in Asia
[Satellite Today – 06-06-08] Globalstar completed the installation of a satellite gateway in Singapore and signed a deal with Singapore’s leading telco, Globalstar said June 4. Globalstar installed a simplex […]
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Ofcom Unveils Spectrum Proposals
[Satellite Today – 06-06-08] U.K. communications regulator Ofcom plans to use spectrum freed up as a result of digital switchover to enable services such as mobile broadband and ultra-fast mobile […]
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Satellite Versus IPTV: The Latest Figures
[Satellite News – [6-6-08] At the end of March, the major telcos in the United States and Europe’s top five markets — the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Italy […]
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Connectivity
ESOA Names Berretta Chairman
[Satellite Today – 06-05-08] The European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) has appointed Eutelsat CEO Giuliano Berretta its new chairman, succeeding Christodoulos Protopapas, CEO of Hellas Sat. “Satellites face tough […]
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Connectivity
DataPath Launches New Satcom Terminal
[Satellite Today – 06-05-08] DataPath has launched a new satcom terminal for the U.S. military, the company said June 5. The DataPath V-Snap Fly-Away multi-band Satcom terminal is part […]
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Connectivity
Lavell Makes SkyPort Move
[Satellite Today – 06-05-08] Lavell Systems Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SkyPort Global Communications, Lavell said June 5. SkyPort, a provider in carrier-class satellite communications works […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Signs Maritime, Russian HDTV Deals
[Satellite Today – 06-05-08] Detecon Al Saudia Co. Ltd. signed a multi-year agreement with Intelsat to distribute Intelsat’s Network Broadband Global Maritime service to Detecon’s maritime customers, Inelsat announced June […]
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GlobeCast Acquires PCM
[Satellite Today – 06-05-08] GlobeCast has made an acquisition intended to boost its prospects in the Asia-Pacific region, the company announced June 5. GlobeCast and the Pacific Century Group […]
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Connectivity
Satellite Role Examined At GTM
[Satellite News – 6-5-08] The satellite industry is well-placed to help industry meet the challenges of connecting people around the globe, Hamadoun Touré, secretary general of International Telecommunications Union (ITU), […]
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Connectivity
Scopus Hires New Sales Exec
[Satellite Today – 06-04-08] Scopus Video Networks Ltd., a provider of digital video networking solutions, appointed Dan Ambauen vice president of sales and support for North America, the company said […]
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Connectivity
Iridium Sees Strong Growth In Maritime Business
[Satellite Today – 06-04-08] Iridium Satellite has seen strong growth in its maritime business, posting double-digit growth in subscriptions and usage, the company said June 3. The number of […]
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Government/Military
GeoEye Wins Additional U.S. Government Contracts
[Satellite Today – 06-04-08] GeoEye Inc. won a contract with the U.S. government, valued at $22 million, the company said June 4. Under this award, GeoEye will provide the […]
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Connectivity
GMV Makes Latin America Breakthrough
[Satellite Today – 06-04-08] GMV has made a crucial breakthrough in Latin America with a deal with one of the region’s largest satellite operators, GMV announced June 4. Under […]
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Connectivity
Vizada Boosts Maritime Portfolio
[Satellite Today – 06-04-08] Vizada will offer Iridium’s OpenPort services globally boosting its maritime portfolio of services, Vizada said June 4. Vizada will combine the Iridium OpenPort service with the […]
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Connectivity
C-Com Wins New Hughes Deal
[Satellite Today – 06-04-08] C-Com has received an additional order for its iNetVu antennas from Hughes, C-Com said June 4. Hughes will integrate 41 iNetVu antennas with its HughesNet […]
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WorldSpace Gains Time With Debt Deferral Deal
[Satellite Today – 06-04-08] WorldSpace secured a debt deferral agreement which gives the company more time to make its satellite radio strategy internationally a success, the company announced June 4. […]
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Connectivity
Orbital Closes Sale Of Transportation Management Systems Business
[Satellite Today – 06-03-08] Orbital Sciences Corp. completed the sale of its non-core Transportation Management Systems unit to Affiliated Computer Systems (ACS), Orbital announced June 2. TMS is an integrator […]
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Connectivity
Star One C2 Satellite Operational
[Satellite Today – 06-03-08] The Star One C2 satellite has been declared operational, Thales Alenia Space said June 3. Following the final acceptance review in May, control of the […]
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Connectivity
Newtec Increases RSCC, Gascom Satellite Performance
[Satellite Today – 06-03-08] Newtec completed a series of satellite transmission tests with two of Russia’s biggest satellite operators, the company announced June 3. The tests, using Newtec Azimuth […]
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Connectivity
Globecomm Awarded Earth Station Contract
[Satellite Today – 06-03-08] Globecomm Systems Inc. received a blanket indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide fixed and transportable ground stations to an unnamed global multilateral organization, Globecomm announced June 3. […]
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Connectivity
MSV Extends Support Of Existing Satellite Services
[Satellite Today – 06-03-08] Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) will extend its current generation network voice and mobile data services through 2012 and offer the services on its next-generation hybrid satellite-terrestrial […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Signs German Broadband Deal
[Satellite Today – 06-03-08] Eutelsat Communications has boosted its position in the broadband market in Germany, reaching an agreement with TelDaFax Communications GmbH for the immediate distribution of Eutelsat’s Tooway […]
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ITU Secretary General Sets Ambitious Connectivity Agenda
[Satellite Today – 06-03-08] Hamadoun Touré, secretary general of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), said the organization can beat forecasts about having every school and hospital around the globe connected, […]
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Connectivity
Thales Alenia Space Wins Nilesat-201 Satellite Contract
[Satellite Today – 06-03-08] Thales Alenia Space won a contract from Nilesat to build the Nilesat-201 satellite and provide associated services and ground stations, Thales said June 3. Based […]
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Progress Reported For Multiple Kill Vehicle-L Missile Defense System
The Multiple Kill Vehicle-L (MKV-L) missile defense program saw progress as its algorithms were tested, Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] announced. MKV-L is designed to counter multiple targets, such as an […]
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Chinese General Says Weapons Buildup Merely Defensive, Not Offensive
A Chinese general said at an international conference that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) weapons-buying spree is purely for defensive purposes, according to news reports in the Brisbane Times Web […]
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Contracts
Boeing Bids For Space Situational Awareness Contract The Boeing Co. [BA] submitted a bid for the Air Force Self-Awareness Space Situational Awareness (SASSA) contract. The program, valued at approximately $30 […]
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Launches
Ariane 5 Launch Postponed Again, After Glitch In Rocket A scheduled launch Friday of an Ariane 5 rocket carrying the Skynet 5C and the Turksat 3A satellites was canceled because […]