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DigitalGlobe Offers Hurricane Images

The devastating hurricanes that blasted through the southeastern United States during recent months have made for compelling imagery that now is available through Longmont, Colo.-based DigitalGlobe. The latest patch of...

Satellite Deal of the Day

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. signed two more Radarsat-2 pre-launch purchase commitments totaling $3.42 million with the government of Finland and ImageOne Co. Ltd. of Japan. Radarsat-2 will provide satellite...

C-Com Partners With iDirect Technologies

Ottawa, Canada-based C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. [CMI], a developer and manufacturer of mobile satellite technology, has adapted its one of its products for Herndon, Va.-based iDirect Technologies. The two companies...

Acura RL Debuts With Satcom System

The new 2005 Acura RL will come standard with the AcuraLink satellite communications system that provides drivers with real-time traffic information, including continuously updated accident, construction and — where available...

Save The Date

Tomorrow, representatives of the Bush re-election team and the Kerry campaign team will meet in Washington, D.C., to discuss their candidates’ aerospace platforms. With just 20 days left until the...

SUIRG: Cost-Cutting Leads To Interference

According to the Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group (SUIRG), the continual drive by satellite network operators to cut or control costs is contributing to a rise in radio frequency interference...

Andrew Creates Satellite Product Group

Orland Park, Ill.-based Andrew Corporation, a communications-systems equipment supplier, formed one new product group focused on satellites and a second new group that combines antennas and cable products. The move...

Foxtel Pursues Pre-Holiday Boost

Foxtel, the Australian pay-TV operator, is targeting a pre-holiday subscriber boost by offering new and existing customers free installation of its digital service, including those who opt for just the...