Thuraya Picks Up Iraqi Business
Thuraya, a UAE-basedmobile satellite services operator, has picked up a substantial amount of business in Iraq in the aftermath of the conflict, said Chairman Mohammad Omran. Thuraya hopes to be...
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Cable Beats Out Satellite In Canadian Digital Race, Survey Says
Digital cable holds the edge over satellite TV as the technology choice of most Canadian analog television subscribers who express an intention to upgrade to a digital TV platform within...
Triton Systems Forms Venture To Make Microelectronics For Satellites
Chelmsford, Mass.-based Triton Systems has launched a new venture, SI2 Technologies, to develop and commercialize multifunctional microelectronic devices, such as conformal antennas and distributed electronics for both the military and...
Satellite Opportunities with the Government Abound
Curious about the business opportunities for satellite companies with the U.S. government? Check out the inaugural issue of Satellite News’ Government Procurement Report at SATELLITE TODAY (https://www.satellitetoday.com). We are excited...
Call For Entries - Deadline Dec. 10
2003 SATELLITE NEWS’ PR & Marketing Awards Presented by PBI Media’s Satellite Group SN’s PR & Marketing Awards are among the industry’s most privileged honors, recognizing the best satellite PR...
Call For Entries - Late Deadline - November 7, 2003
2003 Telecom Marketing Awards Presented by PBI Media’s Telecom Group The Telecom Marketing Awards recognizes the best telecom marketing campaigns and programs. Choose from 17 categories to enter including advertising/creative...
EADS Sees Satellites As Key To European Defense
PARIS–The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) is looking to use satellites to help countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), as well as non-NATO European Union countries,...
Ion Propulsion Offers Cost Savings For Deploying Satellites
PARIS–The planned deployment of radiofrequency ion thrusters (RIT) in satellites later this decade could produce savings of up to 15 million euros ($17 million) per mission, compared to traditional chemical...
SkyFrames, Motorola To Bring VoIP to Troops in Iraq
SkyFrames [OTC: SKYUE], a Costa Mesa, Calif.-based satellite broadband Internet service provider, and Motorola [NYSE: MOT] have teamed to provide voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service via satellite. The joint...
Raytheon Receives Navy Contract To Supply Satcom Terminals
Raytheon [NYSE: RTN], a Waltham, Mass.-based defense contractor, has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to develop terminals for its next- generation satellite communications (satcom) systems. The contract is...