Correction
In the Nov. 3 issue, we incorrectly identified the company that is supplying MaxView software to DirecTV for its new local channels uplink facilities. The company is Atlanta, Ga.-based ILC....
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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...
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...
ILS Gets Go Ahead For Launch of Military's WGS-3 Satellite
The U.S. Air Force has authorized International Launch Services (ILS) to begin integrating the Wideband Gapfiller Satellite #3 (WGS-3) with the Atlas V rocket, as the second mission ordered from...
S3 Shuts Down Tanker Truck Using Satellite Communications
Satellite Security Systems (S3), a San Diego, Calif.-based provider of asset security and logistics control, in cooperation with the California Highway Patrol and InterState Oil, has demonstrated the first wireless...
DirecTV Buys ILS Software To Monitor Local Channel Uplink Facility
DirecTV, the satellite TV unit of Hughes Electronics [NYSE: GMH], has purchased ILS‘ MaxView network control software for use in monitoring equipment at DirecTV’s new local channels uplink facilities. DirecTV...
Digital Angel to Acquire OuterLink
Digital Angel [Amex: DOC], a South St. Paul, Minn.-based supplier of GPS-based and wireless tracking devices, has acquired OuterLink, a Concord, Mass.-based producer of satellite data systems, in a stock...
Court Approves ORBIMAGE Final Plan of Chapter 11 Reorganization
The Bankruptcy Court of Eastern Virginia has approved the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan of Orbital Imaging (ORBIMAGE),a Dulles, Va.-based provider of satellite imagery. With the court’s approval, ORBIMAGE will...
DigitalGlobe Acquires eMap
DigitalGlobe, a Longmont Colo.-based satellite imagery provider, has finalized negotiations to acquire eMap. EMap, a Reddick, Fla.-based geo-spatial consulting company, will become a wholly owned subsidiary of DigitalGlobe, with David...