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Cablevision Systems [NYSE: CVC] is taking steps to spin off its proposed satellite TV service, Rainbow DBS, and its Clearview Cinemas theater chain. The Cablevision board approved the spin-off plan...

The upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) in Geneva will address key issues for the increasingly important Global Positioning System (GPS) and other satellite navigation systems. The U.S. government-operated GPS is...

Leaders from the satellite, cable and broadcast industries gathered last week to comment on “best practices” recommendations intended to ensure effective delivery of information via satellite and other technologies during...

The European Space Agency has regained control over the Ariane 5 rocket program as a result of decisions taken last week by ministers of the ESA member countries. The French...

Boeing [NYSE: BA] has inked a deal with German air carrier Lufthansa to be the first airline to rollout the Connexion by Boeing satellite-based in-flight broadband service on a fleet-wide...

By Stephen Blum Satellite radio is about to turn a critical corner in the United States. Estimates of the size of the early adopter, technophile market range between 300,000 to...

Princeton, N.J.-based SES Americom is among the global satellite operators that are looking to get a share of the homeland security market. David Helfgott, president and CEO of Americom Government...

NEW YORK–Technological advances such as personal video recorders (PVRs) and high-definition television (HDTV) programming will help to drive the growth of satellite television in the United States. That is the...

The European Commission has authorized European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co.’s (EADS) acquisition of BAE Systems’ stake in Astrium, a European manufacturer of satellites. The deal gives EADS sole control...

Having been delayed due to problems with the Ariane 5 rocket, the launch of the Rosetta comet exploration spacecraft is back on track. The spacecraft will be launched in February...