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Spanish DTH Merger Moves A Step Closer

By | February 12, 2003
The merger between the two Spanish direct-to-home (DTH) satellite platforms, Sogecable’s Canal Satelite Digital and Telefonica’s Via Digital, moved a step closer when Telefonica and Sogecable agreed to comply with...

Eutelsat Sale Delay Proves Costly

By | February 12, 2003
France Telecom’s decision to sell its stake in Eutelsat to the French investment company Eurazeo has cost the French telco more than 100 million euros ($108 million), compared to the...

Noteworthy

By | February 11, 2003
Don’t miss the world’s largest satellite industry conference and exhibition! SATELLITE 2003 February 26 – 28, 2003 Washington Convention Center Washington, DC http://www.satellite2003.com SATELLITE 2003 is the industry event where...

Udowitz Joins SBCA As Communications Director

By | February 11, 2003
Robert Udowitz has joined the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) as director of communications. Udowitz will serve as SBCA’s primary spokesman and will oversee all communications activities. He will...

ESA, Russia Sign Space Cooperation Accord

By | February 11, 2003
The European Space Agency and the Russian government have signed an agreement to cooperate in the use of space for “peaceful purposes.” The accord replaces one concluded in 1990 between...

New Skies' 2002 Results Slip

By | February 11, 2003
The fourth-quarter and full-year 2002 financial performances for satellite operator New Skies Satellites [NYSE: NSK] were off compared to 2001, due to a difficult economy, adoption of a new accounting...