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Technology
Gilat Appoints New CEO Yona Ovadia
[Via Satellite 03-18-2016] Gilat Satellite Networks has appointed Yona Ovadia as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 31, replacing Dov Baharav, who will remain the chairman on the […]
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Technology
Satellogic on its Way to Launching 300 Satellite Constellation for Earth Observation
[Via Satellite 03-17-2016] Small satellite startup Satellogic is on its way to building and orbiting a constellation of 300 Earth Observation (EO) satellites to provide near-real time imagery of the […]
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Government/Military
Indra Building Systems for ESA’s Satellite Tracking Stations
[Via Satellite 03-17-2016] The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Indra a contract to supply equipment for the agency’s Estrack network, used to communicate with and monitor satellites and space […]
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Connectivity
SES Increases Ultra-HD Content on Fleet with 4KUniverse
[Via Satellite 03-17-2017] SES has included Ultra-HD programming from Mance Media’s 4KUniverse on the operator’s UHD1 Ultra-HD channel. 4KUniverse content includes documentaries, theatrical movies, experimental films, feature films and television […]
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Technology
C-Com 2015 Revenues down 21.4 Percent
[Via Satellite 03-17-2016] C-Com Satellite Systems reported revenues of $10.4 million for the fiscal year ended Nov. 30, 2015, down 21.4 percent from $13.2 million in 2014. Results for Q4 saw […]
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Connectivity
UltiSat NGO Customer Deploys UltiNet Gold Service
[Via Satellite 03-17-2016] Satellite network solutions provider UltiSat has extended support to a prominent Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) by deploying its UltiNet Gold service throughout the Middle East Africa (MEA) region. […]
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Connectivity
Boost in Capacity, Avionics Innovations will Skyrocket IFC Revenues
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] Euroconsult has released a report forecasting that total revenues from passenger In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services will skyrocket from an estimated $700 million in 2015 to nearly $5.4 […]
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Technology
Phasor and Harris CapRock Partner on Phased Array Antenna for Cruise Market
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] Phased array antenna developer Phasor has entered a partnership with satellite and remote communications services provider Harris CapRock Communications to develop an Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) terminal […]
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Technology
Via Satellite Recognizes 2015 Excellence Awards Winners
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] On March 10, Via Satellite announced the recipients of the 2015 Excellence Awards. The awards recognize companies and individuals that have helped shape the success of the […]
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Connectivity
X2nSat, Axesat Join up to Provide Coverage of All Americas
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] X2nSat and Axesat have entered a formal partnership agreement to provide satellite connectivity across North and South America. X2nSat has a high capacity satellite gateway and 24/7 […]
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Government/Military
Belgian Law Formally Creates Association of the European Space Research Establishments
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] Belgian law has formed the Association of the European Space Research Establishments (ESRE) as an international nonprofit organization. Members consist of space research centers in Italy (CIRA), […]
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Connectivity
Orbital Tracking Corp Develops Cellular-Satellite Tracking Device
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) provider Orbital Tracking has developed its first global tracking product, a dual-mode asset tracker, which will be available later this year following final […]
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Government/Military
Comtech EF Data Wins $3.1 Million US Navy Contract Extension for Advanced TDMA Terminals
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] Comtech EF Data has received a $3.1 million contract award extension for additional Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Interface Processor (ATIP) production terminals from the U.S. Space and […]
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Government/Military
Private Satellite Operators Grapple with Role of National Satellite Programs
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] While assessing the many changes that have taken hold of the satellite industry over the past few years, operators at the “Satellite Executive of the Year (SEOTY) […]
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Connectivity
Exclusive SATELLITE 2016 Video Interviews with Top Industry Executives Released
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] During the SATELLITE 2016 Conference and Exhibition, the Via Satellite editorial team conducted interviews with leaders and experts from across the industry. Via Satellite spoke with Eutelsat […]
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Connectivity
Panasonic Expands HTS Network to Maritime
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] Panasonic Avionics’ broadband communications and digital entertainment services are now available to passenger vessels across the maritime market. The company is expanding its capabilities used for In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) […]
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Connectivity
Liquid Telecom Establishes Second Satellite Hub at Teraco Data Center in South Africa
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] Liquid Telecom has invested $3.5 million in a new satellite hub at the Teraco Data Center in South Africa to respond to increasing demand for broadband connectivity from […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Partners with ViaSat for North American M2M Service, Creates New Terminal
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] UAE-based Thuraya has partnered with ViaSat in the United States to launch a dedicated Machine-to-Machine (M2M) service across North America with a new satellite terminal. The partnership […]
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Government/Military
US Air Force Installs FAB-T Terminal at Schriever Air Force Base
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] On March 8, the U.S. Air Force installed a new Family of Advanced Beyond line of sight Terminal (FAB-T) to the top of Building 400 at Schriever […]
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Connectivity
Satellite Solutions Worldwide Group Revenues Grew 36 Percent
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] Last-mile satellite broadband specialist Satellite Solutions Worldwide Group reported an increase in revenue of 36 percent to 7.5 million pounds ($10.6 million) for the 15-month period ended […]
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Technology
Interview with Andrey Kirillovich, RSCC at SATELLITE 2016
Andrey Kirillovich, director of integration services and projects at RSCC, speaks to Mark Holmes, Via Satellite’s editorial director, at SATELLITE 2016.
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Connectivity
Interview with Vaibhav Abhyankar, AOneSat, at SATELLITE 2016
Vaibhav Abhyankar, CEO of AOneSat, speaks to Caleb Henry, Via Satellite’s assistant editor, at SATELLITE 2016.
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Connectivity
Interview with Peter F. Hoene, SES-GS, at SATELLITE 2016
Peter F. Hoene, president and CEO of SES Government Solutions, speaks to Mark Holmes, Via Satellite’s editorial director, at SATELLITE 2016.
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Connectivity
Interview with Antonio Arcidiacono, Eutelsat, at SATELLITE 2016
Antonio Arcidiacono, director of innovation at Eutelsat, speaks to Caleb Henry, Via Satellite’s assistant editor, at SATELLITE 2016.
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Technology
Interview with David Gelerman, Advantech Wireless at SATELLITE 2016
David Gelerman, CEO at Advantech Wireless, speaks to Caleb Henry, Via Satellite’s assistant editor, at SATELLITE 2016.
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Connectivity
Interview with Michel de Rosen, Satellite Executive of the Year
Via Satellite’s Editorial Director Mark Holmes speaks to our Satellite Executive of the Year for 2015, Michel de Rosen, chairman of the board for Eutelsat, at the SATELLITE 2016 Conference […]
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Technology
Satellite Manufacturers Look to Cultural Shift to Cope with Changing Market
[Via Satellite 03-14-2016] Company executives at SATELLITE 2016’s satellite manufacturer’s forum “Instant Adaptation to an Instant Culture” emphasized the necessity of cultural change alongside technological changes in order to acclimate […]
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Technology
ESA, SES and OHB Begin Electra SmallGEO Satellite Development
[Via Satellite 03-14-2016] The European Space Agency (ESA), SES, and OHB have initiated the next phase of the development of a new-generation satellite program called Electra, originally launched in 2013. […]
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Finance
Proton Launches With Russian-European ExoMars Mission
[Via Satellite 03-14-2016] A Russian Proton rocket launched March 14 carrying the joint Roscosmos State Corporation–European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars 2016 mission. Rocket manufacturer Khrunichev reported a nominal separation of […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Nabs Singtel Contract for Network Connectivity Across Southeast Asia
[Via Satellite 03-14-2016] Singtel, one of Asia’s leading communications groups, has selected capacity on the Eutelsat 70B satellite to support network connectivity in Southeast Asia. The company is establishing a […]

























