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Anaren Agrees to be Acquired by Veritas Capital in a Cash Transaction
Affiliate of Veritas Capital to Pay $28.00 Per Share Anaren, Inc. announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Anaren will be acquired by an affiliate of The Veritas […]
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Connectivity
Spacecom’s Amos 4 Satellite Ku-band Capacity Bought Out Entirely
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] A Southeast Asian data services provider has contracted all Ku-band capacity on the recently launched Amos 4 satellite, operated by Spacecom. Pursuant to this new contract, the […]
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Connectivity
Pearce Bullish about Orbcomm Link-Up
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] In an effort to boost their global aspirations, Orbcomm and Inmarsat have formed a strategic alliance to create a standard satellite platform. Orbcomm is building a series […]
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Government/Military
Exelis Delivers GPS Satellite Simulation Software for US Air Force
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] Exelis successfully completed factory acceptance testing for the GPS 3 navigation payload simulator software. Developed by Exelis, the software will simulate the behavior of GPS signals in […]
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Connectivity
SuperSport South Africa Grows with Support from Miranda Technologies
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] SuperSport has installed more than 70 of Miranda Technologies’ Imagestore 750 HD/SD master control and branding processors. They have also installed Densité LGK-3901 logo insertion and downstream […]
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Connectivity
Azam Media to Launch New TV Venture in Tanzania via Eutelsat 7A
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] Eutelsat began a long-term contract with Azam Media for capacity on its Eutelsat 7A satellite. Azam Media will use 108 MHz of capacity as the platform to […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Enters Strategic Partnership with Vocality
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] Thuraya has entered into a partnership with Vocality to provide solutions for the commercial and defense mobile satellite communications markets. Vocality’s Elite Fusion platform is scheduled for […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Results – The Aftermath
[Via Satellite 11-04-13] When Intelsat eventually had its IPO in April this year, it became the latest major satellite company to have its stock scrutinized by a number of investment […]
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Government/Military
Exelis Completes GOES R Primary Payload
[Via Satellite 11-04-13] Exelis has completed the primary payload for the future Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES R, weather satellite. The Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), which provides high-resolution imagery of […]
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Government/Military
EIAST’s DubaiSat 2 moved to Russia
[Via Satellite 11-04-13] The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) announced that it has moved the DubaiSat 2 satellite from South Korea to Russia. DubaiSat 2 will be […]
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Connectivity
TrustComm and Thuraya Introduce New MSS Product
[Via Satellite 11-04-13] TrustComm and Thuraya introduced Starlight, a new end-to-end, U.S.-managed implementation of mobile satellite services (MSS) delivered via Thuraya satellites. With Starlight, the full lifecycle of Thuraya’s suite […]
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Connectivity
Euronics Partners with Eutelsat to Expand German Satellite Broadband Market
[Via Satellite 11-04-13] Euronics is teaming up with Eutelsat and getinternet to take satellite broadband to German high streets. The agreement with Eutelsat will enable the companies to offer the […]
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Connectivity
Intellian FleetBroadband Terminals Approved for Inmarsat Use
[Via Satellite 11-04-13] Inmarsat has announced that FleetBroadband terminals manufactured by Intellian are now approved for use with XpressLink, Inmarsat’s fully integrated Ku-band and L-band broadband and voice connectivity solution. […]
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Uncategorized
Global Eagle Entertainment Comments on FAA Decision
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. today commented on the decision made by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that airlines can safely expand passenger use of Portable Electronic […]
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طلبات المستخدمين النهائيين في الشرق الأوسط على الأقمار الصناعية (Middle East End Users: Their Demands for Satellite)
الترجمة من إعداد: فوندان مسمار [Read this article in English]
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افريقيا: السوق التالي الأبرز للأقمار الصناعية (Africa: Satellite’s Next Biggest Hot Spot)
[Read this article in English]
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Connectivity
GCI Chooses Intelsat’s Horizons 1 and Galaxy 18 for Service to Alaska
[Via Satellite 11-1-13] General Communication (GCI) has signed a long-term agreement for extended C- and Ku-band capacity on Intelsat‘s Horizons 1 and Galaxy 18 satellites. GCI uses Intelsat’s capacity for […]
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Connectivity
RigNet Chooses Mattia Caprioli of KKR for Investment Board
[Via Satellite 11-1-13] Mattia Caprioli has been elected to RigNet‘s board of directors, increasing the board membership from nine to 10 directors. “[Caprioli] has a diverse international background with a […]
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Connectivity
Telesat Sees Increased Revenues, yet a Decrease in Net Income for Q3 2013
[Via Satellite 11-01-13] Telesat, the Canadian satellite operator, has seen increased revenues in the three months to the end of September, but an overall profit decline. These were two of […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat 5 West A Satellite Chosen for NGO Communications
[Via Satellite 11-01-13] UltiSat has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat for capacity on the satellite Eutelsat 5 West A. Taking advantage of the satellite’s C-band coverage of Africa, it […]
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Connectivity
Exelis Reports Decrease in Revenue for Q3 2013
[Via Satellite 11-01-2013] Exelis reported Q3 2013 revenue of $1.1 billion, compared to $1.4 billion in the third quarter of 2012. Operating income was $133 million and net income was […]
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Connectivity
Spacecom Provides Update on Amos 5 Engines
[Via Satellite 11-01-13] Spacecom updated the company’s previous reports regarding an anomaly preventing operation of some of Amos 5 satellite’s engines via power supply two. The company has received a […]
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Connectivity
Pullmantur Exec Explains Cruise Ship Operator’s Need for Satellite
[Via Satellite 10-29-13] Pullmantur Cruises recently signed a new deal with MTN Communications to enhance its onboard suite of connectivity options for passengers and crew along with an expansion of its broadband satellite services. […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Reports $651 M Revenues for Q3 2013
[Via Satellite 10-31-13] Intelsat reported revenue of $651.8 million and net income attributable to Intelsat S.A. of $87.8 million, or $0.75 per share on a diluted basis, for the three […]
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Government/Military
Astrium and IHS Partner to Support GEOINT Community
[Via Satellite 10-31-13] Astrium has entered into a partnership agreement with IHS to deliver satellite imagery and services for intelligence analysis and reporting. The partnership will enable IHS to meet […]
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Finance
RD Amross Delivers 2013 Engine Shipment to United Launch Alliance
[Via Satellite 10-31-13] United Launch Alliance (ULA) recently received its 2013 delivery of Atlas 5 RD-180 engines from RD Amross. The four engines arrived on an Antonov aircraft at Huntsville […]
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Connectivity
SimbaNET Uses iDirect’s Evolution Platform to Advance Nigeria-Based Satellite Network
[Via Satellite 10-31-13] SimbaNET Nigeria has upgraded its satellite network to iDirect’s Evolution platform. SimbaNET’s Evolution upgrade includes a Universal hub, iDX 3.1 software and X1 and X3 remotes. The […]
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Connectivity
MTN Communications Experiences Surge in Demand
[Via Satellite 10-31-13] MTN Communications (MTN) continues to grow its market share in maritime communications services. The company claims customers increased demand for additional bandwidth on the MTN network by […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Sees Video Revenue Growth Hard to Come By
[Via Satellite 10-30-13] Eutelsat reported a small increase in overall revenues in the three months ending Sept. 30, compared to the same period last year. This was one of the […]
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Finance
Arianespace Reschedules SES, Hispasat and ESA’s Launch Dates
[Via Satellite 10-30-13] To allow the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Gaia program to carry out additional checks on its satellite, Arianespace has switched the order of its two upcoming launches, […]

























