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Romantis, a global provider of satellite services and networking equipment, announced today that it recently received significant new orders for its innovative UHP (Universal Hardware Platform) satellite products from the […]

Exelis has been awarded a direct commercial contract valued at $5.4 million to provide communications installation equipment to an international customer. This sale includes SINCGARS (Single Channel Ground and Airborne […]

SES announced today that, together with industry partners, it will be showcasing two Ultra HD demo channels in the new high efficiency video coding (HEVC) standard at the SES stand […]

[Paris 09-11-13] The “Global satellite operators: Investment strategies for sustained growth” panel at the World Satellite Business Week in Paris saw the CEOs of Intelsat, SES, Eutelsat, Telesat, and Astrium […]

[Via Satellite 09-11-13] SES and Hughes Network Systems have entered a multi-year, multi-transponder satellite capacity and infrastructure deal to connect airline passengers on trans-Atlantic flights with Row 44’s inflight connectivity […]

[Via Satellite 09-11-13] Exelis has delivered an integrated, super-spectral payload consisting of a telescope, sensor and shortwave infrared (SWIR) system for DigitalGlobe’s WorldView 3 satellite. This spacecraft is believed to […]

[Via Satellite 09-11-13] The FSS sector is transitioning into a new environment with increased competition between satellite operators and greater uncertainty on demand usage and associated pricing conditions. These are […]

[Via Satellite 09-11-13] Macom Technology Solutions, a supplier of high performance radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimeter wave products, introduced a new high power amplifier that is ideally suited for […]

[Via Satellite 09-11-13] SmarDTV has selected Abilis Systems’ TB101 Transport Bridge Processor for a new satellite broadcast-to-broadband converter (BBC) product. The SmarDTV BBC product converts satellite TV content into Internet […]

Miranda Technologies, a Belden Brand, a global provider of integrated solutions for production, playout and delivery systems for television broadcasters and multi-system operators, will introduce its new IP Simulcast Output functionality […]

[Via Satellite 09-10-13] NASA has awarded Astrotech Corporation’s Astrotech Space Operations (ASO) subsidiary, a provider of commercial space services, a contract to provide facilities and pre-launch processing services for the […]

[Via Satellite 09-10-13] Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a mobile satellite services (MSS) operator, has been selected by SMART Communications of the Philippines for the launch of its new crew calling service, […]

[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Newtec has appointed Thomas Van den Driessche to the position of chief commercial officer.  Van den Driessche will lead Newtec’s global sales team to achieve Newtec’s ambitious […]

[Via Satellite 09-10-13] XipLink has successfully integrated and deployed several XipLink Hub Optimization (XHO) appliances with a Hughes Network Systems HN VSAT satellite platform to support the Internet connectivity needs […]

[Via Satellite 09-10-13] Panasonic Avionics Corporation a provider of in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC), and global satellite operator SES have signed a major satellite capacity agreement to connect passengers aboard […]

[Paris, France 09-10-13] The MSS panel at World Satellite Business Week, “MSS Operators: Developing the Next Generation,” was dominated by a new sense of goodwill among the companies. In previous […]

Satcom Direct, provider of satellite voice, fax, datalink and Internet communications solutions, has chosen Bill Darbe as its Director of Dealer Programs for the company. Darbe will be responsible for […]

[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Telesat, a global satellite operator, has procured a powerful, multi-mission satellite from Astrium that will replace the Telstar 12 satellite at 15 degrees west while significantly expanding […]

[Via Satellite 09-09-13] O3b Networks has delayed the launch of its second group of four satellites. Originally scheduled for liftoff on Sept. 30 by Arianespace from French Guiana, the launch […]

[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Raytheon is moving forward with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on the agency’s Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program, whose software could enable ground troops […]

[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Hughes Network Systems, a provider of broadband satellite solutions and services, has advanced in rotary wing Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) SATCOM capabilities by successfully demonstrating data throughputs of up […]

[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Advantech Wireless, a privately held Canadian corporation and manufacturer of satellite, radio frequency (RF) equipment and microwave systems, has successfully completed the delivery of several uplink system […]

Entropic, a world leader in semiconductor solutions for the connected home, announced today the immediate appointment of Matthew Rhodes as senior vice president of Global Marketing. Rhodes is responsible for […]

Eutelsat Communications announces that Andrew Jordan, previously CEO of Eutelsat Asia, has joined Eutelsat’s Executive Committee. Based in Paris, Andrew will supervise the Group’s growth strategy in Asia and drive […]

[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Iridium Communications has unveiled its first turnkey hosted payload solution, Iridium PRIME, to host third-party payloads on stand-alone satellites leveraging the global connectivity afforded by the Iridium […]

[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Iridium CEO Matt Desch is confident that the company can redefine the hosted payload market with a bold new initiative, Iridium PRIME. This solution will host third-party […]

[Via Satellite 09-05-13] Intelsat is optimistic that it can play a key role in the growing aeronautical market, a major focus for the company. James Collett, director of mobility services, Intelsat, […]

[Via Satellite 09-06-13] DSAT Cinema, a Eutelsat and dcinex joint venture company specializing in satellite delivery of films and live events, has committed to ordering over 1,000 of International Datacasting’s […]

[Via Satellite 09-06-13] O3b Networks and Kymeta Corporation signed an agreement to develop flat panel satellite antennas for the O3b network. The flat, thin, light and low cost antennas and […]

[Via Satellite 09-06-13] Orbital Sciences Corporation is in final preparations for the launch of NASA’s Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft aboard its new Minotaur 5 rocket. The […]