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Lockheed Setting Up Space Vehicle Integration Laboratory Testing Sats
Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] is setting up a Space Vehicle Integration Laboratory (SVIL) to test satellites and space components before they launch, and to facilitate space vehicle component and flight […]
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Government/Military
NPOESS Passes Critical Design Audit
The National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) space segment completed its critical design audit, Northrop Grumman Corp. [NOC] announced. NPOESS now moves toward critical design review in late April. […]
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Connectivity
EchoStar to Offer IP-Prime Video Transport Services
[Satellite Today 03-30-09] SATELLITE 2009 RECAP: EchoStar Satellite Services has launched an IP-Prime conversion program designed to provide continued delivery of U.S. video transport services for telco IP headend facilities, […]
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Connectivity
ILS to Launch Intelsat 16
[Satellite Today 03-30-09] SATELLITE 2009 RECAP: International Launch Services (ILS) signed a contract with Intelsat to launch the Intelsat 16 satellite on a Russian Proton rocket in the fourth quarter, […]
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Government/Military
Intelsat General Wins DSTS-G Contract with U.S. Military
[Satellite Today 03-30-09] SATELLITE 2009 RECAP: Intelsat General Corp. has been awarded a multi-year contract from Artel Inc. to supply bandwidth to the U.S. military to support UAV surveillance operations, […]
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Connectivity
WorldSpace Sold to Yenura for $28 Million
[Satellite Today 03-30-09] SATELLITE 2009 RECAP: A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware has approved the sale of WorldSpace Inc.’s assets related to its satellite radio business along with its U.S. […]
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Connectivity
RBC Reveals UnVeils Partners In AT&T CruiseCast Development
[Satellite Today 03-30-09] SATELLITE 2009 RECAP: RaySat Broadcasting Corp. (RBC) has revealed the provider partners involved in its alliance to deliver the AT&T CruiseCast service. In a March 26 […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Secures Financing From France’s Export Credit Agency
[Satellite Today 03-30-09] SATELLITE 2009 RECAP: Globalstar received $574 million in financing from Coface, France’s export credit agency, which it can use to acquire and launch satellites, Globalstar announced March […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Wins Enterprise Broadband Satellite Network Contract in Africa
[Satellite Today 03-30-09] SATELLITE 2009 RECAP: Gilat Satellite Networks has been chosen by Netcom Africa to provide a SkyEdge 2 serving West Africa’s corporate, energy and financial sectors, Gilat announced […]
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Connectivity
EADS Astrium Signs Launch Vehicle Energy Supply Contract for Ariane 5 Rockets
[Satellite Today 03-30-09] EADS Astrium signed a contract with PyroAlliance for supply of energetic and pyrotechnic equipment for the new production phase of Arianespace‘s Ariane 5 launch vehicles, manufacturer EADS […]
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Government/Military
Space Symposium Highlights: 2008 World Space Economy Up $6 Billion To $257 Billion
Boeing Briefs On Satellites, Missile Defense, Others Northrop, NASA Detail LCROSS The world space economy increased by almost 2.5 percent, or $6 billion, to $257 billion last year, amidst the […]
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Government/Military
Aegis-SM System Takes Down Two Missiles in Test
The Aegis weapon control system and Standard Missile interceptors took down two missiles simultaneously, in an exercise called Stellar Daggers. Interceptors from the USS Benfold (DDG 65) took out a […]
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Connectivity
Minisatellites Being Developed To Test Hardened GPS Electronics And Intel-Surveillance Capabilities
Five mini satellites will be developed at the University of Florida aided by $450,000 contributed this year by Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT], the company announced. The satellites will investigate technological […]
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Government/Military
AMRAAM Air Defense Missile Fired Using HIMARS Launcher At White Sands
Two Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) launched from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] announced. Lockheed makes HIMARS, while AMRAAM was a product of Hughes […]
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Connectivity
Boeing May Gain $400 Million-Plus Intelsat Order For Four Satellites
The Boeing Co. [BA] may receive a $400 million-to-$550 million order from Intelsat Ltd., which would have the Chicago firm build up to four satellites, The Wall Street Journal reported. […]
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Government/Military
NASA’s Shuttle and Rocket Missions
Updated — March 28, 2009 – 12:25 p.m. EDT Legend: + Targeted For | *No Earlier Than (Tentative) | **To Be Determined 2009 Launches Date: March 15 Mission: STS-119 Launch […]
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Connectivity
Satellite TODAY Features New Exclusive Video Recap of SATELLITE 2009
[Satellite Today 03-30-09] Satellite Today is now featuring exclusive video coverage and interviews on our brand new video website – www.satellitetoday.tv Visit satellitetoday.tv to get the latest analysis, executive insight […]
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Government/Military
Space Shuttle Discovery Lands, Space Shuttle Atlantis Goes To Pad, Soyuz Docks With Space Station To Deliver Fresh Crew
Discovery Orbiter Vehicle Looks Clean, Few Dings Seen In an intricate orbital dance, Space Shuttle Discovery undocked from the International Space Station and made a landing at Kennedy Space Center […]
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Finance
Mobile Television Experts Debate Market Opportunities
A collection of leading manufacturers and service providers from the mobile television industry discussed many different facets of this dynamic market and took a frank and honest look at the […]
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Finance
Lively Panel Reflects State of Mobile Satellite Sector
The opening mobile satellite sector (MSS) panel at MSUA-6 lived up to expectations (at least the expectations we ascribed to it), as the CEOs provided some lively debates on topics […]
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Finance
Globalstar Experiences Criticism Gauntlet over French Funding, Consumer Product Business Model
Iridium CEO Matt Desch and Inmarsat CEO Andy Sukawaty joined forces in their criticism of Globalstar CEO Jay Monroe and his company’s $574 million financing award from France’s export credit […]
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Connectivity
iDirect Unveils Compact DVB-S2 Mobile Satellite Router Board
[Satellite Today 03-26-09] Manufacturer iDirect has extended its Evolution product line to include a lightweight, compact iConnex e850mp satellite router board, iDirect announced March 23. The e850mp enables systems […]
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Connectivity
Paradise Datacom Unveils Bandwidth Extender, Modem with Sat-Abis Optimizer
[Satellite Today 03-27-09] Paradise Datacom has released its Paired Carrier Multiple Access (PCMA)-70 bandwidth extender designed to provide satellite-based system operators with a way to increase transponder efficiency using technology […]
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Connectivity
RBC Reveals UnVeils Partners In AT&T CruiseCast Development
[Satellite Today 03-27-09] RaySat Broadcasting Corp. (RBC) has revealed the provider partners involved in its alliance to deliver the AT&T CruiseCast service. In a March 26 announcement, RBC named […]
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Connectivity
Hughes Releases New HX Broadband Routers
[Satellite Today 03-27-09] Hughes Network Systems has released new HX broadband satellite routers — the HX260 Mesh and the HX200, the company announced March 19. Featuring an integrated, multi-channel […]
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Government/Military
Globecomm Introduces WGS Ka-Band Terminal
[Satellite Today 03-27-09] Globecomm Systems has released a Ka-band version of its 1.2-meter Auto-Explorer satellite terminal designed for operation with the U.S. Department of Defense Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) system, […]
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Government/Military
Thales Orders Ka/Ku-Band Shipboard Satcom Antennas from Overwatch
[Satellite Today 03-27-09] Overwatch Tactical Operations has received an award from Thales France to provide five sets of Ka- and Ku-multiband satellite communications antennas for use on the Royal Norwegian […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Expands GXS Offerings in Asia-Pacific Market
[Satellite Today 03-27-09] KT Corp., a communications service provider for Korea and the Asia-Pacific region, will host two GXS network broadband hubs for Intelsat in the Asia-Pacific region, Intelsat announced […]
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Connectivity
Blue Oceans Selects Iridium Monitoring Solution for Explosives Management
[Satellite Today 03-27-09] Blue Oceans Satellite Systems has selected a satellite-based Explosive Magazine Monitoring Solution from Iridium, which will be used for storing explosives, Iridium announced March 26. The […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Receives Criticism over French Funding at MSUA Panel
[Satellite News 03-27-09] Iridium CEO Matt Desch and Inmarsat CEO Andy Sukawaty joined forces in their criticism of Globalstar CEO Jay Monroe and his company’s $574 million financing award from […]