[Satellite TODAY 09-01-09] EADS Astrium has delivered the Amazonas 2 satellite to Arianespace in preparation for its scheduled launch aboard an Ariane 5 rocket Sept. 29, EADS Astrium announced. ...
[Satellite TODAY 09-01-09] Hughes do Brasil, the Brazilian operating unit of Hughes Network Systems, has signed agreements with two Brazilian cellular operators to provide turn-key managed services connecting 79 regional...
Latency always stands at the forefront whenever satellite communications is discussed. Forget quality of service, bit error rate, availability, reliability, circuit speeds, geographic coverage or
[Satellite News 09-01-09] A panel of economists and capital investment managers on a U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) workshop panel to discuss a national broadband plan warned that there is...
I was never a fan of the 3-D movies I saw in theaters growing up in the 80s, but based on the 3-D HD demonstrations I’ve seen recently, I’m casting my vote as a believer in its potential. We have seen
Good rules foster stability , but great rules embrace turbulence. When emergencies and natural disasters come knocking, it is difficult to follow proper protocol in regulatory compliance. For this reason, the
As high-definition (HD) content takes a foothold around the globe, already broadcasters are looking for the next generation of HD-related entertainment. An early technology and revenue leader looks to be 3-D
[Satellite TODAY 08-31-09] The Kudelski Group, a Swiss provider of media content protection and value-added service technology, is now in operations mode with its digital-TV conditional access service after delivering...
[Satellite TODAY 08-31-09] SES Astra signed an agreement to provide broadband connectivity to EuroSkyPark, an operator of mobile and fixed satellite communication solutions, SES announced Aug. 28. SES Astra...
[Satellite TODAY 08-31-09] ViaSat signed a $3 million contract to provide two antenna systems to Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) in Norway, ViaSat announced Aug. 28. The planned ViaSat satellite...