Connectivity

[Satellite Today 03-31-09] Sierra Nevada Corp.’s (SNC) newly formed space systems business unit has begun operations, the company announced March 30.     SNC Space Systems will design and manufactures satellites,...

[Satellite Today 03-31-09] Hughes Network Systems released Hughes Utilities Solutions, an IP-based managed communications and monitoring service for the electric utility industry, the company announced March 30.     The broadband...

[Satellite Today 03-31-09] Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) will launch Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd’s (ATSB) RazakSat satellite on a Falcon 1 rocket during a launch window that opens at 7 p.m....

[Satellite Today 03-31-09] SES Astra signed a deal with CME Group for the launch of the first Croatian TV channel on an Astra satellite, the company announced March. 30.    ...

[Satellite News 03-31-09] The term, “asset tracking,” long used to described a family of management and security products, may be outdated as the market sector seeks to promote more multi-functional...

[Satellite Today 03-31-09] Vizada will open a network point of presence in Hong Kong to offer Asia-Pacific customers an access point for mobile satellite communications traffic, Vizada announced March 27....

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....

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...

[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...

[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...