Connectivity

[Satellite Today – 3-27-08] The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved Orbcomm Inc.’s next-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation plan, Orbcomm announced March 27.      The modified space station authorization...

[Satellite Today – 3-27-08] Northrop Grumman Corp. has promoted Terri Zinkiewicz to vice president and sector controller as part of its implementation of the previously announced realignment of the reporting...

[Satellite Today – 3-27-08] Globalstar Inc. reseller Open Range Communications Inc. has secured approval for a $267 million broadband loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Program, Globalstar...

[Satellite Today – 3-27-08] MacDonald Dettwiler and Assoc. Ltd. posted increased revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter of 2007 and the year, MDA announced March 26.     MDA increased...

[Satellite Today – 3-27-08] Alliant Techsystems (ATK) and Ad Astra Rocket Co. have signed an agreement to strengthen the market presence of the two companies and explore future in-space propulsion...

[Satellite Today – 3-27-08] Spacenet Inc. has signed a contract to provide InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) an upgraded satellite data network and managed network services, Spacenet announced March 27.    ...

[Satellite Today – 3-27-08] Israeli telecommunications company Bezeq has reached an agreement to sell its satellite business to RRSat Global Communications, the companies announced March 27.     RRSat, a provider...

[Satellite Today – 3-27-08] Vizada is selling affiliate GMPCS Personal Communications Inc. to a private investor, Vizada announced March 27.     GMPCS, which has been a part of Vizada since...

[Satellite Today – 3-27-08] Eutelsat has teamed up with SpeedCast to launch a new global maritime broadband service, the companies announced March 26.     The two operators, together with distribution...

[Satellite News – 3-26-08] Viaccess’ recent acquisition of Israeli IPTV middleware company Orca Interactive, should boost its position in both the satellite market and the IPTV market, said François Moreau...