Connectivity

[Satellite Today 08-20-08] Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) second quarter income was $19 million, an increase of 36 percent compared to a profit of $14 million for the second quarter of […]

[Satellite Today 08-19-08] The board of Integral Systems Inc. has approved and declared a stock split, the company announced Aug. 19.     One share of common stock will be distributed […]

[Satellite Today 08-19-08] SpaceDev Inc. signed a multi-year contract with Scaled Composites to assist in the development of a production rocket motor for a commercial space vehicle designed for space […]

[Satellite Today 08-19-08] The third of Inmarsat’s I-4 satellites was placed into orbit Aug. 19 by a commercial Proton launch, Inmarsat and International Launch Services announced.     The Proton Breeze […]

[Satellite Today 08-18-08] VT iDirect Inc. (iDirect) has been awarded the global telecommunications industry’s TL 9000-HV quality management system certification. They are the first Satcom technology provider to receive the […]

[Satellite Today 08-18-08] AsiaSat saw its revenues increase 6 percent in the first half of the year to 487 million Hong Kong dollars ($62.4 million), the operator announced Aug. 15. […]

[Satellite Today 08-18-08] HughesNet digital signage customers will be able to display real-time weather information at their retail sites from AccuWeather Inc., Hughes announced Aug. 18.     The service initially […]

[Satellite Today 08-18-08] HughesNet digital signage customers will be able to display real-time weather information at their retail sites from AccuWeather Inc., Hughes announced Aug. 18.     The service initially […]

[08-15-2008 Satellite News]  Brilliant Telecommunications Inc. (Brilliant) completed the second close of its Series B financing.      Series B is a timing system that helps service providers transition to IP […]

[Satellite Today 08-15-08] GeoEye Inc. restated its financial reports for 2005, 2006 and 2007.     According to GeoEye, auditors discovered that the company’s overstated imagery sales in 2007, incorrectly included […]

[Satellite Today 08-15-08] Second quarter results for 1worldspace saw revenues of approximately $3.3 million, a slight increase over revenues of approximately $3.0 million for the first quarter of 2008 and […]

[Satellite Today 08-15-08] SpaceDev Inc. saw revenues of $8.9 million, an increase of over 8.5% in the second quarter with operating income, net income and positive adjusted EBITDA, according to […]

[Satellite Today 08-15-08] Arianespace launched its fifth successful Ariane 5 mission of the year on Aug. 14 from Kourou, French Guiana. This is Arianespace’s third launch in a two-month time […]

[Satellite News 08-15-08] The CEOs of Inmarsat and Iridium have made it very clear that the two companies are direct and heated competitors. Andy Sukawaty, CEO of Inmarsat, has commented […]

[Satellite News 08-15-08] The CEOs of Inmarsat and Iridium have made it very clear that the two companies are direct and heated competitors. Andy Sukawaty, CEO of Inmarsat, has commented […]

In these difficult economic times, U.S. federal and state governments are looking for alternatives to cut costs of living for citizens. While the concept of upgraded infrastructure has long meant […]

[Satellite News 08-14-08] By bringing the pulse assembly line to Boeing’s satellite manufacturing facilities, the company intends to reduce production cycle time by 50 percent by the end of the […]

[Satellite Today 08-14-08] News Corp. and Permira Newcos have signed an agreement to make NDS a private company, sealing a deal that will take NDS off the public market, News […]

[Satellite Today 08-14-08] A potential contract dispute has developed between Gilat Satellite and a consortium of private equity firms looking to acquire the company.     A consortium of private equity […]

In these difficult economic times, U.S. federal and state governments are looking for alternatives to cut costs of living for citizens. While the concept of upgraded infrastructure has long meant […]

[Satellite Today 08-14-08] By bringing the pulse assembly line to Boeing’s satellite manufacturing facilities, the company intends to reduce production cycle time by 50 percent by the end of the […]

[Satellite News 08-13-08] Set-top boxes (STB) for the satellite market will account for less than 50 percent of total unit shipments in 2008, according to U.S. research firm In-Stat expects. […]

[Satellite Today 08-13-08] Spot LLC has integrated its services with Yahoo! Fire Eagle, an open platform that allows users to share location information, with other sites and services online while […]

[Satellite Today 08-13-08] Israeli satellite operator Spacecom plans to spend $157 million on its new Amos-5 satellite, the company announced.     The operator signed a deal with Reshetnev Information Satellite […]

[Satellite Today 08-13-08] United Launch Alliance delayed the scheduled launch of the GeoEye-1 satellite from Aug. 22 to Sept. 4, GeoEye announced Aug. 12.     The additional time is needed […]

[Satellite Today 08-13-08] Arianespace and International Launch Services (ILS) are preparing for launches in the next five days, the companies announced.     The fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2008 was […]

[Satellite Today 08-12-08] Broadpoint named Bryan Olivier COO, the company announced Aug. 12.     Olivier will focus on expanding Broadpoint’s wireless communication solutions, including its digital cellular infrastructure in the […]

[Satellite Today 08-12-08] Globecomm Systems Inc. appointed Tom Coyle senior vice president and general manager, the company announced Aug. 12.     Coyle will manage the Globecomm Systems business, which includes […]

[Satellite Today 08-12-08] Loral reported revenues of $208.1 million in the 2008 second quarter, down from revenues of $226 million in the same period in 2007, the company announced Aug. […]

[Satellite News 08-08-08] EMS Technologies (EMS) is growing aggressively, backed by a booming wireless market.     Perhaps that is why the company appointed Neil Mackay COO and executive vice president […]