Connectivity

Space Systems/Loral will build a multi-mission communications satellite for Brazilian satellite operator Star One, a subsidiary of telecommunications company Embratel.

On Aug. 13, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 test rig using the code name Grasshopper completed a divert test.

Satellite operator Telesat has partnered with Lemko Corporation to bring advanced broadband services, including 3G/4G solutions, to rural and remote communities in Canada.

Sirius XM will pay $530 million in cash to acquire the connected vehicle services business of Agero, Inc.

The Guitammer Company, a broadcast technology provider, announced second quarter 2013 revenue rose to $428,183, which is an increase of 25 percent compared to second quarter of 2012.

Vislink, a broadcast solutions provider, has appointed two new key members for its team.

C-COM Satellite Systems has entered into a white label agreement with one of Asia's largest electronic manufacturers.

ATK has received a contract from Orbital Sciences Corporation to provide first and second stage propulsion for the Air Launch Vehicle (ALV) that Orbital is designing and building for Stratolaunch Systems Corporation as part of an air-launched space transportation system.

The Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) and satellite communications specialist, Newtec, have launched a survey to find out what the industry really thinks when it comes to satellite interference and Carrier ID.

Advantech Wireless has extended its line of S-band synthesized and block frequency converters in order to include various satellite loop translators and redundant indoor and outdoor units.