Connectivity

With a series of new developments in electric-propulsion, high-throughput and Ka-band satellites as well as industry consolidation, 2012 has been quite a year in the satellite industry. There have been...

The role of the teleport operator in the satellite eco-system could be changing as satellite operators themselves look to offer services that have traditionally been the preserve of these operators....

Intelsat General is a thriving part of Intelsat’s business that has made many key deals in the government and military sector. However, 2013 could be a key year for the...

After years of industry debate, technical collaboration and finally, a singular focus to push for a single standard, Carrier ID has arrived and could mark a key turning point in...

MCCS is a key provider of news channels in India, one of the biggest broadcast markets in the world, and broadcasters such as MCCS are eager to tap into the...

Last month, we discussed the return of industrial M&A in the space sector with the announcement of the acquisition of U.S. satellite manufacturer Space Systems Loral (SS/L) by Canadian manufacturer...

This year marks fifty years since the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensed its first satellite in 1962. Satellites, and satellite rules, have greatly evolved since then. The satellite industry...

[Satellite News 11-28-12] Social network integration with satellite video services has reached Thailand as a result of the platform’s rapidly increasing strength over cable rivals in the region. Satellite TV...

[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-28-12] Hughes Network Systems has released new high-performance broadband plans for government agencies, offering speeds up to 15Mbps and designed to reach remote locations across the United...

[Satellite TODAY 11-28-12] Sea Launch and Asia Satellite Telecommunications (AsiaSat) have entered into an option agreement for backup launch services utilizing Sea Launch’s Zenit 3SL rocket, the companies announced Nov....