Connectivity

[Satellite TODAY 05-16-12] Hughes Network Systems has signed a technology cooperation memorandum of understanding with the Russian Satellite Communications Co. (RSCC) to explore the development of multimedia video and broadband...

[Satellite TODAY 05-16-12] The Yahsat Y1B satellite has arrived at its intended 47.5 degrees East orbital slot to provide service over the United Arab Emirates, satellite operator Yahsat confirmed May...

[Satellite TODAY 05-16-12] Wholesale 4G LTE network operator LightSquared has filed for bankruptcy to resolve signal interference concerns from U.S. regulators and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and to...

[Satellite TODAY Insider 05-15-12] After a multi-year effort to break into one of the most valuable geographic regions for MSS services, Iridium was awarded regulatory approval from Russian authorities to...

[Satellite TODAY 05-15-12] Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) shipped the EchoStar 17 satellite to its launch provider Arianespace and confirmed May 14 that the spacecraft arrived safely at the European Spaceport in...

[Satellite TODAY 05-15-12] Thrane & Thrane has introduced new Inmarsat Multi-voice services across its entire line of Aviator SwiftBroadband units, the manufacturer announced May 14.    Thrane & Thrane said...

[Satellite TODAY 05-15-12] FSS operator Telesat has raised $238.7 million in capital from the recent sale of its 11 percent senior debt due in 2015, the company confirmed May 15....

[Satellite TODAY 05-14-12] MSS satellite operator Globalstar’s 2012 first-quarter revenue dropped to $16.7 million compared to $18.3 million in the first quarter of 2011 due to the termination of its...

[Satellite News 05-14-12] The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an effort to accelerate the development of satellite-based air traffic control systems in the United States by issuing a $2.77...

[Satellite TODAY Insider 05-14-12] Machine-to-Machine (M2M) satellite communications specialist Orbcomm soundly beat analysts’ performance expectations for its 2012 fiscal first quarter due to continuing growth in its subscriber base, improving...