Connectivity

[Satellite TODAY 06-01-11] Thaicom has announced it has received approval from Thailand’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology for its new satellite, Thaicom 6, which is expected to cost around $160...

[Satellite News 05-31-11] Broadcast and teleport services provider Belgium Satellite Services (BSS) is close to signing a new partnership deal in Africa as part of its efforts to boost its...

[Satellite TODAY 05-31-11]  In a major potential piece of consolidation in the Australian satellite market, Foxtel has made an offer to acquire pay-TV rival Austar. Foxtel announced the proposed acquisition...

[Satellite TODAY 05-31-11] Technology developed with European Space Agency (ESA) funding and drawing on long-running research aboard the International Space Station (ISS) is opening up a new way to keep hospital...

[Satellite TODAY 05-31-11] Orbcomm has signed a partnership deal with two companies, Field Intelligence and Controls to provide global data communications, the company announced May 26. Field Intelligence and Controls...

[Satellite TODAY Insider 05-31-11] China’s influence in the Latin American satellite market is building after it was announced that the Venezuelan government has reached an agreement with Chinese government to...

[Satellite TODAY 05-27-11]  Northrop Grumman has received authorization and funding to proceed on a Department of Defense weather satellite system projected for launch in 2018, the company announced May 25....

[Satellite TODAY 05-27-11] Measat Satellite Systems has signed an agreement with Fox International Channels (FIC) to distribute Fox Family Movies (FFM) HD via the Measat-3/3a HD video distribution platform for...

[Satellite TODAY 05-27-11] SES Astra has signed its first contract with an Italian broadcaster for DTH services in Italy. The company announced May 25 that Italian TV operator Promosat will use...

[Satellite TODAY Insider 05-27-11] Vizada is stepping up its efforts in the maritime market, launching Vizada XChange — a new platform for providing a secure and controlled communications environment that...