Connectivity

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] Thrane & Thrane’s Aero-SB+ SwiftBroadband solution has received Inmarsat type approval and parts manufacturer approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the manufacturer announced March 22.    ...

[Satellite News 03-23-10] In an attempt to take a leadership role in dealing with interference issues, satellite operator Intelsat is launching new efforts to invite more satellite industry leaders to...

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] iDirect has promoted Vice President of Finance Chris Norem to CFO, the company announced March 22.     Norem served as iDirect’s vice president of finance since 2006...

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] O3b Networks aims to bring Internet access to the developing world through a next-generation hybrid network that combines the reach of satellite with the speed of fiber....

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] EchoStar is planning to expand Dish Network’s broadcast market presence in North America following a capacity deal with SES and the launch of the EchoStar 14 satellite,...

[Satellite TODAY 03-22-10] Boeing has issued a multimillion dollar order to Saft for high-performance lithium-ion batteries to power Boeing’s 702B series satellite, Saft announced March 18.     The VES140 batteries...

[Satellite TODAY 03-22-10] Thrane & Thrane has unveiled its Explorer 325 mobile BGAN terminal for on-the-move vehicular use, the company announced March 19.     The Explorer 325 aims to offer...

[Satellite News 03-22-10] O3b Networks, founded in 2007 by former CEO Greg Wyler, aims to bring Internet access to the developing world through a next-generation hybrid network that combines the...

[Satellite TODAY 03-22-10] Sea Launch has received approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware to secure an additional $12 million loan from Space Launch Services (SLS), Sea Launch announced...

[Satellite TODAY 03-22-10] Astrium has completed a communications module for Eutelsat’s high-speed broadband communications satellite, Ka-Sat, the operator announced March 19.     The communications module, designed to receive and transmit...