Connectivity

[Satellite TODAY 04-07-10] RigNet elected Dirk McDermott to its board of directors, the company announced April 6.     McDermott represents Altira Group, a Denver-based venture capital firm with a focus...

[Satellite TODAY 04-07-10] The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has ruled against the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s [FCC] Internet regulations and broadband expansion plan, released in...

[Satellite TODAY 04-06-10] Mexican satellite service provider Satmex has made a $2 million down payment to Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) to manufacturer the Satmex 8 satellite, according to documents the company...

[Satellite TODAY 04-06-10] SpaceX’s first Falcon 9 test launch will happen no earlier than May 8, the company announced April 5.     The two stage rocked initially was scheduled for...

[Satellite TODAY 04-06-10] Future shareholders of United Arab Emirates-based satellite broadcasting venture YahLive signed a memorandum of understanding with Jordan Media City, a media hub based in Amman, Jordan, to...

[Satellite TODAY 04-06-10] Iridium Communications has appointed Thomas Fitzpatrick executive vice president CFO effective immediately, the company announced April 5.     Fitzpatrick replaces former CFO Eric Morrison, who will continue...

[Satellite News 04-06-10] Ofcom’s investigation into the pay-TV market in the United Kingdom has managed to unite operators that are unhappy with its policy decisions. A number of Ofcom’s decisions...

[Satellite TODAY 04-06-10] Orbital Sciences Corp. completed its acquisition of General Dynamics/Spectrum Astro, a spacecraft development and manufacturing business from General Dynamics, Orbital Sciences announced April 2.     Orbital will...

[Satellite News 04-02-10] EchoStar is planning to expand its broadcast interests in Mexico following a capacity deal with SES and the launch of the EchoStar 14 satellite.     SES announced...

[Satellite TODAY 04-05-10] U.K. satellite broadband provider Bentley Walker is upgrading technology to its satellite Internet coverage of the Middle East and Europe, the company announced April 2.     Bentley...