Technology

[Via Satellite 03-28-2014] Electric propulsion is by no means new to the satellite industry, but the last few years have seen a surge in interest as customers begin to consider […]

Satellite interference is a problem the entire industry must address. Over the years, much discussion has focused on how to identify the sources of costly RF interference so the problem can be eliminated as

[Via Satellite 03-26-2014] CloudEO has released the beta version of its online marketplace for Earth observation-based products. By supplying data on a pay-per-use or subscription basis, the company is working […]

[Via Satellite 03-26-2014] The Lockheed Martin Space Systems Advanced Technology Center (ATC) has opened a new laboratory building to host research and development in emerging technology areas including 3-D printing, […]

[Via Satellite 03-26-2014] GeoMetWatch (GMW) and Exelis have agreed to design a geostationary hyperspectral sounder. Under the agreement, Exelis will manufacture sensors based on the design of the Exelis advanced […]

[Via Satellite 03-25-2014] Boeing has recently met key production milestones on its initial 702 Small Platform (SP) all-electric propulsion satellites, and is scheduled to deliver the satellites in late 2014 […]

[Via Satellite 03-21-2014] Skybox Imaging’s decision to use Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) subsidiary ECAPS’ High Performance Green Propellant (HPGP) system on its new satellite fleet marks the first large-scale use […]

[Via Satellite 03-21-2014] Advantech Wireless has added the new SapphireBlu 3000W Ku-Band Hubmount UltraLinear Modular Solid State Power Amplifier/ Solid State Power Block Up Converter (SSPA/SSPB) to its portfolio of […]

[Via Satellite 03-19-2014] M/A-COM Technology Solutions has announced three new surface-mount Triplexer filters for multimedia over coax alliance (MoCA) Cable Customer Premises Equipment. This platform of filters has been developed […]

[Via Satellite 03-17-2014] M/A-COM Technology Solutions has introduced a high-power, full E-Band power amplifier that will deliver typical Psat of 25.5 dBm for the 71 to 76 GHz and 81 […]

[Via Satellite 03-14-2014] ECAPS, an SS Group company, has been awarded a contract by Skybox Imaging to supply 12 complete high performance green propulsion (HPGP) system modules for the SkySat […]

[Via Satellite 03-14-2014] Cobham Satcom, an Inmarsat Global Xpress partner, has announced two new maritime terminals and three new land mobile terminals for Inmarsat’s new satellite network. The new Sailor […]

[Via Satellite 03-14-2014] Northrop Grumman’s Astro Aerospace strategic business unit has delivered 32 self-deploying, monopole JIB antennas for the next four GPS 3 satellites. The antennas were delivered to Lockheed […]

[Via Satellite 03-13-2014] Gilat Satellite Networks announced the availability of the new StealthRay 300X-M (SR 300X-M) ultra-compact, low-profile, military standard, X-band broadband antenna for real-time broadband satellite communications. The StealthRay 300X-M […]

[Via Satellite 03-13-2014] Harris CapRock Communications has introduced Pulse, an Advanced VSAT solution to provide bandwidth for offshore and deepwater customers. The new service securely delivers real-time bandwidth upgrades. By […]

[Via Satellite 03-13-2014] Globecomm has selected Vulcan, Victor and other additional matrices from ETL Systems to provide RF signal distribution systems. The ETL Vulcan matrix provides 128 by 128-routing capacity in 16U […]

[Via Satellite 03-12-2014] Communications and Power Industries’ (CPI) satcom products group has introduced a new 80 watt Ku-Band GaN-based solid state Block Upconverter (BUC). This new BUC expands CPI’s selection […]

[Via Satellite 03-12-2014] Gilat Satellite Networks has announced the availability of its new SkyEdge 2 c Capricorn satellite router for high-speed enterprises, broadband access and cellular applications. Capricorn is the […]

[Via Satellite 03-11-2014] M/A-COM Technology Solutions (MACOM) has introduced the MAGX-000035-01000P, the newest addition to its gallium nitride (GaN) in Plastic series. The wideband packaged GaN power transistor is designed […]

[Via Satellite 03-11-2014] Communications and Power Industries’ (CPI) satcom division has introduced its new TouchPower line of touch screen traveling wave tube amplifiers (TWTAs). The company’s latest high-power amplifier (HPA) […]

[Via Satellite 03-11-2014] Kratos Defense and Security Solutions’ subsidiary RT Logic has delivered its 60th T4000SDM software-defined modem to Iridium Communications. The modem bridges the Internet to the Iridium constellation […]

[Via Satellite 03-11-2014] Gilat Satellite Networks has introduced its Wavestream 50W Ka-Wideband PowerStream Block Upconverter (BUC). This PowerStream unit incorporates Wavestream’s Spatial advantEdge technology to provide higher output power in […]

[Via Satellite 03-07-2014] The satcom products group of Communications and Power Industries (CPI) is introducing its LifeExtender technology, which is expected to extend traveling wave tube (TWT) cathode life and […]

[Via Satellite 03-06-2014] Orbcomm has released its new next-generation OG2 satellite modems designed for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) integration into satellite M2M applications. These modems are the first devices available […]

[Via Satellite 03-06-2014] Kratos Networks, a subsidiary of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, has introduced NeuralStar Service Quality Manager (SQM), an end-to-end service management solution for satellite and terrestrial network […]

[Via Satellite 03-05-2014] ETL Systems has recently launched its StingRay series of RF-over-fiber equipment. The first of this range is a high-density 1U rack mountable chassis housing 16 hot-swap transmit […]

[Via Satellite 03-04-2014] Small satellite trends are shifting away from one-time stints and moving toward more regular use in a constellation setting. Sierra Nevada Corporation Vice President of Business Development […]

[Via Satellite 03-04-2014] M/A-COM Technology Solutions (MACOM) has announced a new 20 W Pin-diode switch suited for power X-Band applications. The MASW-010647 is a monolithic, terminated Silicon PIN diode SPDT […]

[Via Satellite 03-03-0214] DigitalGlobe’s stock received a serious punishment after the company missed its guidance for revenue during its forth quarter earnings. After reporting $169 million in revenue — a […]

[Via Satellite 02-28-2014] Newtec has launched its new multiservice platform, Newtec Dialog, which allows operators to build and adapt their infrastructure as their business and the satellite market grows and […]