Technology

[Via Satellite 11-07-13] Quake Global’s Q Pro modems are now compatible with the new satellite M2M platform being introduced by Inmarsat and Orbcomm. All three companies are working together to […]

[Via Satellite 11-06-13] ManagePlaces was the UK winner of the European Satellite Navigation Competition at a global awards ceremony in Munich. The runner up in the UK Category was TeamSurv, […]

[Via Satellite 10-30-13] Tata Elxsi and Algotochip have partnered to provide rapid Systems on a Chip (SoC) solutions and services targeted at OEMs and custom chipmakers. The companies’ first collaboration […]

[Via Satellite 10-29-13] Ball Aerospace & Technologies’ Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM) has been selected to test an advanced form of thermal insulation, called integrated multi-layer insulation (IMLI) that could […]

[Via Satellite 10-28-13] In a recent interview with Eutelsat’s CEO Michel de Rosen, he spoke of the company evaluating a number of potential acquisitions before securing the $1.1 billion deal […]

[Via Satellite 10-28-13] The U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (USMC) has taken delivery of ViaSat’s off-the-shelf mobile devices with advanced information security. The USMC is now beginning evaluation of this […]

[Via Satellite 10-28-13] Advantech Wireless has released its new S6920 Ruggedized SCPC/RCS VSAT Terminal. Built to withstand the harsh environments encountered in outdoor applications, the S6920 terminal is a complete […]

[Via Satellite 10-25-13] The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a contract task order to Riverside Technology, a designer and implementer of integrated scientific, engineering and IT solutions, […]

[Via Satellite 10-24-13] Orbcomm launched its GT 1100 trailer tracking solution to the transportation and distribution industry at the American Trucking Association (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition from Oct. 19-22 […]

[Via Satellite 10-21-13] SkyVision, a global IP telecommunications service provider to emerging markets, has donated an iDirect-powered satellite network for the Crossover International Academy, a K-8 school located in the […]

[Via Satellite 10-18-13] Following good progress made in the manufacturing and testing, Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (AsiaSat) has targeted the Asiasat 8 launch for April 2014. With the successful completion […]

[Via Satellite 10-18-13] Phasor Solutions, a London-based manufacturer of high gain electronically steerable antenna systems, has successfully conducted operational test of its flat satellite antenna with no moving parts that […]

The oil and gas sector remains an attractive one for satellite companies to target. With oil companies wanting to do more video, as well as improve the conditions for workers, satellite technology plays a key

Power density is the single most important operating parameter for transmitting earth stations and probably the least understood by operators of satellite communication terminals. In this two-part article, we

Photo: United States Marine Corps [Via Satellite 10-10-13] Orbcomm and Savi Technology, a provider of sensor-based analytics and radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions announced a strategic relationship to provide advanced location-based […]

Newtec EL501 Hub. Photo: Newtec [Via Satellite 10-17-13] Satellite communications specialist Newtec and U.S. commercial Internet service provider SniperHill have deployed new satellite technology to provide increased throughput and service […]

[Via Satellite 10-16-13] SES has entered a public-private partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) for the development of a full-electric propulsion satellite platform. The partnership is part of a […]

[Via Satellite 10-16-13] Thales Alenia Space Italy has been awarded a contract by the Italian Space Agency to build the Multi Element Telescope for Imaging and Spectroscopy (Metis) instrument, in […]

[Via Satellite 10-15-13] Harris CapRock Communications has announced the signature of a five-year contract with Carnival Corporation to provide communications services onboard more than 100 cruise ships within its 10-brand cruise line fleet. The […]

[Via Satellite 10-15-13] Broadband Satellite Services Limited (BSS) has announced it has completed the acquisition of AND Group and the Satcom Global group of companies. Focused on the satellite communication […]

[Via Satellite 10-15-13] Northrop Grumman has Maureen Del Duca as its new vice president and deputy general counsel, Litigation and Investigations, the company announced Oct. 14. In this role, Del […]

[Via Satellite 10-15-13] The Global VSAT Forum (GVF), and the Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) have announced they are looking to actively engage the military in interference discussions and initiatives. […]

[Via Satellite 10-14-13] Wessex Water has implemented a high-availability Communications-on-the-Move (COTM) solution from Hughes Europe, Hughes announced Oct. 14. This solution will help Wessex Water support rapid deployment of its […]

[Via Satellite 10-14-13] SatStream Media is launching SatstreamNet, a multicast-IP content delivery network developed specifically for the maritime industry. The network aims to provide over the air content to vessels […]

[Via Satellite 10-14-13] Gilat Satellite Networks (Gilat) continues to make strong progress in Latin America after another key contract win last week. It received a letter of award for equipment […]

[Via Satellite 10-10-13] Gilat Satellite Networks has received a letter of award for equipment and services from Entel, the largest telecom operator and satellite network operator in Bolivia. Under the […]

[Via Satellite 10-10-13] Singapore Technologies Electronics (ST Electronics), the electronics arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering), has secured approximately SG$416 million ($333 million) worth of contracts for rail electronics, […]

[Via Satellite 10-10-13] Bentley Walker has activated its 2,000th terminal on Hughes Network Systems in Libya after just one year of operating its two Hughes HN and HX System Network […]

[Via Satellite 10-09-13] MACOM Technology Solutions announced a new GaN unmatched wideband transistor in SOT-89 package suited to 50 V operation in driver and power applications. Operating over the DC […]

[Via Satellite 10-08-13] SES’ SES 8 satellite has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The satellite will now be processed for a November launch on board […]