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HISPASAT has announced it will provide broadband connections for the Mars Spanish Mission (MSM), the first Spanish simulated Mars colonization mission.

The Satmex 8 satellite, designed and built by Space Systems Loral (SSL) for Satélites Mexicanos (Satmex), has successfully performed post-launch maneuvers according to SSL’s plan.

Elara Comunicaciones has begun implementing a large-scale satellite network to bring voice and data service to 2,717 towns in rural southeast Mexico.

TV Integração, the first Brazilian affiliate of TV Globo, has deployed Thomson Video Networks' ViBE CP6000 contribution platform and RD5000 MPEG-2/4 receiver decoder to provide video contribution services to more than 5.4 million viewers.

Hispasat is aiming to be a leader in bringing Ka-band capacity to Latin America. Its Amazonas-4B satellite, which will be launched in 2015, aims to bring a significant amount of high throughput capacity to the region where the operator is investing heavily to meet the needs in a number of different verticals.

South Korea has announced its plans to strengthen its surveillance system against North Korean electronic jamming signals, which have targeted the South’s civilian facilities in the past.

[Satellite TODAY 04-08-13] International Datacasting (IDC) has appointed Doug Lowther as its new CEO. Lowther is expected to start his new role in late May. Previously, he had been Executive […]

A new Swiss company is planning to build a spaceport to offer cheap access to orbit for small satellites. Swiss Space Systems (S3) is working on an unmanned suborbital mini shuttle based on a previous European design called Hermes.

Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) has announced that its electronics branch, Singapore Technologies Electronics (ST Electronics) has secured approximately 151 million Singapore dollars worth of contracts for rail electronics, satellite communications (satcom) and smart utility projects in the first quarter of 2013 (1Q2013).

Advantech Wireless has announced the release of its most powerful Next Generation Satellite Communications product, the New Millennium Series VSAT Hub for HTS.

AsiaSat has signed a significant deal with GeoMetWatch, which will see the satellite operator host the first of six Sounding & Tracking Observatory for Regional Meteorology (STORMTM) instruments on board a new satellite planned to be launched by AsiaSat in 2016. The deal allows AsiaSat to go in a new direction, and shows the operator’s willingness to look for more creative deals.

HISPASAT has announced it will provide broadband connections for the Mars Spanish Mission (MSM), the first Spanish simulated Mars colonization mission.

Ericsson has announced the debut of its Broadcast Services business unit at the NAB Show 2013, in Las Vegas, Nev.

The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) is planning to send five military reconnaissance and Earth observation satellites into space, according to reports. The new satellites would join Turkey’s Gokturk-2 Earth observation satellite launched last December.

Philippines Airlines (PAL) is the latest Asian Airline to announce plans to offer in-flight connectivity services. The company has announced a deal with OnAir, which will enable its passengers to use both GSM and Wi-Fi Internet services. It has hooked up with OnAir to provide the service.

Philippines Airlines (PAL) is the latest Asian Airline to announce plans to offer in-flight connectivity services. The company has announced a deal with OnAir, which will enable its passengers to use both GSM and Wi-Fi Internet services. It has hooked up with OnAir to provide the service.

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (AsiaSat) and GeoMetWatch have announced a strategic partnership to host the first of six Sounding & Tracking Observatory for Regional Meteorology (STORMTM) instruments on board a new satellite planned for launch in 2016 and to be positioned at 122 degrees east.

KVH Industries has expanded the global mini-VSAT Broadband network by more than its double in the Brazilian and African regions.

Cobham has announced the creation of two executive vice president (EVP) positions and the promotion of two current management team members to these positions.

Telesat Holdings has announced the execution of its previously stated amendment to its existing Credit Agreement, dated March 28, 2012, among its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Telesat Canada and Telesat LLC, as borrowers, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, as administrative agent

MEASAT Satellite Systems has appointed Jarod Lopez as vice president for broadcast sales.

Intelsat Global Holdings has announced details of its long awaited IPO, which has been the talk of the satellite industry in recent times.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a contract with Hughes Network Systems to expand managed satellite services for the bank and to provide MPLS connectivity in the region.

Brazilian Space Agency Hosts Russia’s Glonass Satellite Navigation System Brazil has become the first country outside of Russia to host part of the Glonass satellite navigation system. The Brazilian Space […]

HITS Announces Next Generation Quantum Platform HITS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Comcast Cable, has announced an upgrade to the HITS Quantum Platform. The next generation of the platform, which […]

Canada’s Strategic Aerospace and Defense Initiative (SADI) has awarded a CA$13.3 million (CAD) repayable contribution to Norsat International. The company will use the contribution to enhance its strategic research and development program.

Most things in this world require cooperation; and telecommunications services are no exception. A long chain of providers makes up the network of modern telecommunications service; each link of the […]

ADSB, YahSat Awarded UAE Navy Baynunah Satcom Contract Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), a provider of construction, repair and refit services for naval, military and commercial vessels, and YahSat have […]

While operators lose subscribers in the United States, telcos in Latin America have taken advantage of the delay in Over-The-Top (OTT) services launching locally to embrace the over-the-top business model […]