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Newtec is partnering with UDCast to present a mobile TV system for distribution of digital video broadcasting–handheld signals via satellite for commercial deployments beginning in the third quarter of 2007, […]

Northrop Grumman Corp. demonstrated a GPS range-tracking system developed for the Minuteman-3 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the company announced Feb. 9. The system, one of two independent tracking systems required […]

By focusing on large missions such as the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, NASA’s astrophysics program is squeezing out smaller missions, the U.S. National Research Council said Feb. 7. […]

South Africa-based ComputaMaps has released BrightEarth, a natural-color image mosaic covering 95 percent of the Earth’s land surface at a resolution of 14.5 meters, the company announced Feb. 9. The […]

DirecTV Group Inc. DirecTV Group Inc. posted a profit of $1.4 billion on revenues of $14.8 billion, the company announced Feb. 7. In 2005, DirecTV attributed the revenue gains to […]

The International Space Station (ISS) yesterday experienced an electrical power loss, an unwelcome early-morning event that posed no danger to the three ISS crew members, NASA reported. About 1 a.m. […]

The launch of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)’s Falcon 1 rocket has been delayed until no earlier than March 9, CEO Elon Musk said on the company’s Web site. The […]

The installation of Democratic leadership in Congress means that some opponents of ballistic missile defense (BMD) have gained expanded leverage and clout, a leading analyst said. Baker Spring, research fellow […]

Raytheon Co. has delivered the second of two advanced infrared sensor payloads to Northrop Grumman Space Technology for the missile-warning Space Tracking & Surveillance System Block 6 program, Raytheon announced […]

The alleged actions of astronaut Lisa Marie Nowak, while shocking, will not and should not damage support for NASA and the U.S. role in space, either in congressional committees with […]

A far-flung volunteer search effort for missing Microsoft database researcher Jim Gray by his fellow high-tech professionals has demonstrated an unprecedented array of technological capabilities. Described as a capable sailor, […]

The American Institue of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) backed the NASA budget request for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2008, but seeks added funds for aeronautics research. “AIAA is […]

[2/12/07] Degraded performance from Globalstar’s constellation of satellites led the company to warn its customers that they may lose two-way voice and data service as early as next year. Many […]

The Air Force would spend about $800 million more for missiles in fiscal 2008 than in the current 2007, and $400 million more for equipment, according to budget documents and […]

The Boeing Co. [BA] posted the best percentage profit increase among several leading defense contractors, in results for the fourth quarter of 2006. But for the full year, Raytheon Co. […]

While satellite radio has blazed a trail in the United States, it is still amidst its early days in Europe, although there have been one or two significant recent developments. […]

ORLANDO, Fla.–Last month’s test by China of an anti-satellite weapon marked “a turning point” in how the United States should view space, the Air Force’s two top officials said last […]

A far-flung volunteer search effort for missing Microsoft database researcher Jim Gray by his fellow high-tech professionals has demonstrated an unprecedented array of technological capabilities. Described as a capable sailor, […]

NASA has issued a request for information soliciting ideas on ground processing services for its Constellation Program and the next generation of space vehicles. NASA hopes to issue a draft […]

Space Shuttle Atlantis Moves To Vehicle Assembly Building Space Shuttle Atlantis was transported to the Vehicle Assembly Building to prepare for launch next month. After being fitted with its external […]

SATELLITE 2007 is less than 2 weeks away! Register today for SATELLITE 2007, the premier global event for satellite-enabled communications. Experience the largest exhibit show floor in the satellite communications […]

Bruce Henoch has joined Stratos Global Corp. as vice president for legal and regulatory affairs, the company announced Feb. 7. Henoch comes to Stratos from the law firm of Shulman, […]

Australian direct-to-home operators Foxtel and Austar have signed a four-year rights deal to broadcast Australian Football League games. The deal is between Seven Network, Ten Network and Foxtel and runs […]

Anaren Inc. will develop and produce the integrated beamforming assemblies for the Globalstar-2 satellite payload, Anaren announced Feb. 7. The contract, awarded by prime contractor Alcatel Alenia Space, is valued […]

Iridium Satellite has appointed eight new value-added partners offering Iridium-based products and services for remote asset management and other machine-to-machine data applications, Iridium announced Feb. 9. Among new resellers are […]

[2/9/07] Sea Launch’s Odyssey launch platform lost its flame deflector and the aft doors of the hangar have been knocked off their supports, the company announced Feb. 9. The flame […]

Northrop Grumman Corp. has delivered the payload module for the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (EHF) military communications satellite to prime contractor Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman announced. The Lockheed Martin-led […]

ICO Global Communications Ltd. (ICO) has been granted milestone extensions for the construction and launch of its ICO G1 satellite, the company announced Feb. 5. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission […]

The Swedish-led Prisma satellite system has successfully passed a critical design review (CDR). The CDR was hosted at Swedish Space Corp. (SSC)’s Engineering Center in Stockholm and included SSC engineers […]