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SES Global S.A.‘s announced acquisition of New Skies Satellites Holdings Ltd. will keep SES solidly at the top of the Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) industry along with the merged Intelsat-Panamsat, […]

Celtron International Inc. announced Dec. 13 it signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Satellite Security Systems (S3). Under the terms of the agreement, […]

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Dec. 9 issued an order assigning unused spectrum in the 2-GHz Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) bands to TMI/Terrestar Networks Inc. and ICO Satellite Services […]

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. said Dec. 13 that its Comtech EF Data Corp. subsidiary secured a $1.5 million order to provide satellite communications equipment to an unnamed telecommunications provider in Latin […]

In an effort to thwart robbery of merchandise and break up the crime rings behind the thefts, police forces are turning to satellite technology. The New Jersey State Police recently […]

Integral Systems Inc. announced Dec. 15 that the U.S. Air Force has begun Milstar satellite operations using the new CCS-C (Command and Control System-Consolidated) satellite control system. The system, based […]

TV Vlaanderen will launch Belgium’s first dedicated satellite TV platform in January using capacity from SES Astra, TV Vlaanderen announced Dec. 15. The operator will broadcast a bouquet of Flemish […]

Arianespace signed a contract to launch the Herschel and Planck scientific spacecraft in late 2007 or early 2008, the European Space Agency (ESA) announced Dec. 15. The spacecraft, with a […]

Germany’s MT Aerospace, a subsidiary of OHB Technology AG, received a contract from the French space agency, CNES, to help build the Soyuz ground facilities in Kourou, French Guiana, OHB […]

Globalstar LLC announced Dec. 15 that independent gateway operator Globalstar Australia Pty Ltd. plans to offer simplex, or one-way, data services to customers throughout Australia and New Zealand following an […]

Integral Systems Inc. announced Dec. 15 that the U.S. Air Force has begun Milstar satellite operations using the new CCS-C (Command and Control System- Consolidated) satellite control system. The system, […]

Network Live will provide direct-to-home satellite television service provider DirecTV with entertainment programming created and distributed by Network Live, the companies announced Dec. 15. As part of the agreement, Network […]

XM Satellite Radio will broadcast “The Good Morning America Radio Show” in conjunction with ABC News starting Jan. 23, XM announced Dec. 15. The four-hour show will combine news and […]

SES Global S.A. will pay $760 million to acquire New Skies Satellite Holdings Ltd., the companies announced Dec. 14. The combination would solidify SES as the second largest global satellite […]

The Russian Satellite Communications Co. (RSCC) and Indonesian national telecommunications operator PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk agreed to study the possibility of jointly developing a telecommunications satellite as well as a […]

Viewcast said Dec. 13 that the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) would use its Osprey-230 video cards as part of an interactive distance learning and streaming video program through ISRO’s […]

Celtron International Inc. announced Dec. 13 it signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Satellite Security Systems (S3). Under the terms of the agreement, […]

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. said Dec. 13 that its Comtech EF Data Corp. subsidiary secured a $1.5 million order to provide satellite communications equipment to an unnamed telecommunications provider in Latin […]

Integral Systems Inc. set records with a profit of $7.5 million on revenues of $97.7 million in its 2005 fiscal year, the company reported Dec. 12. In 2004, the satellite […]

The Swe-Dish Suitcase has been awarded a new license by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to operate at increased power, Swe-Dish Satellite Systems announced Dec. 13. The modified license grants […]

Echostar Communications Corp. has added Television Dominicana, a 24-hour Dominican network, to its Dish Network direct-to-home satellite television service, Echostar announced Dec. 13. The station, which broadcasts news shows, sitcoms, […]

Sirius Satellite Radio and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Dec. 13 a multi-year agreement which expands the current relationship between the two organizations and makes Sirius an official NBA […]

XM Satellite Radio announced Dec. 13 that Bob Dylan would host a new music show exclusively for the satellite radio service provider beginning in March. The weekly hour- long music […]

Direct-to-home satellite television service provider DirecTV stands to pay out more than $10 million dollars in separate settlements reached with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a group of […]

Spacedev introduced Dec. 12 its new Mission Xcelerator Solution Program, a service offering that includes the building and launch of microsatellites and nanosatellites for less than $20 million. The package […]

Point.360 announced Dec. 12 the availability of its standard-definition and high-definition (HD) global satellite transmissions service for spot distribution, syndicated program distribution and events. The service, based on Globecast’s worldwide […]

Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (CSR), which offers satellite radio service in Canada under the XM Canada brand, said Dec. 12 it completed its Cdn. $55 million ($47.7 million) initial […]

Iridium Satellite LLC signed an agreement for China Space Mobile Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (China Spacecom) to be an Iridium service provider. China Spacecom will be responsible for the establishment, […]

Sirius Satellite Radio and Familynet announced Dec. 12 they have launched Christian Talk exclusively on Sirius. The channel airs programming provided by Familynet, which is the broadcast arm of the […]

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission awarded TMI Communications and Co. LP (Terrestar) and ICO Satellite Services S-Band Spectrumunder an order adopted Dec. 9, the FCC announced. The two companies have […]