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Caprock Communications announced Sept. 28 that Indonesia-based mining company PT. Arutmin is extending its contract with Caprock for an additional two years. The relationship with Caprock began in late 2004 […]

Satelinx entered into a distribution agreement with Car-Tel Distribution Inc. intended to increase the availability of Satelinx’s satellite tracking devices, the company announced Sept. 28. Car-Tel’s distribution network includes more […]

The Modern Times Group (MTG), owner of the Viasat direct-to-home television operation, signed an agreement to acquire 50 percent of GES Media Holding (GMH) in the Czech Republic from GES […]

2-Track Global Inc. announced Sept. 27 it was selected by the Abuja Development Authority in Nigeria to create a digital mapping network for Abuja, the federal capital of Nigeria, as […]

International Datacasting Corp. of Canada entered into a non-binding agreement to acquire Profline BV for cash and stock, International Datacasting announced Sept. 29. Profline, based in the Netherlands, provides network […]

Intelsat announced Sept. 23 that African Virtual University selected the company to be the strategic communications partner for an initiative to establish a higher education bandwidth consortium to make Internet […]

STMicroelectronics said Sept. 30 it has shipped about 10.5 million XM Satellite Radio baseband decoders to XM’s radio manufacturers. The decoders integrate all the specific functions needed to manufacture an […]

The Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communica-tions plans to establish a full-service, international satellite communications network, the organization announced Sept. 26. Working with regional partners, Intersputnik will offer corporate users […]

Norsat International Inc. said Sept. 29 it has fulfilled an $800,000 order to supply portable satellite systems to the 1st Calvary Division of the U.S. Army. 1st Calvary troops use […]

Inmarsat plc announced Sept. 27 it filed a petition with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission seeking authorization to provide mobile satellite services (MSS) by 2010 using a spacecraft that will […]

Echostar Communications Corp. announced Sept. 23 that its Dish Network direct-to-home satellite television service is enhancing its 24-hour hurricane channel to provide information on Hurricane Rita, in addition to the […]

Encore Networks and Orbital Data Net teamed to develop a secure satellite broadband communications network for the Parks Division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the companies announced Sept. […]

In looking at the written testimony submitted by Satellite Industry Association Chairman Tony Trujillo for a Sept. 29 Congressional hearing on the lessons learned in the aftermath of Katrina, the […]

Iridium Satellite LLC named Tallahassee Technologies Inc. as a value-added manufacturer and Global Marine Networks and Global Technology Ltd. as value-added developers, Iridium announced Sept. 26. Iridium value-added manufacturers provide […]

Garmin International Inc. said Sept. 29 it is now a tier-one automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplier with its newly developed modular GPS navigation system being used on the 2006 […]

Satellite pay-TV operators are facing more pressure than ever before in digital television markets across the world. While cable operators may still be seen as the natural enemy, other platforms […]

According to press reports in the Middle East, Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications is investigating the possibility of going public, with a decision likely to be made in 2006. The reports cite […]

XM Satellite Radio announced that Duke University Head Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski would host a program carried exclusively by the subscription radio service provider. The program, “Basketball and Beyond With […]

One of the major causes of congestion on roadways is cars stopping to pay tolls. While services such as EZPass in the United States, which employs RFID technology, helps to […]

EMS Technologies Inc. received a contract from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to design and manufacture components for NASA’s next-generation space telescope, EMS and the CSA announced Sept. 26. Under […]

New television services delivered via broadband will be a key part of BSkyB‘s strategy throughout the next year, as the operator looks to add other services to complement its existing […]

XMSR & DTV Two bits of news came from the XM Satellite Radio camp this week. The company passed 5 million subscribers and unveiled a deal to have its music, […]

People Astrotech Spacehab Subsidiary Announces Management Changes Spacehab Inc. said that John Satrom, senior vice president and general manager of its Astrotech Space Operations subsidiary, decided to leave the company […]

France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications (FTMSC) is expecting 5 percent revenue growth in 2005 and could see further increases in 2006 with the launch of Inmarsat’s BGAN (Broadband Global Area […]

Beginning Nov. 15, DirecTV Inc. will offer its direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television subscribers access to XM Satellite Radio content. DirecTV will add to its lineup 72 channels of XM Satellite […]

Alcatel Alenia Space won a contract from Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) to supply Amos-3 communications satellite’s payload, as well as a telecommand and ranging system, Alcatel Alenia announced Sept. 29. […]

DirecTV Inc. will begin broadcasting music, children’s and talk programming provided by XM Satellite Radio beginning Nov. 15, the companies announced Sept. 29. The XM channel will nearly double the […]

Lockheed Martin has completed the first phase of qualification testing of the second- and third-stage solid rocket motor for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency‘s (MDA’s) Boost Vehicle-Plus program, Lockheed Martin […]

Tiger Telematics Inc., has filed the necessary paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in preparation for the company’s listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange. When approved, this […]

MCL introduced its MT4400 weather-resistant, antenna mount traveling wave tube amplifier, the company announced Sept. 29. The amplifier is designed for use with DBS-band applications at 750 and 500 watts […]