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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said a satellite that will make the first map of the boundary between the Solar System and interstellar space will be launched in […]

New Skies Satellites Holding Ltd. became the second private equity-owned satellite operator to file for an initial public offering (IPO) of stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in […]

SES Americom said Roberts Broadcasting has tapped its SignalSAT service to share a full schedule of syndicated and network broadcasting across three UPN affiliate television stations. SignalSAT service offers a […]

Alcatel and Finmeccanica announced Jan. 28 that the two companies have signed an agreement to merge their respective space activities through the creation of two joint venture companies, to which […]

An undisclosed North American satellite broadcaster awarded Tandberg Television the first announced MPEG-4 AVC HDTV video headend contract valued at $9 million. The contract also includes Tandberg’s EN5990 encoder in […]

United Kingdom-based research firm Airclaims Ltd. said, based on launch industry history, there is a high chance of failure for the upcoming Ariane 5 ECA launch next month. Arianespace, however, […]

Stratos Global Corp. said it launched the implementation of an IP network enhancement project designed to provide the platform for a new generation of IP service offerings and improved network […]

For members of the media who do not have access through the National Football League to cover Super Bowl XXXIX and the pre-game festivities leading up to the big game […]

ND SatCom won a key European defence contract. It signed a deal with the Swedish Armed Forces to aid them in their future communication needs. ND Satcom will supply them […]

Middle East satellite operator Orbit Satellite Television and Radio Network is getting ready to roll out a satellite broadband service more expansively across the region. It already offers a two-way […]

International Launch Services revealed the details of the AMC-12 satellite launch scheduled for Feb. 2. The launch window will open at 9:27 p.m. EST. The launch will take place at […]

“Having completed a bold and aggressive agenda, it is time for me to pursue other opportunities and let someone else take the reins of the agency,” wrote Michael Powell last […]

New Skies Satellites Holding Ltd. became the second private equity-owned satellite operator to file for an initial public offering (IPO) of stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in […]

With the U.S. government calling for a closer look into stratellites–high altitude airships that can provide communications services in what companies in that industry say can be done quicker and […]

Alcatel and Finmeccanica announced Jan. 28 that the two companies have signed an agreement to merge their respective space activities through the creation of two joint venture companies, to which […]

The DirecTV Group Inc. reported a net loss for 2004 of $1.9 billion, an increase compared to the net loss of $362 million in 2003, despite a record year in […]

Intelsat announced the successful closing of the amalgamation under Bermuda law of Intelsat and a subsidiary of Zeus Holdings Ltd. (“Zeus”) late last Friday. As a result of the closing […]

Although Sirius Satellite Radio hit its subscriber goals in 2004 and has more than 1.24 million customers today, the company’s adjusted loss from operations increased by $126.1 million to a […]

Telenor Satellite Services acquired Neratek AS, a Norwegian provider of land mobile and maritime satellite communications equipment and services. Telenor said it plans to incorporate Neratek’s operations with the operations […]

Encore Networks said that C-Com Satellite Systems selected Encore’s complete line of VSR security appliances for both fixed and mobile global satellite VPN network solutions. The Encore VSR suite of […]

RT Logic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Integral Systems Inc., said it delivered multiple systems that will be used to test the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environment Satellite System (NPOESS) Preparatory […]

Alcatel said it has signed a $150 million contract with Brazilian satellite operator Star One for the construction of the telecommunications satellite Star One C2. It will be the second […]

Senior Pentagon officials are again concerned about additional cost growth on the already bloated Space Based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) program, the nation’s next- generation early missile warning satellite […]

The Associated Press reported Jan. 26 that scientists from Mexico and Russia are developing satellite technology for detecting early warning signs for earthquakes. The satellite is expected to be completed […]

e-consultancy.com reported Jan. 27 that Avonline recently launched a satellite broadband service that covers subscribers in Ireland. The company already offers service to 5,000 subscribers in England, Scotland and Wales, […]

RT Logic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Integral Systems Inc., said it delivered multiple systems that will be used to test the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environment Satellite System (NPOESS) Preparatory […]

Video Networks, a provider of broadband, telephony and pay-TV services in the United Kingdom, announced that it has reached 15,000 subscribers for its HomeChoice service. The operator also intends to […]

Encore Networks said that C-Com Satellite Systems selected Encore’s complete line of VSR security appliances for both fixed and mobile global satellite VPN network solutions. The Encore VSR suite of […]

The DirecTV Group Inc. reported a net loss for 2004 of $1.9 billion, an increase compared to the net loss of $362 million in 2003, despite a record year in […]

Lockheed Martin reported net sales from its Space Systems segment increased 6 percent for the year to $6.38 billion from $6.02 billion in 2003. The annual figure was boosted in […]