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M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, announced a new Upconverter that is ideally suited for 18 and 23 GHz […]

Visiona signed contracts on December 12 with Thales Alenia Space (TAS) and Arianespace, which have respectively agreed to furnish a satellite and its launching. The contact with the satellite supplier […]

The January issue of Via Satellite celebrates the winners of the first edition of the Via Satellite Excellence Awards. These impressive individuals and forward-thinking companies represent what it takes to succeed […]

Lockheed Martin has a rich heritage in the space industry but in recent years it has concentrated more on its domestic government business rather than being a commercial force around the world. However, with

Its been a tough year for MSS operators in all segments of the market. Government business has been down as a result of the drawdown in Afghanistan and the sequester in the United States, the shipping industry

On Sept. 11, 2013 the European Commission announced the adoption of what it described as the “most ambitious plan in 26 years of telecoms market reform.” The “Connected Continent” legislative […]

The word is that the “Handshake Cocktail,” not listed on The Lounge at Nobu's menu, is the perfect drink to seal a business deal. Photo: Nobu Restaurants Perfect for a business dinner, Chef Mavro

The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology’s (EIAST) Dubai Sat 2 was successfully launched from the Yasny Launch Base in Russia. The Earth observation satellite was one of the 24 total

Satellite manufacturers and operators around the world have come together to assist in the relief effort for Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Mitsubishi Electric is donating 10 million yen ($98,770) to

Eutelsat Hot Bird 10 satellite before launch. Photo: ArianespaceAlphasat. Photo: ESAAlphasat, designed and built by Astrium, has reached its operational in-orbit position and has successfully completed all

O3b’s Peru Teleport. Photo: O3bPhoto: NewComO3b has moved a step closer to service launch for its customers with the formal opening of its ground station in Peru. The gateway is located at a Telefonica

Xcor XR 5H25 engine hot fire test at Mojave Air & Space Port. Photo: PRNewsFoto, Xcor and Mike MasseeSTPSat 3. Photo: Ball AerospaceInmarsat has signed Tampa Microwave as a terminal partner for land

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Via Satellite’s 2013 Excellence Awards salute the innovative companies, technologies, campaigns and people who’ve helped shape the success of the global satellite industry. We believe our 2013 Excellence Award Recipients […]

[Via Satellite 11-27-13] Intelsat Jackson, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Intelsat, has amended its senior secured credit agreement, which governs its approximately $3.1 billion senior secured term loan facility and […]

2013 has been a banner year for the satellite industry with companies performing well and progressive next generation strategies starting to take shape. We have seen Eutelsat acquire Satmex in […]

The past several months have seen intensive governmental activity to legislate data protection for Internet and cloud services across Europe, South America and Asia. As global data services become more […]

Contrary to popular belief, aircraft connectivity is not a new segment of the satellite business, but it has been increasingly rising in exposure recently with the spotlight shining on its […]

Spacecom’s Amos 5 Wins $3.6 Million Broadcast Contract in East Africa Spacecom’s Amos 5 at 17 degrees east has won another broadcast deal in East Africa. Under the new $3.6-million […]

SES Renews Contract with Sony Entertainment Television Asia SES has signed a renewal of its contract with Sony Entertainment Television (SET) Asia. The new agreement will enable SET Asia to […]

Pace to Acquire Aurora Networks for $310 Million Pace plc, a global developer of technologies and products for PayTV and broadband service providers, has entered into a conditional agreement with […]

DirecTV Selects Astrium to Build New Satellite for Services in Brazil DirecTV has selected Astrium to build the latest addition to its communications satellite fleet. The satellite will be based […]

ViaSat Wins $3.24 M Contract with US Department of Energy for Cybersecurity Infrastructure The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has granted 11awards totaling approximately $30 million for the development of […]

We are coming to the end of another eventful year in the satellite industry. One of my favorite features to do each year is the “Year in Review” roundtable. This […]

SatComRus 2013 was held in the historic town of Dubna, around three hours north of Moscow. At this conference, Russia’s top satellite executives get together to discuss the industry in […]

Our first ever Middle East and Africa dedicated edition is out. In this issue we explore a common theme throughout the region for satellite: high demand and opportunity for growth. […]

The Middle East is an attractive market for satellite. With a growing DTH market, potentially untapped demand for satellite broadband, as well airlines leading the way in terms of in-flight connectivity, the

In Africa, the liberalization of the telecom sector, the arrival of multinational conglomerates from the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the Americas coupled with the competition in this sector are contributing

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