Author: Jeffrey Hill

[Satellite TODAY 02-01-12] OmniAccess has upgraded its global VSAT network with iDirect’s latest operating software, iDX 3.0, iDirect announced Jan. 31.    By combining SCPC and TDMA operating modes, iDX...

[Satellite News 02-01-12] With Eumetsat’s Metop-B weather satellite now past its final checks with manufacturer Astrium and scheduled for transport to the Baikonur cosmodrome to be launched in May, Eumetsat...

[Satellite TODAY 02-01-12] SES has relocated the SES-3 satellite from its former location over North America to serve Asia at the 108.2 degrees East orbital slot, the operator announced Jan....

[Satellite News 01-31-12] BSkyB is launching a new over-the-top (OTT) broadcast service this summer that does not require a satellite subscription, signaling a break from its space platform in favor...

[Satellite News 01-31-12] Arianespace and the European Space Agency (ESA) have spent nearly $924 million into their new four-stage, 30-meter Vega launcher. Now, ESA officials confirmed Jan. 31 that the...

[Satellite TODAY Insider 01-31-12] The Pentagon’s plan to reduce military spending by $487 billion over the next decade was met with serious concern in the space sector after it was...

[Satellite TODAY 01-31-12] Panasonic Avionics has commissioned and tested its new service on the Russian Yamal 201 satellite with its Moscow-based partner RuSat, the companies announced Jan. 30.    Panasonic...

[Satellite TODAY 01-31-12] Orbit Communication was selected by Russian space company STEC to supply a commercial ground station solution supporting dual communication with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Earth...

[Satellite TODAY 01-31-12] STM Group has received and installed a fully redundant SatLink Hub 9400 LE for Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) that aims to provide services with two forward links...

[Satellite TODAY 01-31-12] MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has appointed Margaret Grayson as CFO, the company announced Jan. 30.    Grayson will direct MTN’s financial operations, but also will act as...