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Government/Military
Northrop Grumman to Begin Air and Space Network Support System Production
Northrop Grumman has received approval from the U.S. Air Force to begin production on its Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) Support System (JSS), the company announced Jan. 5. After […]
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Government/Military
Savi Wireless Asset Tracking Passes Military RFID Tests
Savi Technology passed demonstration tests conducted by government- and industry-backed authorities for performance, reliability and accuracy of its low-power wireless sensor technology, the company announced Jan. 4. Savi Technology’s […]
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Government/Military
Pentagon Extends JSMPS, JIST Agreement with Arinc
Arinc Engineering Services has retained its role as Technical Support provider to U.S. Strategic Command for the joint planning and management of Satellite Communications resources of the U.S. Department of […]
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Government/Military
ImageSat Settles Spy Satellite Dispute with Serbia
ImageSat International has reached a settlement agreement with the Serbian government, which will see the Balkan country pay 27 million euros ($35.5 million) for canceling a contract it signed with […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon Receives DARPA Funding to Enhance Space Communication Links
Raytheon BBN Technologies was awarded $2.1 million in funding by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for two projects under the Information in a Photon program. The […]
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Government/Military
Cosmo-SkyMed 4 Enters Service, Completes Constellation
Italy’s Cosmo-SkyMed constellation is complete and fully operational after the system’s fourth satellite began sending images to ground stations, the Italian Space Agency announced. Cosmo SkyMed-4, the final satellite […]
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Government/Military
Andrew Ruszkowski, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing for Xtar
While many commercial operators at the 2010 Commercial Satcom Users Workshop are cautious and prepared for budget cuts that could have an impact on revenues and future business, some executives […]
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Government/Military
U.S. Military Satellite Sector Prepares for Gates’ Five-Year Budget Plan
There’s a common misconception in the public sector that U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plan to cut military spending by $553 billion in 2012 is a decrease in the Pentagon’s […]
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Government/Military
Hughes’ FCSA Offering Includes Upgraded Infrastructure, Networking to U.S. Government
Over the past two months, Hughes Network Systems has unveiled its new technology infrastructure offering to the U.S. government through its U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contract vehicle. The […]
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Connectivity
Hughes Capitalizes on FCSA, Enterprise Markets with Next Generation Service Launches
[Satellite News 01-11-11] Over the past two months, Hughes Network Systems has unveiled a slew of new enterprise and government service offerings, including technology service to the U.S. government through […]
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Government/Military
U.S. Military Budget Cuts Could Benefit UAV Manufacturers
[Satellite TODAY 01-10-11] U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plan to cut $553 billion from the Pentagon’s 2012 budget includes measures that could benefit unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturers in the […]
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Connectivity
EchoStar Subsidiary Acquires U.S. Streaming Video Technology Developer
[Satellite TODAY 01-10-11] EchoStar Advanced Technologies has acquired Move Networks, a video streaming technology developer based in Utah, parent company EchoStar Corp. announced Jan. 7. The EchoStar subsidiary will […]
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Government/Military
SPAWAR Selects Astrotech to Support Multiple MUOS Launches
[Satellite TODAY 01-10-11] Astrotech Corp., a commercial aerospace services provider, was selected by the U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) to provide payload processing services in support of […]
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Government/Military
Infinity Systems Wins U.S. Air Force Milstar, AEHF Engineering Contract
[Satellite TODAY 01-10-11] Infinity Systems Engineering won a $17.4 million contract from U.S. Air Force Space Command to provide communications and engineering support on three military communications satellite systems over […]
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Government/Military
Pentagon Spending Cuts in 2012 to Change Language of Military Space Contracts
[Satellite News 01-10-11] There’s a common misconception in the public sector that U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ plan to cut military spending by $553 billion in 2012 is a decrease […]
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Connectivity
Spacenet Wins State Government Satellite Services Deal in Texas
[Satellite TODAY 01-07-11] The Lubbock County Municipal Government in Texas selected Spacenet’s satellite communications services and equipment to support critical communications across the state, the Gilat subsidiary announced Jan. 4. […]
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Connectivity
Amino Unveils Freedom Jump Companion Set-Top Box
[Satellite TODAY 01-07-11] Amino Communications is set to launch a companion set-top box intended to add functionality to the pay-TV and broadcast offerings of its network operator customers, the manufacturer […]
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Connectivity
MDA Closes Property Information Business Sale with TPG Capital
[Satellite TODAY 01-07-11] Canadian space and satellite company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has closed the sale of its Property Information business to private investment firm TPG Capital for $850 […]
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Connectivity
Streambox Enhances Encoder Capabilities for Verizon 4G LTE Network
[Satellite TODAY 01-07-11] Streambox has enhanced the capability of its hybrid HD/SD software encoder to include HD video transportation using a single cellular modem on Verizon’s 4G LTE mobile broadband […]
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Connectivity
Arianespace Looks to Regain Lost Ground with 12 Missions in 2011
[Satellite TODAY 01-06-11] Arianespace’s 2011 business model predicts 12 missions, as the company’s expanded launcher family, which includes the Soyuz and Vega, will begin full operations, Arianespace Chairman and CEO […]
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Connectivity
Colombian Government Extends Rural Network Contract With Gilat
[Satellite TODAY 01-06-11] The Colombian Ministry of Information Technology and Communications and the Colombian National Fund of Development have extended and amended agreements with Gilat Satellite Networks for the provision […]
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Government/Military
Northrop Grumman to Begin Air and Space Network Support System Production
[Satellite TODAY 01-06-11] Northrop Grumman has received approval from the U.S. Air Force to begin production on its Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) Support System (JSS), the company announced Jan. […]
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Connectivity
Iridium Upgrades Direct Internet Software Package
[Satellite TODAY 01-06-11] Iridium Communications has introduced an updated version of its Direct Internet software package to connect to the Internet using the Iridium 9555 and Iridium 9505A satellite phones […]
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Connectivity
Rignet Underwriters Expand IPO Stock Purchase
[Satellite TODAY 01-06-11] The underwriters of RigNet’s recently completed initial public offering of common stock have exercised an over-allotment option in full and will purchase an additional 500,000 shares of […]
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Connectivity
Year in Review: The Most Discussed U.S. Satellite Topics of 2010 (Part 1)
[Satellite News 01-04-11] Every sector of the U.S. satellite industry experienced dynamic changes with long-term impact in 2010. The year proved opportunities during an economic period that has curtailed many […]
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Government/Military
CNES Contracts Thales to Build Multibeam Radar for CFOSat
[Satellite TODAY 01-05-11] Thales Alenia Space signed a contract with French space agency CNES to produce the Surface Waves Investigation and Monitoring (SWIM) instrument as part of a joint French-Chinese […]
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Government/Military
Integral Systems to Modernize U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Satcom Network
[Satellite TODAY 01-05-11] Integral Systems has been awarded a $10 million, five-year, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to modernize satellite communications network for the U.S. Coast Guard’s large cutters, the company […]
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Government/Military
Savi Wireless Asset Tracking Passes Military RFID Tests
[Satellite TODAY 01-05-11] Savi Technology passed demonstration tests conducted by government- and industry-backed authorities for performance, reliability and accuracy of its low-power wireless sensor technology, the company announced Jan. 4. […]
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Government/Military
Globecomm Awarded $14.5 Million Government Managed Service Contract
[Satellite TODAY 01-04-10] Globecomm Systems was awarded an eight-month managed services contract valued at $7.3 million from an unnamed government prime contractor, the company announced Jan. 3. Globecomm will […]
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Connectivity
Grass Valley Acquired by Francisco Partners Investment Firm
[Satellite TODAY 01-04-10] Francisco Partners has finalized its acquisition of broadcast specialist Grass Valley from Technicolor, the companies announced Jan. 3. Francisco Partners will hold complete ownership of Grass […]