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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
Japanese Government to Fund Space Projects in Developing Asian Economies
[Satellite TODAY Insider 01-04-10] Japan has agreed to provide loans to the Vietnamese government in order to carry out its $367.2 million project to build a space center and launch […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin Selected for NASA Robotics Support, Demonstration Contract
[Satellite TODAY Insider 01-04-10] NASA awarded an 18-month, $31.2 million contract to Lockheed Martin Space Systems to provide systems and discipline engineering support to develop and execute two demonstrations of […]
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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 […]
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Finance
Year in Review: The Most Discussed U.S. Satellite Topics of 2010 (Part 2)
[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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Connectivity
Arianespace Launches Hispasat 1E, Koreasat 6
[Satellite TODAY 01-03-11] Arianespace has successfully launched the Hispasat 1E and Koresat 6 satellites, the launch service provider confirmed Dec. 29. It was the sixth successful Ariane 5 launch for […]
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Connectivity
DirecTV Reaches Deal with Hearst Corp. Over Broadcaster Fees
[Satellite TODAY 01-03-11] DirecTV has reached a deal with Hearst Corp. over the fees that DirecTV pays the broadcaster to carry stations on its lineup, the two companies announced Jan. […]
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Government/Military
Pentagon Extends JSMPS, JIST Agreement with Arinc
[Satellite TODAY 01-03-11] 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 […]
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Government/Military
Tripura Rolls Out Geo-Spatial 3-D Satellite Tracking System
[Satellite TODAY 01-03-11] Indian developer Tripura has launched the Geo-Spatial 3D satellite-based imagery system to track terrorists and curb crime in the northeastern state, the company announced Jan. 3. […]
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Connectivity
Brightstar Wins $500 Million U.S. Credit Facility
[Satellite TODAY 12-30-10] Wireless telecoms services and solutions provider Brightstar Corp. has closed a $500 million U.S. senior revolving credit facility to provide the company with long term committed capital […]
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Connectivity
ILS to Launch Satmex 8 in 2012
[Satellite TODAY 12-30-10] Satmex has selected International Launch Services (ILS) to launch the Satmex 8 satellite into geostationary transfer orbit on an ILS Proton from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in the […]
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Government/Military
ImageSat Settles Spy Satellite Dispute with Serbia
[Satellite TODAY 12-30-10] 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 […]
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Uncategorized
No Satellite TODAY News Feed Dec. 31
[Satellite TODAY 12-30-10] Due to the holiday, there will be no Satellite TODAY News Feed on Fri., Dec. 31. We will resume our normal publishing schedule on Mon. Jan. 3.
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Connectivity
Intelsat Restores Power to Galaxy 15; Recovery Efforts Underway
[Satellite TODAY Insider 12-29-10] Intelsat’s Galaxy 15 is now accepting commands and sending telemetry to its satellite operations center following the operator’s loss of the satellite in April, Intelsat announced […]
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Connectivity
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Satellite TV Sales Tax
[Satellite TODAY 12-29-10] Cable companies won a major court battle Dec. 27 when the Ohio Supreme Court issued a ruling that the state’s 5.5 percent sales tax on satellite TV […]
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Government/Military
India’s NRSC Plans to Launch 30 Satellites by 2020
[Satellite TODAY 12-29-10] The Indian National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC) plans to launch 30 remote sensing satellites in the next 10 years, according to plans announced Dec. 28. NRSC […]
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Government/Military
Turkey’s Test Satellite Debut Set for September
[Satellite TODAY 12-29-10] Turkey plans to send 3USAT, the nation’s first homemade communications test satellite, into orbit in September, satellite communications operator Turksat announced Dec. 28. The satellite, under […]
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Connectivity
Qtel Releases Thuraya XT Mobile Handset
[Satellite TODAY 12-29-10] Qtel has rolled out the Thuraya XT mobile handset to its worldwide retail outlets, the company announced Dec. 28. The service will be available in both […]
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Connectivity
TelePacific Enters Agreement to Acquire Covad Wireless
[Satellite TODAY 12-28-10] Enterprise voice and data services provider TelePacific Communications has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Covad Wireless, a broadband fixed wireless carrier operating in California, TelePacific […]