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Connectivity
First U.S Broadband Stimulus Window Closes
[Satellite News 08-14-09] The first funding window for $7.2 billion in U.S. broadband stimulus funding outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act closes Aug 14. The U.S. Department […]
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Uncategorized
Executives Address Satellite, Telco IP Partnership Issues
In carving out strategies to work with telcos in developing IP solutions, satellite executives have focused on addressing the biggest disadvantage satellite has against its competitors across the discussion table […]
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Uncategorized
Second-Generation IP Networking Products Focus on Integration
A new wave of second-generation IP networking products has entered the market over the past six months, with a focus on integrating multiple features to meet the demands of unique […]
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Connectivity
Second-Generation IP Networking Products Focus on Integration
[Satellite News 08-11-09] A new wave of second-generation IP networking products has entered the market over the past six months, with a focus on integrating multiple features to meet the […]
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Government/Military
GSA-DISA Acquisition Pact May Affect Private Satellite Sector Opportunities
[Satellite News 08-10-09] The U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) take-over of the management of $5 billion in commercial satellite service acquisitions for all federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of […]
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Connectivity
Analysts Weigh in on STB Market Growth Longevity
[Satellite News 08-05-09] The satellite set-top-box (STB) market saw a 6 percent increase in 2008, with growth predicted to be steady for the next two years, according to a report […]
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Connectivity
Euroconsult Report Echoes Positive Future Outlook for FSS, Broadband Satellite Industry
[Satellite News 07-29-09] Despite heavy mid-year losses reported by some satellite companies, industry analysts continue to present good news for the industry, as a report from Euroconsult, released July 28, […]
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Connectivity
Report: Commercial Satellite Market Will Stay Strong for Next 10 Years
[Satellite News 07-28-09] Analysis firm Forecast International is projecting worldwide deliveries of about 262 geostationary or medium-Earth orbit commercial communications satellites by 2019, according to a study, “The Market for […]
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Connectivity
Boeing 702B Aims to Offset TSAT Loss
[Satellite News 07-21-09] Boeing’s re-entry into the satellite design market, with the introduction of its 702B medium-power satellite model, was implemented to offset the company’s loss from the termination of […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin, GSM Win Military Submarine UHF Antenna Contract
[Satellite Today 07-16-09] Lockheed Martin and Granite State Manufacturing (GSM) received a $6.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy to design, test and manufacture an upgraded submarine mast antenna system […]
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Connectivity
EMS CEO Fascinated by Growth of In-Flight Broadband Services
[Satellite News 07-15-09] EMS Technologies CEO Paul Domorski wants to make the commercial flight cabin as connected as his home office. In doing so, he said the company’s broadband solutions […]
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Uncategorized
CASBAA Wins Major Piracy Settlement in Philippines Piracy Battle
The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) received a settlement in a broadcasting piracy case against Turtle Cable, accused of operating as an infringing cable TV IP operator […]
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Government/Military
Intelsat General President: Pentagon Considering Commercially Distributed Network
[Satellite News 07-10-09] The recent cancellation of the U.S. Air Force’s Transformational Communications Satellite (TSAT) and a tightening U.S. defense budget have led to MORE cooperative dialog between military agencies […]
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Connectivity
Broadband Stimulus Requires Completed Projects in Three Years
[Satellite News 07-08-09] The U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) and the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) outlined its requirements for state and local governments to […]
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Uncategorized
Report: Global Handset Navigation Subscribers Will Reach 26 Million by 2010
[Satellite Today 07-03-09] ABI Research expects the number of paying handset-based turn-by-turn navigation users to increase to 26 million by the end of 2010, primarily driven by strong growth in […]
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Finance
TerreStar-1, Sirius FM-5 Launch Preview
TerreStar-1, Sirius FM-5 Launch Preview [Satellite News 06-30-09] The scheduled launches of the TerreStar-1 and Sirius FM-5 satellites mark an extremely important week for North American satellite communications. For both […]
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Connectivity
TerreStar CTO Outlines TerreStar-1 Architecture
[Satellite News 06-24-09] TerreStar-1, the world’s largest civilian telecommunications satellite, is in the final stages of preparation for launch by Arianespace July 1, TerreStar CTO Dennis Matheson told Satellite News. […]
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Connectivity
Hughes CEO Reveals Economics Behind Next-Generation Satellite
[Satellite News 06-19-09] Hughes Network Systems‘ recently announced next-generation, high throughput satellite, set to launch in the first quarter of 2012, is just another step in the company’s 24-year service […]
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Government/Military
Next-Gen Blue Force Tracking Systems Undergo Testing This Summer
Comtech Mobile Datacom’s new Blue Force Tracking High Capacity (BFT-HC) system could be ready for military operations as early as this summer, with a rollout target that coincides with the […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin Awarded SBIRS Contract Despite GAO Criticism
[Satellite News 06-02-09] Lockheed Martin won a $1.5 billion contract to build the third Space Based Infrared Systems Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (SBIRS-GEO) satellite after three years of testing and development […]
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Connectivity
Microsoft Confirms BskyB Deal; Reports 136 Percent Growth of Live Services
[Satellite News 05-29-09] Microsoft announced a content deal with BSkyB to launch Sky Player Satellite TV on Xbox 360 consoles in the United Kingdom and Ireland this fall, Microsoft announced […]
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Connectivity
European S-band Decision Prompts Several Lawsuits; Ofcom Implicated by ICO
[Satellite News 05-27-09] As a result of a May 15 decision from the European Commission (EC) awarding Inmarsat and Solaris Mobile exclusive licenses to operate S-band mobile satellite services (MSS) […]
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Government/Military
Air Force Responds to GAO Report on Projected GPS Failure
[Satellite News 05-26-09] U.S. Air Force officials are claiming that a report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), which asserted that the U.S. military GPS system is experiencing […]
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Connectivity
IP Satellite Summit Coverage Part 2 – MSS Executives Debate Distributors Over Scope of Mobile IP Customer Base
[Satellite News 05-15-09] The mobile IP-satellite industry does not cater to a "mass market," according to Vizada Vice President of Business Development Larry Paul, whose statement sparked a panel debate […]
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Connectivity
IP Satellite Summit Coverage Part 1 – Opening Session Addresses Telecom Concerns Over Satellite Scalability
[Satellite News 05-14-09] Executives and engineers from a variety of satellite and telecommunications companies established new talking points and dialog over the challenges and benefits of delivering IP over hybrid […]
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Uncategorized
Blue Force Tracking Rollouts Highlight Military Demand for Mobile Satcom in Afghanistan
Comtech Mobile Datacom’s new Blue Force Tracking High Capacity (BFT-HC) system could be ready for military operations as early as this summer, with a rollout target that coincides with the […]
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Uncategorized
ATC Opportunities May Offset Challenges of U.S. Mobile Consumer Market
The launch of ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) networks and complementary ground infrastructure marks the merge of the wireless world with the consumer electronics market, Internet service providers and digital video […]
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Connectivity
ATC Opportunities May Offset Challenges of U.S. Mobile Consumer Market
[Satellite News 05-13-09] The launch of ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) networks and complementary ground infrastructure marks the merge of the wireless world with the consumer electronics market, Internet service providers […]
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Government/Military
AIA President: Shrinking Aerospace Workforce Threatens U.S. Defense Interests
[Satellite News 05-04-09] The health of the U.S. national security space industrial base is being threatened by a shrinking aerospace workforce, according to an April 30 statement by Aerospace Industries […]
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Connectivity
Major Software Companies: Friend and Foe of Satellite?
Throughout the past few years, the names of major software companies quietly have crept into more and more satellite-related business developments. Google, Microsoft, Cisco Systems and Apple are just a […]