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Connectivity
Spacenet Reaches VSAT Installation Milestone on Dollar General Contract
Gilat Satellite Networks’ wholly owned subsidiary Spacenet has equipped its 10,000th Dollar General store with its SkyEdge VSAT technology, Spacenet confirmed Sept. 12. Spacenet has been working with Dollar […]
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Connectivity
Dubai’s SkyStream Purchases iDirect Universal Satellite Hub
Dubai-based satellite service provider SkyStream has purchased an iDirect Series 15100 universal satellite hub to extend and enhance the availability of its coverage for luxury yacht owners, iDirect announced Sept. […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Hires Global Xpress Vice President to Lead GX Program
Mobile satellite services provider Inmarsat has appointed Michele Franci as its Global Xpress vice president of commercial business, the company announced Sept. 10. In his new position, Franci will […]
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Connectivity
Vislink Unveils Ka-band Version of Advent MSAT Terminal
Vislink is set to introduce its Advent Mantis MSAT portable data terminal, designed to address emerging Ka-band satellite newsgathering requirements for international broadcasters, the company announced. The MSAT can […]
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Connectivity
SSTL CEO Issues Statement on Tragic Death of Saad Al-Hilli
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-12] Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) CEO Matt Perkins issued the following statement Sept. 13 following the tragic death of SSTL Engineer Saad Al-Hilli: “I am deeply […]
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Connectivity
Report: Liberty Media’s Sirius XM Takeover Plans Include Replacing CEO
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-12] Liberty Media Chairman John Malone is planning to replace Sirius XM CEO Mel Karmazin in an attempt to gain control of the satellite-radio company, according to a […]
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Connectivity
Harris Receives HD Broadcast Equipment Order from Infront Italy
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-12] Harris Broadcast Communications has received an order for advanced digital asset management (DAM) technology from Infront Italy, which will use the equipment to provide highlights from Italian […]
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Connectivity
Viasat Broadcasting Finalizes Slew of Content Rights Agreements
[Satellite News 09-13-12] Modern Times Group (MTG) subsidiary and European broadcaster Viasat Broadcasting completed a series of significant agreements to secure rights to international video content platforms. The company released […]
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Connectivity
U.S. Department of Justice Seeks Additional Information on SS/L Acquisition
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-13-12] Loral Space & Communications and MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) have each received a second request for information from the United States Department of Justice in […]
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Connectivity
Broadlink Contracts SkyVision VSAT to Enhance Enterprise Platform
Hybrid connectivity provider SkyVision Networks has signed an agreement with telecommunications and infrastructure company Broadlink to deliver Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Internet connectivity services to its enterprise customers in […]
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Connectivity
ATCi Releases Flyaway Broadcasting Systems for European Customers
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-12] Antenna Technology Communications Inc. (ATCi) has introduced a specialized family of pre-packaged flyaway broadcasting systems designed to meet unique requirements and applications geared toward European sports and […]
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Connectivity
Dubai’s SkyStream Purchases iDirect Universal Satellite Hub
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-12] Dubai-based satellite service provider SkyStream has purchased an iDirect Series 15100 universal satellite hub to extend and enhance the availability of its coverage for luxury yacht owners, […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Adds Disaster Recovery Function to SkyEdge VSAT Platform
Satellite networking technology provider Gilat Satellite Networks has added advanced disaster recovery functionality to its SkyEdge VSAT platform. Gilat will incorporate embedded Dual IPsec functionality to the platform to […]
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Connectivity
MTN Launches VSAT-Powered Jetstream HD Services
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has partnered with maritime media delivery and communications company Jetstream to launch Jetstream HD, a high-definition streaming content solution powered by MTN VSAT connections. MTN […]
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Connectivity
ITC Global Purchases Remaining Stake in African VSAT Business
Maritime enterprise satellite communications provider ITC Global has acquired the remaining 10 percent interest in VSAT specialist ITC Guinea to obtain complete ownership of the entity, the companies announced Aug. […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Selects Skyware Global to Manufacture Global Xpress Terminals
Satcom terminal solutions provider Skyware Global has been selected by MSS operator Inmarsat to serve as one of three initial launch partners in providing land-based satellite terminals for its Global […]
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Government/Military
ISRO to Launch SARAL Satellite on PSLV-C20 in December
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-12] The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will launch the Indo-French SARAL satellite Dec. 12 on a PSLV-C20 rocket, ISRO Chairman K. Radhakrishnan announced Sept. 12. The […]
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Connectivity
Advantech Introduces New C-band SSPA/BUC Product Line
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-12] Canadian satellite broadcast technology manufacturer Advantech Wireless has released a new series of indoor GaN technology-based solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) and BUCs featuring high power, high linearity […]
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Connectivity
SpaceX Wins Three-Satellite Launch Contract with SES
[Satellite TODAY 09-12-12] Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has been contracted by FSS operator SES to launch three additional SES satellites on Falcon 9 or Falcon Heavy rockets, SpaceX announced Sept. […]
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Mobility
Panasonic Inks $400 Million Singapore Airlines In-flight Deal
[Satellite TODAY 09-12-12] Singapore Airlines has issued a $400 million contract to Panasonic Avionics for advanced in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) systems for more than 40 new aircraft on firm […]
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Connectivity
Hughes Introduces Auto-Deploy Satellite Solution for Police, Emergency Crews
Hughes Europe has unveiled an advanced auto-deploy mobile satellite solution, the company announced Sept. 10. The highly robust and secure auto-deploy solution aims to provide primary connectivity or as […]
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Connectivity
Newtec Adds GVF Certification Program to Training Services
Newtec is partnering with the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) to include GVF’s VSAT Installation Certification Program into its training portfolio, Newtec announced Sept. 5. Newtec will teach GVF’s online […]
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Connectivity
Spacenet Reaches VSAT Installation Milestone on Dollar General Contract
[Satellite TODAY 09-12-12] Gilat Satellite Networks’ wholly owned subsidiary Spacenet has equipped its 10,000th Dollar General store with its SkyEdge VSAT technology, Spacenet confirmed Sept. 12. Spacenet has been […]
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Government/Military
ATK’s James Armor Wins AIAA Von Braun Award
[Satellite TODAY 09-12-12] ATK Space Systems’ Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, U.S. Air Force (retired) Maj. Gen. James Armor has been selected by The American Institute of Aeronautics […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Signs In-Flight Provider Gogo to Ku-band Capacity Platform
Intelsat has reached an agreement with Gogo to provide broadband satellite capacity that will support its in-flight connectivity and digital entertainment solutions, the FSS operator announced Sept. 7. Gogo […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Receives VSAT Order to Support New SES Ka-band Service
Gilat Satellite Networks has received an order from European satellite broadband providers in support of SES Broadband Services‘ (SBBS) Ka-band consumer service rollout, Gilat announced Sept. 6. The initial […]
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Connectivity
KVH Unveils New TracPhone V11 Terminal
KVH Industries has enhanced its global mini-VSAT broadband network by introducing a dual-mode, 1-meter TracPhone V11 C- and Ku-band terminal, the company announced Sept. 6. KVH said the TracPhone […]
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Connectivity
OnAir Receives Authorization to Operate Wi-Fi Service in Australian Airspace
[Satellite TODAY 09-11-12] OnAir has been granted authorization for its airline customers to provide its Internet OnAir in-flight Wi-Fi service in Australian airspace after having satisfied all the pre-conditions stipulated […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Selects Skyware Global to Manufacture Global Xpress Terminals
[Satellite TODAY 09-11-12] Satcom terminal solutions provider Skyware Global has been selected by MSS operator Inmarsat to serve as one of three initial launch partners in providing land-based satellite terminals […]
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Connectivity
SES Leases Astra 4A Capacity to Damy Engineering
[Satellite TODAY 09-11-12] SES Broadband Services has signed an agreement with Damy Engineering to provide 18 MHz on of capacity on the Astra 4A satellite covering Sub-Saharan Africa, the operator […]