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Government/Military
MDA Signs Two Service Extensions with Australian Military
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] Canadian essential information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has signed two contract amendments with the Commonwealth of Australia that are worth more than $100 million […]
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Government/Military
Inmarsat Government Added to FCSA CS2 Contract Vehicle
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] Inmarsat Government has been selected as a prime contractor under the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Custom Satcom Solutions (CS2) contract vehicle, a government program to acquire […]
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Mobility
Singapore Airlines Launches Full In-Flight Service
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-06-12] Singapore Airlines has formally rolled out its in-flight connectivity offering after investing $50 million to bring Inmarsat-powered Internet and mobile data services to its passengers, the […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Scores Two Ku-band Capacity Expansions Deals
[Satellite News 09-06-12] Intelsat has signed an agreement with Eastern Space Systems Romania (ESS) to provide satellite capacity for a new video multiplex platform designed to serve Central and Eastern […]
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Connectivity
SES to Launch Ka-band Satellite Broadband Service in November
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] SES will launch its Ka-band SES Broadband satellite service in November, pending the launch and beginning of operations of its Astra 2F satellite, the operator confirmed Sept. […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Receives VSAT Order to Support New SES Ka-band Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] 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. […]
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Connectivity
KVH Unveils New TracPhone V11 Terminal
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] 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 […]
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Connectivity
ND SatCom Wins Broadcast Uplink Technology Deal in Germany
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] Astrium Services’ ND SatCom has been commissioned to provide German media company Südwestrundfunk (SWR) with uplink technology for six radio satellite newsgathering vehicles that are to be […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat to Push Ka-Sat, Ultra HD and New Satellite Programs
[Satellite News 09-05-12] European operator Eutelsat Communications is looking to drive the conversation at the upcoming IBC 2012 show in Amsterdam with plans to showcase next-generation broadcast opportunities made possible […]
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Government/Military
MDA Inks Technology Deal for Confidential Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] Canadian satellite and information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) has signed a contract for $12.7 million Canadian dollars ($12.85 million) to provide multiple advanced […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Chooses Boeing 702MP Bus for First EpicNG Satellite
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-05-12] FSS operator Intelsat has contracted Boeing to build the first of its EpicNG next-generation system satellites based on the manufacturer’s 702 medium-power (702MP) bus, the companies […]
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Connectivity
Amino Contracts Celeno to Provide Wi-Fi Tech to IPTV/OTT Set-Top Boxes
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] IPTV and over-the-top (OTT) solutions provider Amino Communications has selected Wi-Fi chipset and software developer Celeno Communications to integrate its OptimizAIR Wi-Fi USB solution with Amino’s A140/A540 […]
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Connectivity
Harmonic Enhances ProView 7100 Integrated Receiver-Decoder
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] Video delivery infrastructure developer Harmonic has unveiled 4:2:2 decoding capabilities for its ProView 7100 integrated receiver-decoder (IRD), transcoder and stream processor, the company announced Sept. 5. […]
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Connectivity
Newtec Adds GVF Certification Program to Training Services
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] 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 […]
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Connectivity
Magyar Telekom Signs Long-Term Amos Capacity Lease
[Satellite TODAY 09-04-12] Amos satellite fleet operator Spacecom has signed a follow-on, long-term capacity contract with Hungarian company Magyar Telekom, which is worth up to $7 million, Spacecom announced Sept. […]
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Connectivity
IBC Technology Preview: In-Home Video Beyond the Living Room
[Satellite News 09-04-12] Every year, the IBC conference and exhibition in Amsterdam serves as a platform for the next generation of broadcast technology. The most recent shows have focused on […]
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Connectivity
SES Inks NSS-7 African Capacity Deal; Hires Oberst to Regulatory Role
[Satellite News 09-04-12] Dutch teleport, VSAT and broadcasting services provider Castor Networks has signed a capacity expansion agreement on SES’ NSS-7 satellite to meet growing demands for connectivity throughout Southern […]
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Connectivity
Vislink Unveils Ka-band Version of Advent MSAT Terminal
[Satellite TODAY 09-04-12] 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 Sept. […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Adds Disaster Recovery Function to SkyEdge VSAT Platform
[Satellite TODAY 09-04-12] Satellite networking technology provider Gilat Satellite Networks has added advanced disaster recovery functionality to its SkyEdge VSAT platform, the company announced Sept. 4. Gilat will incorporate […]
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Connectivity
MTN, Jetstream Partner to Launch Maritime HD Streaming Video Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-04-12] 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 […]
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Connectivity
TSN Study Shows Satellite TV Gaining Significant Ground in Germany
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-04-12] Satellite TV services continued to increase its reach in Germany after the analog switch-off in April, gaining customers in 100,000 households in the first half of […]
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Government/Military
Future Milsatcom Strategy Requires Balanced Equation of Economics, Technology
Planning, procuring and building out the next-generation milsatcom architecture is no easy task these days for decision-makers and system planners working in the Pentagon. Not only must military satcom architects […]
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Government/Military
Mexico Plans to Utilize Spot Satellites for Agricultural, Fishery Monitoring
[Satellite TODAY 08-31-12] The Mexican government will begin using satellites to track the country’s agricultural and fishery production on a permanent basis starting in September, the Mexican Agriculture, Livestock, Rural […]
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Government/Military
Vizada Adds CS2 Contract Vehicle to List of FCSA Successes
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-31-12] Out of the eight Future Comsatcom Services Acquisition (FCSA) CS2 program winners that were recently awarded five-year contracts to provide up to $2.6 billion in satellite […]
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Connectivity
MultiChoice Moves DStv Service to Intelsat 20
[Satellite TODAY 08-31-12] MultiChoice will migrate its DStv services from its current transponder space on the Intelsat 10 and Intelsat 7 satellites to capacity on the new Intelsat 20 satellite […]
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Connectivity
Satmex Hires Hansen as Director of North American Sales
[Satellite TODAY 08-31-12] Satélites Mexicanos (Satmex) has hired Erik Hansen as its director of North American sales, the operator announced Aug. 31. Hansen has more than 12 years of […]
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Government/Military
Obama, Romney Space Programs Light on Details, Heavy on NASA
[Satellite News 08-31-12] If you are looking for detailed future space policies from either Democratic Incumbent President Barack Obama or Republican presidential nominee Gov. Mitt Romney, prepare to be disappointed. […]
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Connectivity
TVN, Fraunhofer Expand Partnership with Encoder Technology Integration
[Satellite TODAY 08-31-12] Thomson Video Networks (TVN) has embedded HE-AAC multi-channel audio codec software with full metadata support technology from development firm Fraunhofer in its flagship ViBE EM4000 encoder, TVN […]
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Government/Military
Report: Russia’s NPO Molniya Developing Satellite Launch Vehicle
[Satellite TODAY 08-30-12] The Russian NPO Molniya Space Design Bureau is developing a hypersonic unmanned rocket vehicle that is capable of putting satellites into orbit, according to an RIA Novosti […]
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Connectivity
Work Microwave Introduces New DVB-S2 Digital Filter
[Satellite TODAY 08-30-12] Work Microwave has unveiled a new digital filter with a roll-off factor of 5 percent as part of its DVB-S2 modem and modulator portfolio, the company announced […]