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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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Government/Military
Eumetsat Enters Second Scientific Satellite Data Partnership with China
[Satellite TODAY 08-30-12] The European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (Eumetsat) has signed a cooperative agreement with the Chinese State Oceanic Administration that will allow both agencies to […]
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Connectivity
Tawazon TV Signs HD Programming Deal with YahLive
[Satellite TODAY 08-29-12] UAE satellite broadcaster YahLive has signed a long-term partnership agreement with free-to-air Arabic TV channel Tawazon TV to broadcast the network in HD through its satellite service, […]
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Connectivity
Dish Network: FCC Spectrum Shift Would Hinder Company’s Plans
[Satellite TODAY 08-29-12] U.S. pay-TV operator Dish Network urged the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) not to shift its spectrum holdings in the 2 GHz band and to approve rules […]
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Connectivity
Romantis Leases SES Capacity Over Russia and Central Asia
[Satellite TODAY 08-29-12] FSS operator SES has signed a capacity agreement with satellite capacity and networking equipment provider Romantis to support growing connectivity needs across Russia and Central Asia, the […]
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Connectivity
ITC Global Makes Second Major Acquisition in Africa
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-29-12] Enterprise satellite communication services provider ITC Global has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Spidersat Communications, a privately held integrator in Africa that provides mission […]
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Connectivity
KVH Adds New Onboard Terminal with New TracPhone V7-IP
[Satellite TODAY 08-29-12] KVH Industries has introduced a new onboard terminal for its TracPhone V7-IP mini-VSAT broadband service, KVH announced Aug. 29. KVH said the new version of its […]
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Connectivity
The Five Biggest Winners in the Satellite Industry’s Second Quarter Summer
[Satellite News 08-28-12] While the second quarter is usually one of the weaker periods of the fiscal year for most satellite companies, the 2012 second quarter cultivated more than a […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Mobility Offering Highlights Convergence of FSS, MSS Markets
[Satellite News 08-28-12] Fixed and mobile satellite operators have traditionally been categorized in separate markets due to the different services each provides to its own unique verticals. While FSS operators […]
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Connectivity
MTN Pushes Worldwide TV Service into Larger Maritime Segments
[Satellite News 08-28-12] Remote connectivity and content services provider MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has rolled out and expanded its MTN Worldwide TV service to reach commercial shipping, ferry, oil & […]
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Connectivity
Harris to Provide Communications Network for FAA NextGen System
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-28-12] Harris has been awarded a 15-year $291 million contract to develop a communications network that will serve as the cornerstone of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) […]
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Connectivity
Advantech Wireless Rolls Out New X-, C-band Manpack BUCs
[Satellite TODAY 08-28-12] Canadian satellite broadcast equipment manufacturer Advantech Wireless has released a 20-Watt GaN X-band and C-band block up-converter (BUC) suited for harsh environments such as man-pack terminal deployments, […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat Issues Type Approval to C-Com’s iNetVu Ka-75V Antenna
[Satellite TODAY 08-28-12] Canadian antenna manufacturer C-Com Satellite Systems has received type approval for its iNetVu Ka-75V antenna system from service provider ViaSat, C-Com announced Aug. 28. The type […]
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Connectivity
Net Insight Wins ORS Contract to Distribute DVB-T2 in Austria
[Satellite TODAY 08-28-12] Scalable broadcast and IP transport solutions provider Net Insight has signed a contract with Austrian Broadcasting Services (ORS) to distribute DVB-T2 signals across Austria, Net Insight announced […]
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Connectivity
Dish Network Brings IPTV Platform to Mac, PC Markets
[Satellite TODAY 08-28-12] U.S. pay-TV operator Dish Network has expanded its DISHWorld IPTV platform to deliver content to computers through a new application, Dish Network announced Aug. 28. Dish […]
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Connectivity
NewSat’s Final Jabiru Fundraising Push Taking Longer than Expected
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-27-12] Australian satellite operator NewSat yielded $3.8 million in pre-tax earnings during its full-year fiscal period ending June 30, which represented a 111 percent increase, or more […]
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Government/Military
USSOCOM Procures iDirect Satellite Hardware
[Satellite TODAY 08-27-12] The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has procured L-3 GCS Hawkeye 3 Lite 1.2M and Hawkeye 3 2.0M VSAT terminals equipped with iConnex e800 satellite router boards […]
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Government/Military
DISA Vice Director: FCSA CS2 Completes New Government Business Model
[Satellite News 08-27-12] The Future Comsatcom Services Acquisition (FCSA) program’s latest award phase under its CS2 component has pumped $2.6 billion into the satellite communications industry after the U.S. General […]
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Connectivity
Imtech Marine to Build Two Satellite Communication Maritime Vessels
[Satellite TODAY 08-27-12] Imtech Marine has signed two contracts to build two maritime vessels and supply satellite technology for two oil and gas firms, Imtech announced Aug. 27. Imtech […]
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Connectivity
EchoStar Files Application for Rooftop Weather Station Patent
[Satellite TODAY 08-27-12] EchoStar filed a patent application for weather stations that could be installed on roofs of satellite TV subscribers to compete with the local weather programming services supplied […]
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Government/Military
Globecomm Inks $5.9 Million in Government Contracts
[Satellite TODAY 08-27-12] Satellite-based managed network services provider Globecomm Systems has received various infrastructure contracts from U.S. government agencies valued at $5.9 million, the company announced Aug. 27. Globecomm […]
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Government/Military
GSA Announces Winners of $2.6 Billion FCSA C2S Program
[Satellite TODAY 08-24-12] The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has issued five-year contracts to eight companies to provide up to $2.6 billion in satellite telecom solutions and end-to-end managed network […]
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Government/Military
Vizada Wins $13.5 Million Government Services Deal
[Satellite TODAY 08-24-12] EADS Astrium subsidiary Vizada has been awarded a multi-year contract valued over $13.5 million to provide satellite services to an unnamed U.S. government agency, the company announced […]
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Government/Military
NASA Postpones ULA Atlas 5 Launch
[Satellite TODAY 08-24-12] NASA has postponed the launch of two Radiation Belt Storm Probe spacecraft after a malfunction with a tracking system occurred late in the mission’s final countdown, NASA […]
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Connectivity
Ateme Contracted by 2 SAT to Upgrade SNG Trucks
[Satellite TODAY 08-24-12] Satellite connectivity provider 2 SAT Europe has chosen compression products developer Ateme to upgrade its digital satellite newsgathering (SNG) fleet, Ateme announced Aug. 24. Ateme will […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat Confirms Financial Management Shift
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-23-12] Satellite communications systems provider ViaSat CFO Ronald Wangerin will resign from his position after 10 years of service, the company confirmed Aug. 23. Wangerin will […]
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Connectivity
AsiaSat Increases Profits After Divesting in Dish-HD Joint Venture
[Satellite TODAY 08-23-12] Satellite operator AsiaSat increased its profits in the first half of its 2012 fiscal year after abandoning an unsuccessful joint venture with Dish Network in June, according […]
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Government/Military
Canadian Military Plans New $1 Billion Arctic Surveillance Satellite System
[Satellite TODAY 08-23-12] The Canadian Defense Department is planning a new $1 billion Arctic surveillance satellite network as a follow-on program to its previously announced Radarsat Constellation Mission (RCM), Canadian […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Expands Mobile Satellite Business in Malaysian Maritime Market
[Satellite TODAY 08-23-12] MSS operator Inmarsat increased its demand forecast for mobile satellite communications in Malaysia’s shipping industry after the company was contracted by Malaysian shipping firm MISC to install […]
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Connectivity
FTC Sues Dish Network For Telemarketing Practices
[Satellite TODAY 08-23-12] The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against pay-TV operator Dish Network for allegedly violating “Do Not Call” rules associated with telemarketing, according to […]