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Connectivity
SES-4 Satellite Begins Service
[Satellite TODAY 04-19-12] SES has confirmed that its SES-4 satellite has commenced full operations and is ready for service at the 338 degrees East orbital slot. The company announced […]
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Connectivity
SS/L Ships Nimiq 6 to Baikonur Space Center
[Satellite TODAY 04-19-12] Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has delivered the Nimiq 6 satellite it built for Telesat to the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan, where it will be launched aboard a […]
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Connectivity
Hughes Completes HX System Trials for ADF
[Satellite TODAY 04-19-12] Hughes Network Systems has completed a series of technology trials on its HX System for the Australian Defense Force (ADF), which analyzed the effects of transitioning from […]
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Connectivity
Dish Network Names New Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
[Satellite TODAY 04-19-12] U.S. pay-TV provider Dish Network has appointed James Moorhead to the position of senior vice president and chief marketing officer, the company announced April 18. Moorhead […]
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Connectivity
Globecomm Employs Hybrid IP Business Model to New Enterprise Platform
[Satellite News 04-19-12] Communications solutions and services provider Globecomm unveiled the latest version of its Tempo enterprise media platform, which employs a new role for IP-based infrastructure in a satellite […]
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Connectivity
Analyst: DigitalGlobe WorldView-3 Satellite Presents Imagery “Game Changer”
[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-18-12] Earth imagery solutions provider DigitalGlobe unveiled the details and capabilities of its upcoming WorldView-3 satellite April 17 at the National Space Symposium. The satellite, set […]
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Connectivity
RSSC Confirms Second Glonass-K Satellite Will be Tested in 2013
[Satellite TODAY 04-18-12] The Russian government plans to begin testing its second Glonass-K navigation satellite in 2013, Russian Space Systems Co. (RSSC) Deputy Head Grigory Stupak announced April 17. […]
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Uncategorized
Intelsat, PCCW Agree to Interconnect MPLS Networks
[Satellite TODAY 04-18-12] Satellite operator Intelsat and PCCW Global, an operating division of Hong Kong communications provider HKT, have signed a contract agreement to interconnect their Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS) […]
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Connectivity
GMPCS Enters Strategic Partnership with Quicklink
[Satellite TODAY 04-18-12] GMPCS Personal Communications has entered into a strategic partnership with Quicklink Video Distribution Services to distribute Quicklink video products, GMPCS announced April 17. GMPCS will offer […]
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Connectivity
Swisscom Selects Harmonic Scalable Transcoding Solution
[Satellite TODAY 04-18-12] Switzerland-based telecom Swisscom has contracted Harmonic to provide its ProMedia Live real-time multiscreen transcoding platform and NMX Digital Service Manager to provide high-definition video streams for its […]
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Finance
FAA Space Report Shows China Surpassing U.S. Launch Market Output
[Satellite News 04-17-12] China has taken a significant launch market lead in 2011 by successfully lofting 19 rockets into orbit by the end of the year – one more than […]
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Connectivity
Arianespace Generates a Full-Year Profit in 2011
[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-16-12] Arianespace’s 2011 full-year revenues exceeded analysts’ expectations and climbed 12.9 percent higher than its 2010 results to reach 1.01 billion euros ($1.3 billion). According to a […]
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Government/Military
Controversial North Korean Earth Observation Satellite Fails to Reach Orbit
[Satellite TODAY 04-16-12] The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched an Earth observation satellite April 13 that failed to reach its intended orbit, according to KCNA, the DRPK’s official […]
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Government/Military
Boeing WGS 4 Completes On-Orbit Testing, Transferred to Air Force Control
[Satellite TODAY 04-16-12] Boeing has transferred control of the Wideband Global Satcom 4 (WGS 4) satellite to U.S. Air Force operators following successful on-orbit testing and functionality demonstrations, the satellite […]
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Connectivity
Beam Docking Station Receives Iridium Certification for Extreme Handset
[Satellite TODAY 04-16-12] Beam Communications has received certification by Iridium Communications to use its LiteDOCK docking station for the Iridium Extreme satellite phone, the mobile satellite operator announced April 13. […]
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Government/Military
Van Fosson Hired to Lead Kratos’ CVG-Avtec Subsidiary
[Satellite TODAY 04-16-12] Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has hired Marion Van Fosson to lead its CVG-Avtec subsidiary as vice president and general manager, Kratos announced April 13. Van […]
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Connectivity
Analyst Sees Potential Apple, Satellite Partnership for A La Carte HDTV
[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-13-12] Computer and electronics giant Apple may be planning to launch a new HDTV this year featuring an a la carte programming service that could find the […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat Rolls Out Newsgathering Version of Exede Service
[Satellite TODAY 04-13-12] ViaSat has introduced a newsgathering version of its ViaSat-1-powered Exede broadband service that aims to enable broadcast journalists to capture, edit and deliver full HD stories from […]
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Connectivity
Newtec Demonstrates 310 Mbps Transport on Yahsat Y1A
[Satellite TODAY 04-13-12] Newtec has demonstrated a 310 Mbps transport over a 36 Mhz transponder using existing antennae and power infrastructure on Yahsat’s Y1A satellite, Newtec announced Apil 11. […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Looks to Sell $800 Million in Senior Debt
[Satellite TODAY 04-13-12] Intelsat will offer to sell $800 million in the company’s 7.25 percent interest senior debt that is due in 2020, the operator announced April 12. Intelsat […]
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Connectivity
Com Dev CEO: Commercial Satellite Order Slump Will Not Last Long
[Satellite News 04-13-12] Canadian satellite component manufacturer Com Dev continued its streak of profit growth in its 2012 first-quarter, as earnings soared to $3.6 million despite a six percent drop […]
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Connectivity
Hispasat Wins 2012 Ex-Im Bank Deal of the Year Award
[Satellite TODAY 04-13-12] Spanish operator Hispasat has received the 2012 Deal of the Year award from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), Hispasat confirmed April 12. […]
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Government/Military
British, Japanese Space Partnership Could Lead to Significant Satellite Investments
[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-12-12] The governments of the United Kingdom and Japan have signed an agreement to collaborate on space research, technology developments and potential commercial opportunities that could inject […]
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Connectivity
IDC Digital Tattoo Platform Allows Satellite Operators to Offer IPTV
[Satellite TODAY 04-12-12] International Datacasting Corp. (IDC) will introduce a suite of new products that will allow satellite operators to offer IPTV services, the company announced April 11. IDC […]
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Connectivity
TSF Renews Satellite Communications Contract with Vizada
[Satellite TODAY 04-12-12] Astrium subsidiary Vizada has renewed its partnership contract with Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) to continue satellite communications support TSF’s international missions, Vizada announced April 11. TSF […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Completes VSAT Connectivity Work for Russian Elections
[Satellite TODAY 04-12-12] Gilat Satellite Networks has completed a dedicated project for satellite-based web connectivity to support Russia’s national presidential elections that were held in early March, the company announced […]
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Connectivity
Lockheed Martin Delivers 100th, 101st Commercial Satellite to Arianespace
[Satellite News 04-12-12] Lockheed Martin has delivered its 100th and 101st commercial geostationary communications satellites to Arianespace in preparation for a dual launch aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, the manufacturer […]
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Government/Military
Intelsat General Wins Iraqi VSAT Connectivity Subcontract
L-3 Communications subsidiary 3Di Technologies has selected Intelsat General as a subcontract to provide satellite connectivity to a network of 150 VSAT remote terminals for the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, Intelsat General announced. […]
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Government/Military
Could DARPA’s Private Sector Plans Serve as a Model for Low-Budget Alternatives?
In the face of impending military budget cuts, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has taken a unique approach in seeking contractors and subcontractors to develop the technology it needs to […]
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Government/Military
Industry Predictions Vary for Post-Budget Cut Military Market Environment
Critical military space capabilities such as missile warning, satellite communications, launch and space situational awareness should be protected in the Pentagon’s 2013 space program budget to ensure continued support to […]