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Government/Military
ViaSat Fields Satellite Access Management System for U.S. Military
ViaSat has successfully fielded its new Satellite Access Manager (SAM) broadband satcom service manager for United States military airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, the company announced. The […]
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Government/Military
Wavestream Unveils New Military X-Band Amplifier
Gilat Satellite Networks’ wholly owned subsidiary Wavestream has introduced a new 80-Watt X-band Matchbox solid-state power amplifier to address the needs of military and government applications, Wavestream announced. The 80-Watt […]
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Government/Military
YahSat, Astrium Partner to Sell Ka-band Capacity to Foreign Militaries
Yahsat has signed a master service agreement with Astrium that aims to promote and lease military Ka-band capacity under the service brand YahSecure, YahSat announced. The service agreement will target military end-users […]
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Government/Military
C-Com, iSat to Enhance X-band Service for iNetVu Terminal
British value-added systems company Integrated Satellite Applications Technologies (iSat) has developed a unique swappable X-band feed for C-Com’s 1.2M Ku-band auto-deploy iNetVu transportable system. The iSat/C-Com transportable terminal was developed […]
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Government/Military
ULA Debuts Delta 4 Medium-Plus Rocket in NROL-25 Launch
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has successfully launched a covert payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from the Vandenberg Air Force Base on a Delta 4 rocket as part of the classified […]
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Connectivity
Hughes Inks Extensive HN System Installation Contract in Malaysia
[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-11-12] Hughes Network Systems has been contracted to supply a HN system that includes a multi-spot beam HN network operations center and more than 1000 HN9200 Ku-band […]
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Government/Military
Comtech Inks Blue Force, Movement Tracking System Bandwidth Deals
Comtech Mobile Datacom has received a three-month indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to support the U.S. Army’s Blue Force Tracking 1 (BFT-1) and Movement Tracking System (MTS) programs, the company announced April 2. […]
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Connectivity
Fransat’s New Samsung Partnership Aims to Revolutionize DTT Market
[Satellite TODAY 04-11-12] Fransat, Samsung and Neotion have partnered to develop a satellite receiver and a DTT module for Fransat that will be integrated into Samsung’s ES-series televisions that will […]
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Connectivity
Iridium Seeks Applicants for NEXT Mission Team Scholarship Program
[Satellite TODAY 04-11-12] Iridium Communications is calling for entries to its Iridium NEXT Mission Team Scholarship program for the 2012-2013 academic year, the MSS operator announced April 10. The […]
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Connectivity
C-Com Nets $1 Million iNetVu Order from Russian Government, Enterprise Firm
[Satellite TODAY 04-11-12] Canadian antenna manufacturer C-Com Satellite Systems has received $1 million in orders for its iNetVu mobile antenna products from an unnamed customer in Russia, the company announced […]
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Government/Military
ITT Exelis Delivers GeoEye-2 Imaging System to Lockheed Martin
[Satellite TODAY 04-11-12] ITT Exelis Geospatial Systems has delivered GeoEye’s next-generation commercial imaging system for the operator’s GeoEye-2 satellite to the Lockheed Martin Space Systems facility in Sunnyvale, Calif., ITT […]
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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 […]
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Government/Military
Boeing’s Roger Krone: Military Space will Remain Profitable for the Commercial Sector
The acquisition of Hughes’ space and communications business in 2000 gave Boeing the critical mass it needed to secure a leading role in the space industry, according to Boeing President […]
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Connectivity
Afghanistan Seeks Partners to Launch First Domestic Satellite
[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-10-12] The Afghanistan government is seeking a partner to launch the country’s first communications satellite into space within the next six months, Afghanistan’s Minister of Communication and […]
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Connectivity
SES in Negotiations to Provide Back-up Services for Ethio Telecom
[Satellite TODAY 04-10-12] SES is in negotiations with the Ethiopian Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to provide satellite services to back-up the infrastructure of Ethiopia’s telecommunication provider, Ethio Telecom, […]
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Connectivity
Cisco Solves Satellite/VoIP Bandwidth Issues with New Multiplexing Solution
[Satellite TODAY 04-10-12] Cisco is introducing an IP multiplexing technology for its Cisco Mobile Ready Net package that aims to dramatically improve the number of IP-based calls on a satellite […]
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Government/Military
Azercosmos: Work Underway on New Azerspace Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 04-10-12] Work is underway to launch Azerbaijan’s first national satellite by its planned target date at the end of the year, Azercosmos announced April 9. Orbital Sciences Corp. […]
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Mobility
AeroMechanical Deploys Iridium-Powered AFIRS System to Canadian Airline
[Satellite TODAY 04-10-12] AeroMechanical Services has signed a contract with an unnamed Canadian charter airline to provide the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) 228B on two Boeing 737-700 aircraft, […]
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Connectivity
SS/L, NASA to Demonstrate Laser Communications on Upcoming Satellite
[Satellite News 04-10-12] Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) is teaming with the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center to host a Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) on a commercial satellite that will be […]
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Connectivity
Cobham Makes Second Attempt at Thrane & Thrane Acquisition
[Satellite News 04-10-12] British aeronautics technology developer Cobham has renewed its 270 million pound ($428.2 million) bid to acquire satellite antenna and hardware manufacturer Thrane & Thrane after Cobham investors […]
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Connectivity
Report Places $41.4 Billion Five-Year Value on Satellite TV Industry
[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-09-12] A broadcast market analysis firm has predicted an increase in consumer spending on satellite TV industry services during the next five years and a 5.6 percent […]
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Government/Military
ULA Wins $446 Million NASA Contract to Launch Two GOES Satellites
[Satellite TODAY 04-09-12] NASA has contracted United Launch Alliance (ULA) to launch two weather satellites in 2015 and 2017 on its Atlas 5 rockets, the agency confirmed April 6. ULA’s […]
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Connectivity
Sea Launch Receives Zenit Rocket for Intelsat 19 Mission
[Satellite TODAY 04-09-12] Sea Launch has received the Ukrainian-built Zenit rocket that will orbit the Intelsat 19 satellite in late May at the firm’s California home base for final assembly, […]
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Government/Military
France’s 2011 Space Industry Revenues Remain Flat from 2010
[Satellite TODAY 04-09-12] French revenues declined last year in the space industry export and global satellite telecommunications markets, as France posted a national space industry revenue intake of 4.2 billion […]
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Connectivity
Report: CBC Made Risky Investment in Sirius Canada Project
[Satellite TODAY 04-09-12] The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) invested $12 million in a project with Canada’s Sirius Satellite Radio (Sirius Canada) with questionable results, according to documents and annual reports […]
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Finance
SpaceX Planning to Build Private Launch Facility in Texas
[Satellite News 04-09-12] SpaceX is considering building a launch private launch facility in Cameron County, according to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notice of intent issued April 9. […]
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Connectivity
SiriusXM Wins Official Web Radio Partnership with Major League Baseball
[Satellite TODAY 04-06-12] Satellite broadcaster Sirius XM Radio has inked a multi-year contract agreement with MLB Advanced Media, the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, to stream […]
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Connectivity
Former Intelsat Chairman, CEO Elected to SES Board of Directors
[Satellite TODAY 04-06-12] Shareholders of FSS operator SES have elected Miriam Meckel and former Intelsat Chairman and CEO Conny Kullman to serve as new members of the company’s board of […]