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ISRO Chief Announces Megha-Tropiques, GSLV Launch Plans
[Satellite TODAY 09-02-11] The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will launch Megha-Tropiques, an advanced weather and climate satellite, onboard its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket in late September, ISRO […]
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Spacecom’s Amos 5 Repaired; Satellite Set for December Orbit
[Satellite TODAY 09-02-11] Amos communications satellite operator Spacecom has been notified by ISS Reshetnev that it repaired a flaw that was discovered on the Amos 5 satellite during its construction, Spacecom […]
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Government/Military
Ball Aerospace Ships Raytheon Sensor-Equipped NPOESS to Vandenberg
[Satellite TODAY 09-02-11] Ball Aerospace has shipped a NASA spacecraft carrying a climate and weather-monitoring sensor built by Raytheon to Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., in preparation for its launch […]
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Comtech EF Data Receives $1.2 Million Satellite Earth Station Order
[Satellite TODAY 09-02-11] Comtech EF Data received a $1.2 million satellite Earth station equipment order from a unnamed U.S. solutions provider that will be deployed by the U.S. government to […]
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Government/Military
Protecting the Warfighter Begins With Ground Terminals
Providing the best possible protection for warfighters could mean the difference between life and death. Here, we look at how satellite technology is evolving to protect warfighters, as they take-on […]
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Government/Military
Orbital Sciences’ Taurus 2 Rocket Receives FAA License for COTS Demo
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-01-11] The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Commercial Space Transportation Launch License to Orbital Sciences, which will allow the company to conduct its NASA Commercial […]
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Government/Military
Russia Lifts Proton Breeze-M Suspension
[Satellite TODAY 09-01-11] Russian space agency Roscosmos will resume launching its Proton Breeze-M rocket after a Russian state investigation determined the cause of the rocket’s upper-stage engine failure last week […]
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Government/Military
Gilat Contracted to Provide Secure SkyEdge 2 VSAT System in Latin America
[Satellite TODAY 09-01-11] Gilat Satellite Networks has been contracted by an unnamed customer in Latin America to provide a multi-million dollar SkyEdge 2 VSAT broadband network and services for security […]
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Connectivity
Newtec to Supply Al Jazeera with MENOS Satellite Terminals
[Satellite TODAY 09-01-11] The Al Jazeera Network has placed several orders with Newtec for its Multimedia Exchange Network over Satellite (MENOS) TV interactive terminals, Newtec announced Aug. 31. The […]
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Connectivity
Sencore Names Video Solutions Distribution Partner in Equador
[Satellite TODAY 09-01-11] Video delivery solutions provider Sencore has entered into a partnership and reseller agreement with Ecuadorian broadcast equipment distributor BPE Electronic, Sencore announced Aug. 31. BPE Electronic […]
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Government/Military
Independent Study Casts Financial Doubt on NASA SLS Program
[Satellite News 09-01-11] While NASA’s cost estimates for its Space Launch System (SLS) program’s budget planning are reasonable in a three-to-five-year budget horizon, program cost efficiencies could represent a risk […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat Completes Yonder Network’s Latin America Coverage
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-31-11] ViaSat has completed its addition of Yonder high-speed Internet coverage over Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Columbia, Ecuador and surrounding areas in cooperation with its regional provider […]
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Hughes Wins Contract to Supply HN System in Ecuador
[Satellite TODAY 08-31-11] Hughes Network Systems has been contracted by Ecuadorian systems integrator and reseller Iseyco Ecuador to supply its advanced HN System, including a nine-meter Earth station and 1500 […]
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Inmarsat Selects Rockwell Collins for Major Global Xpress Partnership
[Satellite TODAY 08-31-11] Mobile satellite operator Inmarsat has selected Rockwell Collins to be its sole lead partner in developing, producing and distributing user terminals for its upcoming Global Xpress (GX) […]
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Government/Military
Integral Systems Acquisition Helps Kratos Win $6 Million in New Satcom Orders
[Satellite TODAY 08-31-11] Kratos Defense and Security Solutions’ Satcom business unit has been awarded $6 million in contracts to provide satellite communications products, satellite ground systems, network infrastructure products and […]
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Connectivity
PCCW Combines MPLS Network with Vizada Satellite Coverage
[Satellite TODAY 08-31-11] Hong Kong-based PCCW Global and Vizada Networks have interconnected their MPLS networks to expand the international terrestrial and satellite services coverage of both companies, PCCW announced Aug. […]
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Connectivity
NewSat Leases $134 Million in Jabiru-1 Ka-band Capacity
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-30-11] Australian satellite company NewSat has signed a ten-year, $134 million Jabiru-1 Ka-band satellite capacity contract with Pakistani telecommunications provider 3A Technology, which will use the capacity […]
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Eutelsat Signs Ka-Sat Tooway Deal with Egpytian VSAT Provider
[Satellite TODAY 08-30-11] Eutelsat Communications and its Skylogic subsidiary have signed a six-year, 20 million euro ($29 million) distribution agreement with Egyptian VSAT provider Egyptsat, which will enable the company […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Enters IP Technology Partnership with SRT Wireless
[Satellite TODAY 08-30-11] Mobile satellite communications provider Thuraya has entered into a partnership agreement with SRT Wireless, a U.S.-based technology solutions provider, to deliver a state-of-the-art Software Defined Radio (SDR) […]
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Connectivity
Dish Network Unveils Portable Satellite TV Antenna for Tailgaters
[Satellite TODAY 08-30-11] Dish Network has introduced its new lightweight, portable satellite TV antenna, Tailgater, which aims to allow Dish customers to watch HD TV while tailgating, camping or engaging […]
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Government/Military
LightSquared, Inmarsat Launch Coordinated Hurricane Irene Relief Initiative
[Satellite TODAY 08-30-11] Wholesale integrated 4G-LTE network operator LightSquared and mobile satellite operator Inmarsat have launched an initiative to coordinate resources to support Hurricane Irene relief efforts, the companies announced […]
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Satellite Operators’ 2011 Halftime Fiscal Round Up (Part 1 – FSS)
[Satellite News 08-30-11] The FSS satellite industry hit both positive and negative fiscal milestones at the 2011 halfway mark, which allowed analysts gain a better perspective on the sector’s long-term […]
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Connectivity
Satellite Operators’ 2011 Halftime Fiscal Round Up (Part 2 – MSS, Regional)
[Satellite News 08-30-11] What do MSS and Asian regional operators have in common with Hughes Network Systems? The answer could be that all three parties produced surprisingly strong results in […]
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Globalstar Receives Timely Authorization to Operate Second-Generation Constellation
[Satellite News 08-29-11] The French Minister of Space Operations Laurent Wauquiez has issued a final authorization to Globalstar to allow the satellite company to operate its second-generation constellation of satellites. […]
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Analyst: Dish Network Not Favored to Win Hulu Bidding War
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-29-11] U.S. pay-TV Dish Network is planning to enter the first round of bidding to acquire Internet streaming service Hulu, joining Google, Amazon, Yahoo, News Corp., Walt […]
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Connectivity
ISRO Seeking C-, Ku-band Capacity from Foreign Operators
[Satellite TODAY 08-29-11] The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) issued a request to foreign satellite operators Aug. 26 for extra C- and Ku-band transponder capacity in Ku- and C-band, due […]
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Connectivity
Boeing Selects Saft Lithium Batteries for Two Mexsat Satellites
[Satellite TODAY 08-29-11] Battery manufacturer Saft has won a multi-million dollar contract from Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems to supply lithium-ion (Li-ion) satellite batteries for the upcoming, Boeing-built Mexsat-1 and […]
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Government/Military
T-Mobile Rolls Out New Satellite Backhaul-Supported Emergency Voice Service
[Satellite TODAY 08-29-11] T-Mobile USA has introduced a new satellite-backed service for backhaul connectivity to government customers, which aims to enable first responders to stay connected during an emergency without […]
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Connectivity
Amino to Unveil OTT IPTV Set-Top-Box in September
[Satellite TODAY 08-29-11] Amino Communications is set to demonstrate its over-the-top (OTT) IPTV set-top boxes at the IBC Trade Show in September, the company announced Aug. 26. The IPTV […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon’s JPSS Ground System Completes NPP Launch Test
[Satellite TODAY 08-26-11] Raytheon completed an NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) compatibility test for its Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) ground system, the company announced Aug. 25. Raytheon said the […]