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Technology
Toyota to Focus on Connectivity with New Division
Toyota Motor North America announced the decision to form a new group focused on delivering new technologies for its Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The newly formed Connected Technologies group will […]
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Connectivity
Tata Elxsi, V-Nova Partner to Provide End-to-End Video Delivery
V-Nova and Tata Elxsi announced a partnership that enables operators to deploy V-Nova Perseus technology at an accelerated pace. Tata Elxsi has already integrated V-Nova’s technology within the Set-Top-Box (STB) […]
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Government/Military
Air Force Prepares to Launch its Fifth Orbital Test Vehicle Mission
The U.S. Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office is undergoing final launch preparations for the fifth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV). The OTV is scheduled to launch on […]
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Connectivity
Kymeta Secures Approvals from FCC, UK for its Next-Gen Antennas
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its British counterpart Ofcom have granted Kymeta approvals to commercially distribute its electronically steered satellite antennas and terminals. According to Kymeta, the blanket license […]
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Connectivity
Wartsila Successfully Tests Operation of Remote Control Ship
The technology group Wartsila has successfully tested the remote control of ship operations. Wartsila carried out the testing, which involved driving the vessel through a sequence of maneuvers using a […]
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Finance
ISRO Launch Fails After Heat Shield Malfunction
#WATCH: ISRO launches navigation satellite IRNSS-1H carried by PSLV from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/KlfmbyDIMZ — ANI (@ANI) August 31, 2017 The Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) launch of a […]
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Connectivity
Universal Switching, General Dynamics Canada Support Mercury Global Project
General Dynamics Canada has selected Universal Switching Corporation to support the Canadian Mercury Global project. The Mercury Global project is the name given to Canada’s participation in, and leverage of, […]
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Technology
NTT Data, DigitalGlobe Extend GBDX Agreement for 3D Models
NTT DATA announced an agreement with DigitalGlobe to extend their strategic partnership to produce large-scale 3D vector building model datasets, called AW3D Metro. This will combine NTT DATA’s elevation expertise […]
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Technology
Vitti Logistics Selects FourKites for Real-time Freight Tracking
FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform connected to more than four million assets in North America, will help Vitti Logistics, a Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider to companies in […]
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Technology
SkyWatch to Improve Access to EO Data with EarthCache
Although the global repository of Earth Observation (EO) imagery continues to grow, the means by which developers can turn that data into value are arguably less abundant. To address this […]
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Government/Military
BlackSky to Develop GEOINT Broker Platform for Air Force Research Lab
Spaceflight Industries announced that the Air Force Research Lab has awarded its BlackSky division a two-year $16.4 million cost-plus-prime contract to develop and deliver a cloud-based Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) broker […]
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Connectivity
Spire Launches Two New Maritime Analytics Products
Spire Global has unveiled two new machine learning and analytics products backed by data from its constellation of ship-tracking satellites. According to Spire, both products make finding vessels and information […]
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Connectivity
AsiaSat 9 Arrives at Baikonur Cosmodrome Ahead of Launch
The AsiaSat 9 satellite for Asia Satellite Telecommunications (AsiaSat) of Hong Kong arrived at the Baikonur Cosmdrome in Kazakhstan on Aug. 27 in preparation for mission integration and launch aboard […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat Opens New Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Melbourne
ViaSat has opened its new Asia-Pacific (APAC) headquarters, located in Melbourne, Australia. According to ViaSat, the new office is a signal of growth for the company and represents the need […]
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Connectivity
Emergency Comms Show Improvement from Katrina Era
Although Hurricane Harvey surprised everyone — including meteorologists — with unprecedented rainfall, the disaster has exemplified a marked improvement in the resiliency of emergency communications. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), […]
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Connectivity
Speedcast, Danaos to Develop Autonomous Maritime IT System
Speedcast International and Danaos Peripherals announced a strategic alliance agreement under which the two companies will combine maritime communications with advanced application management developed by Danaos. Within 2017, the two […]
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Connectivity
EchoStar Completes In-Orbit Testing of EchoStar 21 Satellite
EchoStar has successfully completed the in-orbit testing of the recently launched EchoStar 21 satellite. The company has also completed the handover of the satellite from manufacturer Space Systems Loral (SSL) […]
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Uncategorized
Eyes in the Sky: Satellite Images of Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey has already dumped the highest total rainfall from a hurricane in the continental U.S. at a record 49.32 inches — and the storm will continue to rage through […]
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Technology
Ursa Analyzes SAR Imagery to Monitor Hurricane Harvey Flooding
Ursa Space System, with support of satellite images furnished by e-Geos, a subsidiary of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Telespazio, is monitoring areas affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. […]
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Connectivity
New Launch Vehicles, Launch Slots for SES 12 and SES 14
SES has announced a change of launch vehicles and launch slots for its SES 12 and SES 14 satellites. Originally, SES had tasked SpaceX to launch SES 14 on an […]
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Finance
Orbital ATK Launches ORS 5 Satellite for US Air Force
Orbital ATK has successfully launched and placed into orbit the U.S. Air Force’s Operationally Responsive Space 5 (ORS 5) spacecraft on Aug. 26. Its Minotaur 4 rocket launched from Cape […]
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Technology
NanoAvionics to Build Earth Observation CubeSat for Rupercorp
NanoAvionics has signed a turnkey mission contract with Rupercorp, based in Argentina, to supply its Earth Observation (EO) demonstration mission with a 2U CubeSat as a precursor for a succeeding […]
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Technology
Should Autonomous Cars Share the Wheel with Humans?
Some research has shown that autonomous cars lacking a steering wheel or brakes may in fact be safer than a vehicle in which human drivers can take manual control. Should […]
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Connectivity
Dejero Exec on Intelsat Partnership to Better Serve Broadcasters
Dejero has formed a partnership with Intelsat to offer a new blended cellular and satellite service that enables live newsgathering in both remote and overcrowded locations. According to Dejero founder […]
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Connectivity
Researchers Successfully Perform First 4D Quantum Encryption
For the first time, researchers have sent a quantum-secured message containing more than one bit of information per photon through the air above a city. The demonstration showed that it […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat’s Stephen Spengler Joins UN Broadband Commission
Intelsat announced that the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Stephen Spengler, has been named a commissioner of the United Nations Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. The Broadband Commission, jointly managed […]
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Finance
Orbital ATK Prepares to Launch ORS 5 Satellite for the US Air Force
Orbital ATK announced it is in final preparations to launch its Minotaur 4 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, on Aug. 25 at approximately 11:15 p.m. EDT. The […]
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Connectivity
Globecast Broadcasts 4K Feeds for 29th Summer Universiade Taipei 2017
Globecast has been chosen to broadcast the opening and closing ceremonies of the 29th Summer Universiade Taipei 2017, held in Taipei, Taiwan. The signals, being broadcast in 4K Ultra High […]
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Government/Military
New Study Highlights the Weaknesses of US Government Cybersecurity
A new cybersecurity analysis placed the United States government at 16 out of a ranking of 18 industries, highlighting some of the most salient shortcomings of its defensive capabilities. Aging […]
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Government/Military
UltiSat to Support Envistacom at the Largest US Army Teleport Overseas
Envistacom, a technology company that offers counterterrorism, cyber and communications solutions to the United States and coalition partners, has awarded UltiSat a subcontract to provide Tier 2 technical support of […]





























