Author: Staff Writer

Echostar Communications Corp. announced July 25 two additions to the international programming lineup of its Dish Network direct-to-home satellite television service: a French music video channel and a Punjab-language Indian...

XM Satellite Radio said July 25 that Harley Davidson‘s 2006 FLHTCUSE Screamin’ Eagle Ultra Classic Electra will be the first motorcycle equipped with an XM receiver as a standard feature....

Globecomm Systems Inc. said July 25 it executed an international distributor agreement that will enable Globecomm to continue working with Scientific-Atlanta Inc. to bring new technology to video, data and...

Panamsat announced July 25 it signed an extension to provide satellite delivery of HDNet programming networks to U.S. cable and direct broadcast satellite providers. The multi-transponder agreement now runs through...

Arianespace set Aug. 11 as the new launch date for Shin Satellite Plc‘s IPStar satellite, Arianespace announced July 25. The satellite originally has been scheduled to launch July 8 and...

XM Satellite Radio said July 19 it made a $25 million strategic investment in the common stock of Worldspace Inc., which provides satellite radio service to Asia, Europe, the Middle...

The June 21 failure of a Volna rocket that destroyed the Planetary Society‘s solar sail experiment was caused by premature shut-down of the first-stage engine. In its report to the...

Asiasat issued a request for proposal for Asiasat 5, a next-generation communications satellite designed to offer improved power and coverage across Asia. Asiasat 5 is intended to replace the Asiasat...

PA & NSE Panamsat had a big week as it added capacity to its fleet through the purchase of the Europe*Star-1 satellite, as well as two orbital slots. Reaction from...

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced July 18 the nomination of Amiram Levinberg as the company’s chairman and CEO, in conjunction with York Capital Management gaining an interest in Gilat. The...