Author: Staff Writer

Maxwell Technologies Inc. had introduced a high-speed, high-performance digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that the company says combines the latest commercial technology with proprietary radiation mitigation technology to meet the high reliability...

Arianespace said that the launch of the Helios 2A satellite has been rescheduled for Dec. 18. The launch was originally scheduled to take place Dec. 10, but it was postponed...

State and local government groups, including the National Governors Association, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Association of Counties, National League of Cities, United States Conference of Mayors, Council of...

Raytheon Co. has announced that it will lead a team in pursuit of the $2 billion Transformational Satellite Communications System (TSAT) Military Operations System, a program that will provide the...

As Satellite News was heading to print Dec. 10, Intelsat announced that it has delayed the launch of its Intelsat Americas-8 (IA-8). The launch by Sea Launch LLC was originally...

Tachyon Networks Inc. and Xplornet today said they have formed a strategic partnership to offer broadband satellite services to government, enterprises and small- and medium- sized businesses throughout North America....

The DirecTV Group [DTV] last week announced it has sold a 50 percent equity stake in a new entity that will contain the assets of Hughes Network Systems (HNS) to...

Multi-platform music network Music Choice announced the launch of its signals on Panamsat’s Galaxy-5 satellite. The Panamsat bird will carry the signal for the next 15 years. Financial terms of...

Swe-Dish Satellite Systems believes its latest contract with the U.S. Defense Department for mobile satellite communications equipment will act as a strong reference to gain other deals in the military...

In a letter addressed “To All Who Are Interested in WildBlue,” WildBlue Communications’ CEO Tom Moore said his company is currently undergoing initial testing of its broadband satellite Internet service...