Author: Staff Writer

Intelsat Launch A Success

International Launch Services (ILS) reported the Intelsat IS-10-02 satellite was launched into orbit successfully from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan yesterday at 6:27 p.m. EDT on a Proton M launch...

BSkyB Adds Non-Exec Board Members

U.K. satellite pay-TV operator BSkyB made two key changes at its board level. It appointed Nicholas Ferguson as an independent, non-executive director of the company, effective June 15, and Andy...

ORBIMAGE Announces Plans For SEC Registration

Dulles, Va.-based ORBIMAGE finally will register with the Securities And Exchange Commission (SEC) in the next few months, which will make accessing the company’s financial information a bit easier. According...

SIA Board Names Cavossa Executive Director

The board of directors of the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) named David Cavossa its new executive director, effective June 14. Cavossa has served as SIA’s director of external relations for...

Vigil Unveils Maritime GPS System

Vigil Locating Systems Corp. launched a new GPS tracking system tailored for the marine industry. The unit is water-resistant, and it self-reports intrusion alarms and non-authorized movement of the boat...

Reidford Joins KVH Industries

Robert Reidford has joined KVH Industries Inc. [KVHI] as director of business development for satellite products. He most recently served as sales manager for global diesel and commercial vehicle electronics...