SATMODE Raises the Interactive Stakes
SES Astra’s decision to set up a consortium to develop a low-cost satellite return channel to support interactive TV applications (see Interspace issue 761) for set-top boxes (STBs) was originally...
Author: Staff Writer
GlobeCast On HOT BIRD
Satellite broadcast services provider GlobeCast has launched a digital direct-to-home platform on a Eutelsat HOT BIRD satellite. The France Telecom subsidiary’s new proprietary DTH platform will operate on the satellite...
Falconhead Buys MTN
Private investment firm Falconhead Capital is paying $30 million to acquire Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), a provider of satellite-based communications and networking services to the cruise ship and offshore oil...
New Skies' Results Slip
The fourth-quarter and full-year 2002 financial performances for satellite operator New Skies Satellites were off compared to 2001, due to a difficult economy, adoption of a new accounting rule for...
Falconhead Pays $30M for Maritime Telecommunications
Private investment firm Falconhead Capital is paying $30 million to acquire Maritime Telecommunications Network, a provider of satellite-based communications and networking services to the cruise ship and offshore oil and...
New Skies' 2002 Results Slip
The fourth-quarter and full-year 2002 financial performances for satellite operator New Skies Satellites [NYSE: NSK] were off compared to 2001, due to a difficult economy, adoption of a new accounting...
Noteworthy
Don’t miss the world’s largest satellite industry conference and exhibition! SATELLITE 2003 February 26 – 28, 2003 Washington Convention Center Washington, DC http://www.satellite2003.com SATELLITE 2003 is the industry event where...
Udowitz Joins SBCA As Communications Director
Robert Udowitz has joined the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) as director of communications. Udowitz will serve as SBCA’s primary spokesman and will oversee all communications activities. He will...
ND SatCom To Build U.S. Teleport for Intelsat
Germany’s ND SatCom has been awarded a contract by Intelsat for a turnkey delivery of five C-Band Standard A antenna systems, one Ku-Band Standard C antenna system and all associated...
ESA, Russia Sign Space Cooperation Accord
The European Space Agency and the Russian government have signed an agreement to cooperate in the use of space for “peaceful purposes.” The accord replaces one concluded in 1990 between...