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By Carissa Bryce Christensen Commercial space capabilities are increasingly important to the ability of the United States to achieve its national security objectives. Consequently, fostering commercial space will shift from...

By Nick Mitsis Increased defense budgets, a strengthened global military presence and the emergence of homeland security mean that the armed services are being asked to step up to the...

By Peter J. Brown The United States is preparing to cope with a wide range of threats on its soil, including bioterrorism and the possible use of nuclear weaponry. Now,...

In a move reflecting the slow growth of digital television in Germany, Deutsche Telekom has decided to close down its loss-making digital pay-TV platform MediaVision. The bouquet, which was launched...

EchoStar Communications and a satellite industry trade group lost their bid for the U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments on satellite “must carry” rules that require direct broadcast satellite (DBS)...

Eutelsat has launched a new IP-based communications network between its Paris headquarters and its three European satellite suppliers. The fully satellite-based interactive network enables Eutelsat and its suppliers to track...

MTV Networks International has signed deals with Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, CTV in Canada, Channel 10 in Australia and TV New Zealand for terrestrial broadcast rights for MTV’s...

Telenor Plus and Canal+ have settled their dispute surrounding the sale of Nordic digital television platform, Canal Digital. Telenor will acquire Canal+’s 50 percent stake in Canal Digital for 290...

In recent days, rumours have been circulating that troubled mobile satellite provider Globalstar is in talks with Inmarsat for a possible bailout. Fuelling this rumour is the fact that Globalstar...

Nordic Satellite AB (NSAB) is still evaluating options concerning the possible launch of its planned Sirius 4 satellite. NSAB CEO Lennart Hallkvist told Interspace in an exclusive interview that the...