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Connectivity
NAB Asks FCC To Conduct More Investigations Of Satellite Radio
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to conduct investigations into the operations of each Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio, the NAB...
Obering Sees Rising Missile Threats, As Boeing Rolls Out Airborne Laser
The United States faces increased threats from rogue states and terrorist groups attempting to obtain ballistic missiles, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leader said Friday as The Boeing Co. [BA]...
Aerospace Industry Posts Solid Profits In Third Quarter
Good times are rolling in the aerospace industry. Comparable profits advanced measurably during July through September at space and missile operations of the top contractors, including The Boeing Co. [BA],...
Loral, MHR To Alter Financing Agreement
Responding to complaints from a pair of investors, Loral Space & Communications Inc. and its largest shareholder will consider alternatives to a recent equity financing deal. Loral asked MHR Fund...
FAA: Safety, Promotion Of Commercial Space Travel Needs Review
While the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has done a “reasonable” job of ensuring safety of paying passengers on commercial flights into space, Congress should decide whether the FAA should begin...
Telenor Satellite Services To Be Acquired By Apax Partners
Telenor has agreed to sell its Telenor Satellite Services (TSS) unit to Apax Partners France for $400 million in cash, Telenor announced. Telenor has been shopping its satellite communications unit...
NAB Asks FCC To Conduct More Investigations Of Satellite Radio
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has asked the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to conduct investigations into the operations of each Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio, the NAB...
Verso, ViaSat Ink Marketing and Development Partnership
Verso Technologies Inc. announced Oct. 26 a formal partnership with ViaSat Inc. to jointly develop and market global satellite-based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networking solutions. The companies will combine...
Lockheed Martin Schedules Third Modernized GPS Satellite For November Launch
Having declared its second modernized GPS Block 2R-15(M) satellite operational Oct. 12, Lockheed Martin announced plans for the launch of the third GPS Block 2R-M Nov. 14 from Cape Canaveral,...