Ground-Based Positioning System Could Compete With GPS
Locata uses ground-based equipment to emit strong radio signals over a specific area, making it stronger on arrival than GPS outdoors as well as indoors.
Author: Veronica Magan
Faster GPS Watch Enters the Market
A group of former Nokia engineers has started a Kickstarter campaign to fund their new GPS smartwatch.
FCC Seeks to Broaden Competition for In-Flight Internet
The FCC has decided to relax restrictions on in-flight Wi-Fi internet access for commercial airlines.
Failed Crowd-Funded Satellite Project, Two Years Later
A look at a failed project that attempted to buy the TerreStar-1 satellite.
SatelliteTODAY's Top Headlines of 2012
Throughout 2012, these were the most read stories on SatelliteTODAY.com.
Via Satellite's Most Read Stories of 2012
Countdown of Via Satellite's most popular stories read online this year.
Government/Military
Air Force and Lockheed Martin Reach Satellite Deal
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force have announced they reached a deal for the next two Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellites
Satellite Images: North Korea Could be Preparing for Third Nuclear Test
An analysis of new satellite images indicates that North Korea could be preparing to conduct the expected third nuclear test after its successful long-range missile launch that placed an apparently dead spacecraft into orbit.
GPS Coalition Submits New Document on LightSquared's FCC Request
The Coalition to Save Our GPS has responded to the FCC’s request for comments on LightSquared’s request.
Connectivity
Satellite TV Equipment Industry in Thailand Wants License Fees Reduced
Manufacturers and distributors of Thai satellite TV systems are demanding reductions to the license fees collected by the NBTC of Thailand.