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Technology
SolAero Technologies to Acquire Alliance Spacesystems
[Via Satellite 04-16-2015] SolAero Technologies, a provider of space solar power solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Alliance Spacesystems, a provider of high-performance composite structures for spacecraft applications. […]
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Connectivity
Honeywell, Inmarsat, Kymeta to Develop Antenna for Advanced IFC System
[Via Satellite 04-15-2015] Honeywell Aerospace, Inmarsat, and Kymeta are working together to design, create and test a new, higher-speed, Ka-band wireless antenna for business and commercial aircraft customers around the […]
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Government/Military
SES GS to Host NASA Payload on SES 14
[Via Satellite 04-15-2015] The University of Colorado has awarded a five-year contract to SES Government Solutions (SES GS) to host a NASA-funded payload on board the SES 14 satellite. The […]
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Government/Military
Norsat Awarded US Defense Contract for Portable Satellite Terminals
[Via Satellite 04-15-2015] Norsat International has received an purchasing order from the U.S. Defense Media Activity (DMA) for its GLOBETrekkerTM 2.0 portable satellite terminals, along with its 50W Atom series […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Unveils New Satcom Antenna for Experimental Aviation Market
[Via Satellite 04-15-2015] Globalstar announced its new aviation antenna is now available for use with Experimental Category Aircraft (STC for Part 23 aircraft approval pending), offering pilots fast and affordable […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat, BT and ITC Global Donate Emergency Satellite Solutions for Vanuatu
[Via Satellite 04-14-2015] As communities in the South Pacific Islands of Vanuatu grapple with major devastation and severe power and communications outages left in the wake of Cyclone Pam, Intelsat, […]
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Finance
Arianespace Delays Thor 7 and Sicral 2 Launch due to Anomaly
[Via Satellite 04-14-2015] Arianespace has announced that, during the preparations for the roll-out of the Ariane 5 launcher for flight VA222, an anomaly occurred on a fluid connector between the […]
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Connectivity
O3b, MEOSAT to Provide High Speed Connectivity to Oilfields in Southern Iraq
[Via Satellite 04-14-2015] O3b Networks announced a multi-year agreement to provide trunking services to Dubai-based MEOSAT, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) servicing the oil and gas industry. MEOSAT will use […]
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Connectivity
Televisa Renews and Expands Capacity on Eutelsat Satellites
[Via Satellite 04-14-2015] Televisa has renewed and increased capacity on three Eutelsat Communications satellites with coverage of the Americas. The multi-year, multi-transponder contract strengthening the longstanding relationship between Televisa and […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat, ScheduALL Launch Optimized Occasional Use Management Interface
[Via Satellite 04-13-2015] Intelsat and ScheduALL announced the successful implementation and launch of ScheduALL Connector to manage Occasional Use (OU). Using the ScheduALL Connector interface, Intelsat’s Strategic Sales Partners (SSPs) […]
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Connectivity
TV5 Monde to Launch Style HD Channel for Asia Pacific on AsiaSat 5
[Via Satellite 04-13-2015] Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (AsiaSat) has signed an agreement for the launch of TV5 Monde Style HD, a new lifestyle channel from its long-term customer TV5 Monde […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Certifies GRC Arion Solution to Provide Commercial TacSat
[Via Satellite 04-13-2015] Thuraya Telecommunications Company and Global RadioData Communications (GRC) announced the successful certification of GRC’s Arion solution. End-users can now use limitless Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) broadcast […]
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Connectivity
Norsat Introduces New High Performance LNB
[Via Satellite 04-13-2015] Norsat International, announced the launch of the 5000 Series Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Low Noise Block (LNBs) Downconverter, a new product family designed for high-end broadcast applications including […]
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Technology
Honeywell Technology Approved for Use on ESA Galileo Program
[Via Satellite 04-10-2015] Honeywell announced that its Global Tracking solution has passed the final acceptance test for use on the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Galileo search and rescue program. Galileo […]
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Connectivity
RigNet Signs Three-Year Contract with International Midwater Drilling Contractor
[Via Satellite 04-10-2015] RigNet has signed a three-year contract with a Norwegian international midwater drilling contractor to deliver managed network communications solutions on a semi-submersible offshore drilling rig in the […]
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Technology
Boeing Acquires 2d3 Sensing to Enhance Imaging and Intelligence Services
[Via Satellite 04-10-2015] Boeing has acquired 2d3 Sensing, a wholly owned subsidiary of OMG plc specializing in motion imagery processing of critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data generated from aerial […]
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Connectivity
Sevis, Eutelsat Partner to Deliver 3G/LTE Backhaul over Ka-Sat
[Via Satellite 04-09-2015] Sevis Systems, a developer of backhaul optimization technology, has successfully validated its platform for backhaul services on Eutelsat Communications’ Ka-Sat satellite. The new solution offers a more […]
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Finance
Surrey Satellite US, Aerojet Rocketdyne, NanoRacks Develop FeatherCraft Satellite Line
[Via Satellite 04-09-2015] Surrey Satellite Technology US (SST-US) announced its collaboration with Aerojet Rocketdyne and NanoRacks on the development of the FeatherCraft platform, a satellite platform optimized for deployment from […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Wins $285 Million Regional Telecommunications Infrastructure Bid in Peru
[Via Satellite 03-06-2015] Peru’s telecommunications investment fund Fitel has awarded a $285 million regional telecommunications infrastructure project to Gilat Satellite Networks. This is the largest contract ever won by the […]
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Technology
Millennium Space Systems Ships 4 of 52 Flight Reaction Wheels to SSL
[Via Satellite 03-06-2015] Millennium Space Systems has shipped out their first set of RWA-1000 small satellite reaction wheels to commercial customer Space Systems/Loral (SSL) in Palo Alto, Calif. This first […]
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Connectivity
Sky Perfect JSAT to Establish New Subsidiary to Deliver Japanese Content Overseas
[Via Satellite 03-06-2015] Sky Perfect JSAT Corporation has established a new subsidiary to expand delivery of Japanese content to overseas audiences. Cool Japan Fund and Sky Perfect JSAT will invest […]
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Finance
Industry Backs UK Government Spaceport Plans
[Via Satellite 03-06-2015] Publishing the outcome of a 3-month spaceport consultation with a range of interested parties, the U.K. government confirmed widespread support for its plans. This paves the way […]
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Connectivity
Arabsat and CETel Engage in Extended C-band partnership in Africa
[Via Satellite 03-04-2015] Arabsat and CETel, a global solutions provider for satellite- and fiber-enabled communications and networks, are starting a partnership with their jointly built Earth station, offering business expansion […]
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Connectivity
Hughes to Provide Jupiter System to Malaysian Customer
[Via Satellite 03-04-2015] Hughes Network Systems is providing its high-throughput, Ka-band Jupiter System for a major technology upgrade on Malaysian satellite communications services provider TS Global Network’s (TSGN) existing C-band […]
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Government/Military
Inmarsat Government to Introduce LAISR Service in June
[Via Satellite 03-04-2015] Inmarsat Government announced that its new L-band Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (LAISR) service has completed successful customer airborne testing and will be available for U.S. government […]
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Technology
Comtech EF Data Receives $1.1 Million Order for Satcom Ground Equipment and Services in Africa
[Via Satellite 03-04-2015] Comtech EF Data received a $1.1 million order for satellite communications equipment and services during its third quarter of fiscal 2015. The equipment will be used by […]
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Connectivity
SES Appoints New Chief Development Officer
[Via Satellite 03-04-2015] SES’s board of directors has appointed Christophe De Hauwer, current senior vice president of fleet development and yield management at SES, as Chief Development Officer (CDO) and […]
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Connectivity
Forthnet, Nova Select Integrated Harmonic Solution to Support DTH Service
[Via Satellite 03-04-2015] Harmonic announced that Forthnet, the company that owns Nova, the largest pay-TV satellite platform in Greece, has chosen a high-end compression headend with video analytics from Harmonic […]
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Technology
Newtec to Install Newtec Dialog for Saudi Energy Customer
[Via Satellite 03-04-2015] The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) / National Grid Saudi Arabia (SEC/NG SA) has selected Newtec’s multiservice platform Newtec Dialog to deliver Automatic Metering Reader (AMR), Supervisory Control […]
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Technology
Skywave Introduces Dual-Mode Terminals for Fleet Management Applications
[Via Satellite 03-04-2015] SkyWave, an Orbcomm company, introduced the dual-mode IDP-782 communications terminal at the Mobile World Congress happening this week in Barcelona, Spain. The IDP-782 provides fleet managers with […]




























