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Government/Military
US Air Force Conducts Comprehensive AEHF Performance Test
[Via Satellite 02-11-2015] The United States Air Force concluded a six-month rigorous and complex multiservice operational test and evaluation of its Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) system in January at […]
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Connectivity
Zimbabwe and Uganda Take Top Spots in the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards
[Via Satellite 02-11-2015] Eutelsat and MultiChoice have announced the winners of the DStv Eutelsat Star Awards, a pan-African competition to promote interest in science and space technology in young African students. […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Supports ICAO’s Commitment to Urgent Implementation of Live Flight Tracking
[Via Satellite 02-11-2015] Following the conclusion of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Second High Level Safety Conference in Montreal last week, Inmarsat has announced its support of the regulatory […]
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Technology
DigitalGlobe Signs New Customer for its Geospatial Big Data Platform
[Via Satellite 02-11-2015] DigitalGlobe announced a new agreement to provide Exogenesis — a provider of advanced analytics, algorithm development, and predictive modeling and simulation — with access to its Geospatial […]
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Connectivity
KVH Improves VoIP Service for mini-VSAT Broadband Network
[Via Satellite 02-11-2015] KVH Industries has rolled out a new dedicated voice configuration for its mini-VSAT Broadband global maritime satellite network. The network’s Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service is […]
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Technology
DeLorme Offers Satellite Enhances Capabilities for Remote Workers
[Via Satellite 02-11-2015] DeLorme announced the availability of new enterprise plans and services that will make it easier for business and government customers to track, monitor and communicate with workers […]
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Connectivity
AMC Networks Selects Telesat C-band Capacity for Distributing Programming to Canadian MSOs
[Via Satellite 02-05-2015] Telesat has signed an agreement with AMC Networks Broadcasting & Technology, a subsidiary of AMC Networks, the owner and operator of several cable brands. Under the deal, […]
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Government/Military
ESA, Airbus Confirm Partnership for European Data Relay System
[Via Satellite 01-30-2015] Following the successful test campaign of the first multigigabit optical intersatellite link between the Copernicus Sentinel 1A and Alphasat satellites, the European Space Agency and Airbus have […]
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Connectivity
Satcom Direct Named Value Added Reseller for Inmarsat Global Xpress
[Via Satellite 01-30-2015] Satcom Direct’s Land Mobile group, which focuses on satellite communications solutions for its land-based enterprise customers, is now authorized to provide Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) products and […]
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Government/Military
US Stratcom Signs SSA Agreement with Germany
[Via Satellite 01-30-2015] The U.S. Strategic Command (Stratcom) signed a technical arrangement with Germany to share Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services and information. The arrangement, signed by Maj. Gen. David […]
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Uncategorized
HughesNet and National 4-H Council Announce 2015 Youth STEM Program
[Via Satellite 01-30-2015] Building on momentum generated in 2014, National 4-H Council and HughesNet, Hughes Network Systems’ satellite Internet service, are announcing a new 2015 program supporting their commitment to […]
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Government/Military
Comtech Xicom Receives $3.8 Million Order for TWTAs for US Army
[Via Satellite 01-30-2015] Comtech Xicom Technology, a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications, has received a $3.8 million follow-on order from a U.S.-based system integrator for Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTAs). These […]
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Government/Military
Inmarsat Selects Globecomm to Supply GX Services to Government Customers
[Via Satellite 01-20-2015] Inmarsat Government has executed a service provider agreement with Globecomm Systems to supply Inmarsat Global Xpress service in support of U.S. government customers. Under the deal, Globecomm will […]
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Technology
Orbital Sciences Completes PDR for Upcoming Yahsat HTS
[Via Satellite 01-15-2014] Orbital Sciences Corporation and UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat, have completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the Al Yah 3 spacecraft and payload. Al Yah 3, which […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Announces Enhanced Maritime Product Roadmap
[Via Satellite 01-15-2014] Inmarsat announced its enhanced maritime product roadmap consisting of two new services designed specifically for Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) network: Fleet Xpress and FleetBroadband Xtra. Fleet Xpress […]
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Connectivity
Orbcomm to Provide Cold Chain Monitoring Solution to Werner Enterprises
[Via Satellite 01-15-2014] Werner Enterprises, a transportation a logistics company providing services throughout North America, Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Australia, has selected Orbcomm to provide tracking and monitoring […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Key Video Satellites Broadcasting to 274 Million Homes in EMENA Region
[Via Satellite 01-13-2015] The Eutelsat TV Observatory has revealed the results of its most recent research on the number of homes receiving channels broadcast by eight of Eutelsat’s television neighborhoods […]
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Technology
Boeing Completes All-Electric ABS 3A and Eutelsat 115 West B Satellites
[Via Satellite 01-12-2015] Boeing has completed production of two all-electric propulsion satellites: the ABS 3A satellite for Asia Broadcast Satellite and the Eutelsat 115 West B satellite for Eutelsat. The […]
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Connectivity
Tata Sky Launches First 4K STB in India ahead of Cricket Tournament
[Via Satellite 01-12-2015] Direct-To-Home (DTH) TV operator Tata Sky has launched its first 4K Set Top Box (STB) in India, in preparation for the upcoming cricket matches to be broadcast […]
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Government/Military
ESA Selects Thales Alenia Space for PLATO Phase B1 Study
[Via Satellite 01-12-2015] The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Thales Alenia Space for one of the three phase B1 studies of the Planetary Transits and Oscillation of Stars (PLATO) […]
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Government/Military
Air Force Selects Raytheon and General Dynamics Joint Venture for $1.5 Billion Space Contract
[Via Satellite 01-09-2015] The U.S. Air Force has awarded a potential multi-billion-dollar contract to a joint venture between Raytheon and General Dynamics. Under the contract, the joint venture, called Range […]
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Government/Military
CNES and CEA Sign New Framework Research Agreement
[Via Satellite 01-09-2015] CNES, the French space agency, and CEA, the French atomic energy and alternative energies commission, have signed a new framework research agreement to step up cooperation between […]
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Technology
Com Dev Wins Contract Expansion for HTS Serving Asia-Pacific Region
[Via Satellite 01-09-2015] Com Dev has announced an expansion to an October 2014 contract to provide Ku-band equipment for a communications High Throughput Satellite (HTS). The expansion calls for additional […]
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Uncategorized
Raytheon Announces Executive Appointments
[Via Satellite 01-08-2015] Raytheon announced the appointment of two executive positions. Chairman and CEO Thomas Kennedy appointed David Wajsgras as president for Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services (IIS) business, succeeding […]
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Government/Military
U.S. Air Force Awards Kratos $41.5 Million in Contracts for Satellite Operations
[Via Satellite 01-06-2015] Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has recently received several new modifications and an option exercise under an existing contract from the U.S. Air Force, totaling approximately $41.5 […]
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Connectivity
Dish Designing 4K Joey Set Top Box
[Via Satellite 01-06-2015] Dish Network announced the launch of its first Ultra-HD Set-Top Box (STB). Named the 4K Joey, the unit is designed to easily integrate with Dish’s Hopper Whole […]
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Technology
MACOM Debuts Broad Portfolio of DOCSIS 3.1 Compliant Passive Components
[Via Satellite 01-06-2015] MACOM announced a comprehensive new portfolio of passive components for DOCSIS 3.1 compliant Cable TV (CATV) and broadband Internet systems. This new product family, spanning upstream and […]
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Technology
Orbcomm Completes SkyWave Acquisition
[Via Satellite 01-05-2015] Orbcomm has completed the acquisition of SkyWave Mobile Communications, the largest (Machine-to-Machine) M2M service provider on the Inmarsat global L-band satellite network. Based in Ottawa, Canada, SkyWave […]
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Connectivity
Broadcom Expands Low-Power ODU Satellite Device Portfolio
[Via Satellite 01-05-2015] Broadcom announced a new low-power satellite device in its Outdoor Unit (ODU) portfolio. The BCM4554 adds support for up to 32 resident Set-Top Boxes (STBs) on a single […]
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Government/Military
Korean STSAT 3 Avoids In-Orbit Collision
[Via Satellite 01-05-2015] The Korean Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning announced that the nation’s satellite avoided collision with a space object, reversing its previous expectations from Saturday, according to […]


























