Veronica Magan

[Via Satellite 09-10-2014] Broadcom, a provider of semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, announced its family of eight new hybrid satellite and terrestrial System-on-a-Chip (SoC) broadcast devices for Set-Top […]

[Via Satellite 09-08-2014] ViaSat has reached a comprehensive settlement of all outstanding claims related to its litigation with Space Systems/Loral (SSL) and Loral Space & Communications for breach of contract […]

[Via Satellite 09-08-2014] After two delays, AsiaSat’s newest communications satellite, Asiasat 6, successfully lifted off on Sept. 7. This was the second SpaceX Falcon 9 launch for AsiaSat this summer, […]

[Via Satellite 09-08-2014] Kacific Broadband Satellites has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for the development of satellite communications capacity and emergency communications solutions for the […]

[Via Satellite 09-08-2014] Timor Telecom, a subsidiary of Portugal Telecom, has gone live on O3b Networks’ “Fiber in the Sky” satellite network. This follows the May 14 announcement that the […]

[Via Satellite 09-08-2014] Satellite communications service provider NSSLGlobal has announced its merger with the ESL group of companies, a satellite solution provider and system integrator specializing in custom solutions for […]

[Via Satellite 09-05-2014] The United States Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) has selected Space Systems/Loral (SSL) to host government payloads on commercial satellites. The SMC awarded SSL […]

[Via Satellite 09-05-2014] AvL Technologies’ new 60 cm Manual FlyAway Antenna has received Eutelsat type approval for operation on KA-SAT. The Manual FlyAway Antenna received approval using a Ka-band TRIA […]

[Via Satellite 09-05-2014] Solaris Mobile, a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar, announced plans to use the satellite-based GMR-1 3G air interface technology designed and developed by Hughes Network Systems. The […]

[Via Satellite 09-05-2014] Alterna’TV, a subsidiary of Eutelsat Americas based in Miami, has appointed Aymeric Genty, former Eutelsat VP of sales for France and French-speaking markets, as its new CEO. […]

[Via Satellite 09-05-2014] NovelSat has announce a new solution that will allow Direct-to-Home (DTH) TV service providers and teleports who provide DTH communication services to maximize the use of their […]

Heritage buildings usually inacessible to the public open their doors to everyone on Sept. 13 and 14, such as this luxury canal house. Photo and info: www.openmonumentendag.nl At the Noordermarkt on Mondays

Take a walk down East 2nd Street at Belmont Shore’s pedestrian district. You’ll find bars, restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and national stores all walking-distance from the ocean. Photo: Yelp Drinks

[Via Satellite 05-02-2014] Sat Space Africa, an Internet services provider on the African continent, has increased the capacity it uses from the Yamal 402 satellite. Since the company started using […]

[Via Satellite 05-02-2014] MITEQ has announced the releases of its new, next-generation uplink power control for critical Ka-band links. The UPC2 uplink power control unit is rack-mountable and designed to […]

by Veronica MaganSATELLITE 2014 was just a couple of months ago but it served as another reminder that men are far more predominant in the industry than women. Michel de Rosen, Eutelsat’s CEO, even hinted on

Take a break and go for a classy bowling night right at the Space Symposium’s location. “Play at the Broadmoor” offers an eclectic bowling menu of food and cocktails to complete your night. Photo: The

Enjoy one of the spectacular Cirque du Soleil performances in Las Vegas such as “O,” “The Beatles LOVE,” “Ka,” “Zumanity,” “Mystère” and more. Photo: Cirque du Soleil Dine surrounded by

[Via Satellite 03-12-2014] Airbus Defense and Space and Newtec have signed a new deal to deploy Newtec’s Dialog platform as the technology of choice for providing global fixed VSAT solutions. […]

[Via Satellite 03-12-2014] Communications and Power Industries’ (CPI) satcom products group has introduced a new 80 watt Ku-Band GaN-based solid state Block Upconverter (BUC). This new BUC expands CPI’s selection […]

Established in 1856, Old Ebbitt Grill is D.C.'s oldest bar. It’s a good place for early breakfast or late dinner but it’s especially a great place for drinks and a delectable oyster bar. Photo: Old

[Via Satellite 02-06-13] Cinecolombia has selected International Datacasting Corporation’s digital cinema distribution technology SuperFlex Pro Cinema for its movie theater chains. IDC’s Latin American digital cinema partner, Grupo ChileFilms and […]

The shopping district of Al Satwa features great local shops and cafes as well as some history. Union House, the birthplace of the UAE, is located in Al Satwa and houses the largest UAE flag. Photo: Definitely

“At least we still have a satellite,” said Martin Halliwell, CTO of SES, somewhat ruefully, after the first of two launch scrubs of the company’s SES 8 satellite. While he has attended more than 20

The January issue of Via Satellite celebrates the winners of the first edition of the Via Satellite Excellence Awards. These impressive individuals and forward-thinking companies represent what it takes to succeed […]

The word is that the “Handshake Cocktail,” not listed on The Lounge at Nobu's menu, is the perfect drink to seal a business deal. Photo: Nobu Restaurants Perfect for a business dinner, Chef Mavro

[Via Satellite 12-09-13] Qualy TV, an Albavisión Group company, has introduced its new pay-TV service in Costa Rica supported by Media Networks’ DTH satellite platform. Qualy TV’s initial proposal in […]

After two scrubs last week and a further delay yesterday, SpaceX will make another attempt at launching SES’ SES 8 satellite today using its redesigned Falcon 9 v1.1 rocket. During […]