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Government/Military
Comtech EF Data Wins $1.2 Million to Support CAF Mercury Global
[Via Satellite 11-04-2016] Comtech EF Data has received a $1.2 million equipment order from General Dynamics Mission Systems—Canada in support of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Mercury Global project. This […]
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Connectivity
Globecast Launches Euronews HD via Eutelsat’s Hot Bird Position
[Via Satellite 11-03-2016] Euronews, an international news channel in Europe, has contracted Globecast to bring its new HD channel to viewers across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The […]
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Technology
Luxembourg Government Invests $27 Million in Planetary Resources
[Via Satellite 11-03-2016] The Luxembourg government, the public-law banking institution Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement (SNCI), and U.S.-based space technology company Planetary Resources have signed a 25 million euro […]
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Finance
Vector, Atlas Develop New Satellite Ground Architecture
[Via Satellite 11-03-2016] Vector Space Systems has finalized a strategic partnership agreement with Atlas Space Operations to integrate Atlas’ network of capabilities into Vector Space Systems’ existing product offerings, diversifying […]
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Connectivity
Yahlive Adds 16 Exclusive Channels to Arabian Maghreb Bouquet
[Via Satellite 11-03-2016] In line with the commitment to bring relevant, tailored content to the Arabic and French speaking communities across the North African region, Yahlive has added 16 exclusive […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Partners with BICS to Provide Business Continuity Solutions in Africa
[Via Satellite 11-02-2016] BICS, a global wholesale carrier for voice, mobile data and capacity services, has announced the launch of its on-demand connectivity solution for African telecom operators, in partnership […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Joins Telecom Infra Project, Founded by Facebook, Deutsche Telekom, SK Telecom and Others
[Via Satellite 11-02-2016] Gilat Satellite Networks has joined the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) founded by Facebook, Deutsche Telekom, EE, Globe Telecom, Intel, Nokia, SK Telecom and others. TIP aims to […]
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Government/Military
SES to Create Digital Emergency Manual for IOM
[Via Satellite 11-02-2016] The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has selected SES to create a digital emergency manual, in a project funded by the Luxembourg government. IOM, which carries out […]
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Finance
Aerojet Rocketdyne Completes Launch Abort Engine Hot Fire Tests for Starliner
[Via Satellite 11-01-2016] Aerojet Rocketdyne announced it has successfully completed a series of hot-fire tests on two Launch Abort Engines (LAE) featuring new propellant valves for Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation […]
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Government/Military
Honeywell to Offer Inmarsat Satellite In-Flight Broadband to Military Users
[Via Satellite 11-01-2016] Honeywell has announced it will offer high-speed, high-bandwidth satellite communications capabilities for military use. Inmarsat’s Global Xpress “satcom as a service” in-flight broadband service and Honeywell’s JetWave […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat, Elara and TSF Help Restore Telecomms in Haiti after Hurricane
[Via Satellite 11-01-2016] Telecoms Sans Frontieres (TSF), the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) specializing in emergency telecommunications, together with Eutelsat and Elara Comunicaciones, has arrived in southern Haiti to help begin restoring […]
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Connectivity
Yahlive Adds Bosnian TV Channel to European Channel Bouquet
[Via Satellite 11-01-2016] Yahlive announced that, in partnership with Adriatic Tours, owners of Alpha One RTV Network, it has added Face TV to its European channel bouquet. The top-viewed Bosnian […]
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Connectivity
X2nSat Acquires Alaskan Telecommunications Company Futaris
[Via Satellite 10-31-2016] Global satellite communications solutions provider X2nSat has announced its assumption of the satellite contracts of Futaris, a satellite service provider based in Anchorage, Alaska. This migration allows […]
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Connectivity
Satellite TV Audience in Italy Swells to 8.4 Million Homes
[Via Satellite 10-31-2016] Eutelsat Communications has released fresh data on trends shaping Italy’s TV landscape where average viewing of linear content is the highest in Western Europe, at four hours […]
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Government/Military
Advantech Wireless Delivers Advanced VSAT Network to Middle Eastern Military Integrator
[Via Satellite 10-31-2016] Advantech Wireless announced it has delivered its most advanced Discovery hub and terminals for a military customer in the Middle East. This is the first of multiple […]
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Technology
Kymeta Takes a Step Closer to Production with Successful Live Flat-Panel Satellite Demonstration
[Via Satellite 10-13-2016] Kymeta has announced performance results of a weeklong live demonstration at the Monaco Yacht Show. The company realized data rates of 65 Mbps down and 6 Mbps […]
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Connectivity
Gondwana International Networks Launches Africa-Based Satellite Solution
[Via Satellite 10-13-2016] Pan African telecommunication provider Gondwana International Networks (GIN) has launched Source, a fully managed, virtual network satellite operator service. Aimed at telecoms and internet service providers, Source […]
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Connectivity
SES and ESMT Launch Satellite Installer Training Course in Senegal
[Via Satellite 10-13-2016] SES along with its local partner Ecole Superieure Multinationale des Telecommunications (ESMT) located in Dakar, have announced the launch of the SES Elevate satellite installer training course. […]
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Connectivity
Marlink Achieves full Inmarsat Global Xpress Readiness
[Via Satellite 10-13-2016] Marlink has announced the implementation of Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) across its global network infrastructure and service delivery platform is now complete. Following successful installation and testing […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat, Turksat to Enhance Space-Based Communications Capabilities in Turkey
[Via Satellite 09-30-2016] Inmarsat announced a strategic partnership with Turkish state-owned regional satellite operator Turksat. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in March to explore the opportunities available […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin Receives $395 Million Contract for GPS III Satellites 9 and 10
[Via Satellite 09-30-2016] The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin $395 million in contract options for the production of the ninth and 10th Global Positioning System III (GPS III) […]
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Technology
Orbital Insight Measures China Oil Supply With Satellite Imagery Analysis
[Via Satellite 09-30-2016] Orbital Insight, a U.S.-based geospatial analytics and software company, has announced the general availability of China Oil, the latest addition to its global oil supply monitoring tools. […]
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Mobility
OmniAccess and Panasonic Introduce Advanced HTS Design for Mobility
[Via Satellite 09-30-2016] OmniAccess, supplier of communications solutions to superyachts and cruise ships, and Panasonic Avionics Corporation have introduced a tailored XTS “extremely high throughput” satellite network for multiple mobility […]
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Finance
Rocket Lab Completes Its First Orbital Launch Complex
[Via Satellite 09-27-2016] Rocket Lab has announced the completion of its first orbital launch complex, Launch Complex 1. Located on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula, Launch Complex 1 is designed to […]
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Finance
ULA Launches Rocket Hardware Design Challenge with GrabCAD
[Via Satellite 09-27-2016] United Launch Alliance (ULA) has kicked off the 3-2-1 Liftoff! ULA Rocket Hardware Challenge via GrabCAD Community Challenges, inviting participants to design a launch support attachment bracket […]
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Government/Military
NOAA Selects GeoOptics and Spire for Commercial Weather Satellite Data Purchase
[Via Satellite 09-16-2016] The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded GeoOptics and Spire data purchase contracts under its Commercial Weather Data Pilot program. This is the first time NOAA […]
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Finance
ILS Announces New Proton Line of Cost-Effective Launch Vehicles
[Via Satellite 09-16-2016] International Launch Services (ILS) has announced a product line extension of the Proton Breeze M commercial launch vehicle designed to expand the addressable GEO market for cost-effective […]
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Connectivity
Optus Selects Gilat to Extend 3G Coverage to Rural Areas in Australia
[Via Satellite 09-16-2016] Optus has selected Gilat Satellite Networks CellEdge Software Defined Radio (SDR) small-cell-over-satellite solution to extend 3G cellular coverage to regional and remote areas in Australia. By choosing […]
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Government/Military
DLR’s BIROS Satellite Successfully Releases BEESAT 4 Picosatellite Into Space
[Via Satellite 09-16-2016] The Bi-Spectral Infrared Optical System (BRIOS) fire detection satellite developed and built by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) successfully released the Berlin Educational and Experimental Picosatellite (BEESAT […]
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Technology
Thales Alenia Space Signs Phase B Contract with LeoSat
[Via Satellite 09-15-2016] Thales Alenia Space and LeoSat Enterprises have signed the phase B contract for the development of a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. It will offer very-high-speed […]

























