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Uncategorized
Generation Next: Patrick Shannon, SpaceQuest
Patrick Shannon, vice president of SpaceQuest, a manufacturer of small satellites and satellite components, grew up reading the science fiction works of legendary authors like Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac
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Connectivity
Star One Exec Sees 2016 Olympics Ushering 4K into Latin America
[Via Satellite 02-11-2015] Brazilian satellite operator Embratel Star One is readying for an increase in demand for mobility services, along with the permanent presence of Ultra-HD in Latin America. The […]
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Connectivity
Panasonic Avionics Talks ‘Extreme HTS,’ Musing Next Capacity Purchase
[Via Satellite 02-10-2015] If all goes as planned, by 2017 Panasonic Avionics will have High Throughput Satellite (HTS) capacity that wraps around the world for its In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services. […]
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Technology
Orbital and ATK Complete Merger
[Via Satellite 02-10-2015] Orbital Sciences and the aerospace and defense groups of Alliant Techsystems (ATK) have completed the merger between the two companies. This forms a new $4.5-billion space, defense […]
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Connectivity
Telecom Austria Group and Eutelsat Bring Broadband to Central, Eastern Europe
[Via Satellite 02-10-2015] Communications provider Telekom Austria Group (TAG) is extending its relationship with Eutelsat Communications to offer satellite broadband across its footprint in Central and Eastern Europe. This is […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Offers Emergency Response Services to Satphone Users
[Via Satellite 02-10-2015] Inmarsat has announced plans to offer all post-pay IsatPhone 2 customers free access to the GEOS Worldwide Emergency Response Coordination service. The service allows customers to contact […]
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Connectivity
Spacecom’s Amos 5 Satellite to Transmit ConSat TV Across Nigeria
[Via Satellite 02-10-2015] Continental Satellite (ConSat TV) has chosen Spacecom’s Amos 5 satellite at the 17 degrees orbital position to transmit for the Nigerian Direct-to-Home (DTH) provider over an Amos […]
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Government/Military
US Stratcom Uneasy About Debris Threat from SmallSats
[Via Satellite 02-09-2015] The United States Strategic Command (Stratcom) wants better tracking for small satellites as the number of them in orbit continues to skyrocket. Speaking Feb. 6 at a […]
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Connectivity
NBN Co Completes Final Satellite Ground Station, Preps for LTSS
[Via Satellite 02-09-2015] Australia’s state-owned National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) has finished construction of the last ground station needed for its Long-Term Satellite Solution (LTSS) broadband service. Now complete, […]
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Connectivity
United Group Extends Capacity Lease on Eutelsat 16A
[Via Satellite 02-09-2015] Television and Internet Service Provider (ISP) United Group has prolonged its agreement with Eutelsat for capacity on the Eutelsat 16A satellite. The company uses satellite to broadcast […]
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Connectivity
Milano Teleport Adds Three New Regional C-band Beams
[Via Satellite 02-09-2015] Milano Teleport has increased its C-band services with the addition of three regional beams for its iSeaglobal maritime product. The expansion follows a 35 percent increase in […]
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Connectivity
AssetLink Global Picks Iridium’s Satellite Network for M2M Device
[Via Satellite 02-09-2015] AssetLink Global, a Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Everything (IoT) solutions provider, has selected Iridium to connect its AssetPack 3 solar rechargeable monitoring and tracking device. According […]
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Connectivity
Futuresource Analyst: OTT Vendors Could Lead 4K Adoption
[Via Satellite 02-04-2015] Over-The-Top (OTT) operators could overtake satellite as the frontrunner for next generation video, according to analysts at Futuresource. While the satellite industry has been zealous in its […]
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Technology
Harris Buys Exelis for $4.75 Billion
[Via Satellite 02-06-2015] Harris is purchasing Exelis for $4.75 billion in an acquisition expected to close by June 2015. Both boards of directors unanimously approved the acquisition, and Harris has […]
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Finance
DARPA to Conduct 12 Test Launches of ALASA Dedicated SmallSat Vehicle
[Via Satellite 02-06-2015] The United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) plans to conduct 12 orbital test launches of an Airborne Launch Assist Space Access (ALASA) integrated prototype system […]
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Technology
ISS Reshetnev Begins Construction of Millimetron Space Telescope
[Via Satellite 02-06-2015] Russian satellite manufacturer ISS Reshetnev has started building the Millimetron Space Telescope, a future observatory to study the properties of black holes, stellar and planetary formation, and […]
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Government/Military
Inmarsat Picks IDG Europe as L-TAC Services distributor for Sweden
[Via Satellite 02-06-2015] Inmarsat has selected IDG Europe to provide L-TAC services to Sweden. L-TAC is a satcom system designed to meet military requirements on the Inmarsat I-4 satellite network. […]
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Technology
Intelsat to Bring EpicNG to New Markets with Kymeta Partnership
[Via Satellite 02-05-2015] In preparation for the launch of its first EpicNG High Throughput Satellite (HTS) toward the end of this year, Intelsat has signed a significant partnership with Kymeta, […]
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Connectivity
GEE-QEST IFC Antenna Aims for True Global Ku Coverage
[Via Satellite 02-05-2015] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) is jointly designing a new In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) antenna with Quantenelektronische Systeme GmbH (QEST). The new global antenna aims to provide airlines with […]
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Connectivity
Singapore Aviation Authority Inks MOA with Aireon for Space-Based Aircraft Tracking
[Via Satellite 02-05-2015] The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Aireon have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance aircraft tracking in the Singapore Flight Information Region (FIR). […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar and Aglitech Partner to Bring SPOT Satcoms to France
[Via Satellite 02-05-2015] Globalstar Europe Satellite Services has reached an agreement with Agiltech for the distribution and retail sales of Globalstar’s SPOT satellite communications portfolio of products across France. SPOT’s […]
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Government/Military
DOD Budget Request Ups Competition for Fewer Dollars in Space Projects
[Via Satellite 02-04-2015] In the recently released budget request for Fiscal Year 2016, the United States Department of Defense (DOD) asked for $177.5 billion, of which $7.1 billion would be […]
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Technology
Orbital Sciences Adds All-Electric Capability to GEOStar 3 with Aerojet Rocketdyne Thrusters
[Via Satellite 02-04-2015] Orbital Sciences will use Aerojet Rocketdyne’s XR-5 Hall thrusters on its newest satellite bus, the GEOStar 3, for an all-electric design. The contract provides electric propulsion systems […]
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Government/Military
Estonia to Join European Space Agency
[Via Satellite 02-04-2015] Estonia, a member state of the European Union (EU) has taken a critical step toward membership in the European Space Agency (ESA). On Feb. 4, the country’s […]
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Technology
MaxLinear Acquires Entropic for $287 Million
[Via Satellite 02-04-2015] MaxLinear has agreed to purchase semi-conductor solutions manufacturer Entropic, with unanimous approval from both boards of directors. MaxLinear placed the implied total transaction value at approximately $287 […]
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Government/Military
IDC to Expand US Government Broadcast Network
[Via Satellite 02-04-2015] International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) has received a contract from the U.S. government to expand its secure satellite-broadcasting network. The company is providing the latest generation of its […]
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Connectivity
Arabsat, Media Speed Awarded Saudi Digital Satellite Platform
[Via Satellite 02-04-2015] Arabsat and Media Space have signed a contract to broadcast the Saudi Digital Satellite Platform from Arabsat satellites. The platform is part of an initiative to develop […]
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Government/Military
GAO Calls on NOAA to Beef Up Contingency Programs for Aging Polar Satellites
[Via Satellite 02-03-2015] The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) is in danger of encountering near-term coverage gaps as early as this year, according to […]
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Technology
Turksat Grows Satellite Services Through Hughes Jupiter HTS Ground System
[Via Satellite 02-03-2015] Hughes Europe has signed an agreement with Turksat to deliver its Jupiter High-Throughput Satellite (HTS) ground system to the Turkish operator. The deal aims to enhance Turksat’s services […]
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Government/Military
Eutelsat’s Mark Rawlins Elected Chairman of Space Data Association
[Via Satellite 02-03-2015] Mark Rawlins, director of communication system operations at Eutelsat, has been elected as the new chairman of the Space Data Association (SDA), an international non-profit association of […]


























