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Technology
Communications Anomaly Hampers UK SmallSat
[Via Satellite 08-26-2014] The United Kingdom Space Agency’s first CubeSat mission, UKube 1, is experiencing an anomaly with its primary communications link. The agency reports that while the satellite is […]
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Government/Military
NASA, JAXA Plan Deorbit Procedure for ’90s Weather Satellite
[Via Satellite 08-26-2014] The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) a joint satellite program between NASA and JAXA, has nearly exhausted its fuel supply. Based on fuel tank pressure readings NASA […]
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Uncategorized
Mitigating Satellite Interference through Carrier Identification
A quiet revolution is underway in the fight against satellite interference. Satellite communications is extremely reliable, but the occasional mistake still makes an undesirable impact from time to time. This
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Uncategorized
Satellite Safety Services: Work In Progress
Nina Beebe is director for emerging markets at Access Partnership in London. She assists satellite service integrators, operators and others in securing market access and licenses on a global basis.Even before
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Uncategorized
Pan-Arab Space Agency: Pipe Dream or Real Possibility?
The Middle East, especially the Arabian Gulf, is fast becoming a heavyweight in the international space industry. Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and, more recently, Qatar are developing their respective
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Finance
Launch Anomaly Leaves Uninsured Galileo Satellites in Flawed Orbit
[Via Satellite 08-25-2014] The Aug. 22 Soyuz launch originally celebrated as the beginning of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) fast-paced deployment of the Galileo Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) is […]
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Finance
Air Force Issues RFI for RD-180 Engine Replacement
[Via Satellite 08-25-2014] The United States Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (AFSPC) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on a new booster as well as a potential […]
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Finance
SpaceX Reusable Falcon 9 Self-Terminated During Test Mission
[Via Satellite 08-25-2014] On Aug. 22, SpaceX conducted a test of a reusable rocket in McGregor, Texas. The rocket, a three-engine version of the Falcon 9R, experienced an anomaly resulting […]
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Finance
Lockheed Martin Completes Astrotech Space Operations Acquisition
[Via Satellite 08-25-2014] Lockheed Martin has finalized the purchase of Astrotech Corporation’s Space Operations business, first announced in May 2014. Now complete, Astrotech Space Operations is a wholly owned subsidiary […]
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Connectivity
Ka You Systems Installs Uplink System for Laredo Community College
[Via Satellite 08-25-2014] Ka You Systems has installed a satellite uplink system for Laredo Community College (LCC), located in Southern Texas. The academic institution serves more than 12,000 students across […]
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Connectivity
O3b Networks Inks Multi-Year Trunking Agreement With Our Telekom
[Via Satellite 08-25-2014] O3b Networks has signed a multi-year agreement with Our Telekom, located in the Solomon Islands, for Internet backhaul services. O3b plans to begin initial service rollout in […]
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Technology
DSSP Soon to Test ‘Holy Grail’ of Propulsion Systems
[Via Satellite 08-22-2014] Digital Solid State Propulsion (DSSP) is nearing the long awaited test of its Electrically controlled Solid Propellants (ESPs) — a new alternative to hydrazine and a potential […]
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Finance
Arianespace Soyuz Launches Twin Galileo GPS Satellites
**Update: On Saturday Aug. 23, 2014, Arianespace discovered that the satellites were injected into the wrong orbit. Further details will come soon.** [Via Satellite 08-22-2014] Following a one-day weather-induced delay, […]
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Finance
Sea Launch Scaling Back Amid Manifest Gap
[Via Satellite 08-22-2014] Sea Launch is reducing its head count among staff at both its Nyon, Switzerland headquarters and at Energia Logistics’ Long Beach, Calif. site to compensate for the […]
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Technology
Airbus-Built Sentinel 2A Satellite Enters Environmental Testing
[Via Satellite 08-22-2014] Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the Sentinel 2A Earth Observation (EO) satellite to IABG, near Munich, Germany, for environmental testing. Engineers will evaluate the 1.2-ton spacecraft’s […]
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Technology
Mitsubishi Electric Finishes Himawari 8 Satellite
[Via Satellite 08-22-2014] Mitsubishi Electric has completed the manufacturing of Himawari 8, a geostationary weather satellite for the Japan Meteorological Agency. The satellite will soon be delivered to the Tanegashima […]
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Connectivity
Hispasat to Provide Telecom Services for Vuelta a España Cycling Race
[Via Satellite 08-22-2014] Hispasat is providing two mobile units equipped with satellite transmission systems to provide satellite communications for the 2014 Vuelta a España cycling race. Journalists and the host […]
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Government/Military
ESA Keeping Pace with Galileo Despite Satellite Anomalies
[Via Satellite 08-21-2014] The European Space Agency has not yet identified the cause of several anomalies that have affected some of the first Galileo satellites. Three of the first four […]
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Connectivity
Airbus Defence and Space Begins Newtec-Enabled Terralink Service
[Via Satellite 08-21-2014] Airbus Defence and Space is growing its Terralink satellite connectivity service for enterprise users. The expanded service employs the Newtec Dialog platform, which was introduced earlier this […]
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Government/Military
NSA Certifies Harris Corp’s Manpack for Top Secret Missions
[Via Satellite 08-21-2014] The National Security Agency (NSA) has granted Type 1 certification for Harris Corporation’s Falcon 3 RF-340M multi-channel manpack radio. Harris is now able to field the radios […]
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Finance
Firefly Space Systems Partners with TACC and ANSYS on Rocket Simulations
[Via Satellite 08-21-2014] Small satellite launch company Firefly Space Systems has teamed up with Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) and ANSYS to conduct rocket simulations using the Stampede supercomputer. Firefly […]
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Technology
NanoSpace Building Large Electric Propulsion Thruster
[Via Satellite 08-21-2014] The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected NanoSpace, an SSC company, to build a bigger version of the NanoSpace Xenon flow control product. Both Airbus and ESA […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat Rolls Out ‘Virtually Unlimited’ Exede Service in Alaska, Hawaii and Florida
[Via Satellite 08-21-2014] ViaSat has begun initial offerings of its “virtually unlimited” satellite broadband service in Alaska, Hawaii and Florida. Customers can access up to 150 GBs of data per […]
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Government/Military
XTAR Evaluating Options for New Capacity in Asia Pacific
[Via Satellite 08-20-2014] Private satellite operator XTAR is considering ways to expand its fleet to include coverage over the Asia-Pacific region. Currently, the company has two satellites in orbit — […]
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Technology
EIAST Satellite Manufacturing Facility Nears Completion
[Via Satellite 08-20-2014] The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) is a few months away from finishing construction of the United Arab Emirate’s first domestic satellite manufacturing facility. […]
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Connectivity
New NSR Report Forecasts 820 Ultra-HD Channels by 2025
[Via Satellite 08-20-2014] NSR analysts predict satellites will distribute 820 Ultra-HD channels through Direct to Home (DTH), IPTV and satellite-to-cable headends in their newest report “Ultra-HD via Satellite, 2nd Edition.” […]
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Government/Military
China Launches Gaofen 2 Earth Observation Satellite
[Via Satellite 08-20-2014] On Aug. 19, China launched the Gaofen 2 Earth Observation (EO) satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, located in the country’s Shanxi Province, aboard a Long […]
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Government/Military
US Air Force Partners with 3 LatAm Countries on Panamax 2014 Space Component
[Via Satellite 08-20-2014] The United States Air Force partnered with three officers from the Dominican Republic, Peruvian and Brazilian militaries to work collectively on the space component of Panamax 2014, […]
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Government/Military
CPI Canada Wins CSA Contract for SWOT Mission
[Via Satellite 08-20-2014] The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has awarded Communications & Power Industries Canada (CPI Canada) a $3.3 million contract for a Ka-band Extended Interaction Klystron (EIK). The 35 […]
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Connectivity
Hispasat Pivots to Latin America as New Top Market
[Via Satellite 08-19-2014] Spain-based satellite operator Hispasat has set its sights on Latin America as the company’s new top growth market. The consequences of Europe’s economic situation have resulted in […]





























