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Government/Military
User Testing Begins on Third AEHF Satellite
[Via Satellite 04-03-2014] The third Lockheed Martin-produced Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite has started transmitting via its protected communications payload. Along with two other satellites undergoing the system test […]
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Government/Military
ESA’s Sentinel 1A Satellite Ready for Launch
[Via Satellite 04-02-2014] The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that its Thales Alenia Space-built Sentinel 1A satellite is ready to be launched. This satellite is the first in the […]
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Government/Military
Government Spending on Space Down for First Time in Nearly 20 Years
[Via Satellite 04-02-2014] Euroconsult’s recent research report “Profiles of Government Space Programs,” has revealed a decline in global budgets for space programs, decreasing from $72.9 billion in 2012 to $72.1 […]
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Finance
Sea Launch Delays Launch of Eutelsat 3B Satellite
[Via Satellite 04-02-2014] Sea Launch has advised Eutelsat Communications to delay their planned April 15 launch of the Eutelsat 3B satellite. Sea Launch confirmed that during the final roll-out phase […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat to Provide Capacity for HD Coverage of Pope Canonization
[Via Satellite 04-02-2014] Eutelsat Communications’ satellites will be a core component of the broadcast infrastructure mobilized to deliver live worldwide coverage of the canonization ceremony of Popes John XXIII and […]
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Government/Military
US Air Force Schedules Next DMSP Satellite Launch
[Via Satellite 04-02-2014] The United States Air Force has scheduled the launch of the 19th Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman built Defense Meteorological Satellite for April 3. A United Launch […]
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Technology
MACOM Announces IP Licensing Program for GaN-on-Silicon Technology
[Via Satellite 04-02-2014] M/A-COM Technology Solutions has announced an IP licensing program for Gallium Nitride (GaN) on Silicon technology. MACOM detailed progress in two areas critical to its vision of […]
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Connectivity
Dish-DirecTV Merger Facing Familiar Hurdles in Different Media Environment
[Via Satellite 04-01-2014] News of talks between Charlie Ergen, chairman of the board of Dish, and Mike White, CEO of DirecTV, fueled a brief rise in the stocks of both […]
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Technology
Ball Aerospace, Aerojet Rocketdyne Green Propellant Test Results Surpass Expectations
[Via Satellite 04-01-2014] Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corporation and Aerojet Rocketdyne have exceeded the technical range objective for the main thruster that will fly aboard the Green Propellant Infusion Mission […]
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Connectivity
RRsat Awarded $6M North American Distribution Deal from DFH
[Via Satellite 04-01-2014] RRsat Global Communications Network has been selected as the key delivery partner of DFH Network for North American distribution. This will be the first package to be […]
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Connectivity
Mitsubishi Electric Completes In-Orbit Delivery of Turksat 4A Satellite
[Via Satellite 04-01-2014] Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has completed in-orbit delivery of the Turksat 4A satellite to Turksat Satellite Communication, Cable TV and Operation Inc. Co. The satellite was launched to […]
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Technology
Andrews Space 6U Solar Panels Complete Space Qualification
[Via Satellite 04-01-2014] Andrews Space has successfully completed space qualification of its new 6U solar panel, which will extend the qualified power systems products for small satellite applications beyond batteries […]
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Technology
Broadcom Announces New Multi-Core Processor for NVF and SDC Deployment
[Via Satellite 04-01-2014] Broadcom Corporation will be expanding its XLP2 multi-core communications processors family with the XLP500 series, which delivers up to four times the per-core performance of competing processors. […]
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Technology
Saft Pulling Advances From Other Fields to Accelerate Space Battery Development
[Via Satellite 03-31-2014] Battery technology company Saft is looking to discoveries across multiple industries in order to improve the relatively slow pace of development for space-specific batteries. For satellites, batteries […]
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Finance
Sea Launch Celebrates DemoSat’s 15 Year Anniversary
[Via Satellite 03-31-2014] On March 27, Sea Launch celebrated the 15 year anniversary of the maiden launch of the Zenit 3ST ocean-based launch system with the DemoSat spacecraft. This inaugural […]
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Connectivity
Cytta Offers Connectivity Solutions for Oil and Gas Industry
[Via Satellite 03-31-2014] Cytta Corp. has announced the expansion of its open source remote connectivity platform to the oil and gas industry, and will introduce its remote monitoring connectivity technology […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat, Vodacom to Provide Broadband to Sub-Saharan African Markets
[Via Satellite 03-31-2014] Intelsat will provide a managed broadband service to telecommunications group Vodacom. This solution will allow Vodacom to offer a differentiated broadband service targeting the small office/home office […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya, Airtel Partner to Extend Coverage in Africa
[Via Satellite 03-31-2014] Thuraya Telecommunications Company has partnered with Bharti Airtel International BV to provide Airtel Africa customers with mobile satellite products and services across 17 countries in Africa. These […]
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Connectivity
APT Satellite Announces 2013 Annual Results
[Via Satellite 03-31-2014] APT Satellite Holdings Limited has announced its audited annual results for 2013, reporting a turnover increase of 26.4 percent from last year. Shareholder profit and earnings per […]
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Technology
Boeing, Airbus Working to Offset the Cons of All-Electric Propulsion
[Via Satellite 03-28-2014] Electric propulsion is by no means new to the satellite industry, but the last few years have seen a surge in interest as customers begin to consider […]
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Government/Military
Airbus Signs Contract with ESA for High-Precision Earth Observation Instrument
[Via Satellite 03-28-2014] Airbus Defence and Space has signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to be the prime contractor for the development and construction of the high-precision […]
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Connectivity
Orbital Begins Production of 81 Iridium Next Satellites
[Via Satellite 03-28-2014] Orbital Sciences Corporation has started production of 81 satellites for the Iridium Next program as part of a contract between Orbital and Iridium’s prime contractor Thales Alenia […]
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Connectivity
AutoManager Integrates SiriusXM Pre-Owned Vehicle Program
[Via Satellite 03-28-2014] SiriusXM is working with AutoManager to enroll independent franchise dealers in the SiriusXM Pre-Owned Vehicle Program. Auto dealerships that use AutoManager’s DeskManager and WebManager products can enroll […]
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Connectivity
NovelSat FreeBand Solution Offers Free Satellite Bandwidth for Broadcasters
[Via Satellite 03-28-2014] NovelSat has announced the availability of NovelSat FreeBand, a new solution that provides broadcasters with free satellite bandwidth for video contribution. Many broadcasters have to lease satellite […]
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Connectivity
Thaicom to Begin Digital TV Trial Run in Accordance with NBTC Must Carry Rule
[Via Satellite 03-28-2014] Thaicom will begin broadcasting Digital Terrestrial TV (DTT) system signals on a trial basis in accordance with Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission’s (NBTC) Must Carry rule. […]
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Connectivity
KVH Exec: Demand for Maritime Connectivity is Strong
[Via Satellite 03-27-2014] Bandwidth demands for seafaring vessels is growing thanks to the increase in available capacity. Driven by the accessibility of Ku-band, KVH Industries has noticed a shift away […]
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Connectivity
Boeing Selects ETL RF Equipment to Support Inmarsat GX Fleet
[Via Satellite 03-27-2014] Boeing has chosen ETL Systems to support Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) services for high speed maritime communications. ETL’s RF systems will support the first of three GX […]
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Finance
ISRO Announces April 4 Launch for New Navigation Satellite
[Via Satellite 03-27-2014] The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced the launch of its second satellite, Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System 1B (IRNSS 1B) to take place on April […]
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Connectivity
Gogo Receives Certification for In-Flight Connectivity in Europe
[Via Satellite 03-27-2014] Aircell, the business innovation group of Gogo, has received Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for installation of in-flight connectivity and entertainment […]
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Connectivity
Panasonic to Expand Internet Connectivity on JAL International Fleet
[Via Satellite 03-27-2014] Japan Airline (JAL) has selected Panasonic Avionics for an expansion of in-flight Wi-Fi for its international fleet, which includes Boeing 787s, 777-200ERs and 767-300ERs. Panasonic has been […]




























