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Connectivity
Evolve Broadband Deploys Globecomm Solution, Provides Commercial 4G LTE Services
[Via Satellite 03-27-2014] Globecomm has announced that Texas-based Evolve Broadband has deployed its LTE solutions, delivering a cost-effective and efficient path to 4G/LTE. After successfully completing LTE trials with Globecomm, […]
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Connectivity
Hybrid Networks: Commercial Broadcaster’s Play for Regionalized Programming
In nearly every executive briefing that Cisco conducts with its commercial broadcast clients, one question keeps popping up: What is the new role of fiber or terrestrial services? “Categorically, we get a
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Connectivity
Broadcasting from Brazil: How the Industry Prepares for Major Sporting Events
On June 12, more than 100 million viewers in Latin America are expected to tune in for the first game of the 2014 Soccer World Cup taking place in Brazil. The global audience is forecasted to exceed 3 billion
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Uncategorized
Declaration on Illegal Wildlife Trade: Opportunities for Satellite
On Feb. 13, 2014, in London, more than 40 world leaders signed a declaration against the annual 10 billion pounds ($16.7 billion) illegal wildlife trade in ivory, rhino and other […]
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Connectivity
Developments in Aero Connectivity: First Principles
Demand for satellite mobility services is undeniable, and investment in new capacity and more efficient terminal operations is keeping those responsible for allocating spectrum and regulating service busy
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Technology
Preventing Adjacent Satellite Interference
Satellite interference is a problem the entire industry must address. Over the years, much discussion has focused on how to identify the sources of costly RF interference so the problem can be eliminated as
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Uncategorized
Antebi Outlines Opportunities for Gilat
Erez Antebi has been CEO of Gilat Satellite Networks for about two years. It has been a challenging time for the company as it looks to play a key role in commercial and broadband markets around the world
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Uncategorized
Asia–Pacific
STEE-SatComS, a subsidiary of ST Electronics, has partnered with Satrec Initiative Company, SPOT Asia and Antrix Corporation for the launch and distribution of imagery from its TeLEOS 1 satellite
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Uncategorized
Europe
Bertrand Maureau of Thales Alenia Space, Magali Vaissiere of ESA, and Eric Béranger of Airbus Defence and Space, signed the Neosat Phase-B contract at ESA headquarters in Paris. Photo: ESA–N. Imbert-Vier
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Uncategorized
Latin America
KVD in Baru, Colombia, one of the remote areas served by the service. Photo: Ministerio TIC ColombiaVivo headquarters in Sao Paulo. Photo: Wikimedia CommonsCharlie Ergen, chairman of EchoStar Corporation, has
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Uncategorized
Middle East and Africa
Avanti Hylas 2 satellite. Photo: AvantiHermes Datacomms has acquired services from Avanti Communications that will boost its satellite capacity in Iraq. The company will deploy the capacity in remote fields
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North America
Skybox Imaging has signed an agreement with Orbital Sciences to launch six more satellites into orbit. The satellites will be launched into a sun-synchronous orbit aboard Orbital’s Minotaur C space launch
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Technology
CloudEO Starts ‘Virtual Constellation’ Access with Beta Online Marketplace
[Via Satellite 03-26-2014] CloudEO has released the beta version of its online marketplace for Earth observation-based products. By supplying data on a pay-per-use or subscription basis, the company is working […]
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Technology
Lockheed Martin Opens Advanced Materials and Thermal Sciences Center in California
[Via Satellite 03-26-2014] The Lockheed Martin Space Systems Advanced Technology Center (ATC) has opened a new laboratory building to host research and development in emerging technology areas including 3-D printing, […]
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Connectivity
Delta to Launch International Wi-Fi Access on 747-400 Aircraft
[Via Satellite 03-26-2014] Delta Air Lines will be launching Gogo’s Wi-Fi service on Ku-band-enabled Boeing 747-400 aircraft flying from Los Angeles International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Narita […]
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Government/Military
NASA, JAXA Release First Images from GPM Core Observatory Satellite
[Via Satellite 03-26-2014] NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have released the first images captured by the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory, an Earth-observing satellite launched Feb. […]
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Connectivity
Albavision Group Launches Qualy TV Channels in Costa Rica
[Via Satellite 03-26-2014] Qualy TV, an Albavision Group company, has introduced its new pay-TV service in Costa Rica. The service will be supported on the Media Networks Direct-to-Home (DTH) platform, […]
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Technology
GeoMetWatch, Exelis to Develop Geostationary Hyperspectral Sounder
[Via Satellite 03-26-2014] GeoMetWatch (GMW) and Exelis have agreed to design a geostationary hyperspectral sounder. Under the agreement, Exelis will manufacture sensors based on the design of the Exelis advanced […]
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Finance
JAXA Chooses Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Develop New Launcher With Greater Commercial Focus
[Via Satellite 03-25-2014] Approximately one month after beginning its search for a new prime contractor, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to develop the agency’s […]
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Government/Military
Satellite Navigation Glonass M Separates from “Fregat” Stage, Reaches Orbit
[Via Satellite 03-25-2014] Russia’s Glonass M satellite has successfully separated from the upper stage “Fregat” and is now in orbit. The satellite carries 54 set accessories as well as a […]
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Technology
Boeing on Schedule for Delivery of All-Electric Satellites
[Via Satellite 03-25-2014] Boeing has recently met key production milestones on its initial 702 Small Platform (SP) all-electric propulsion satellites, and is scheduled to deliver the satellites in late 2014 […]
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Connectivity
Profen Announces Turkish Infrastructure Partnership with Avanti
[Via Satellite 03-25-2014] Global telecoms operator Profen has established a Turkish Gateway Earth Station (GES) to manage Internet traffic in Turkey. The GES will manage traffic for Avanti Communications’ Hylas […]
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Connectivity
O3b Ready to Launch Second Wave of Satellites
[Via Satellite 03-25-2014] O3b Networks’ second group of four satellites have successfully completed the required ground testing and are now ready to ship from the Thales Alenia Space facility in […]
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Connectivity
IDC Appoints Former BlackBerry EVP to Board of Directors
[Via Satellite 03-25-2014] International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) has appointed David Smith, former executive vice president of enterprise mobile computing at BlackBerry to its board of directors. Smith has been in […]
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Connectivity
Orbcomm Preparing Two New Services with OG2 Constellation
[Via Satellite 03-24-2014] With the launch of the first six satellites coming up at the end of April, Orbcomm is planning to offer two new services that the company hopes […]
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Video
Mark Holmes GCA Summit Introduction
Mark holmes introduces the upcoming Global Connected Aircraft Summit.
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Connectivity
Arianespace Successfully Launches Satellites for SES and Hispasat
[Via Satellite 03-24-2014] Arianespace has successfully launched SES’ Astra 5B and Hispasat’s Amazonas 4A aboard the Ariane 5 launch vehicle from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. This launch […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin Awards General Dynamics Contract for US Air Force GPS 3 Program
[Via Satellite 03-24-2014] Lockheed Martin has awarded General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems a $26 million contract to support the U.S. Air Force Global Positioning System (GPS) 3 Network Communications Element […]
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Connectivity
Kratos ISE UK to Deliver Full-Motion Antenna to Turksat A.S.
[Via Satellite 03-24-2014] Turksat Satellite Communication, Cable TV and Operation (Turksat) has selected Integral Systems Europe Limited (Kratos ISE UK), a business unit of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, to […]
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Connectivity
Gogo, Samsung Offer Free In-Flight Internet Service with Select Tablets
[Via Satellite 03-24-2014] Gogo and Samsung will join forces to offer a full year, or up to 36 flights, of Gogo in-flight Internet access with the purchase of select Samsung […]




























