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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 […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat, Sasken Partner to Develop IsatPhone 2
[Via Satellite 03-24-2014] Sasken Communication Technologies has successfully delivered full phone development of Inmarsat’s IsatPhone 2 satellite mobile handset. Sasken aided in the development of the device’s hardware, software, mechanical […]
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Finance
Skybox, SSL Pioneering Green Fuel with ECAPS Propellant System
[Via Satellite 03-21-2014] Skybox Imaging’s decision to use Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) subsidiary ECAPS’ High Performance Green Propellant (HPGP) system on its new satellite fleet marks the first large-scale use […]
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Connectivity
Royal Caribbean, O3b Networks Upgrade Wireless Capacity on Ships
[Via Satellite 03-21-2014] Royal Caribbean International has invested in new Wi-Fi solutions for two of its ships: Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, providing maximum amounts of […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin DMSP Satellite Encapsulated for April Launch
[Via Satellite 03-21-2014] A Lockheed Martin-built Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) is now encapsulated into its payload fairing in preparation for its April 3 launch aboard an Atlas 5 rocket […]
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Connectivity
Measat to Distribute TV5Monde HD Channel Worldwide
[Via Satellite 03-21-2014] Measat Satellite Systems has signed an agreement with Globecast and TV5Monde to upgrade the TV5Monde channel from standard definition (SD) to high definition (HD). Measat will distribute […]
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Connectivity
Es’hailSat Issues RFP for Second Satellite
[Via Satellite 03-21-2014] Qatar-based Es’hailSat has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to design and manufacture its second satellite, the Es’hailSat 2, to be located at the 26 degrees east […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Announces New Modular SSPA/SSPB Device
[Via Satellite 03-21-2014] Advantech Wireless has added the new SapphireBlu 3000W Ku-Band Hubmount UltraLinear Modular Solid State Power Amplifier/ Solid State Power Block Up Converter (SSPA/SSPB) to its portfolio of […]
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Connectivity
RRsat Plans Expansion in US Market
[Via Satellite 03-20-2014] Propelled by the growth of its American market, Israel-based RRsat Global Communications Network is opening a new corporate office in the United States, and has established a […]
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Connectivity
Arianespace Prepares for Astra 5B and Amazonas 4A Dual Launch
[Via Satellite 03-20-2014] Arianepsace is preparing for the launch of SES’ Astra 5B satellite and Hispasat’s Amazonas 4A satellite aboard an Ariane 5 launcher on March 21. The launch was […]
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Connectivity
AsiaSat Releases 2013 Annual Results
[Via Satellite 03-20-2014] AsiaSat has released its 2013 annual results, reporting a decrease in turnover, profit and operating expenses. Turnover decreased 16 percent from 2012 to 2013, mainly due to […]
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Connectivity
Arabsat Issues RFP for New Satellites
[Via Satellite 03-20-2014] Arabsat has released a request for proposal (RFP) for the procurement of four new satellites: the HS3, HS4, ARB6E and ARB6A, set to launch in 2016 and […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Selected to Launch M7 Group Pay-TV Platform in Hungary
[Via Satellite 03-20-2014] M7 Group, a European company that provides pay-TV services, has selected Eutelsat’s 9 degrees east neighborhood to support the launch of AustriaSat Magyarország by its subsidiary, M70 […]
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Government/Military
Harris Corporation Introduces New HF Tactical Radio
[Via Satellite 03-20-2014] Harris Corporation has created a high-frequency (HF) tactical radio network that has the ability to link U.S. military bases with clear communications and improved capabilities. During a […]
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Connectivity
SES Reaches 291 Million Homes, Sees Room for Growth in Latin America
[Via Satellite 03-19-2014] SES has expanded its reach to more than 291 million TV homes around the world, with 151 million located in Europe. According to SES’ “2014 Satellite Monitor” […]
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Video
Interview with Stéphane Israël, CEO, Arianespace
Via Satellite’s Editorial Director Mark Holmes interviews Stéphane Israël, CEO, Arianespace at their headquarters in France.
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Connectivity
FAA Certifies Gogo to Install Ku-band equipment on Airbus A330
[Via Satellite 03-19-2014] Gogo has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Agency to install its Ku-band satellite equipment on Airbus A330 aircraft. This is Gogo’s […]
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Government/Military
Exelis Completes Transmitter Assemblies for GPS 3 Satellite Payload
[Via Satellite 03-19-2014] Exelis has completed and fully tested six transmitter assemblies, which are integral payload components for the first in a series of the next generation of GPS 3 […]



























