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Connectivity
Measat Satellite Platform First Asian C-Band Platform to Exceed 50 HD Channels
[Via Satellite 03-19-2014] Measat Satellite Systems’ Measat 3/3a platform has become the first Asian C-band satellite platform to exceed 50 high definition (HD) channels. Since the Measat 3 launch in […]
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Technology
MACOM Announces New Surface Mount Triplexer Filters
[Via Satellite 03-19-2014] M/A-COM Technology Solutions has announced three new surface-mount Triplexer filters for multimedia over coax alliance (MoCA) Cable Customer Premises Equipment. This platform of filters has been developed […]
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Government/Military
Harris Corporation Interoperability Testing of Falcon 3 Manpack Radio with MUOS Successful
[Via Satellite 03-19-2014] Harris Corporation has completed initial interoperability testing of the Falcon 3 AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio using the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) waveform. MUOS is the next-generation […]
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Connectivity
Harris Broadcast Transforms into Imagine Communications and GatesAir
[Via Satellite 03-18-2014] Under the leadership of CEO Charlie Vogt, Harris Broadcast has split into two separate companies: Imagine Communications and Gates Air. Vogt will remain the CEO of both […]
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Connectivity
RSCC Successfully Launches Two New Russian Communications Satellites
[Via Satellite 03-18-2014] The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC), in partnership with Thales Alenia Space, successfully launched two new Russian communications and broadcasting satellites, Express AT1 and AT2, on March […]
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Connectivity
Kratos to Provide Command and Control System for NewSat’s Jabiru 1 Satellite
[Via Satellite 03-18-2014] NewSat Limited has awarded Kratos Defense & Security Solutions with a contract to provide the satellite command and control system for the Jabiru 1 satellite. As Australia’s […]
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Connectivity
EISAT Signs Promotion and Distribution Agreement with Satrec Initiative
[Via Satellite 03-18-2014] The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) has signed a contract with Satrec Initiative for global promotion and distribution of Dubai Sat 2’s products and […]
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Connectivity
Satellite TV Reception Wins Terrain over FTA in MENA Region
[Via Satellite 03-18-2014] Eutelsat Communications has released results of its new survey on TV reception modes and trends across the Middle East and North Africa. The survey found that satellite […]
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Connectivity
Gogo’s Business Aviation Group Aircell Announces New Communications System
[Via Satellite 03-18-2014] Gogo’s business group Aircell has unveiled its ST 4300, a new in-flight communications system for business aircraft. The ST 4300 combines voice, narrowband data and cockpit data […]
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Connectivity
Arab Satellite Pay-TV Market has Room for More Entrants
[Via Satellite 03-17-2014] Analysts at the Arab Advisors Group research company expect pay-TV services in the Middle East to grow at a steady pace from 2014 to 2017. In a […]
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Connectivity
Orange Business Services Joins EU Initiative to Develop Cloud-Based Ship Management Platform
[Via Satellite 03-17-2014] Orange Business Services has joined an initiative sponsored by the European Union to assist in the development of new business intelligence and IT standards set to improve […]
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Connectivity
Ball Aerospace Powers JPSS 1 Spacecraft
[Via Satellite 03-17-2014] Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. has applied power to the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS 1) spacecraft bus for the first time. This achievement is considered a […]
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Connectivity
Exelis, Blackberry Settle GPS Patent Infringement Claim
[Via Satellite 03-17-2014] Exelis has reached a license agreement with Blackberry concerning patent infringement claims related to Exelis assisted Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. The agreement resolves issues regarding the […]
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Connectivity
SES Signs Capacity Deal with Libya-based Alruya
[Via Satellite 03-17-2014] SES has signed a capacity deal with Alruya, a Libya-based VSAT operator and system integrator, to deliver connectivity to oil and gas fields in the country. Alruya […]
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Technology
MACOM Introduces Full E-Band MMIC Power Amplifier
[Via Satellite 03-17-2014] M/A-COM Technology Solutions has introduced a high-power, full E-Band power amplifier that will deliver typical Psat of 25.5 dBm for the 71 to 76 GHz and 81 […]
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Video
Greg Quiggle, iDirect
Greg Quiggle, Vice President of Product Management at iDirect, talks to Via Satellite’s Editorial Director, Mark Holmes, at the SATELLITE 2014, in Washington DC.
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Video
David Gelerman, Advantech Wireless
David Gelerman, CEO of Advantech Wireless, talks to Via Satellite’s Editorial Director, Mark Holmes, at the SATELLITE 2014, in Washington DC.
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Video
Andrey Kirillovich, RSCC
Andrey Kirillovich, Director of Integration Services and Projects at RSCC, talks to Via Satellite’s Junior Editor, Caleb Henry, at the SATELLITE 2014, in Washington DC.
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Video
Russel Shaller, Teledyne Microwave Solutions
Russel Shaller, President of Teledyne Microwave Solutions, talks to Via Satellite’s Junior Editor, Caleb Henry, at the SATELLITE 2014, in Washington DC.
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Connectivity
Cellular Backhaul By Satellite a Few Years from Reaching Potential
[Via Satellite 03-14-2014] Executives on the SATELLITE 2014 panel “Wireless Backhaul via Satellite: Making 3G/4G Available for Everyone” said that cellular backhaul solutions are simply not affordable for much of […]
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Finance
Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services Announces ‘Refund or Reflight’ Launch Program
[Via Satellite 03-14-2014] Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services (LMCLS), a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has introduced a 100 percent space launch vehicle “refund or reflight” program to protect customers in […]
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Technology
Skybox Awards Contract to ECAPS for HPGP Modules
[Via Satellite 03-14-2014] ECAPS, an SS Group company, has been awarded a contract by Skybox Imaging to supply 12 complete high performance green propulsion (HPGP) system modules for the SkySat […]
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Connectivity
Japan-Based Gogo to Provide In-Flight Connectivity for Domestic JAL Flights
[Via Satellite 03-14-2014] Gogo, a company that provides in-flight connectivity and wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along […]
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Connectivity
Cobham Satcom Announces New Products
[Via Satellite 03-14-2014] Cobham Satcom, an Inmarsat Global Xpress partner, has announced two new maritime terminals and three new land mobile terminals for Inmarsat’s new satellite network. The new Sailor […]
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Government/Military
Northrop Grumman Delivers Antennas for GPS 3 Satellites
[Via Satellite 03-14-2014] Northrop Grumman’s Astro Aerospace strategic business unit has delivered 32 self-deploying, monopole JIB antennas for the next four GPS 3 satellites. The antennas were delivered to Lockheed […]
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Video
Randy Roberts, Thuraya
Randy Roberts, VP of Innovations at Thuraya, talks to Via Satellite’s Editorial Director, Mark Holmes, at the SATELLITE 2014, in Washington DC.
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Video
Tip Osterthaler, SES Government Solutions
Tip Osterthaler, President and CEO of SES Government Solutions, talks to Via Satellite’s Junior Editor, Caleb Henry, at the SATELLITE 2014, in Washington DC.
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Video
Khalid Balkheyour, Arabsat
Via Satellite congratulates Khalid Balkheyour, President and CEO of Arabsat, for receiving the Satellite Executive of the Year 2013 Awards, and talks about the future of Arabsat.
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Video
Steve Collar, O3b Networks
Steve Collar, CEO of O3b Networks, talks to Via Satellite’s Editorial Director, Mark Holmes, at the SATELLITE 2014, in Washington DC.
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Video
Scott Chase, Chairman, SATELLITE 2014
Scott Chase, Chairman of SATELLITE 2014, talks about the most important take-aways from this year’s Conference & Exhibition.




















