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Finance
Spaceflight Inc. and NanoRacks Prep to Launch Orb 1 Mission Secondary Payloads
[Via Satellite 01-10-2014] Spaceflight Inc. and NanoRacks are preparing to deploy multiple CubeSats from the International Space Station (ISS). The CubeSats are currently en route to the ISS onboard Orbital […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Releases New C-Band UltraLinear GaN SSPA/BUC
[Via Satellite 01-10-2014] Advantech Wireless has released its new SapphireBlu Series 6.6kW C-Band Rackmount UltraLinear GaN solid state power amplifier/block up converter (SSPA/BUC), for wide bandwidth, ultra high power satellite […]
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Finance
Orbital Science’s Launch Raises Awareness of Space Weather-Induced Flight Risks
[Via Satellite 01-09-2014] After a one-day delay, Orbital Sciences’ successful launch of the Antares rocket on Jan. 9, 2014 could be of strong importance to the satellite launch industry, not […]
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Connectivity
US Army Awards GATR $440M Contract for Inflatable Satellite Antennas
[Via Satellite 01-09-2014] The United States Army has awarded GATR Technologies a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling value of approximately $440 million. The contract will […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin Receives $3.9M Contract to Track Orbital Debris
[Via Satellite 01-09-2014] Lockheed Martin will continue tracking and sharing data on orbiting space assets and debris through a $3.9 million contract from the United States Air Force Life Cycle […]
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Connectivity
Hughes and Aruba Networks Partner to Provide Retail Wi-Fi Service
[Via Satellite 01-09-2014] Hughes Network Systems has teamed with Aruba Networks to offer retailers a new managed Wi-Fi service that optimizes network traffic from the in-store wireless local area network […]
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Connectivity
Cobham Satcom and Comtech EF Data Partner to Provide Collaborative Maritime Solutions
[Via Satellite 01-09-2014] Cobham Satcom and Comtech EF Data have started a strategic partnership that will include the integration of Comtech EF Data’s radio frequency products across a range of […]
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Connectivity
Zinwell Selects MaxLinear’s Digital Channel-Stacking SoC for Next-Gen Satellite Digital Outdoor Unit
[Via Satellite 01-09-2014] Zinwell Corp. is developing a new satellite digital outdoor unit (D-ODU) using MaxLinear’s MxL865 channel stacking system on chip (SoC). Zinwell is expanding its satellite product line […]
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Connectivity
Global Eagle Plans Expansion of In Flight Connectivity Across South Asia
[Via Satellite 1-08-2014] In-flight connectivity continues to become a more regular offering around the world. Global Eagle Entertainment’s recent contract extension with Russian airline UTair is an example of this […]
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Government/Military
ESA’s Gaia Spacecraft Reaches Operational Orbit
[Via Satellite 01-08-2014] The European Space Agency’s (ESA) billion-star surveyor Gaia is now in its operational orbit at Lagrange point 2 (L2), a gravitationally stable virtual point located 1.5 million […]
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Connectivity
Spacecom to Broadcast African CHAN Football Championships Via Amos 5 Satellite
[Via Satellite 01-08-2014] Spacecom, the operator of the Amos satellite fleet, has been selected to provide broadcast services on Amos 5 at 17 degrees east for the Confederation of African […]
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Connectivity
FreeCast Announces SelectTV VOD Platform
[Via Satellite 01-08-2014] FreeCast has revealed plans for its new, globally-licensed video on-demand (VOD) platform, SelectTV. The new offering will target telecommunications companies and bandwidth providers that specialize in Internet […]
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Government/Military
NovaWurks Wins $30M DARPA Phoenix Project Follow-on Contract
[Via Satellite 01-08-2014] The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded NovaWurks with a $30.8 million Phoenix project contract with options for an additional $11.8 million that if exercised, […]
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Connectivity
Entropic Unveils EN7300 Series for Satellite Receivers and IP-Clients
[Via Satellite 01-08-2014] Entropic announced its first fully-integrated set-top box (STB) system-on-a-chip (SoC) family, the EN7300-series, which integrates High-Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC) decoding, Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) 2.0 home […]
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Connectivity
Mars One Plans Two, Possibly Three Communications Satellites for the Red Planet
[Via Satellite 1-07-2014] Mars One is most well known for its ambitions to establish the first human colony on Mars. Last week the nonprofit made the first announcement regarding applicants […]
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Connectivity
Boeing Completes Centenario, First 702HP Satellite for Mexican Government
[Via Satellite 1-07-2014] Boeing has completed the first of two 702HP (high power) geomobile satellites, Centenario, for Mexico’s new Mexsat end-to-end satellite communications system. Mexsat will provide enhanced social communications […]
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Finance
Sea Launch Zenit 2S Rocket Completes Inspection, Preps for April Launch
[Via Satellite 1-07-2014] Sea Launch, through Energia Logistics, has conducted a Hardware Acceptance Review of the Zenit 2S launch vehicle to be utilized in support of Eutelsat’s Eutelsat 3B mission. […]
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Finance
Arianespace Postpones Launch of Ariane 5 ECA Mission
[Via Satellite 1-07-2014] Arianespace has delayed the launch of the ABS 2 and Athena-Fidus communications satellites. The company cited the need to change-out unspecified equipment on the VA217 Ariane 5 […]
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Technology
Broadcom Releases New Satellite Chipset for Outdoors
[Via Satellite 1-07-2014] Broadcom Corporation has announced a new Outdoor Unit (ODU) satellite chipset that enables operators to deliver a wider range of services to more subscribers without additional satellite […]
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Connectivity
MDA Signs Contract to Build Subsystems for EDRS C Telecommunication Satellite
[Via Satellite 1-07-2014] MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has signed a contract to provide OHB System with satellite communication electronics to be integrated into the EDRS C telecommunication satellite as […]
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Finance
SpaceX Launches Thaicom 6, Completes Second GTO Delivery Using Falcon 9 Rocket
[Via Satellite 1-7-2014] SpaceX successfully launched the Thaicom 6 satellite for Asian satellite operator Thaicom. A Falcon 9 rocket was used to deliver the satellite to its targeted geosynchronous transfer […]
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Connectivity
Emergency.lu Team Leader Recaps Disaster Response Lessons Learned in the Philippines
[Via Satellite 1-6-2014] It has been roughly two months since Typhoon Haiyan battered the Philippine islands, causing an unprecedented level of damage. As soon as rescue efforts could begin, Luxembourg-based […]
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Finance
ISRO Completes Successful GSLV D5 Launch of GSAT 14 Satellite
[Via Satellite 1-6-2014] The Indian Space Research Organization accomplished a milestone launch with its GSLV D5 launch vehicle on Jan. 05, 2014 from the Satish Dhawan Space Center SHAR, Sriharikota. […]
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Connectivity
SES and Eutelsat Complete Sale of Solaris Mobile to EchoStar
[Via Satellite 1-6-2014] SES and Eutelsat have completed the sale to EchoStar Corp. of Solaris Mobile, a jointly-owned company based in Dublin, set up to develop next-generation Mobile Satellite Services […]
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Connectivity
Global Eagle Entertainment Bolsters Russian In-Flight Connectivity Through UTair Contract Extension
[Via Satellite 1-6-2014] Global Eagle Entertainment has expanded its contract for connectivity with Russian airline UTair Aviation by 60 aircraft, raising the total number to 69 aircraft to be installed […]
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Finance
Thales Alenia Space Awarded an Astrium Contract for Ariane 5 ME
[Via Satellite 1-6-2014] Thales Alenia Space Belgium has signed a contract for the development of the control electronics on the upper-stage Vinci engine steering system with Astrium, prime contractor for […]
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Technology
ViaSat, Harris Demonstrate Extended Range Operation With STT KOR-24A Terminal
[Via Satellite 1-6-2014] ViaSat and Harris Corp. have completed demonstrations of the upgraded Small Tactical Terminal (STT) KOR-24A in combination with the Harris high-band power amplifier for extended air to […]
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Connectivity
Mexican Oil and Gas Reform Opens Up Satellite Opportunity for Jaba Satellite Engineering
[Via Satellite 1-3-2014] Changes to Mexico’s policies surrounding its oil and gas sector have opened up new opportunities for the satellite industry. Jaba Satellite Engineering, a fixed and mobile satellite […]
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Government/Military
EADS Changes Name, Lumps Astrium Services Under Airbus Defense and Space
[Via Satellite 1-3-2014] EADS, as part of the company’s restructuring, has started the new year with its official rebranding as Airbus Group. Uniting all its activities under a single and […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Closes $45M Globe Wireless Purchase
[Via Satellite 1-3-2014] Inmarsat has confirmed the completion of regulatory and other approvals in relation to its $45 million purchase of Globe Wireless, a Florida-based maritime communications services company. As […]





























