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Connectivity
UK Ministry of Defense Receives new Terminals from Astrium
[Via Satellite 11-07-13] Astrium will deliver new terminals to the U.K. Ministry of Defense (MOD) and related IP baseband, to enable secure communications on frontlines overseas, Astrium announced Nov. 7. […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Wins Algerian Capacity Deal
[Via Satellite 11-07-13] Eutelsat has been boosted by a new capacity deal in Africa. The company announced Nov. 7 that it had signed a deal with Télédiffusion d’Algérie (TDA) for […]
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Connectivity
Orbit Introduces New VSAT Product Line for Maritime Oil & Gas Communications
[Via Satellite 11-07-13] Orbit Communication Systems has high hopes for a new product line for the maritime and oil & gas sectors. It announced Nov. 7 that it will be […]
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Connectivity
Quake Global Brings Inmarsat/Orbcomm Compatibility to Q Pro Modems
[Via Satellite 11-07-13] Quake Global’s Q Pro modems are now compatible with the new satellite M2M platform being introduced by Inmarsat and Orbcomm. All three companies are working together to […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Selects Network Innovations as First VAR for Global Xpress
[Via Satellite 11-06-13] Inmarsat has appointed Network Innovations as the first Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Global Xpress, serving government markets in Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. “Network […]
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Finance
Astra 5B Arrives to Spaceport, Readies for a December 6 Launch
[Via Satellite 11-06-13] SES’ Astra 5B satellite has safely arrived at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guyana. The spacecraft is now being processed for launch on board an Ariane […]
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Connectivity
Advantech Wireless Completes Turnkey Solution Deployment for Major Latin America Military Customer
[Via Satellite 11-06-13] Advantech Wireless has successfully completed the deployment of a turnkey solution that includes its SapphireBluTM Series of UltraLinearTM GaN technology based solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) for a […]
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Government/Military
US Army Selects Tethers Unlimited for SBIR Contract
[Via Satellite 11-06-13] The U.S. Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) has awarded Tethers Unlimited (TUI) a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to complete development of […]
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Technology
ManagePlaces Chosen as UK Winner of the European Satellite Navigation Competition
[Via Satellite 11-06-13] ManagePlaces was the UK winner of the European Satellite Navigation Competition at a global awards ceremony in Munich. The runner up in the UK Category was TeamSurv, […]
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Uncategorized
Anaren Agrees to be Acquired by Veritas Capital in a Cash Transaction
Affiliate of Veritas Capital to Pay $28.00 Per Share Anaren, Inc. announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which Anaren will be acquired by an affiliate of The Veritas […]
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Connectivity
Spacecom’s Amos 4 Satellite Ku-band Capacity Bought Out Entirely
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] A Southeast Asian data services provider has contracted all Ku-band capacity on the recently launched Amos 4 satellite, operated by Spacecom. Pursuant to this new contract, the […]
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Connectivity
Pearce Bullish about Orbcomm Link-Up
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] In an effort to boost their global aspirations, Orbcomm and Inmarsat have formed a strategic alliance to create a standard satellite platform. Orbcomm is building a series […]
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Government/Military
Exelis Delivers GPS Satellite Simulation Software for US Air Force
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] Exelis successfully completed factory acceptance testing for the GPS 3 navigation payload simulator software. Developed by Exelis, the software will simulate the behavior of GPS signals in […]
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Connectivity
SuperSport South Africa Grows with Support from Miranda Technologies
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] SuperSport has installed more than 70 of Miranda Technologies’ Imagestore 750 HD/SD master control and branding processors. They have also installed Densité LGK-3901 logo insertion and downstream […]
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Connectivity
Azam Media to Launch New TV Venture in Tanzania via Eutelsat 7A
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] Eutelsat began a long-term contract with Azam Media for capacity on its Eutelsat 7A satellite. Azam Media will use 108 MHz of capacity as the platform to […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Enters Strategic Partnership with Vocality
[Via Satellite 11-05-13] Thuraya has entered into a partnership with Vocality to provide solutions for the commercial and defense mobile satellite communications markets. Vocality’s Elite Fusion platform is scheduled for […]
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Government/Military
Exelis Completes GOES R Primary Payload
[Via Satellite 11-04-13] Exelis has completed the primary payload for the future Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES R, weather satellite. The Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), which provides high-resolution imagery of […]
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Government/Military
EIAST’s DubaiSat 2 moved to Russia
[Via Satellite 11-04-13] The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) announced that it has moved the DubaiSat 2 satellite from South Korea to Russia. DubaiSat 2 will be […]
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Connectivity
TrustComm and Thuraya Introduce New MSS Product
[Via Satellite 11-04-13] TrustComm and Thuraya introduced Starlight, a new end-to-end, U.S.-managed implementation of mobile satellite services (MSS) delivered via Thuraya satellites. With Starlight, the full lifecycle of Thuraya’s suite […]
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Connectivity
Euronics Partners with Eutelsat to Expand German Satellite Broadband Market
[Via Satellite 11-04-13] Euronics is teaming up with Eutelsat and getinternet to take satellite broadband to German high streets. The agreement with Eutelsat will enable the companies to offer the […]
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Connectivity
Intellian FleetBroadband Terminals Approved for Inmarsat Use
[Via Satellite 11-04-13] Inmarsat has announced that FleetBroadband terminals manufactured by Intellian are now approved for use with XpressLink, Inmarsat’s fully integrated Ku-band and L-band broadband and voice connectivity solution. […]
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Uncategorized
Global Eagle Entertainment Comments on FAA Decision
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. today commented on the decision made by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that airlines can safely expand passenger use of Portable Electronic […]
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Connectivity
GCI Chooses Intelsat’s Horizons 1 and Galaxy 18 for Service to Alaska
[Via Satellite 11-1-13] General Communication (GCI) has signed a long-term agreement for extended C- and Ku-band capacity on Intelsat‘s Horizons 1 and Galaxy 18 satellites. GCI uses Intelsat’s capacity for […]
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Connectivity
RigNet Chooses Mattia Caprioli of KKR for Investment Board
[Via Satellite 11-1-13] Mattia Caprioli has been elected to RigNet‘s board of directors, increasing the board membership from nine to 10 directors. “[Caprioli] has a diverse international background with a […]
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Connectivity
Telesat Sees Increased Revenues, yet a Decrease in Net Income for Q3 2013
[Via Satellite 11-01-13] Telesat, the Canadian satellite operator, has seen increased revenues in the three months to the end of September, but an overall profit decline. These were two of […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat 5 West A Satellite Chosen for NGO Communications
[Via Satellite 11-01-13] UltiSat has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat for capacity on the satellite Eutelsat 5 West A. Taking advantage of the satellite’s C-band coverage of Africa, it […]
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Connectivity
Exelis Reports Decrease in Revenue for Q3 2013
[Via Satellite 11-01-2013] Exelis reported Q3 2013 revenue of $1.1 billion, compared to $1.4 billion in the third quarter of 2012. Operating income was $133 million and net income was […]
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Connectivity
Spacecom Provides Update on Amos 5 Engines
[Via Satellite 11-01-13] Spacecom updated the company’s previous reports regarding an anomaly preventing operation of some of Amos 5 satellite’s engines via power supply two. The company has received a […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Reports $651 M Revenues for Q3 2013
[Via Satellite 10-31-13] Intelsat reported revenue of $651.8 million and net income attributable to Intelsat S.A. of $87.8 million, or $0.75 per share on a diluted basis, for the three […]
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Government/Military
Astrium and IHS Partner to Support GEOINT Community
[Via Satellite 10-31-13] Astrium has entered into a partnership agreement with IHS to deliver satellite imagery and services for intelligence analysis and reporting. The partnership will enable IHS to meet […]



























