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Connectivity
Payloads: Seeking the Holy Grail of Flexibility
Surges in throughput along with changing business needs in an environment of scarce spectrum are driving the move toward what many consider the holy grail of satellite design — flexible […]
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North America
Iridium Finalizes Aireon Joint Venture with Nav Canada Nav Canada has finalized the terms of its participation in the joint venture with Iridium Communications, Aireon LLC. Aireon aims to provide […]
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Africa / Middle East
Arabsat Partners with Level421 for Reliable Coverage in Middle East and Africa Arabsat has announced a partnership with Level 421, an African, Middle Eastern and Central Asian satcom services provider. As […]
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Asia Pacific
O3b Networks Extends Broadband Services to Telecom Cook Islands O3b Networks will provide Telecom Cook Islands with bandwidth for high speed Internet connectivity to four additional southern islands in the nation, […]
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Europe
Arianespace, EchoStar Collaborate for Multi-Year Satellite Launches EchoStar and Arianespace will collaborate to launch several new satellites from the French Guiana spaceport over a multi-year period, providing EchoStar with launch […]
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Connectivity
Russian Broadband Satellite: Small but Poised to Grow
The market is small, but capacity is expanding. As costs fall, operators will expand their broadband satellite service into the B2C market. But are there limits? Demand for broadband in […]
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Connectivity
Satellite TV Manufacturers and Distributors Seek Reduction in License Fees
Leading local satellite-TV-system manufacturers and distributors have requested a reduction of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission’s (NBTC) license fee, stating that they are also a key part of supporting and carrying quality content to viewers.
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Connectivity
DirecTV to Increase 2013 Subscription Prices
DirecTV subscription prices will rise in the upcoming year, the satellite TV provider announced via a customer support page Dec. 28.
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Connectivity
Dish Network Requests More Time from FCC to Petition SoftBank/Sprint Deal
Dish Network plans to request more time from the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) to file a petition against Japan’s SoftBank deal to take over Sprint Nextel.
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Connectivity
KVH Expands Mini-VSAT Network Capacity in the Caribbean
KVH Industries has doubled the capacity of its mini-VSAT Broadband network in the Caribbean region to support the increased demand of the growing customer base.
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China Launches Beidou Satellite GPS System
China has launched the state-run global positioning services Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) from its Beidou satellite network on Thursday
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SES to Provide Capacity for Anadolu Networks Local DTH Platform
SES will provide capacity from one transponder at the ASTRA 31.5 degrees East orbital position to Anadolu Networks, beginning Jan. 1
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Roscosmos: Yamal-402 Turbopump Bearing Failure Caused Early Separation
The initial failure of the Yamal-402 telecommunications satellite to reach its intended orbit was most likely caused by a failure of a bearing in a pump.
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Mobility
Singapore Airlines to Retrofit 777-200ER Cabins
Singapore Airlines will be investing nearly $78 million to refit 10 Boeing 777-200ERs with new long-haul cabin products to provide customers with additional space and comfort. The cabin upgrade program […]
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Connectivity
Telefonica Selects Eutelsat’s KA-SAT for Internet Service
Telefonica Global Solutions will utilize Eutelsat’s high-performance KA-SAT satellite to provide high quality satellite broadband services to carriers from all over Europe.
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Government/Military
Air Force Awards Harris with Fifth Option Year on NSOM Contract
Harris has won a fifth option year valued at $66 million from the Air Force on its Network and Space Operations and Maintenance (NSOM) contract
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Connectivity
Report: Increased Satellite Demand Poses Potential Problems for NBN
The Australian national broadband network (NBN) builder faces potential problems of delivering high-speed services to remote regions the current interim satellite arrangement’s popularity rises
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Government/Military
ISRO Delays SARAL Launch
The launch of the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) SARAL satellite designed to study the ocean currents and sea surface heights has been delayed from December to February 2013 due to glitches
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Connectivity
Mexsat Bicentenario Satellite Sends First Signals from Space
The Mexsat Bicentenario satellite sent its first signals from space today as one of the first of three Mexsat satellites for the Secretaria de Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT) of Mexico to enhance the country’s communications for domestic, military, civil and humanitarian needs.
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Government/Military
Boeing Delivers SENSE NanoSats to Air Force
Boeing has delivered two Space Environmental NanoSat Experiment (SENSE) satellites to the U.S. Air Force to aid in assessing the value of small satellites in military space operations
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Boeing Tests Wireless Signals in Aircraft Cabins
Boeing said Wednesday it has developed an advanced method to test wireless signals in airplane cabins, making it possible for passengers to enjoy more reliable connectivity when using networked personal […]
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Government/Military
U.S. Government Renews ViaSat Broadband Airborne Satcom Services Contract
ViaSat will provide a U.S. government customer with broadband airborne satcom services under a valued $52 million one year contract.
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Connectivity
NASDAQ to Delist Globalstar from Stock Market
Globalstar’s common stock will be delisted effective at the opening of business on Friday, Dec. 21 from the NASDAQ Stock Market
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Connectivity
ITC Global to Utilize Intelsat Capacity Broadband Capacity
Intelsat S.A. has signed two multi-year agreements with ITC Global to provide broadband capacity.
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Connectivity
GoGo to Provide In-flight Broadband Services via SES Satellites
In-flight connectivity company GoGo and SES have partnered to deliver GoGo broadband services aboard commercial airliners flying over the North Atlantic Ocean Region, Europe and the United States.
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Connectivity
Sirius XM Names Meyer as Interim CEO
Sirius XM Radio has appointed James E. Meyer as its new Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis, effective immediately
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Government/Military
AIA Applauds Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act
Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) welcomes U.S. Congress’ move to end the over-regulation of commercial satellite exports
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Connectivity
Hispasat’s Amazonas 3 in Final Construction for Early 2013 Launch
Hispasat’s new Amazonas 3 satellite for Latin America is currently undergoing its final construction phase
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Connectivity
Boeing’s Intelsat 27 Arrives at Sea Launch Port
Boeing’s third of four 702 Medium Power (MP) satellites for Intelsat S.A. arrived at the Sea Launch home port in Long Beach, Calif. on Nov. 28.
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Connectivity
Eutelsat 21B Transfers into Full Commercial Service
The Eutelsat 21B satellite has fully entered into commercial service at 21.5 degrees East.