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Connectivity
Miteq Introduces Compact MT2400 Amplifier
Miteq has introduced its MT2400 TWT amplifier to its MCL outdoor product line.
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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.
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Etihad Airways Launches Wi-Fly Connectivity Service
Etihad Airways on Monday launched its Etihad Wi-Fly in-flight Internet and mobile connectivity service, powered by the Panasonic Avionics Global Communications Suite. The airline’s first aircraft equipped with Panasonic’s communications […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon NMT Solution Passes Navy’s Full Rate Production Review
Raytheon’s Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) has completes a Full Rate Production (FRP) review by the U.S. Navy and will be installed on more than 300 U.S. Navy ships, subs and shore stations.
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Banyan Completes Connectivity Installations on Challenger 604s
Banyan Air Service, based at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), completed the second of two Bombardier Challenger 604s with the Aircell AGT-4000 Gogo in-flight internet system. One of the […]
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Connectivity
NSR Reports Future VSAT and Broadband Satellite Market Gains
NSR's Broadband Satellite Markets 11th Edition report projected the worldwide VSAT, Broadband Satellite, Trunking and Backhaul markets to gain $9.1 billion in 2021, as satellite broadband Internet access subscribers will exceed 5.2 million globally in 10 years, and the enterprise VSAT installed base will reach nearly 2.9 million sites.
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Etihad Airways Deploys “Wi-Fly” Connectivity Solution
Etihad Airways has launched its new in-flight Internet and mobile connectivity service powered by the Panasonic Avionics Global Communications Suite “Etihad Wi-Fly,” the company announced. The first Airbus A330-200 […]
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Connectivity
SES Offers Internet Satellite JET Service for France
SES is now the first satellite operator to offer the satellite broadband service Internet Satellite JET with download speeds of up to 20 Mbit/s for consumers in France, effective immediately via France Telecom-Orange's satellite broadband affiliate NordNet.
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Qatar Offers First B787 with OnAir’s Inflight Connectivity
Wednesday’s Qatar Airways flight was the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to deliver both Wi-Fi Internet and mobile phone access to passengers via OnAir’s inflight connectivity, the companies announced. The […]
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Xtar Captures Significant Segment of AISR Market with Various Contracts
Xtar has acquired a significant segment of the airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (AISR) market over the last year under various contracts valued at over $8 million and more than […]
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Satcom Direct Launches In-Flight Mobile App
Satcom Direct has launched the mobile application FlightDeck 360, enabling customers to view real-time flight data and utilize datalink communications before and during a flight using an Internet connection and […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Partners with SoftBank Mobile for Japanese Satellite Network Service
Mobile satellite services provider Thuraya Telecommunications and Japanese telecommunications company SoftBank Mobile have partnered to provide Japanese business, enterprise, and consumer subscribers across Thuraya’s satellite network with mobile satellite communication services.
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Connectivity
Viasat Broadcasting, NBA Collaborate to Increase Coverage
Modern Times Group (MTG)’s Viasat Broadcasting will provide season-long coverage of the National Basketball Association (NBA) according to a new multi-year pay-TV partnership.
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Government/Military
JAXA Introduces New CubeSat LauncherReb
The Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA) has developed the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (J-SSOD) to cut costs of satellite launches and has installed it on the International Space Station.
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Government/Military
Advantech Receives New Orders for SCPC Modem
Advantech AMT has received new orders for its DISA Certified MIL-STD-188-165A, AMT73L SCPC Modem from a major U.S. military supplier totaling $1.7 million.
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Connectivity
Skynet 5D Joins with Ariane5 to Prepare for Arianespace’s Final 2012 Launch
The Skynet 5D satellite has joined with Mexsat Bicentenario on Ariane 5 in preparation for the Dec. 19 Arianespace seventh and final 2012 heavy-lift flight from the French Guiana Spaceport.
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Elop to Supply Jupiter Camera for Optsat 3000
Elbit Systems wholly owned subsidiary Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop will provide Israel Aerospace Industries with the Jupiter space camera for the Italian Optsat 3000 observation satellite
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ILS Potentially Delays Satmex 8 Launch
The Satelites Mexicanos (Satmex) C- and Ku-band Satmex 8 satellite launch is likely to be delayed due to the ILS Proton Breeze M glitch
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TeleCommunication Systems Receives U.S. Army Delivery Order
[Satellite TODAY 12-14-12] The U.S. Army has placed a delivery order for TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) Secret Internet Protocol Router and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Access Point or SNAP 1.2M Lite […]
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SES Broadcasts Swiss Channel via ASTRA
[Satellite TODAY 12-14-12] SES’ ASTRA is now broadcasting the Swiss private channel 3+ from its orbital position 19.2 degrees East, the company announced Dec. 14. 3+ is the first Switzerland-based […]
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Xtar Captures Significant Segment of AISR Market with Various Contracts
[Satellite TODAY 12-13-12] Xtar has acquired a significant segment of the airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (AISR) market over the last year under various contracts valued at over $8 million […]
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Space Foundation Names PulseSwitch Systems as Space Certification Partner
[Satellite TODAY 12-13-12] PulseSwitch Systems is the Space Foundation’s newest Space Certification Partner, recognized for its licensed batteryless, wireless remote Lightning Switch, the Foundation announced Dec. 13. Using NASA-developed Thunder […]
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SES German HD+ Adds Deluxe Music HD Channel
[Satellite TODAY 12-13-12] The SES German HD platform HD+ is adding its 15th channel Deluxe Music HD, the company announced Dec. 13. Deluxe Music was launched in Germany in 2005 […]
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Raytheon to Design Military Imaging Satellites for DARPA’s SeeMe Program
Artist’s concept of the coverage area of a single SeeMe satellite Image credit: DARPA [Satellite TODAY 12-13-12] Raytheon has won a $1.5 million contract to design small satellites to enhance […]
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Connectivity
FCC Facilitates Dish Network’s Wireless Use of Satellite Spectrum
[Satellite TODAY 12-12-12] The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given regulatory approval for Dish Network to convert satellite spectrum for wireless use, the company announced Dec. 12. […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Donates Satellite Broadcast Services for Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert
[Satellite TODAY 12-12-12] Intelsat is working with AMC Networks to donate satellite distribution services for the "12-12-12" Hurricane Sandy relief concert in New York City, the satellite service provider announced […]
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Connectivity
Hughes India Wins Contract to Provide Bank Services throughout India
[Satellite TODAY 12-12-12] Hughes Network Systems subsidiary Hughes Communications India (HCIL) will connect 27,000 offsite ATMs with a secure broadband satellite network over 2014 and provide various public sector banks […]
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Connectivity
Satcom Direct Launches In-Flight Mobile App
[Satellite TODAY 12-12-12] Satcom Direct has launched the mobile application FlightDeck 360, enabling customers to view real-time flight data and utilize datalink communications before and during a flight using an […]
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Connectivity
Vivacom Upgrades Satellite-Based Internet Services
Telecommunications company Vivacom has increased the download speeds and doubled the monthly bandwidth allowance for its satellite-based internet services.
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Connectivity
Gazprom’s Yamal-402 Reaches Correct Orbit
The Gazprom-owned Yamal-402 satellite eventually reached orbit early Tuesday after its course was corrected by space officials.