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SIS Live, Eutelsat Sign New Capacity Leases U.K. satellite uplink fleet operator SIS Live has expanded its satellite capacity lease agreements with Eutelsat Communications. SIS Live has signed new contracts […]

The World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) opened in Geneva on Jan. 23 and ran to Feb. 17. Just before the event, the ITU released a series of news items on issues […]

DigitalGlobe Fills Key Government Sector Management Positions Satellite imagery firm DigitalGlobe hired Marcy Steinke as its senior vice president of government relations and Tim Hascall as its senior vice president […]

  In satellite communications, when the clocks of two earth stations fall far enough out of synchronization, a slip error occurs and a chunk of information is discarded. Much like […]

The useful lifetime of geosynchronous orbit satellites averages about 15 years, a limit primarily imposed by the exhaustion of propellant aboard. The propellant is needed for “station-keeping” — maintaining the […]

Ball Aerospace OMPS Commences Data Collection on NPP Satellite Ball Aerospace & Technologies’ Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS) has begun collecting Earthview image science and solar calibration data onboard […]

Numerex Introduces Enhanced Satellite Asset-Tracking Solution Numerex Corp. has unveiled a new satellite-based end-to-end remote asset monitoring solution. The new solution enables value-added resellers to provide secure, configurable asset visibility […]

Arabsat Transfers Arabsat-2B Telecom Network to New Satellite Middle-East communications satellite operator Arabsat has transferred its telecommunications network services from the Arabsat-2B satellite to its Arabsat-5C satellite. Arabsat-5C, which was […]

A powerful new generation of enhanced satellites is placing more stringent requirements on antenna manufacturers as satellite operators look to gain the next-generation of antenna technology without incurring huge extra […]

New arbitration rules have recently been launched for resolution of disputes relating to outer space activities. The Optional Rules for Arbitration of Disputes Relating to Outer Space Activities was developed […]

LightSquared’s plans to deploy a terrestrial LTE network using L-band satellite frequencies was dealt a serious blow by reports that government testing found that its proposed LTE service caused significant […]

Post-conflict governments in war-torn areas often make it a priority to rebuild their telecommunications networks. This is because it is difficult to advance other rebuilding efforts, such as restoring order […]

We usually discuss satellite technology in politically neutral terms, recognizing its achievements in communications, media, navigation, mapping and other fields, while at best tacitly acknowledging that the same capabilities can […]

Comtech EF Data Wins Mobile Backhaul Contract in Latin America Comtech EF Data was awarded a $4.1 million contract to provide satellite communications equipment supporting mobile backhaul network expansion to […]

Liberty Global Appoints Hall Senior Vice President, General Counsel Liberty Global appointed Bryan Hall its new senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. Hall succeeds Elizabeth Markowski, who retired at […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 01-24-11] TNTSat continues to make steady progress in France, one of the Europe’s biggest markets for digital TV, and one where satellite has a strong presence. TNTSat […]

[Satellite TODAY 01-13-12] Via Satellite magazine has announced the nominees for its 2011 Satellite Executive of the Year award.    Via Satellite AssociateEditor Mark Holmes said that 2011 was a […]

Gulf Air, based out of Bahrain and one of the largest airlines in the Middle East, aims to be one of the most progressive in terms of providing in-flight entertainment […]

Arianespace Inks DirecTV Latin America Satellite Launch Deal U.S. Pay-TV operator DirecTV exercised an option in its multi-launch contract with Arianespace to include a mission to send a new DirecTV […]

ATIS Unveils IP Content Security Specification ATIS has developed a downloadable multimedia security solution specification that aims to allow network operators to facilitate secure delivery of copyrighted video and other […]

The future of NASA seems to be open to debate as budget cuts increase. With more encouragement than ever for private sector involvement in things like human spaceflight, will NASA […]

Eutelsat W3C Enters Full Service; Total TV Expands Capacity Lease Eutelsat has commenced full commercial operations on the W3C satellite at the 16 degrees East orbital slot. The operator activated […]

If all goes right, Europe’s new multi-annual spectrum policy should be put into place in the next few months. The Radio Spectrum Policy Program (RSPP) covers all use of spectrum, […]

CTC Media is one of Russia’s largest broadcasters and a key player in the country’s evolving broadcast landscape. As Russian satellite operators, Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) and Gazprom Satellite […]

The dangers inherent for access to space, as well as the security of crew members already there in the period between the retirement of the space shuttle and the arrival […]