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Connectivity
Vizada to Supply VSAT Equipment, Lease Ku-band to Eulex Mission
Vizada Networks received a contract from the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (Eulex) to supply VSAT hubs and remote terminals and lease Ku-band satellite transponder space, Vizada […]
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Connectivity
PolarSat Introduces 8-PSK Modulation Capability on VSATPlus 3 Modem
VSAT communication modems developer PolarSat has unveiled 8-PSK modulation and multi language user interface support on its VSATPlus 3 solution, the company announced Jan. 31. The inclusion of 8-PSK […]
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Connectivity
PCI Compliance Requirements Put Burden on Satellite Sector
Payment cards are the life blood of the modern retail industry. The ability to quickly and reliably transport large numbers of credit card transactions fueled the early growth of the […]
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Connectivity
FCC Auctions
“Do I hear $3 billion for 20MHz? Going once, going twice …” As amusing as it might be to imagine a bunch of stressed telecom CEOs judiciously raising their hands […]
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Education News
NASA Seeks Space Technology NASA is accepting applications from U.S. graduate students for the agency’s Space Technology Research Fellowships to perform space technology research beginning in the fall. The fellowships, […]
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Connectivity
Net Neutrality Update
On Dec. 1 Julius Genachowski, chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, announced that the FCC would pursue enactment of rules to ensure “Net Neutrality — unblocked, non-discriminatory access to […]
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Technology News
Sevis Systems Unveils GSM Bandwidth Optimization Platform Sevis Systems unveiled its third-generation GSM bandwidth optimization platform, a backhaul solution designed to optimize GSM traffic. The Sevis 6104 is designed to work […]
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Contracts News
Telenor Leases Thor 3 Broadband Capacity to Vicus Luxlink Teleport services provider Vicus Luxlink leased six transponders of Thor 3 inclined-satellite capacity from Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSB) with the option of […]
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Connectivity
Bruce Churchill, CEO, DirecTV Latin America
DirecTV Latin America has become a pay-TV giant in the region with more than 8.2 million subscribers. The operator now is embarking on a new strategy targeting emerging middle classes […]
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Connectivity
The Success of Satellite Radio
Satellite radio (specifically Sirius and XM) was created with the idea that such a service could offer more specialized programming than conventional terrestrial radio. A broader range of more specialized […]
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Connectivity
Full Agenda of Spectrum Issues at WRC-12
At the World Radiocommunication Council 2012 (WRC-12), experts will review the allocation of radiofrequency spectrum and orbital resources. A positive outcome for the satellite industry will be crucial to its […]
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Executive Moves
EMS Technologies Names Mackay to Board EMS Technologies appointed President and CEO Neil Mackay to its board and said Mackay’s involvement in overseeing the company’s strategy development, risk management and corporate […]
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Connectivity
Jack Waters President and CEO, XipLink
Jack Waters was named CEO of XipLink in 2007 when Montreal-based Xiphos, an aerospace company, looked to spin-off its XipLink acceleration division. Waters was tasked with moving the company from […]
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Services News
Iridium Upgrades Direct Internet Software Package Iridium Communications introduced an updated version of its Direct Internet software package to connect to the Internet using the Iridium 9555 and Iridium 9505A satellite […]
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Connectivity
Technology Pushes Launched in 2010 Could Pay Off in 2011
Our discussions on potential Satellite Executive of the Year nominees always include suggestions that pique one’s interest but don’t quite meet the criteria for inclusion. Our first rule for determining […]
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Connectivity
A Closer Look at the ITU’s Radio Regulations Board
The Radio Regulations of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), at last count, include nearly 2,200 pages covering more than 40 radio services, such as the FSS. The Radiocommunication Bureau (BR […]
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Government/Military
SSTL Captures Payload Contract from ESA
[Satellite TODAY 01-07-11] Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) won a contract from the European Space Agency (ESA) to provide a short wave infra-red (SWIR) spectrometer as part of the TROPOMI […]
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Government/Military
Artel Wins FCSA Order
[Satellite TODAY 01-07-11] Artel received a contract under the Future Commercial Satellite Communications Services Acquisition (FCSA) contract to provide satellite services, the company announced Jan. 6. The order to […]
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Services News
Bentley Walker Offers Weather-Resistant C-Band U.K. satellite ISP Bentley Walker launched C-band satellite Internet services for customers in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. The service aims to bring two-way […]
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Connectivity
The Evolution of 3-D Television Standards
The evolution of 3-D imaging had advanced at a glacial pace when compared to other video technologies. From time to time since its development, 3-D imaging has bubbled up to […]
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Connectivity
Equipment Authorizations
Equipment authorization, also known as “homologation,” is critically important to any manufacturer or importer wishing to market telecom equipment in the United States. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is […]
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Connectivity
Broadband Divide Grows for Satellite Providers
I found myself on the other side of the interview process in early December when I was contacted by Al Jazeera English to comment on a story about a grassroots […]
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Connectivity
Commercial Satellite Sector Sees Upside to New Space Policy Hopeful of ITAR Reform, Greater Stake in U.S. Roadmap for Space
The Obama Administration’s new space policy brings an increased emphasis to the commercial satellite industry as a key player in the future space roadmap. Specifically, the policy calls on […]
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Connectivity
The U.K. Space Industry
In its first year of operation, the U.K. Space Agency (UK Space) recently issued a report on the healthy British space industry. The report is very positive, which should give […]
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Contracts News
Arianespace Wins Sicral 2 Launch Telespazio has selected Arianespace to launch the Sicral 2 satellite into geostationary orbit on an Ariane 5 launched from the Guiana Space Center in November […]
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Connectivity
Nick Thompson Managing Director, Arqiva Broadcast & Media
Arqiva, the U.K.-based communications infrastructure and media services company, hopes to bounce back after a tough 2010. The company has combined its terrestrial and satellite units, as it looks to […]
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Connectivity
TBS Official Envisions Major Changes in Content Storage, Delivery Options
Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) is one of the most recognized global broadcasting brands, and like a number of broadcasters, TBS faces huge challenges to improve its efficiency in delivering content […]
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Technology News
GMN Unveils Data Accelerator, Control Router Satellite data service provider Global Marine Networks (GMN) introduced its WebXaccelerator product for ship-to-shore and remote communications in the commercial fishing, marine transport, cruise […]
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Connectivity
The New Congress and the Space Sector
As the 112th U.S. Congress convenes this month, the shock wave created by the November mid-term elections, which produced the largest turnover of seats in the House of Representatives in […]
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Connectivity
Arianespace Reschedules Launch of Hispasat 1E, KoreaSat 6
[Satellite TODAY 12-15-10] Arianespace reschedule the launch of an Arine 5 spacecraft carrying the Hispasat 1E and KoreaSat 6 satellites in order to allow one of its customers to perform […]