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Connectivity
Bulgarian Telecom Leases Intelsat 12 Capacity
[Satellite TODAY 09-08-10] Bulgarian telecommunication service provider Vivacom has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder contract for Intelsat capacity on the Intelsat 12 satellite (IS-12), located at 45 degrees East, the operator […]
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Connectivity
Orion Express Signs for Expanded Capacity on Intelsat 15
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-10] Intelsat is expanding Russian DTH satellite provider Orion Express’ programming capacity on the Intelsat 15 satellite (IS-15), the operator announced. Orion signed a new multi-year, multi-transponder […]
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Connectivity
Quantis to Launch Newtec-Powered Broadband Solution in Spain
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-10] Spanish broadband specialist Quantis is rolling out a full-service broadband solution based on Newtec‘s Ka-band Sat3Play technology, hub and terminals to remote and rural communities across Spain, […]
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Connectivity
RRsat Enters Broadcast Alliance with Europe’s Digital Media Center
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-10] RRsat has entered a partnership with Europe’s Digital Media Center (DMC) to offer a complete global playout and content delivery solutions to regional broadcasters, the company announced […]
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Connectivity
Latens, Indieon to Develop Cardless Broadcast Security Solution for Asian DTH
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-10] Latens, A provider of pay-TV software security solutions, has entered a partnership with middleware manufacturer Indieon Technologies to develop a secure, cardless one-way broadcasting solution for DTH […]
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Connectivity
Com Dev Dismisses CEO Keating After Heavy Losses in 2010
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-10] Canadian satellite company Com Dev has dismissed CEO John Keating, effective immediately, after announcing heavy losses in its 2010 third quarter, which resulted in a 5 percent […]
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Connectivity
Iranian DTH Broadcaster Selects EMP for DTH Teleport, Transmission
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-10] Kahkeshan Digisat, an emerging Iranian DTH broadcaster, has selected European Media Port (EMP) to provide DTH uplink teleport and transmission services to Kahkeshan’s European and Middle East […]
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Uncategorized
Analysys Mason Report Urges Investment in Mobile Content Markets
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-10] The Mobile content and applications (MCA) market influences $80 billion of mobile spending, according to a research report from global telecommunications, media and IT adviser Analysys Mason, […]
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Connectivity
China Telecom Partners with CENX to Expand Carrier Services
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-10] China Telecom Americas, a North American subsidiary of China Telecom Corp. has partnered with carrier Ethernet network operator CENX to provide services both to and from its […]
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Connectivity
Netia to Roll Out New End-to-End Content Management System
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-10] Developer Netia is set to release Netia CMS, a content management system and integrated suite, which aims to enable users to streamline production processes, the company announced […]
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Connectivity
RSCC Targets Western European Broadcast Market
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-10] The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has entered into the TV broadcasting market in Western Europe, signing a deal with Castor Broadcasting, a Netherlands-based company, to provide […]
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Connectivity
Euroconsult: Maritime Terminal Market Will Double by 2020
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-10] Maritime satellite communications terminals aboard commercial and private ships will more than double over the next decade, according to a Euroconsult research report released Sept. 3. […]
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Government/Military
U.S. Air Force Expands CCS-C Contract With Integral Systems
[Satellite TODAY 09-03-10] The U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) has issued Integral Systems with a $1.5 million contract modification to its Command and Control System-Consolidated (CCS-C) […]
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Connectivity
DCI Integrates Enterprise Network Management into ScheduLink Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-03-10] Diversified Communications Inc. (DCI) has enhanced its ScheduLink product with the addition of an Enterprise Resource Management Application (ERMA) from ScheduAll to support connectivity between DCI’s broadcast […]
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Connectivity
MTN Satellite Releases StreamXcel Plus Maritime Solution
[Satellite TODAY 09-03-10] Communications, connectivity, and content services provider MTN Satellite has released StreamXcel Plus, an integrated hardware and software solution for managing shipboard satellite communications, the company announced Sept. […]
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Connectivity
European Operators SES, Eutelsat Announce 3-D Initiatives
[Satellite TODAY 09-03-10] SES Astra has formed an initiative with broadcasters and consumer electronics vendors to support the introduction and take-up of 3-D TV services in Europe, the operator announced […]
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Connectivity
Vislink Unveils Portable IP-enabled Satellite Newsgathering Terminal
[Satellite TODAY 09-03-10] Vislink News and Entertainment is set to unveil its Advent NewsLite portable, IP-enabled satellite communications terminal designed for use with current and new lightweight antenna systems, the […]
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Connectivity
Vizada, Nautical Install Mandatory Data Services on Spanish Fishing Vessels
[Satellite TODAY 09-03-10] Vizada has teamed up with service provider Nautical to provide the Inmarsat FleetBroadband service to more than 300 Spanish fishing vessels, the companies announced Sept. 2. […]
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Government/Military
GOES-15 Accepted by NASA, NOAA After Completing On-Orbit Testing
[Satellite TODAY 09-02-10] The GOES-15 environmental satellite completed on-orbit testing and has been accepted into service by NASA and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), satellite manufacturer Boeing […]
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Government/Military
NASA Grants ULA $909 Million Operations Contract Extension
[Satellite TODAY 09-02-10] NASA has extended its Space Program Operations contract with United Space Alliance (ULA) to remain active through the end of March 2011, the agency announced Sept. 1. […]
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Connectivity
EgyptAir Launches OnAir In-Flight Connectivity Service from London
[Satellite TODAY 09-02-10] In-flight communications provider OnAir has launched full Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir inflight passenger communications services on EgpytAir’s fleet of twin-aisle Airbus 330-300 aircraft operating out of […]
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Connectivity
SES Astra Adds Sports Channel to German HD Platform
[Satellite TODAY 09-01-10] SES Astra has selected the Sport1 channel to join its HD Plus platform in Germany, the operator announced Sept. 1. HD Plus, a subsidiary of SES […]
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Government/Military
Honeywell Signs $219 Million Contract to Support Air Force Satellite Control Network
[Satellite TODAY 09-02-10] The U.S. Department of Defense issued a $219.4 million contract to Honeywell International to supply systems, maintenance engineering and other services for an Air Force Satellite Control […]
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Government/Military
DigitalGlobe Issues WorldView-3 Development Deals to Ball Aerospace, ITT
[Satellite TODAY 09-02-10] Satellite imagery provider DigitalGlobe has awarded $301 million in development contracts for the WorldView-3 satellite to Ball Aerospace & Technologies and ITT Corp., DigitalGlobe announced Sept. 1. […]
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Connectivity
GE SatCom Launches Maritime Solution
[Satellite TODAY 09-02-10] GE SatCom is launching a satellite-based communications service for shipping operators, the company announced Sept. 1. The Satlynx Maritime solution aims to provide a platform for […]
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Government/Military
Elbit Systems Selects Harris Tactical Radios for ADF
[Satellite TODAY 09-01-10] Harris Corp. has received a $9.5 million contract from Elbit Systems to provide engineering services to support the Australian Department of Defense’s (ADF) Land 200 communications modernization […]
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Government/Military
ITT to Build GeoEye-2 Imaging System for Lockheed Martin
[Satellite TODAY 09-01-10] ITT Corp. received a subcontract from Lockheed Martin Space Systems to continue building the imaging system for GeoEye’s next-generation Earth-imaging satellite, GeoEye-2, ITT announced Aug. 31. […]
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Connectivity
Artel Releases Multi-Format Signal Generator and Test Module
[Satellite TODAY 09-01-10] Artel has released its DLT710 multi-format 3G-SDI capable signal generator and test module to the market, the developer announced Aug. 30. The DLT710 is Artel’s DL4000-based, […]
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Connectivity
Advances Keep VSATs Relevant in Changing Market
A quarter century has passed since Wal-Mart rolled out its M/A-COM (later acquired by Hughes) Ku-band VSAT network. The innovative technology allowed the retailer to displace a terrestrial network made […]
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Government/Military
ATK, NASA Complete Second Ares Development Motor Test
[Satellite TODAY 09-01-10] Alliant Techsystems (ATK) and NASA have conducted a cold-temperature ground test of the second Ares five-segment Development Motor (DM-2), ATK announced Aug. 31. Initial test data […]