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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
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
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
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
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
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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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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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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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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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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Connectivity
Paul Robinson Managing Director, Worldwide, KidsCo
KidsCo is emerging as a key player in the ultra-competitive kids broadcasting market, particularly in Europe. With young audiences some of the most demanding around the globe, the broadcasters that […]
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Connectivity
ITU Satellite Goals
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has taken stock of development goals for worldwide information and communication technologies (ICTs) midway between the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in 2005 […]
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Connectivity
Globecomm Wins $4.3 Million DTH Infrastructure Contract
[Satellite TODAY 09-01-10] Globecomm Systems, a provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services, has received a $4.3 million contract from an unnamed media and entertainment company, Globecomm announced Aug. […]
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Uncategorized
AvL Technologies: Focusing on Technical Excellence – Designs for Ultimate Performance
AvL Technologies designs and manufactures motorized, mobile satellite antennas that exclusively combine the original patented Roto-Lok® cable drive, world-class AvL carbon-fiber reflectors, and the unique one-button auto-acquisition controller to automatically […]
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Uncategorized
Hughes: Global Leader in Broadband Satellite Networks and Services
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, U.S.A., Hughes […]
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Uncategorized
MITEQ: A Technology Driven Company
Established in 1969, MITEQ has been committed to designing and manufacturing microwave components and subsystems for the satellite and communications market. Components include low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, mixer products, […]
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Uncategorized
ATCi: Custom Global Communication Solutions
Enhancing Customer Profit ATCi offers end-to-end systems integration and technical services. From front-end consulting and planning, to integrating, installing, coordinating and managing technology solutions, ATCi has the depth and experience […]
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Uncategorized
Sat Services Remain in Demand
Regardless of the state of the overall economy and its current direction, it now seems clear that the satellite communications sector is not affected, or at least minimally affected, by […]
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Uncategorized
Executive Moves News
CapRock Adds head of information Assurance Division CapRock Government Solutions hired William Janosky as director of its Information Assurance product division. Janosky will be responsible for upgrading and implementing CapRock’s […]
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Uncategorized
Services News
Globecomm Expands Managed Services to Caribbean Globecomm Systems will provide wireless managed services to unnamed service operators in Antigua, the Turks and the Caicos Islands. Globecomm will provide CDMA switching […]
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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
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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Uncategorized
Contracts News
Harbinger Signs Deal to build LTE Satellite Network Harbinger Capital signed an eight-year, $7 billion contract with Nokia Siemens Networks to build and operate a 4G LTE satellite and mobile […]
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Connectivity
Customers Seek One-Box Solution to All Their Needs
I did not intend to have three stories in the September issue that expressed the same theme, but by the time the writers had finished their work, articles that looked […]
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Connectivity
Content Delivery: Demanding Consumers Seek Simple Solutions
Content creators are shifting their thinking about delivering their products, no longer focused solely on the TV consumer and looking at users that seek entertainment via other devices. The challenge […]
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Connectivity
ictQatar-Eutelsat Alliance: Hosted Payload Evolution
Eutelsat and ictQatar announced in May a strategic alliance for the joint procurement of a communications satellite to be positioned in Eutelsat’s 25.5 East orbital slot. ictQatar is the Qatari […]
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Technology News
BT Deploys iDirect Evolution Platform Upgrade Satellite communications solutions and services provider BT is upgrading its EMEA satellite network infrastructure to iDirect’s Evolution platform. The upgrade aims to allow BT […]
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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 […]