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Spacenet Introduces New Emergency VSAT Satellite Service Offering
[Satellite TODAY 06-24-10] Spacenet has introduced its Emergency Communications Service (ECS) VSAT satellite solution, which leverages an always-on pay-as-you-use service plan with dedicated satellite bandwidth for emergency communications, the company […]
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Government/Military
Orbital Sciences to Launch NASA’s OCO-2 Mission
[Satellite TODAY 06-24-10] NASA has selected Orbital Sciences to launch the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) mission in February 2013 aboard a Taurus XL 3110 rocket from Vandenberg’s U.S. Air Force […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Appoints Two Board Members
[Satellite TODAY 06-24-10] Eutelsat Communications has appointed two members to its board, the operator announced June 22. Francisco Reynes, CEO of Abertis, will replace Carlos Sagasta Reussi for the […]
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Government/Military
Israel Launches Ofeq 9 Remote Sensing Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 06-24-10] Israel has launched the Ofeq 9 advanced remote sensing satellite aboard a Shavit rocket from an Israel Air Force test range, Israeli officials confirmed June 23. […]
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Connectivity
M2 Global Enhances Satellite Hybrid Coax Drop-In Features
[Satellite TODAY 06-24-10] Microwave component supplier M2 Global has extended the frequency range of its hybrid coax drop-in models up to 14 gigahertz and expanded optional configurations for the product […]
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Government/Military
ESA Contracts Astrium to Develop Reusable Upper Stage for Launch Vehicles
[Satellite TODAY 06-24-10] The European Space Agency (ESA) awarded Astrium with a two-year contract to develop key technologies for new reusable upper stages for new launchers, Astrium announced June 23. […]
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Connectivity
Arianespace Orders 10 More Soyuz-STs from Roscosmos
[Satellite TODAY 06-24-10] Arianespace has ordered 10 additional Russian Soyuz-ST rockets from Roscosmos to support upcoming missions from the French Guiana Space Center, Roscosmos confirmed. The order provides Arianespace […]
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Government/Military
Vega Wins ESOC Frame Contract
[Satellite TODAY 06-24-10] Finmeccanica subsidiary Vega won a frame contract on behalf of European Space Operations Center (ESOC) that enables Vega to bid for work, the company announced June 23rd. […]
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Video
Vikram Kaushik, Tata Sky
Via Satellite Associate Editor, Mark Holmes talks to Tata Sky CEO, Vikram Kaushik about Tata Sky’s plans to grow its DTH business still further in India. Having just launched HD […]
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Video
Rajiv Khattir, President of projects, DishTV
Via Satellite Associate Editor, Mark Holmes talks to DishTV president of projects, Rajiv Khattir about the DTH platform in India. DishTV was the first to launch DTH services in India, […]
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Video
Simon Twiston Davies, CEO, CASBAA
Via Satellite Associate Editor, Mark Holmes talks to CASBAA CEO Simon Twiston Davies about the organization’s fight against piracy in the region. With illegal access to content costing the broadcast […]
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Video
William Wade, CEO, AsiaSat
Via Satellite Associate Editor, Mark Holmes talks to deputy AsiaSat CEO William Wade at CommunicAsia about the operators’ plans going forward. Wade, who is due to take over the CEO […]
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William Wade, CEO, AsiaSat 2
Via Satellite Associate Editor, Mark Holmes talks to deputy AsiaSat CEO William Wade at CommunicAsia about the operators’ plans going forward. Wade, who is due to take over the CEO […]
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Video
Rudy Tanoesoedibjo, CEO, PT MNC SkyVison
Via Satellite Associate Editor, Mark Holmes talks to Rudy Tanoesoedibjo, CEO, PT MNC SkyVison, Indonesia’s main DTH operator. In this interview, Tanoesoedibjo talks about the operator’s plans in terms of […]
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Connectivity
Iridium Establishes Operations in South Africa
[Satellite TODAY 06-23-10] Iridium Communications has set up Iridium South Africa, an entity that will allow Iridium to operate, provide and sell mobile satellite services (MSS) in the country, Iridium […]
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Government/Military
Integral Installs Spectrum Monitoring, GeoLocation System in Ukraine
[Satellite TODAY 06-23-10] Integral Systems Europe completed the first installation of its GeoMon regulatory solution, a satellite spectrum monitoring and geolocation system, for the Ukrainian State Centre of Radio-Frequencies (UCRF) […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Wins SkyEdge 2 Contract in Vietnam
[Satellite TODAY 06-23-10] Gilat Satellite Networks will provide a SkyEdge 2 broadband satellite communications network to Vietnam Telecom International (VTI), a subsidiary of VNPT, Vietnam’s national telecommunications service provider, Gilat […]
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Government/Military
CapRock Captures Government Communications Contracts
[Satellite TODAY 06-23-10] CapRock Government Solutions has been awarded four contracts to provide managed network services and more than 400 megahertz of commercial satellite capacity to four separate U.S. government […]
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Connectivity
MTN Selected to Provide VSAT Services to Yacht Fleet
[Satellite TODAY 06-23-10] MTN Satellite Communications and partners Jetstream and e3 Systems have been chosen by Blue Ocean Yacht Management (BOYM) to provide VSAT services for its 557-foot MY Eclipse […]
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Connectivity
Skyware Global Opens Facility in China
[Satellite TODAY 06-23-10] Skyware Global has opened a facility in Shenzhen, China, to provide technical support and consultancy for the company’s products and services and to build on Asian expansion […]
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Connectivity
SES-1 Enters Commercial Service
[Satellite TODAY 06-22-10] The SES-1 satellite has entered commercial service at 101 degrees West, SES World Skies confirmed June 21. SES-1 was launched onboard an ILS-Proton Breeze M rocket […]
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Connectivity
CommunicAsia: Cautious Mood Overshadows Potential
It would be hard to classify the economic mood in the Asia-Pacific region as a rebound, since many communications sector executives have maintained that the area never suffered that much […]
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Connectivity
BBC’s Whitehead: British Broadcasters Plans to Expand Throughout Region
[Satellite News 06-22-10] The BBC is one of the most recognized names around the globe, however, the U.K.-based broadcaster only launched its channel business in Asia in the last three […]
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Connectivity
EchoStar Launches DishHD Service in Taiwan
[Satellite TODAY 06-22-10] EchoStar has launched DishHD, a premier satellite pay-TV service, in Taiwan, the company announced June 21. DishHD aims to provide more than 30 Hd video channels […]
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Connectivity
SBCA Files FCC Petition Against Satellite Ordinance in Pennsylvania
[Satellite TODAY 06-22-10] The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA), a national trade organization representing all segments of the consumer satellite industry, filed a petition for declaratory ruling with the […]
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Government/Military
Via Satellite June 24 Webinar: ‘The U.S. Air Force: The $41 Billion Question’
[Satellite TODAY 06-22-10] Via Satellite will present a webinar June 24 at 11 a.m. EDT, “The U.S. Air Force: The $41 Billion Question,” featuring U.S. Air Force Col. Roger Teague, […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Launches IsatPhone Pro Handheld
Inmarsat has officially launched its IsatPhone Pro global handheld satellite phone, the mobile satellite company announced June 18. The new service, initially revealed in April, represents Inmarsat’s debut in […]
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Connectivity
Ultram Appoints XipLink Value Added Distributor
Wireless optimization technology provider XipLink has added Israel-based Ultram Technologies to its global network of value-added distributors, XipLink announced June 18. Ultram will provide delivery and logistics support for […]
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Connectivity
ST Teleport, Manovega Partner to Develop Satellite, Cellular Bonding Service
Manovega and ST Teleport have entered into an agreement to research and develop the technical and commercial business case for delivering 3G bonded satellite and cellular solutions to the maritime […]
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Connectivity
Wavestream Unveils New C-band Power Amplifier
Wavestream has released the PowerStream 757C-O C-band solid-state power amplifier for broadcast satellite communications systems, the company announced June 15. The new amplifier, based on Wavestream’s next-generation Spatial Power […]