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Government/Military
Northrop Grumman Receives GPS-Free Navigation System Contract Extension
[Satellite TODAY 10-07-09] The U.S. Department of Defense extended its contract with Northrop Grumman to further demonstrate a GPS-free inertial navigation system through September, the company announced Oct. 5. […]
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Connectivity
Satellite Holdings Raven Group Rebranded to Skyware Global
[Satellite TODAY 10-07-09] Satellite Holdings has changed the name of the recently acquired Raven Group to Skyware Global, Satellite Holdings announced Oct. 5. Satellite Holdings and investment partners Granahan […]
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Government/Military
RapidEye Names Exclusive Taiwanese Distributor
[Satellite TODAY 10-07-09] RapidEye formed a strategic distribution partnership agreement with Taiwan-based Lotus. Lotus was awarded exclusivity for RapidEye products in Taiwan. “We are very excited about being […]
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Government/Military
Astrium Wins Contract for Two Satellites and Test Facility in Kazakhstan
[Satellite TODAY 10-07-09] Astrium was awarded a contract by Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary (KGS) to build two Earth observation satellites for the Kazakhstan government and create a joint venture for the […]
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Connectivity
i-concerts Inks Eutelsat, YouTube Deals
[Satellite TODAY 10-07-09] i-concerts, a dedicated live music channel, signed carriage agreements deals with Eutelsat and YouTube, which will be effective in mid-October, i-concerts announced Oct. 6. Eutelsat’s Eurobird […]
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Government/Military
Rockwell Collins to Provide Satcom Terminals to Dutch Defense
[Satellite TODAY 10-07-09] Rockwell Collins signed a deal with the Dutch Ministry of Defense to provide Swe-Dish satcom terminals, the company announced Oct. 5. Rockwell Collins will deliver 23 […]
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Connectivity
Kudelski Steps Up OpenTV Bid
[Satellite TODAY 10-06-09] The Kudelski Group issued a new offer to acquire all outstanding Class A shares of OpenTV, a middleware and interactive services company, for $1.55 per share in […]
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Connectivity
Orbcomm, Sierra Wireless Partner on M2M Platform Service
[Satellite TODAY 10-06-09] Orbcomm has entered into an agreement with Sierra Wireless to integrate the capabilities of Sierra Wireless’s machine-to-machine (M2M) services platform, M2MOperatingPortal, within Orbcomm’s web services portal […]
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Government/Military
KVH Receives $2 Million in U.S. Military Navigation System Orders
[Satellite TODAY 10-06-09] KVH Industries has received a total of $2 million in new orders from multiple U.S. and international military customers for its tactical navigation systems and universal multilingual […]
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Connectivity
EMP and Measat Sign Occasional Use Services Deal
[Satellite TODAY 10-06-09] Europe Media Port (EMP) and Measat Satellite Systems signed a deal to bring enhanced satellite connectivity between Europe and Asia, the companies announced Oct. 5. Under the […]
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Connectivity
Satellite News: Top Pay-TV Execs Set to Battle for Malaysian Market Share
[Satellite TODAY 10-06-09] Malaysia, a country with around 25 million people, has seen its pay-TV landscape dominated by DTH operator Astro All Asia Networks (Astro). However, its dominance is likely […]
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Connectivity
GITSat Awarded Reseller Contract from SatMax
[Satellite TODAY 10-06-09] SatMax Corp., a provider of wireless, non-line-of-sight satellite communications products, signed a reseller agreement with Texas-based GIT Satellite Communications (GITSat), the company announced Oct. 5. GITSat […]
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Government/Military
Comtech EF Data Wins $1.1 Million U.S. Government Satcom Order
[Satellite TODAY 10-05-09] Comtech EF Data Corp. received a $1.1 million equipment order from the U.S. government to support the government’s satellite-based communications infrastructure, the company announced Oct. 1. […]
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Connectivity
OmniGlobe Names New CFO
[Satellite TODAY 10-05-09] OmniGlobe Networks appointed Luigi Lo Basso CFO, effective immediately, the company announced Oct. 1. Lo Basso, a former finance and operations director for Bell Canada, will […]
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Connectivity
Cisco Systems Offers $3 Billion to Acquire Tandberg
Cisco Systems has offered to acquire Tandberg and its subsidiaries for $3 billion, Cisco Systems announced Oct. 2. The offer represents a 25 percent premium to the three-month average […]
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Connectivity
Arianespace Launches Two European Satellites
[Satellite TODAY 10-05-09] Arianespace successfully launched the Amazonas-2 and ComSatBw-1 satellites on Oct. 1 aboard an Ariane 5 rocket, the launch company announced. Amazonas-2, a civilian relay platform owned […]
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Government/Military
TS2 Unveils Military Broadband Service in the Middle East
[Satellite TODAY 10-05-09] TS2 Satellite Technologies has introduced a new satellite link product line to be used by companies operating in the Middle East and Asia as well as by […]
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Government/Military
EU Launches Free Satellite Navigation Network
[Satellite TODAY 10-05-09] The European Union (EU) has launched Egnos, a free satellite navigation network based on an enhanced version of the U.S. global positioning system (GPS), the EU announced […]
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Connectivity
Thales Alenia Space to Build Apstar 7 for China
[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] Thales Alenia Space signed a contract with China’s APT Satellite to design, manufacture and deliver Apstar 7, a high-capacity telecommunication satellite, Thales Alenia Space announced Sept. 29. […]
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Connectivity
Noorsat Signs Eutelsat Capacity Deal
[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] Eutelsat signed a multi-year capacity deal with Middle East satellite service provider Noorsat, Eutelsat announced Oct. 1. The contract is for the lease of three additional […]
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Connectivity
Panasonic Launches 3-D Roadshow
[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] Panasonic is launching its “HD 3D Roadshow” in the United Kingdom, the company announced Oct. 1. The company will demonstrate Three mobile full 3-D HD theaters […]
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Government/Military
RapidEye Wins Contract for Imagery of Brazil
[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] RapidEye received a contract to supply the Brazilian state of Bahia with satellite imagery through Santiago & Cintra Consultoria, its Brazilian distributor, RapidEye announced Oct. 1. […]
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Connectivity
Vizada Launches Internet Start IP Service in Middle East, Africa
[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] Vizada Networks expanded its connectivity services portfolio to include its Internet Start next-generation broadband IP service in the Middle East and Africa, the company announced Oct. 1. […]
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Connectivity
World-Link Launches ShipSat Hybrid Broadband Service
[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] World-Link Communications has launched ShipSat, a broadband IP service that integrates Ku-band VSAT and L-band services for the maritime market, World-Link announced Oct. 1. ShipSat aims […]
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Uncategorized
C-COM Satellite Systems: Global Leader in Mobile Satellite Broadband Communications
C-COM Satellite Sys-tems, Inc. is a leader in the development and deployment of commercial grade mobile satellite-based technology for the delivery of two-way high-speed Internet, VoIP and Video services into […]
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Uncategorized
Thriving in a Tough Economy
There is plenty of debate on whether the economy is in the recovery stage, but several analysts and executives believe the satellite sector performed better than most throughout the crisis. […]
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Uncategorized
Advantech Wireless Broadband: Shaping the World with Leading-Edge Wireless Broadband Communication
With over 20 years in the Industry Advantech Wireless Broadband (formerly Advantech AMT) is a leading designer and manufacturer of transmission and network technology for satellite and terrestrial wireless communication. […]
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Uncategorized
Hughes Network Systems: Global Leader in Broadband Satellite Services and Networks
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
ATCi: Custom Global Communication Solutions
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 to respond to […]
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Executive Outlook
Throughout the developing and developed regions around the globe, the need for specialized satellite-enabled communication platforms is on the rise. Specific network criteria is diversified by the client served, but […]