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Connectivity
IDC Provides Hoyts Cinemas with Broadband Receivers in Australia
[Satellite Today 03-11-09] International Datacasting Corp. (IDC), in partnership with its Australian-based distributor, OmniCast, received an order from Global Vision Networks for the provision of a digital cinema broadband distribution […]
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Connectivity
SkyTerra Names Former Obama Transition Team Leader Legal Executive
[Satellite Today 03-10-09] SkyTerra appointed Gary Epstein as executive vice president of law and regulation, the company announced March 9. Epstein will be responsible for the legal, legislative and […]
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Government/Military
TriaGnoSys to Demonstrate Satellite Air Traffic Control System
[Satellite Today 03-10-09] TriaGnoSys is set to reveal a next-generation Newsky Network air traffic control service that integrates satellite technology to provide graphical weather maps, Voice Over IP and passenger […]
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Connectivity
Swe-Dish Launches High-Capacity Broadband Satcom Terminal
[Satellite Today 03-10-09] Swe-Dish Satellite Systems launched a high-capacity satcom-on-the-move terminal, the company announced March 9. The terminal is the result of an integration of Swe-Dish’s satellite terminal technology […]
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Government/Military
Comtech Launches Next-Generation Blue Force Tracking Solution
[Satellite Today 03-10-09] Comtech Mobile Datacom Corp. launched its next-generation Blue Force Tracking High Capacity (BFT-HC) solution for satellite-enhanced asset tracking and secure mobile data communications, Comtech announced March 9. […]
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Connectivity
EMS Satamatics Gets Approval for Shipping Tracking Solution
[Satellite Today 03-10-09] EMS Satamatics has received Germanischer Lloyd-class approval for its latest Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) solution, EMS announced March 9. The small size of the […]
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Connectivity
Orbcomm Two-Way Services Authorized for Baltic Region
[Satellite Today 03-10-09] Orbcomm’s two-way satellite data communications services have been authorized for use in Greece, Albania and Latvia, the company announced March 9. The company said the increase […]
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Government/Military
SSTL Delivers Equipment for Russian Earth Observation Project
[Satellite Today 03-10-09] Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) has delivered the first two suites of equipment for the Kanopus-type satellite platforms to VNIIEM in Russia, the company said March 6. […]
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Connectivity
Iridium Replaces Lost Satellite with In-Orbit Spare
[Satellite Today 03-10-09] Iridium completed the replacement of its operational satellite lost in the Feb. 10 collision with a non-operational Russian military satellite, Iridium announced March 9. Iridium worked […]
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Connectivity
GPS III Progressing In Preliminary Design Review
The Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] Global Positioning System III, or GPS III, is progressing well during its preliminary design review, the company announced. Lockheed and its subcontractors, ITT and General […]
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Government/Military
Correction
Incorrect information was supplied to Space & Missile Defense Report by Fleishman-Hilliard public relations concerning the title of Ed Anderson, information that was used in an article March 2, 2009. […]
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Uncategorized
Mobil Satellite to Supply Satellite Internet Equipment to Virginia State Agencies
Mobil Satellite Technologies was awarded a contract by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency to provide mobile and fixed satellite Internet equipment and service to state agencies, institutions and other public […]
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Government/Military
NASA Names Mishap Investigation Board For OCO Disaster
NASA named six people to a mishap investigation board to probe causes of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) disaster, in which the carbon-dioxide-tracking satellite was lost as it plunged into […]
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Connectivity
Iridium Calls For Several Actions To Counter Space Debris Threat
Irdium Satellite LLC, which lost one of its satellites in a collision with an old Russian intel satellite, proposed multiple actions to lessen the threat space debris poses to spacecraft […]
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Government/Military
Kepler Planet-Seeker Lifts Off On Delta II Rocket In Clean Burn
In a brilliant nighttime launch, a Delta II rocket from United Launch Alliance (ULA) blazed into a black sky over Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., to place the Kepler […]
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Connectivity
Raytheon Gains $11.4 Million Patriot Facilities Contract
The Army gave Raytheon Co. [RTN] an $11.4 million contract to support Patriot missile defense facilities this year. The Army Aviation and Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal, Ala., issued the […]
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Government/Military
GAO Cites NASA Programs For Cost Overruns
NASA is making progress in tackling problems with programs suffering cost overruns and schedule delays, but more work remains in fixing the mess, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) testified. The […]
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Government/Military
Official Claims Russia Developing Anti-Satellite Weapon
Russia is developing an anti-satellite capability, The International Herald Tribune reported, quoting a Russian official. Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Valentin Popovkin said Russia can’t remain idle while China and the […]
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Government/Military
Inouye Chairs Senate Appropriations Committee, Defense Subcommittee
Mikulski Continues To Chair NASA Oversight Subcommittee Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) will continue to chair the Senate Appropriations Committee commerce, justice, science and related agencies subcommittee for the next […]
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Government/Military
Space Shuttle Discovery Poised For Liftoff on Wednesday
Discovery Launch A Day Earlier Than Expected; NASA Likely Can Execute Its Five Planned Space Shuttle Missions This Year, On Schedule Satellites Colliding Raise Risk Of Catastrophic Damage To Space […]
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Connectivity
Vizada Extends Service Trade-Up Program
[Satellite Today 03-09-09] Vizada is extending its Trade-Up to Iridium promotion based on feedback from service providers, Vizada announced Mar. 5. Vizada said it will run the program until […]
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Connectivity
CASBAA Brings Indian Telecoms, Government Officials into Organizational Forum
[Satellite Today 03-09-09] The Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) is including the participation of decision-making government officials from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), the Indian Ministry […]
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Connectivity
SARS, Securewest Integrate SkyWave LRIT, Chosen as Test Providers
[Satellite Today 03-09-09] SARS Corp., a provider of technologies dedicated to the satellite-based management of fixed and mobile assets, and Securewest International, a provider of maritime security and emergency response, […]
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Connectivity
Sirius XM Receieves Second Phase of Funding from Liberty Media, Extends Credit
[Satellite Today 03-09-09] Liberty Media has closed its second, and final phase of its $530 million investment in Sirius XM Radio, Sirius XM announced Mar. 6. Liberty has committed […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat One Step Closer to 2010 Global Coverage Goal
[Satellite Today 03-09-09] ViaSat has appointed Satcom Direct as a value-added reseller and customer support liaison for its new Yonder mobile broadband service, ViaSat announced Mar. 5. The deal […]
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Government/Military
GAO: NASA Oversight, Project Management Needs Discipline
[Satellite Today 03-09-09] NASA needs to increase the effectiveness of its project management and adopt better practices that focus on closing gaps in knowledge about requirements, technologies, funding, time and […]
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Government/Military
NASA Official Indicted For Steering Deals To Clients
Courtney Stadd, a former NASA official who left the agency, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly using a temporary NASA post he held later to help steer […]
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Government/Military
Air Force Lab Taps Northrop For Wireless Setup Inside Satellites
The Air Force Research Laboratory gave Northrop Grumman Corp. [NOC] a contract to develop lightweight wireless systems inside spacecraft, in place of heavy copper wire systems. Northrop will develop a […]
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Government/Military
CNO: Navy Air And Missile Defense Command To Be Stood Up At Dahlgren
A new Navy Air and Missile Defense Command will be stood up next month at the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Dahlgren, Va., Adm. Gary Roughead, chief of naval operations, […]
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Government/Military
Three Hypersonic Science Centers Designated
NASA and the Air Force designated three university and industry partners in California, Texas and Virginia as national hypersonic science centers. Those centers will advance research in air-breathing propulsion, materials […]