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Connectivity
Cellular Backhaul: Remains Driver for Satellite Sector
Wireless technology is evolving rapidly and playing an increasing role in the lives of people throughout the world. In addition, ever-larger numbers of people rely on the technology directly or […]
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Uncategorized
Industry News – December 2008
TECHNOLOGY ATCi Releases CentralCast Solution Antenna Technology Communications Inc. (ATCi) has introduced its CentralCast solution. CentralCast enables broadcasters relying on microwave transmissions and fiber networks to send signals to […]
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Connectivity
Looking Ahead To 2009
2008 closes with a potential bottom of the financial institutions/credit crisis that began in the summer of 2007 and spread from the subprime mortgage market to the entire financial services […]
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Connectivity
Focus on Asia: Editor’s Note
There is little doubt that Asia represents one of the most exciting regions for satellite communications and broadcast services in the world. Markets such as China, India and Indonesia, have […]
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Connectivity
Reducing the Digital Divide
Satellite broadband initiatives are plentiful in Asia, with companies such as Thaicom, Optus and BB Sat looking to use the latest satellite technology to reduce the digital divide in countries […]
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Government/Military
ESA Center Slated for the U.K.
[Satellite Today 11-28-08] A European Space Agency (ESA) Center based in the U.K. moved a step closer to reality with the news that ESA director general Jean-Jacques Dordain and the […]
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Connectivity
Hellas SAT Signs Gateway Deal
[Satellite Today 11-28-08] Greek satellite operator, Hellas SAT has signed a new capacity deal with Gateway Communications, Hellas announced Nov. 27. The deal marks the first time the two […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Satellites Launch Delayed
[Satellite Today 11-28-08] Arianespace said the launch of the two Eutelsat Communications satellites will be delayed, Arianespace announced Nov. 28. The company said that the delay in the launch of […]
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Connectivity
O3b Networks Seals Galaxy Deal
[Satellite Today 11-28-08] O3b Networks has signed a multi-year backhaul deal with Nigerian based wireless company, Galaxy Wireless Communications (Galaxy), the company announced Nov. 28. O3B Networks said it will […]
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Connectivity
Measat 3a Returns to the U.S.
[Satellite Today 12-01-08] The Measat 3a satellite has returned safely to the United States for repairs, Measat Satellite Systems said Nov. 28. The satellite, which had been damaged during […]
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Government/Military
European Space Ministers Sign Four ESA Resolutions
[Satellite Today 12-01-08] European space ministers have concluded a two-day meeting where they made agreements on four key resolutions to undertake new initiatives in several fields and endorsing the next […]
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Government/Military
China Launches Yaogan 4 Remote Sensing Satellite
[Satellite Today 12-01-08] China has launched the Yaogan-4 remote sensing satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Dec. 1, the Chinese state media announced. The Yaogan-4 satellite, developed […]
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Connectivity
Premiere Secures Rights to Broadcast German Professional Soccer
[Satellite Today 12-01-08] Premiere, a German satellite pay-TV operator, has secured exclusive rights to a German professional soccer league, Premiere announced Nov. 28. The deal has secured live pay-TV […]
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Connectivity
AAE Systems to Provide Additional Turnkey Solution to Iraqi Banking Network
[Satellite Today 12-01-08] AAE Systems, a satellite-based equipment manufacturer and turnkey communication solutions provider, has been awarded an expansion of an already-existing government contract to add terminals to a banking […]
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Connectivity
SES Astra Signs MTV HD Deal
[Satellite Today 12-01-08] SES Astra has signed a long-term capacity deal with MTV Networks to broadcast its HD channel in France, the company announced Dec. 1. MTVNHD is one […]
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Connectivity
FAA to Deploy Aircraft-Tracking Satellite Systems in 2009
[Satellite Today 12-01-08] U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acting Administrator Robert Sturgell has approved nationwide deployment of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) system, the FAA announced Dec. 1. The […]
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Government/Military
ATK Wins Contract For Space Threat Assessment System
[Satellite Today 12-01-08] Alliant Techsystems (ATK) has been awarded a $26.1 million contract by the U.S. Air Force‘s Arnold Engineering Development Center for the design, fabrication, installation and testing of […]
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Government/Military
Airborne Laser Fires Through Beam Control For First Time
New Uses Seen For ABL Include Taking Out Aircraft, Cruise Missiles, Surface-To-Air Missile: Boeing Test Success, Possible New Uses For ABL Come As Congress May Consider Cutting ABL Funds In […]
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Government/Military
Obama Retains Gates As Secretary Of Defense
President-elect Obama today announced he will retain Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in the top Pentagon post, and also said Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.), a member of the Senate Armed […]
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Government/Military
Czech Senate Approves European Missile Defense Plan
The Czech Republic Senate, 40-31, approved a plan for the United States to install a radar on Czech territory as part of the envisioned European Missile Defense (EMD) system. Because […]
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Government/Military
Russia Tests Sea-Based Submarine-Launched Missile
RS-24 Test-Fired Successfully For Third Time An increasingly bellicose Russia test-launched a sea-based ballistic missile from a submarine, and also readied plans to deploy a land-based nuclear-tipped missile that Russians […]
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Government/Military
U.N. Inspectors Stymied In Attempt To Disarm Iranian Nuclear Materials Program
Iran Now Has Half The Nuclear Material Required To Produce An Atomic Weapon United Nations inspectors with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have reached an impasse in their attempts […]
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Government/Military
NASA Seeks Comment On Ares V Rocket Request
Pre-Solicitation Conference Set For Wednesday At Marshall In Huntsville NASA released a draft request for proposals, or RFP, for Phase I of its Ares V heavy lifter rocket that will […]
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Government/Military
Falcon 9 Static Test Firing Successful
The Falcon 9 rocket aced a static fire test that lasted almost three minutes, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) announced Sunday. That full mission-length firing in a vertical test stand […]
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Uncategorized
Analyst: Major Investment Required To Counter Taliban Forces in Afghanistan
President-elect Obama’s plan to remove U.S. forces from Iraq and focus instead on Afghanistan may not save the $10 billion a month he has mentioned in campaign speeches. He is […]
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Government/Military
Air Force Secretary Sees United States Able To Retain Space Leadership
While other nations aggressively expand their space programs, Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley said the United States will be able to retain its leadership in space, according […]
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Government/Military
NASA Computers Hacked By Intruders
Hackers in recent years have invaded computers at NASA and other agencies, swiping millions of pages of data, some of it sensitive, according to a news report. Cyber break-ins struck […]
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Government/Military
NPOESS System Passes Test
A key sensor for the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) passed one test, and is poised for further tests, prime contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. [NOC] announced today. The […]
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Government/Military
JDAM ER Fares Well In Australian Test
The Joint Direct Attack Munition Extended Range (JDAM ER) weapon performed well and completed tests for the Royal Australian Air Force, The Boeing Co. [BA] announced. Tests were performed at […]
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Government/Military
Non Line-Of-Sight LS Tested In Launch
The Non Line-of-Sight-Launch System precision attack missile completed its first guided test flight, Raytheon Co. [RTN] announced. NLOS is a product of NetFires LLC, a joint venture of Raytheon and […]