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Connectivity
Gilat To Deliver Broadband Satellite Network To Kenya
[Satellite News – 6-26-08] Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. will provide a broadband satellite network to Alldean Satellite Networks (Kenya) Ltd., Gilat announced June 25. The SkyEdge 2 hub and […]
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Connectivity
EC Clears Abertis Acquisition Of Hispasat
[Satellite News – 6-26-08] The European Commission (EC) has cleared the proposed acquisition of joint control over Spain’s Hispasat by Abertis and a group of Spanish state-owned entities, the EC […]
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Henriques Joins Telecomm Strategies
[Satellite Today – 6-24-08] Humberto Henriques, formerly director, telecomm policy and regulatory affairs for Intelsat, has joined Telecomm Strategies Inc. as principal consultant, the company announced June 23. Henriques […]
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Connectivity
STM Introduces DVB-RCS Compliant Mesh VSAT System
[Satellite Today – 8-25-08] STM Group has completed the development of a DVB-RCS compatible mesh VSAT network system that serves as an extension of its SatLink product platform, STM announced. […]
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ATCi Integrates Flyaway Broadcast System For Kuwait Company
[Satellite Today – 8-25-08] Antenna Technology Communications Inc. (ATCi), has integrated a complete flyaway broadcast system for Kuwait’s HNDC, ATCi announced. ATCi customized and integrated the package to meet […]
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Connectivity
EMS Satcom Introduces Packet Data Terminal For Force Tracking Applications
[Satellite Today – 8-25-08] EMS Satcom introduced an Iridium-based packet data terminal for use in force tracking systems, the company announced June 23. The eNcompass PDT-300i terminal operates around […]
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Connectivity
NSR: Consumer Satellite Broadband Revenues To Surpass VSAT Networking
[Satellite Today – 8-25-08] Revenues from consumer satellite broadband services will overtake enterprise class broadband VSAT network services by 2013, according to a study from NSR LLC. By the […]
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Government/Military
TCS To Provide Private Satellite Network Afghanistan
[Satellite Today – 8-25-08] TeleCommunication Systems Inc. (TCS) has been awarded a contract to build and implement an IP-based private satellite network to support U.S. Department of Defense personnel in […]
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Government/Military
Crawford Wins Military DVIDS Contract
[Satellite Today – 8-25-08] Crawford Communications Inc. received a contract to support the U.S. military’s Digital Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS), the company announced June 24. DVIDS is […]
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SS/L Captures Satmex 7 Contract
[Satellite Today – 8-25-08] Satelites Mexicanos S.A.B. de C.V. (Satmex) has authorized Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) to begin construction of the Satmex 7 satellite, Satmex announced June 24. The spacecraft […]
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Gilat Appoints CFO
[Satellite Today – 6-24-08] Gilat Satellite Networks appointed Ari Krashin CFO, the company said June 24. Krashin, who starts the position immediately, replaces Tal Payne, who has become CFO […]
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Government/Military
Patriot Antenna Added To GSA Schedule
[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] Patriot Antenna Systems Inc. been awarded a federal supply schedule contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to provide equipment and services to government customers, […]
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Connectivity
Cadence To Develop MSV Service Delivery Framework
[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) awarded a contract to Cadence LLC to lead the design, architecture and development of MSV’s integrated services delivery framework, MSV announced June […]
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Kudelski Wins French DTH Deal
[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] Kudelski Group will upgrade the conditional access system for France’s Canal+ Group, Kudelski announced June 23. Under the deal, Canal+ will replace the smart cards […]
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Premiere Star Gains New Shareholder
[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] Financial investor Avenue Capital Group has acquired 6.5 percent of German pay-TV operator Premiere Star GmbH from Premiere GmbH & Co., Premiere announced June 24. Terms […]
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Connectivity
U.K. Teleport Installs iDirect Hub
[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] Cobbett-Hill Earth Station Ltd. has installed an iDirect satellite hub and acquired multiple routers to launch a hosting service for virtual network operators, VT iDirect Inc. […]
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Measat Sets Launh Date For Measat-3A
[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] The Measat-3A satellite will be launched aboard a Land Launch rocket Aug. 21, Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced. Measat-3a, built by Orbital Sciences Corp., […]
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Government/Military
Arqiva To Boost TV Service To U.K. Military
[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] Arqiva has won a contract to provide video services using MPEG-4 technology to U.K. armed forces stationed overseas, Arqiva said June 23. Under a contract […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Expands Maritime Product Distribution
[Satellite Today – 3-24-08] Thuraya has signed 10 distribution deals for its ThurayaMarine solution as the operator looks to boost its revenues in the maritime arena with the Thuraya-3 satellite […]
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SBIRS Sensor Completes Early O-Orbit Checkout
The Air Force completed an early on-orbit checkout of the second space based infrared systems (SBIRS) sensor. That craft is in a highly elliptical orbit (HEO) over the northern hemisphere. […]
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Phoenix Lander Discovers Frozen Water On Mars
The Phoenix Mars Lander, a miner for a heart of ice, has found what researchers say they are sure is frozen water on the fourth planet from the sun. Phoenix […]
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Iranian Nuclear Program May Mean Israel Loses Trump Card As Unique Nuclear-Armed Middle Eastern Nation
Iran, as it continues to produce nuclear materials that might be used to assemble nuclear weapons, threatens to end Israel’s singular role as a nuclear-armed nation in the region, a […]
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Bartlett Hits Multi-Agency Setup For Delaying NPOESS
The unending woes of the over-budget, under-performing, behind-schedule National Polar-Orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) may have been inevitable even before the program began, Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-Md.) indicated. Not […]
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U.S. Space Industry Needs To Use Foreign Suppliers To Enter Foreign Markets
Global demand for space-based capabilities will continue its rapid growth, and the U.S. government should aid U.S. industry as it seeks business overseas, a Commerce Department official said. Ed Morris, […]
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Obering Says Interceptors Can Be Deployed In Poland On Time In 2013, If Congress Provides Needed Funds
Interceptors in the planned European Missile Defense (EMD) system can be deployed on time in 2013 if Congress provides sufficient funding, though any requirement that a test- article interceptor be […]
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House Passes $20.21 Billion NASA Authorization Bill For Fiscal 2009
The House, on a lopsided and veto-proof 409 to 15 vote, passed a $20.21 billion authorization bill to support NASA in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2009, including an […]
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Senate Panel Approves $17.8 Billion For NASA
Measure Also Includes $1.1 Billion For NOAA Satellites The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a sweeping appropriations bill that includes $17.8 billion for NASA, some $200 million more than President Bush […]
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Obering Says Lithuanian Interceptors Site Could Be Effective; U.S. Focused On Obtaining Deal With Poland For Silos Site
Missile Defense Agency Tests A Plane-Based Missile Defense System Obering Seeks U.S.-European Missile Defense Test Area; U.S., NATO Radar Systems Swap Data; More Links Seen Shifting interceptors for a proposed […]
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NPOESS Has More Than $1 Billion Added Cost Overrun; Pentagon Threatens Funds Freeze
Cost Of NPOESS, Once Seen At $6.5 Billion, Now Is $13.6 Billion, Headed For $14 Billion The National Polar-Orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) that once was estimated to cost […]
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Launches
OSTM/Jason-2 Satellite Launched To Examine Ocean Surfaces The OSTM/Jason-2 satellite was launched atop a Delta II rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., into an orbit where the spacecraft will […]