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Connectivity
Paradise Datacom Introduces PD10, PD10L Satellite Modems
[Satellite Today – 1-22-08] Paradise Datacom has introduced a pair of satellite modems, the company announced Jan. 17. The PD10 and PD10L, both part of the Evolution Series, are […]
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Connectivity
IDC Licenses Irdeto Encryption Technology
[Satellite Today – 1-22-08] International Datacasting Corp. has entered an agreement to license Irdeto‘s Cyphercast IP encryption technology, IDC announced Jan. 21. Under the agreement, ongoing sales and development […]
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Connectivity
Hughes To Connect Largest Grocery Store Chain In Brazil
[Satellite Today – 1-22-08] Brazilian grocery store chain Rede Smart, a Martins Group Co., will use Hughes Network Systems LLC to provide broadband satellite managed network services to its 930 […]
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Government/Military
L3 Wins $13.8 Million U.S. Navy Contract
[Satellite Today – 1-22-08] L3 Communications Systems-West has been awarded a $13.8 million contract to provide the U.S. Navy with life cycle sustainment of the Deployable Multi-Channel Satellite Communications System, […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat CEO Expands On Broadband Service
[Satellite News – 1-22-08] When ViaSat Inc., primarily an equipment manufacturer, announced that it was partnering with Loral Space and Communications to build and launch what it claims will be […]
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Uncategorized
Contracts
Raytheon Gets $300 Million Paveway Contracts In 2007, Half Of It In December Raytheon Co. [RTN] received a record $300 million-plus in contracts for its Paveway smart-bomb precision-guided munitions last […]
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Uncategorized
Launches
Japan Progresses In Improving PAC-3 Missile Defense System Tests Of System Set, To Occur In United States At White Sands Japan is moving to improve its missile defense system that […]
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Uncategorized
Sea Launch Returns To Operations With Liftoff Of Satellite For Thuraya
First Launch Since Explosion Last Year Caused Loss Of A Satellite Sea Launch placed a satellite in orbit, marking a resurrection of the space firm following a disastrous rocket explosion […]
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Uncategorized
Adm. Keating Urges Chinese To Ease Hostilities, Tensions
Adm. Timothy Keating, commander of the Pacific Command, urged Chinese leaders to improve relations with the United States, during a visit to China. Some military analysts, however, see China becoming […]
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Uncategorized
Pentagon Presses Case For European GMD System; Czechs May Be Given Contractor Work
Gates Meets With Polish Counterpart Klich; Poland May Gain U.S. Air Defense Aid U.S. Argues The System Would Benefit Europe U.S. military leaders are urging Poland to approve U.S. plans […]
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Connectivity
DirecTV Plans Stock Repurchase
[Satellite Today – 1-21-08] DirecTV Group Inc. will repurchase up to $1 billion of its common stock, the company announced Jan. 21. The purchases will be made from time […]
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Connectivity
Newtec Cements SES Astra Relationship
[Satellite Today – 1-21-08] Newtec signed a production deal with SES Astra for the Astra2Connection broadband offering, Newtec announced Jan. 21. The solution, which incorporates Newtec’s access terminal and […]
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Connectivity
MSV Will Extend Current Services On Next Generation Platform
[Satellite Today – 1-21-08] Mobile Satellite Ventures will extend its current generation network voice and mobile data services through 2011, the company announced Jan. 21. MSV will transition current […]
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Connectivity
Gilat To Supply Broadband Network For Bharti Airtel
[Satellite Today – 1-21-08] Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. received a contract to supply Bharti Airtel with a broadband satellite network, Gilat announced Jan. 21. Bharti, which has been a […]
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Connectivity
India Launches Israeli Radar Satellite
[Satellite Today – 1-21-08] The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the TecSAR satellite for Israel Aerospace Industries, ISRO announced Jan. 21. The mission by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle […]
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Government/Military
SSTL Launches Space Competition
[Satellite Today – 1-18-08] Surrey Satellites Technology Ltd. (SSTL) has teamed up with the British Space Center to launch a competition for young scientists in the United Kingdom, the company […]
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Connectivity
UDcast Appoints Vice President Of Sales
[Satellite Today – 1-18-08] UDcast appointed Simon Gazikian vice president of sales, the company announced Jan. 18. Gazikian will oversee global sales as the company transform from a provider of […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Aiding Disaster Prevention In Nicaragua
[Satellite Today – 1-18-08] Inmarsat said Jan. 17 that its Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) services are being deployed to support frontline disaster prevention in Nicaragua on a permanent basis. […]
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Government/Military
ESA, Astrium Sign Mercury Spacecraft Contract
[Satellite Today – 1-18-08] Astrium and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a contract for the development of the BepiColombo spacecraft, Europe’s first mission to Mercury, ESA announced Jan. 18. […]
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Government/Military
Integral Systems Receives Contract To Develop GPS Control Segment
[Satellite Today – 1-18-08] Integral Systems Inc. will begin work on the ground control segment for the next generation of GPS satellites under a contract from Northrop Grumman, Integral announced […]
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Connectivity
OmniBus Systems Appoints Vice President Of Sales
[Satellite Today – 1-17-08] OmniBus Systems appointed Roger Kleckner vice president of sales in the Americas, the company announced Jan. 16. Kleckner last served as senior vice president of […]
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Connectivity
Arqiva Hits Jackpot With Bingo Deal
[Satellite Today – 1-17-08] Arqiva signed a three-year deal with Gala Limited to provide uplinking services for its live interactive bingo channel, Gala announced Jan. 16. Gala TV, launched […]
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Connectivity
Encore To Provide VPN Routers To MobilSat
[Satellite Today – 1-17-08] Mobil Satellite Technologies (MobilSat) selected Encore Networks virtual private network (VPN) routers for its satellite network solutions for the public utilities market, Encore announced Jan. 16. […]
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Connectivity
GeoEye-1 Launch Delayed
[Satellite Today – 1-17-08] The launch of GeoEye Inc.’s newest imagery satellite has been postponed until August by the launch provider, GeoEye said in a Jan. 12 filing with the […]
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Connectivity
Euromap, Antrix Sign Agreement For Cartosat-1 Images
[Satellite Today – 1-17-08] GAF AG subsidiary Euromap GmbH signed an agreement with Antrix Corp. Ltd. to expand Euromap’s participation in the Indian Remote Sensing satellite program, GAF AG announced […]
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Connectivity
Demonstration Moves ICO Mobile Service Forward
[Satellite News – 1-16-08] ICO Global Communications Ltd. debuted its new digital video broadcasting-satellite services to handhelds (DVB-SH) service at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. […]
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Connectivity
Tampa Microwave Adds Models
[Satellite Today – 1-16-08] Tampa Microwave has added three models to its satellite simulator product family, the company announced Jan. 16. These new models extend the range of Tampa […]
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Connectivity
Wegener Receives Patent For Video Signal Service
[Satellite Today – 1-16-08] Wegener Corp. has been granted a U.S. patent for a technique designed to improve the operation of standard definition (SD) satellite media receivers, the company announced […]
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Connectivity
GPS Market Will Grow, Expand
[Satellite Today – 1-16-08] By 2013, more than 900 million GPS devices and systems will have been sold, according to a new study by ABI Research released Jan. 16. […]
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Connectivity
Ondas Media Signs Nissan Deal
[Satellite Today – 1-16-08] Ondas Media‘s plans to develop the satellite radio market in Europe have been boosted by a significant commercial deal with a leading car manufacturer, the company […]