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Connectivity
Telefonos del Norte Selects iDirect For Broadband Service
[Satellite Today – 1-16-08] Teléfonos del Norte will use iDirect Inc.‘s satellite communications platform for its new broadband service, iDirect announced Jan. 15. The new service, which is aimed […]
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Connectivity
Viasat Launches HD In The Nordic Region
[Satellite Today – 1-16-08] Viasat Broadcasting has launched HD services via satellite in the Nordic region, the operator announced Jan. 15. Viasat, a Modern Times Group (MTG) subsidiary, has […]
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Government/Military
GPS 2R-M Fully Operational
[Satellite Today – 1-16-08] The joint U.S. Air Force/Lockheed Martin team has completed the on-orbit deployment of the modernized GPS System Block 2R (GPS 2R-M) satellite with the announcement that […]
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Government/Military
Harris Wins $410 Million U.S. Air Force Contract
[Satellite Today – 1-16-08] Harris Corp. was awarded a $410 million contract to provide operations and maintenance support to the U.S. Air Force, Harris announced Jan. 15. Harris was […]
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Connectivity
Scopus Appoints CTO
[Satellite Today – 1-15-08] Scopus Video Networks appointed Adi Bonen chief technology officer, the company announced Jan. 14. Bonen previously served as a consultant for cable equipment providers on […]
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Connectivity
GlobeCast Signs Canadian IPTV Deal
[Satellite Today – 1-15-08] GlobeCast will launch its direct-to-home satellite brand, WorldTV, in Canada via NeuLion‘s IPTV platform, GlobeCast announced Jan. 14. WorldTV Broadband has been launched initially with […]
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Connectivity
Northrop Grumman Realigns Mission Business Reporting
[Satellite Today – 1-15-08] Northrop Grumman Corp. is realigning the reporting of its missiles business from its Mission Systems sector to its Space Technology sector effective July 1, the company […]
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Government/Military
Globecomm Receives Contract Modification From NATO
[Satellite Today – 1-15-08] Globecomm Systems Inc. has received a $4.6 million contract modification from NATO, Globecomm announced Jan. 14. The modification extends communications services and on-site support for […]
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Connectivity
SES Astra Continues Broadband Rollout
[Satellite Today – 1-15-08] SES Astra continues to sign contracts related to its Astra2Connect satellite broadband initiative, adding partners in France and Italy, the company announced Jan. 15. In […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat, Swisscom Provide Satellite Broadband Through Switzerland
[Satellite Today – 1-15-08] Eutelsat Communications will provide its Tooway satellite broadband Ka-band service to Swisscom customers, Eutelsat announced Jan. 15. According to the agreement with Swisscom, Eutelsat’s service […]
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Connectivity
Arianespace Wins Yahsat Contract
[Satellite Today – 1-15-08] Arianespace will launch the Yahsat 1A communications satellite in late 2010, Yahsat announced Jan. 15. The satellite, being manufactured by the consortium of EADS Astrium […]
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Connectivity
Sea Launch Returns To Flight
[Satellite Today – 1-15-08] Sea Launch placed the Thuraya-3 mobile communications satellite into orbit Jan. 15, the launch provider’s first mission since its January 2007 failure. Thuraya-3 was launched […]
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Finance
Sea Launch Back On Track
[Satellite News – 1-15-08] Sea Launch returned to flight with the launch of the Thuraya-3 mobile communications satellite Jan. 15, the first mission since the January 2007 failure of the […]
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Connectivity
Satellite Imaging Business Robust, Growing
[Satellite News – 1-15-08] With the announcement that the WorldView-1 imaging satellite has reached full operating capability, DigitalGlobe’s capacity has been increased five fold, and the company’s biggest problem with […]
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Uncategorized
Launches
Ariane 5 Begins Fueling Automated Transfer Vehicle For Cargo Mission To Space Station, In New Supply Role Fueling has begun for the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) that an Ariane 5 […]
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Uncategorized
Contracts
Lockheed, United Space To Seek Johnson Space Center Support Contract Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] signed a memorandum of understanding with United Space Alliance to seek the Facilities Development and Operations […]
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Uncategorized
Bush Expected To Notify Congress, Saudi Arabia of JDAM Sale
By Jen DiMascio President Bush is expected to notify Congress today about selling the GPS-guided Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) to Saudi Arabia, one day before the new session of […]
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Uncategorized
Lockheed May Seek GMD Work, Touts $556 Million PAC-3 Army Contracts
PAC-3 Contract Part Of $1.7 Billion Lockheed Missile Defense Orders In 2007 Middle East May Be Ripe Market For Lockheed Missile Defense Systems Lockheed Martin Corp. [LMT] has begun jockeying […]
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Uncategorized
China Unveils Ambitious Space Program For 2008 Replete With 15 Rocket Launches; 17 Satellites Going Up, Along With Shenzhou VII Spacecraft
A senior Chinese leader unveiled an ambitious Sino space plan for 2008 including launch of a manned spacecraft, the official Xinhua news agency reported. Huang Qiang, secretary general of the […]
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Uncategorized
Existing Chinese Missiles Can Strike United States; Emerging Missiles Can Hit Even More U.S. Cities
U.S. Navy Fails To Seek Funding For Platforms; Limited Current Chinese Missile Range No Comfort Even After U.S. Retaliatory Strike, China Would Retain Capability To Launch Second Nuclear Attack On […]
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Uncategorized
Congress Returns To Face NASA Funding Controversies
Export Controls Also May Be Debated In Session Congress is returning to Capitol Hill to decide funding issues for the U.S. space program, controversies that began last year. Debates will […]
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Uncategorized
Atlantis Set To Launch At 2:47 P.M. ET Thursday, Feb. 7 After Russians Helpfully Move Progress Launch To Feb. 5
Experts Think Sensor Woes Have Been Resolved, But Proof Comes When External Fuel Tank Is Filled Longer-Term Sensor-Data Fix To Be Mulled NASA experts believe they have figured out the […]
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Connectivity
Orbcomm Offers Services In El Salvador, Guatemala And Panama
[Satellite Today – 1-14-08] Orbcomm will be taking advantage of new regulatory approvals and begin offering low earth orbit satellite services in El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama, the company announced […]
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Connectivity
iDirect Wins Asian Broadband Contract
[Satellite Today – 1-14-08] iDirect has signed a deal with Australian Satellite Communications, which will help the operator expand its services into other parts of the Asia, the companies announced […]
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Connectivity
ABS Makes Supreme Deal
[Satellite Today – 1-14-08] Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has signed a multiyear capacity deal with Supreme Master Television, the company announced Jan. 14. ABS will broadcast Supreme Master Television on […]
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Connectivity
Sea Launch Prepares For Tuesday Launch
[Satellite Today – 1-14-08] The Sea Launch Commander and the Odyssey Launch Platform have arrived at the launch site and initiated a countdown, Sea Launch announced Jan. 12. Liftoff […]
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Connectivity
Boeing To Build DTH Entertainment Satellite
[Satellite Today – 1-14-08] Boeing Co. has been awarded a contract to build a commercial direct-to-home satellite television satellite for ProtoStar Ltd., Boeing announced Jan. 14. The 601 HP-model […]
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Uncategorized
Correction
[Satellite Today – 1-11-08] The article titled “Proton’s First 2008 Mission On Schedule”in the Jan. 10 issue of Satellite Today should have read that the spacecraft held the Express AM-33 […]
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Uncategorized
GeoEye Expands Board
[Satellite Today – 1-11-08] GeoEye Inc. appointed Michael Horn to fill a vacancy on the company’s board, the company announced Jan. 11. GeoEye’s board voted to expand the size of […]
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Connectivity
Canadian Satellite Radio Appoints Marketing Vice President
[Satellite Today – 1-11-08] Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. appointed Janet Gillespie vice president of marketing, the company announced Jan. 10. Gillespie has more than 20 years of experience […]