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International satellite radio services provider Worldspace Inc. announced Nov. 21 the premiere of “Radio Art of Living,” an exclusive channel with programming aimed at extending the teachings of spiritual leader […]

Cisco Systems Inc. announced Nov. 21 a definitive agreement to acquire Scientific-Atlanta, creating an end-to-end triple play solution for carrier networks and the digital home, the companies said. Cisco will […]

Datapath Inc. introduced the Datapath ET 2750Q Portable for ground multiband communications, a fly-away terminal that enables users to establish voice, data and video communications links in remote areas where […]

Sirius Satellite Radio and Mercedez-Benz USA said Nov. 17 they have extended the exclusive relationship that puts Sirius receivers in select Mercedez-Benz automobiles as a standard feature to Sept. 1, […]

International Communications Group (ICG) announced Nov. 15 that its Iridium satellite-based messaging solution offering ACARS (Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System), weather graphics and other conventional data link services will […]

Thrane & Thrane Inc. unveiled its Sailor VMS Systems, which provides global connectivity for commercial fisherman on Inmarsat-C, a network for safety at sea and global maritime communications. Thrane & […]

As this issue of Satellite News was going to press, Cisco Systems Inc. announced a definitive agreement to acquire Scientific-Atlanta. The combined entity would create an end-to-end triple play solution […]

Smaller satellites could be in a position to take on a larger role in the Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) market, as evidenced by Orbital Sciences Corp. sitting among the leaders […]

With the prospect of having a single owner managing the company one step closer to reality, Hughes Network Systems (HNS) Chairman and CEO Pradman Kaul is looking toward new growth […]

The U.S. National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) could be as much as $3 billion over budget, and the launch of the first spacecraft is facing another three-year delay […]

The U.S. Coast Guard is adding a satellite component to a new digital communications system it currently is deploying to receive distress signals from boaters within 20 miles of U.S. […]

The next 12 months likely will be a pivotal time for the European Space Agency in terms of securing the necessary funding to meet the needs of planned earth observation […]

An Ariane 5 ECA rocket lofted the Spaceway 2 and Telkom-2 satellites into orbit, Arianespace announced. The vehicle lifted off from Kourou, French Guiana, at 8:46 p.m. local time Nov. […]

Orbital Sciences Corp. said Nov. 14 that Measat Satellite Systems of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, awarded Orbital a contract to build the Measat-1R commercial communications satellite. Financial terms of the contract […]

The Tata Sky Ltd. direct-to-to home joint venture signed a lease agreement with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for capacity aboard the Insat-4A satellite, Tata Sky announced Nov. 14. […]

Sea Launch Co. LLC said Nov. 15 it signed a firm launch contract with DirecTV Inc. for a mission scheduled for early 2007. Financial terms of the deal were not […]

China Great Wall Industry Corp. and China Satellite Communications Corp. (Chinasat) signed a contract Nov. 9 for the launch of the Chinasat 9 satellite aboard a Long March 3B rocket […]

Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. For those excited at the prospects for satellite radio in Canada and looking to get in on the ground floor, Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. […]

While the satellite industry continues to be lauded for its performance in aiding hurricane recovery efforts in the U.S. Gulf Coast region, the industry must capitalize on its current prominence, […]

An Ariane 5 ECA rocket lofted the Spaceway 2 and Telkom-2 satellites into orbit, Arianespace announced. The vehicle lifted off from Kourou, French Guiana, at 8:46 p.m. local time Nov. […]

EADS Astrium said Nov. 17 that it received an 86 million euros ($101.04 million) contract from the European Space Agency to build three satellites for the Swarm mission. The three […]

Alcatel Alenia Space announced Nov. 17 that it has finished the installation of 51 weather data receiving stations in Africa, linking 47 countries to the Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) weather […]

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced Nov. 17 that its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., received an order valued at more than $1 million from satellite operator Chinasat Communications Group […]

Mainstream Data announced Nov. 16 that it has entered into an agreement with United Press International (UPI) to distribute UPI’s news services via satellite to the Middle East. These news […]

The U.S. National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) could be as much as $3 billion over budget, and the launch of the first spacecraft if facing another three-year delay, […]

Panamsat said Nov. 16 that Argentinean broadcaster Artear will use Panamsat’s PAS-3R satellite to distribute TV channels. Among the channels that will be distributed over the satellite are the broadcast […]

Globecast unveiled Nov. 16 its new technical operations center in Miami, a center designated to support the company’s newly inaugurated Internet protocol TV (IPTV) Super Headend. The Super Headend is […]

The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) announced Nov. 16 that it has partnered with Keystone Career Institute (KCI) in central Pennsylvania to incorporate SBCA’s National Standards and Testing Program […]

SES Astra and Greek satellite operator Hellas Sat signed a framework agreement that gives SES Astra access to capacity on the Hellas-Sat 2 spacecraft at 39 degrees East, SES Astra […]

Alcatel Alenia Space said Nov. 16 it upheld its commitment to French procurement agency DGA to deliver the initial operational capacity of the Syracuse 3A military communications satellite just a […]