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Galaxy-14 To Provide Backup Capacity For Panamsat’s HD Strategy
Although it role as an in-orbit spare may not be the most glamorous, Galaxy-14 will play a vital role as Panamsat prepares for the expected growth of high-definition (HD) programming […]
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Spotlight: Bridging The Science Gap For Urban Children
Satellites are playing a vital role in helping Project Exploration enhance the science education experience for minority youth, and specifically girls, in Chicago and around the globe. Project Exploration brings […]
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Shin Satelite Chairman Ready For Challenge
After an anxious wait for owner Shin Satellite, the IPStar spacecraft, which the company designated Thaicom 4, was launched earlier this month onboard an Ariane 5G rocket. Shin now will […]
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J.D. Power: Satellite TV Penetration Increases ‘Significantly’
The number of households subscribing to satellite TV has increased dramatically during the past year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates “2005 Residential Cable/Satellite TV Satisfaction Study,” released Aug. […]
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Lockheed Martin Delivers Hardware For Missile Warning System
Lockheed Martin said Aug. 15 it delivered the spacecraft core structure, including an integrated propulsion subsystem, for the first Space-based Infrared System High (SBIRS High) geosynchronous satellite. The propulsion subsystem […]
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MSG-2 To Launch Before End Of Year
The European Space Agency said its next Meteosat satellite, MSG-2, will launch before the end of the year. MSG-2, in storage at the Arianespace launch facility in Kourou, French Guiana […]
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Interactive Boost For ITV
ITV will be able to update interactive content on one of its hit shows simultaneously on cable and satellite for the first time. ITV announced that it will use Tamblin‘s […]
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Seaspace Acquires Intellectual Property For Antenna Systems
Seaspace acquired the intellectual property for three antenna systems from LJT & Associates Inc., Seaspace announced. The acquisition of the finished designs for three existing antenna systems will allow Seaspace […]
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Globecomm Receives U.S. Government Contract
Globecomm Systems Inc. received a contract to provide satellite infrastructure to an unnamed U.S. government customer, the company announced. The $2.2 million order was the third for Globecomm under an […]
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Airtel Taps ViaSat For Broadband Satellite Services In India
In its second India-related announcement in as many days, ViaSat Inc. announced Aug. 17 it is supplying a Linkstar broadband network to Airtel Enterprise Services for shared-hub satellite communications services […]
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VST International Selects Spacenet To Provide Satellite Network Services
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced Aug. 17 that its U.S. subsidiary, Spacenet Inc., was selected by VST International Inc. to provide broadband satellite connectivity for an advanced digital advertising network. […]
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Tariam Launches Managed VSAT Solutions In Europe
U.K.-based satellite communications company Tariam said Aug. 17 it is launching its managed VSAT solutions service in Europe. The launch of the satellite broadband managed services offering will translate into […]
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Orbimage Revenues Shrink, Loss Widens For Second Quarter
Orbimage Holdings Inc. reported Aug. 16 revenue of $8.5 million for the second quarter 2005, down from $9.7 million in the second quarter 2004. The company’s net loss widened during […]
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ICO North America Raises $650 Million
ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Ltd. said Aug. 15 its wholly owned subsidiary ICO North America Inc. raised $650 million in a private placement with institutional investors. ICO North America intends […]
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Orbiting Wall Street
NSE In what could be a significant story that likely would not shock anyone in the satellite industry, Intelsat reportedly is in negotiations to purchase New Skies Satellites Holdings Ltd. […]
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Outlining The Opportunity For Satellites In Mobile TV Arena
As satellite service providers continue to look for new ways to increase the bottom line, a recurring theme is offering television to mobile devices such as cell phones and PDAs […]
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Interactive Boost For ITV
ITV will be able to update interactive content on one of its hit shows simultaneously on cable and satellite for the first time. ITV announced that it will use Tamblin‘s […]
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Seaspace Acquires Intellectual Property For Antenna Systems
Seaspace acquired the intellectual property for three antenna systems from LJT & Associates Inc., Seaspace announced. The acquisition of the finished designs for three existing antenna systems will allow Seaspace […]
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Blue Sky Unveils Online Satellite Tracking System For Transportation Assets
Blue Sky Network released its new interactive Web portal intended to provide customers with mapping capabilities to track transportation assets, the company announced. Customers using the Skyrouter system will be […]
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Globecomm Receives U.S. Government Contract
Globecomm Systems Inc. received a contract to provide satellite infrastructure to an unnamed U.S. government customer, the company announced. The $2.2 million order was the third for Globecomm under an […]
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Connexion Appoints Stein To Head Commercial Aviation Business
Lianne Stein has been named vice president, commercial aviation business, for Connexion by Boeing, the company announced. In this position, Stein will be responsible for Connexion’s commercial aviation business, which […]
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Russian, Ukrainian Space Agencies Sign Cooperation Agreement
The Russian Federal Space Agency and the Ukrainian National Space Agency signed an agreement Aug. 18 to cooperate in space exploration, according to press reports. The agreement covers a variety […]
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GOES-N Launch Postponed Until October
The launch of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-N (GOES-N) has been delayed until at least early October after the most recent attempt was scrubbed due to technical issues, Boeing Co. […]
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MSG-2 To Launch Before End Of Year
The European Space Agency said its next Meteosat satellite, MSG-2, will launch before the end of the year. MSG-2, in storage at the Arianespace launch facility in Kourou, French Guiana […]
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Airtel Taps ViaSat For Broadband Satellite Services In India
In its second India-related announcement in as many days, ViaSat Inc. announced Aug. 17 it is supplying a Linkstar broadband network to Airtel Enterprise Services for shared- hub satellite communications […]
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VST International Selects Spacenet To Provide Satellite Network Services
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced Aug. 17 that its U.S. subsidiary, Spacenet Inc., was selected by VST International Inc. to provide broadband satellite connectivity for an advanced digital advertising network. […]
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Tariam Launches Managed VSAT Solutions In Europe
U.K.-based satellite communications company Tariam said Aug. 17 it is launching its managed VSAT solutions service in Europe. The launch of the satellite broadband managed services offering will translate into […]
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J.D. Power: Satellite TV Penetration Increases ‘Significantly’
The number of households subscribing to satellite TV has increased dramatically during the past year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates “2005 Residential Cable/Satellite TV Satisfaction Study,” released Aug. […]
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Orbimage Revenues Shrink, Loss Widens For Second Quarter
Orbimage Holdings Inc. reported Aug. 16 revenue of $8.5 million for the second quarter 2005, down from $9.7 million in the second quarter 2004. The company’s net loss widened during […]
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ICO North America Raises $650 Million
ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Ltd. said Aug. 15 its wholly owned subsidiary ICO North America Inc. raised $650 million in a private placement with institutional investors. ICO North America intends […]