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Government/Military
SmallSat Boom Outpacing Regulators in the US
[Via Satellite 04-08-2016] U.S. regulators are grappling with how to ascribe the most appropriate policies for small satellites as their proliferation becomes more significant. Agency representatives and private sector executives, […]
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Finance
DARPA’s XS-1 Reusable Launch Program Starting Phase 2
[Via Satellite 04-08-2016] The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is progressing with the Experimental Spaceplane (XS-1), shifting the program into Phase 2. The XS-1 program seeks to design […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Forms Joint Venture with MCN to Bring Cockpit, Passenger Connectivity to China
[Via Satellite 04-08-2016] Inmarsat has signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement with Beijing Marine Communication and Navigation Company (MCN), which will lead to the creation of a joint venture […]
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Government/Military
DOD Transfers SBIRS and DSP Command and Control to New Ground System
[Via Satellite 04-08-2016] The U.S. Air Force Space Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center (USAF SMC) and the 460th Space Wing have confirmed that Command and Control (C2) of the […]
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Connectivity
Orbcomm Supplying Telematics Solutions to Distribution Solutions Inc
[Via Satellite 04-08-2016] Distribution Solutions Inc. (DSI) has selected Orbcomm to provide telematics solutions for its mixed fleet of dry van and refrigerated trailers. The company is using Orbcomm’s trailer […]
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Technology
SSC Looks to Cater to the SmallSat Ground Segment
[Via Satellite 04-07-2016] Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), a company launched in 1972 that serves both the legacy and emerging space markets, is working actively to overcome “old space” tendencies ingrained […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin Bidding to Keep GPS 3 Contract
[Via Satellite 04-07-2016] Lockheed Martin, current prime contractor for the GPS 3 satellites, has issued a competitive proposal to the U.S. Air Force as the military opens up future satellites […]
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Connectivity
SSPI Kicks Off New India Chapter
[Via Satellite 04-07-2016] The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) has formed a new chapter in India, and is also launching the Kalpana Chawla Endowment Fund for Girls and Boys. […]
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Connectivity
Orbcomm Awarded Tracking Solution Contract from Brown Integrated Logistics
[Via Satellite 04-07-2016] Brown Integrated Logistics, a regional transportation services company in the United States’ Southeast, has selected Orbcomm to provide its solar-powered asset tracking solution for its dry van […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Americas Sells Alterna’TV to Canal+ Group
[Via Satellite 04-07-2016] Eutelsat Americas has sold Alterna’TV, a Miami-based content distribution company, to Thema, a subsidiary of Canal+ Group for an undisclosed amount. As part of the transaction, Canal+ […]
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Connectivity
SES Launches Indian TV Channel in Germany, TERN on Sky
[Via Satellite 0407-2016] SES has entered long-term partnerships with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) in India and TV Entertainment Reality Network (TERN) in the Netherlands to launch new channels. With […]
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Finance
Terra Bella Evaluating Launches for Eight SkySats by 2017
[Via Satellite 04-06-2016] Earth observation company Terra Bella, previously known as Skybox Imaging, wants to have 21 satellites in orbit by the end of next year. The Google company has […]
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Technology
GEE Expands Ka-band Capabilities to Airconnect Global Antenna Platform
[Via Satellite 04-06-2016] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) has released a new Airconnect Global Ka high-speed antenna that will complement its existing Ku-band antenna systems. The company developed the new antenna […]
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Government/Military
Northrop Grumman Competing for Future GPS 3 Satellite Contract
[Via Satellite 04-06-2016] Northrop Grumman has submitted a proposal to the United States Air Force for the next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) 3 program. The Air Force is looking to update the GPS […]
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Connectivity
M7 Group Seals Satellite Distribution Agreement for Mezzo Live HD
[Via Satellite 04-06-2016] European pay-TV operator M7 Group has reached a satellite capacity and distribution agreement with Lagardère Active to distribute Mezzo Live HD, a dedicated classical music, opera, jazz […]
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Technology
Singtel and Inmarsat Team Up on Maritime Cybersecurity
[Via Satellite 04-06-2016] Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) and Inmarsat have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance maritime cybersecurity using Trustwave’s Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution. Trustwave, the cybersecurity arm […]
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Technology
Airbus to Retrofit A350 Fleets with Gogo’s 2Ku
[Via Satellite 04-06-2016] Gogo has partnered with Airbus subsidiary Airbus Corporate Jet Center (ACJC) to install its satellite-based 2Ku In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solution on a retrofit basis onboard new Airbus […]
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Connectivity
HSN Broadcasting Across North America with SES
[Via Satellite 04-06-2016] HSN, a live content retailer, has signed an agreement to renew and migrate its North American distribution platform to an SES satellite at the center of the […]
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Government/Military
NOAA Sees Growing Demand For Its Space Weather Prediction Center Products
[Via Satellite 04-05-2016] The U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeing growing demand for its Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) that provides free space weather products and services. […]
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Connectivity
Cobham Satcom Inks TSA with Boeing for Connectivity Systems on Boeing 777, 737
[Via Satellite 04-05-2016] Cobham Satcom and Boeing have signed a Technical Service Agreement (TSA) for the certification of the Aviator 600S and 700S systems on the Boeing 777 and 737 […]
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Technology
MDA Providing Subsystems to Thales Alenia Space for Sentinel Satellites
[Via Satellite 04-05-2016] MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has signed two contracts with Thales Alenia Space for four subsystems to be installed on the Sentinel 6A, 6B, 3C, and 3D […]
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Technology
Orbital Tracking Corp 2015 Revenues up 63 Percent
[Via Satellite 04-05-2016] Orbital Tracking Corp. reported revenues of approximately $3,950,600 for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015, increasing by 63.2 percent over 2014’s $2,420,600. The company attributed overall revenue […]
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Connectivity
NSSLGlobal Releases Cruise Control Lite Email Solution for Maritime
[Via Satellite 04-05-2016] NSSLGlobal has unveiled Cruise Control (CC) Lite, a new entry-level email management solution for the maritime sector. According to the company, CC-Lite can reduce bandwidth usage and […]
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Technology
Sevis Appoints Ian Walter to Executive Role
[Via Satellite 04-05-2016] Cellular backhaul optimization technology specialist Sevis Systems has appointed Ian Walter as VP of marketing and business development. Walter has more than 20 years of experience in […]
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Mobility
Panasonic Announces IFEC Agreement with Singapore Airlines
[Via Satellite 04-05-2016] Singapore Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics to deliver broadband connectivity and personalized entertainment across the airline’s Boeing 787-10 and A350 fleets. This announcement comes on the heels […]
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Finance
Blue Origin Launches and Lands New Shepard for the Third Time
[Via Satellite 04-04-2016] Blue Origin completed the third successful flight of the company’s New Shepard suborbital launch vehicle on April 2, reaching an apogee of 339,178 feet or 103 kilometers. […]
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Connectivity
Pay-TV Study Finds Global Subscriber Numbers Climbing
[Via Satellite 04-04-2016] Pay-TV subscriptions around the world had their highest overall rise for two years, according to a quarterly research report from informitv. The research group’s “Multiscreen Index” tracked […]
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Government/Military
UrtheCast and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Form R&D Partnership
[Via Satellite 04-04-2016] UrtheCast has formed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to boost the operational effectiveness of the company’s upcoming OptiSAR […]
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Connectivity
Forever Group Myanmar Adds Five Transponders from Thaicom
[Via Satellite 04-04-2016] Direct to Home (DTH) operator and media company Forever Group Myanmar has entered a long-term contract with Thaicom for five additional transponders. The company currently uses three […]
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Government/Military
How Industry and Government Can Make Commercially Hosted Payloads Work
[Via Satellite 03-30-2016] During his time working with the U.S. Air Force, Earl White, former Air Force senior executive and intelligence advisor at the U.S. Space Security and Defense Program, […]




























