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  • Remote Sensing Aids Iraq’s Rebirth

    The war in Iraq has been a vivid reminder of the value of images provided by commercial remote sensing companies. These same satellite images will play a vital role in […]

  • French and Indian Launch Alliance Deepens

    Arianespace and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are expanding their relationship after the successful launch of ISRO’s INSAT-3A communications satellite aboard the French Ariane 5 rocket last week. Arianespace […]

  • Spotlight: Loral Skynet Reaches for the Sky

    Loral Skynet, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications [NYSE: LOR], did not take long after its recent consolidation with Loral Cyberstar to launch new satellite network services. SkyReach is […]

  • Sirius Struggles To Catch XM

    By Jimmy Schaeffler Recent announcements by Washington-based XM Satellite Radio [Nasdaq: XMSR] suggest that its first quarter subscriber growth will be strong enough for it to meet aggressive 2003 projections. […]

  • Satellite Navigation Symposium

    Don’t miss the International Space University’s 8th Annual International Symposium: “Satellite Navigation Systems: Policy, Commercial and Technical Interaction” to be held in Strasbourg, France from May 26-28. The symposium will […]

  • Satellite Executives Are Bullish On Broadband

    LAS VEGAS–Satellite-delivered broadband services will gain a market niche despite fierce competition from regional telephone companies and the nation’s cable TV system operators, top satellite industry officials are predicting. “Convergence […]

  • Ariane 5 Lifts Two Trailblazing Satellites

    The launch last week of two satellites aboard an Ariane 5 rocket was a much-needed boost for French launch company Arianespace and the owners of the precious cargo. Arianespace, and […]

  • France, Japan’s Team On Service

    France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications and KDDI have signed a partnership that will allow the French operator to offer global coverage to its Inmarsat customers with value-added services in Asia […]

  • Satellites Help Container Tracking

    Northrop Grumman [NYSE: NOC] has signed an agreement with Orbcomm, a Dulles, Va.-based satellite communications provider, for Orbcomm to provide data transmission services through its low-orbit satellite network for container […]

  • General Dynamics’ Army Contract

    The U.S. Army has selected General Dynamics Decision Systems, a unit of Falls Church, Va.-based General Dynamics [NYSE: GD], to integrate a voice and data communications system called the secure […]

  • Canadian Forces Choose IDC

    International Datacasting [Toronto: IDC] has won a contract to provide satellite datacasting services to Canadian armed forces deployed overseas. The one- year, C$3.6 million (US$2.47 million) contract calls for the […]

  • CSI Reaches GPS Supply Accord

    CSI Wireless [Toronto: CSY] has reached an agreement to supply aftermarket agricultural GPS-based guidance systems to AGCO [NYSE: AG], a Duluth, Ga.-based manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment. CSI Wireless, […]

  • MTN Provides Wi-Fi On Ships

    Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), a Miramar, Fla.-based provider of satellite-based communications to the cruise and offshore oil and gas rigs, has signed an agreement with Holland America Line to provide […]

  • Space Imaging In Brazil

    Space Imaging, a Denver, Colo.-based provider of Earth imagery and related services to commercial and government markets, has signed contracts with four Brazilian companies – Engesat, GisPlan, Infostrata and Threetek […]

  • The Satellite News Financial Ticker

    Week of April 4 – 10, 2003 Percentage Change Symbol April 10 Price One Week One Month Three Month Year to Date Operators APT SATELLITE HLDGS ATS 1.16 (25.2) (26.6) […]

  • Top Satellite Executives To Participate In PBI Media Webinar

    SATELLITE TODAY invites you and your team to join us on Tuesday, April 29, from noon-1:30 PM EDT for an exclusive Webinar: “From Broadcast To Broadband: Seizing the Next Satellite […]

  • Triaton To Install VSAT Network For German Foreign Ministry

    The German Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hired Krefed, Germany-based Triaton to install a satellite-supported very small aperture terminal (VSAT) network between the main office in Berlin office and foreign […]

  • NOAA To Build $61M Satellite Operations Center

    The U.S. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)has broken ground on a $61 million satellite operations center that will house $50 million in high-tech equipment. Once completed, NOAA will move […]

  • Arianespace, Indian Space Agency Ink Launch Accord

    Arianespace and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are expanding their relationship after the successful launch of ISRO’s INSAT-3A communications satellite aboard the Ariane 5 rocket earlier this week. Arianespace […]

  • Canal Satellite To Ramp Up Pilotime Campaign

    French pay TV operator Canal Satellite will launch a concerted TV campaign to promote the benefits of its new Pilotime service being offering to its subscriber base in France. Laurent […]

  • High Winds Delay ILS Launch of AsiaSat 4

    International Launch Services postponed its launch of the AsiaSat 4 satellite aboard an Atlas III rocket until today at 8:08 p.m. (EDT) because of high winds. ILS had scheduled the […]

  • CSI Wireless Reaches GPS Supply Agreement with AGCO

    CSI Wireless [Toronto: CSY] has reached an agreement to supply aftermarket agricultural GPS-based guidance systems to AGCO [NYSE: AG], a Duluth, Ga.-based manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment. Financial terms […]

  • Ariane 5 Successfully Deploys Birds Into Space

    On Wednesday evening, the Ariane 5 rocket launched into geosynchronous orbit Galaxy XII, the first of three Orbital Sciences satellites built for Wilton, Conn.-based PanAmSat. The rocket left the Guiana […]

  • International Datacasting To Provide Satellite Datacasting To Canadian Forces

    International Datacasting [Toronto: IDC] has won a contract to provide satellite datacasting services to Canadian forces deployed overseas. The one- year, C$3.6 million (US$2.47 million) contract calls for the distribution […]

  • General Dynamics Lands $300M Satellite Communications Contract

    The U.S. Army has selected General Dynamics Decision Systems, a unit of Falls Church, Va.-based General Dynamics [NYSE: GD], to integrate a voice and data communications system called the secure […]

  • Satellite Executives Bullish On Broadband

    LAS VEGAS–Satellite-delivered broadband services will gain a U.S. market niche despite fierce competition from regional telephone companies and cable TV system operators, top satellite industry experts said at the National […]

  • News Corp Guarantees Program Access To Get Hughes

    News Corp‘s [NYSE: NWS] much anticipated deal to acquire General Motors [NYSE: GM] subsidiary Hughes Electronics [NYSE: GMH] could stumble over the issue of program access when U.S. regulators review […]

  • Telesat, Storm Internet Services Team To Bring Broadband To Rural Canada

    Telesat Canada and Storm Internet Services, an Ottawa, Canada-based subsidiary of International Datacasting [Toronto: IDC], are teaming to provide satellite-based broadband services to rural and remote areas of Canada. The […]

  • Space Imaging Signs Up Four Brazilian Distributors

    Space Imaging, a Thornton, Colo.-based provider of Earth imagery and related services to commercial and government markets, has signed contracts with four Brazilian companies – Engesat, GisPlan, Infostrata and Threetek […]

  • MTN To Provide WiFi Services To Holland America

    Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), a Miramar, Fla.-based provider of satellite-based communications to the cruise and offshore oil and gas rigs, has signed an agreement with Holland America Line to provide […]