Connectivity

Intelsat announced that more than 1,000 industry professionals have undergone training in the Intelsat-sponsored Global VSAT Forum (GVF) training program.

Eutelsat Communications announced it has successfully completed the first phase of development of a smart LNB for a Direct-to-Home (DTH) antenna that opens the door for broadcasters.

ORBCOMM announced that its globaltrak division has completed the shipment of its fuel monitoring system, which is designed to prevent theft of mission-critical fuel used by U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.

SES announced it has signed a 15-year contract with Platco Digital, a sister company of the South African independent broadcaster e.tv.

Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) announced it has executed multiple agreements with Harris CapRock to provide satellite capacity services from its 1 degree west orbital location.

Boeing reports strong second-quarter results and raises 2013 EPS guidance.

SatCam hopes to take user-submitted data to improve weather research and forecasting, while giving users an added bonus.

In the wake of C-COM Satellite Systems’ recent deal with Vox Telecom in South Africa, C-COM’s CEO Leslie Klein points to a new trend in the satellite industry.

Astrium Satellites and Thales Alenia Space have been declared the winners of an €800 million contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense. The recent announcement names Astrium as the lead contractor for the Falcon Eye program, a UAE defense initiative responsible for managing next-generation military surveillance satellites.

Intelsat has selected Space Systems/Loral (SSL) to provide a new communications satellite to expand its coverage of the Western hemisphere.