Technology

[Via Satellite 06-02-2015] Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has purchased a Newtec 4IF Dialog hub for one of its regional teleport facilities in Asia to launch next generation Very Small Aperture...

[Via Satellite 06-01-2015] Surrey Satellite Technology-US (SST-US), the United States-based subsidiary of Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), anticipates increasing its headcount around eightfold by 2020 as the company grows its...

[Via Satellite 06-01-2015] Orbit Communication Systems has received an order for multiple OceanTRx 7-500 Ka-Band SatCom systems to an emerging Ka-band global satellite service provider. The company’s SatCom systems will...

[Via Satellite 05-29-2015] X2nSat has announced future plans to build a satellite gateway at Spaceport America, which may signal the beginning of a revival for the embattled New Mexico facility....

[Via Satellite 05-29-2015] Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) opened its recently completed Spacecraft Operations Center (SOC) this week ahead of a series of satellite launches. Four SSTL-built satellites are slated...

[Via Satellite 05-29-2015] Airbus Defence and Space has shipped the Sentinel 1B satellite’s C-band radar instrument to prime contractor Thales Alenia Space (TAS) Italy for integration and testing. Once complete,...

[Via Satellite 05-29-2015] Harris Corporation finished its previously announced $4.75 billion acquisition of Exelis. Each outstanding share of Exelis common stock converted into the right to receive $16.625 in cash...

[Via Satellite 05-29-2015] Comtech EF Data’s commercially available Advanced Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Solutions are now deployed and supporting multiple customer installations using O3b Networks’ satellite system. The in-service...

[Via Satellite 05-28-2015] Orbital ATK anticipates opportunities to bid on another six satellite opportunities this year, and continues to expect in its launch business to see the first flight of...

[Via Satellite 05-28-2015] Intelsat has introduced a new customizable, managed mobility service for maritime, aero and government verticals designed to simplify the launch of new services and reduce costs. Dubbed...