E-letter: Briefs

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[Satellite TODAY 10-11-10] SpaceX aborted the first static fire test for its Falcon 9 rocket two seconds before its scheduled start, the company announced March 9.    The test included...

[Satellite TODAY 10-11-10] Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. and Orbit Technology Group have completed integration for satellite communications on-the-move solutions to serve a range of industries, Gilat announced March 10.   ...

[Satellite TODAY 10-11-10] SkyTerra has rolled out new radio software developed by Hughes that enables data capability on SkyTerra’s MSAT-G2 mobile satellite radio equipment, the company announced March 10.   ...

[Satellite TODAY 03-11-03] Harmonic Inc. has expanded its sales and support presence by opening an office in Toronto, Harmonic announced march 9.    Harmonic’s customers in Canada include Bell Aliant,...

[Satellite TODAY 03-10-10] GlobeCast signed a deal for an additional full transponder on the AsiaSat 5 satellite, GlobeCast announced March 9.    The increased capacity on AsiaSat 5, formerly AsiaSat...

[Satellite TODAY 03-10-10] RigNet Inc. has opened a service center in Williamsport, Pa., to serve the the Marcellus Shale region and provide a higher service level to clients in the...

[Satellite TODAY 03-03-10] Ethan Lavan has been appointed director of Eutelsat’s In-Orbit Resources division, the satellite operator announced March 9.    Prior to joining Eutelsat, Ethan was responsible for regulatory...

[Satellite TODAY 03-10-10] Modern Times Group (MTG) has appointed Laurence Miall-d’Aout chief of staff for its free-TV operations and Martin Lewerth in the newly created role of chief of staff...

[Satellite TODAY 03-10-10] Inmarsat posted revenues of $1.04 billion in 2009, up 4 percent from revenues of $996.7 million in 2008, the company reported March 9. EBITDA was $594.2 million,...