E-letter: Briefs

[Satellite TODAY 05-25-11] Antenna Technology Communications (ATCi) has launched its Simulsat Multibeam transport antenna system specifically designed for cable TV applications. ATCi announced the launch of the system at the […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-25-12] Due to the U.S. Memorial Day holiday, there will be no Satellite TODAY Daily News Feed published on Monday, May 28. We will resume our normal publishing […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-25-11]  The move to Ultra High Definition TV (UHDTV) took a step forward after the ITU announced a new recommendation (standard) May 24. The ITU-R Study Group 6 […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-25-11]  Revenues from satellite pay-TV increased by more than $10 billion in 2011 compared with 2010. This was the one of the findings of a major new study […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-25-11] Gilat revenues and net profits fell in the three months to the end of March. These were two of the highlights of its first quarter results, issued […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-25-11] Comtech EF Data is bringing IEEE 1588v2 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) hardware support for its flagship modem, the CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem, the company announced May 23. […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-24-11] Inmarsat Government appointed David Helfgott as CEO, the company announced May 22.  Inmarsat Government is a provider of secure, global, mission-critical telecommunications to the U.S. public sector. […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-24-11] The global M2M market will be worth 2.3 billion euros ($2.94 billion) in 2016, according to a new study by French telecoms and satellite consultancy, IDATE. It […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-24-11] Marlink is expanding its portfolio with the introduction of new C-band services on the iDirect platform, the company announced May 23. These services aim to enhance network […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-24-11] It is proving to be a good week for SpaceX. Fresh from the successful launch of the Falcon 9 on Tuesday, Satellite Today understands that the launch […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-24-11] SES has signed a new multi-year capacity deal with Turkish public broadcaster Türkiye Radyo ve Televizyon Kurumu (TRT) for capacity for the FTA broadcasting of its international […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-23-11]  SpaceX has successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon spacecraft to orbit. The company, which had to dramatically abort the mission at the last second […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-23-11] Hughes Network Systems has won a new African backhaul contract, the company announced May 22. It has signed a deal with Telecom Malagasy SA (Telma) to supply […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-23-11]  SkyVision is launching a new iDirect VSAT hub service for South Africa, the company announced May 22. This offering will be operated by SkyVision Networks South Africa, the […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-23-11]  SkyPerfect JSAT, Japan’s leading DTH operator, has deployed Envivio 4Caster Gen III encoders powered by Envivio Muse software for its SKY PerfecTV! On-Demand video service, Envivio announced […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-22-11] Measat is looking to open a new research facility called the Measat Innovation Lab (MIL), the company announced May 21. Located at the Measat Teleport and Broadcast […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-22-11]  Newtec has received authorization from Intelsat for use of its Clean Channel Technology on its satellites, Newtec announced May 21. During the test at Intelsat’s Fuchsstadt teleport, […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-22-11]  MTN Government Services (MTGNS)has appointed Robert Turner as its new vice president of business development and government contract compliance, the company announced May 21. Turner will oversee […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-22-11]  SpaceX aborted the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station in the last seconds to launch on May 19. The company said the […]

[Satellite News 05-18-12] Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have successfully debuted its commercial launch service for a foreign customer, sending Korea Aerospace Research Institute’s Arirang-3 satellite […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-21-12] International Launch Services (ILS) has successfully launched the Nimiq 6 direct broadcast satellite for Canadian FSS operator Telesat on a Proton Breeze M rocket from the Baikonur […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-21-12] The U.S. National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2013 has been amended to includea measure that would give the U.S. president authority to ease export restrictions […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-21-12] Gilat Satellite Networks subsidiary Spacenet has introduced its new Connect Series of managed network services that were designed to help clarify and simplify network operations outsourcing for […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-21-12] SatLink Communications has opened a new HD playout center in the heart of the broadcast district in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company announced May 18.    SatLink […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-18-12] Satellite pay-TV company DirecTV has signed new agreements with satellite broadband providers ViaSat and Hughes that will allow U.S. customers to bundle their video and high-speed Internet […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-18-12] Optus has signed a $15 million, five-year contract with Australia’s NSW Department of Education and Communities to provide remote distance learning satellite services for students, the company […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-18-12] German satellite and rocket manufacturer OHB System reported a dramatic increase in profits and revenue for its three-month fiscal period ending March 31 and that the company […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-18-12] African satellite network operator Q-Kon and ICT service provider Business Connexion have partnered with iDirect to deploy its iDX 3.1 software upgrade and Evolution X1 remotes, the […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-17-12] Arianespace has successfully launched the JCSAT-13 satellite for Japanese operator SKY Perfect JSAT and Vinasat-2 for the operator Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) as part of […]

[Satellite TODAY 05-17-12] MSS provider Thuraya Telecommunications has launched its mobile satellite services in Russia in a collaborative effort with its regional partner, GTNT, the companies announced May 16.   […]