E-letter: Briefs

[Satellite TODAY 03-08-12] The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will commence a competition March 28 for teams or individuals looking to develop unique algorithms to control small satellites […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-07-12] Gilat Satellite Networks has launched its new SkyEdge 2 Accent Dual-Waveform VSAT solution that features a dual SCPC/TDMA return channel, the company announced March 6.    The […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-07-12] Inmarsat and its distribution partner AND Group have signed a contract to provide Inmarsat FleetBroadband and AND’s IPSignature2 value-added communications software to Thome Ship Management vessels in […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-07-12] Sky Deutschland has signed a contract to lease additional transponder on the SES Astra satellite system beginning June 1, SES confirmed March 6.    The German satellite […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-07-12] GeoEye has received a multi-year, multimillion-dollar contract from GE Aviation to produce aviation reference data that will serve all of the world’s International Air Transport Association (IATA) […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-07-12] LightSquared has extended the emulation phase of its voice MSAT private network carrier and mobile data services over the SkyTerra-1 satellite network through the end of 2015, […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-06-12] Former Eutelsat CEO Giuliano Berretta has been appointed as an external member of Newtec’s strategic committee and will advise and assist the Newtec Board of Directors with […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-06-12] L-3 Telemetry-West (L-3 TW) has signed a contract with Iridium Communications to upgrade the satellite control segment (SCS) for the Iridium NEXT constellation program using its InControl […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-06-12] Canadian satellite and information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has signed a $14.7 million contract amendment with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for logistics and […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-06-12] Digital terrestrial TV solutions developer T-VIPS has launched its CP330 T2 Bridge solution, which aims to enable efficient regional adaption in DVB-T/T2 single frequency networks, the company […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-06-12] Digital terrestrial TV solutions developer T-VIPS has launched its CP330 T2 Bridge solution, which aims to enable efficient regional adaption in DVB-T/T2 single frequency networks, the company […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-05-12] Satellite service provider Belgium Satellite Services (BSS) has signed a contract with Mumbai-based Indian teleport operator Lamhas Satellite Services to bring Indian channels to Europe via Eutelsat’s […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-05-12] Machine-to-machine (M2M) technology developer Telit Wireless Solutions has unveiled a dual GPS/Glonass module that provides access to both the Russian and U.S. global navigation satellite systems, the […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-05-12] Ball Aerospace & Technologies has shipped the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Microwave Imager (GMI) it built for NASA to the Goddard Space Flight Center for integration with […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-05-12] Hughes Network Systems has launched Hughes Breakroom TV – a new video-driven solution designed to integrate video communications and employee information as a turnkey service, the company […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-02-12] European operator SES has re-branded its Astra Broadband Services satellite Internet subsidiary as SES Broadband Services, the company confirmed March 1.    SES said the Astra2Connect service […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-02-12] Vizada has partnered with shipping and land-based satcom provider Telemar to launch SeaMore, a new joint communications solution for the maritime community, the companies announced March 1. […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-02-12] Raytheon was awarded a two-year, $3.8 million contract from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to allow armed forces to conduct jamming operations with minimal […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-02-12] Linear Signal will perform beam signal research and development for NxGEN Electronics under a small-business contract with NASA/JPL, Linear Signal announced March 1.    The company will […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-01-12] Turkish satellite operator Turksat has upgraded its global satellite network with iDirect’s iDX 3.0 operating software, iDirect announced Feb. 29.    Turksat purchased a Series 15100 universal […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-01-12] Harris Corp. will upgrade Zee News’ production and playout facility in New Delhi, India using a complete, integrated Harris broadcast solution, the companies confirmed Feb. 29.   […]

SIS Live, Eutelsat Sign New Capacity Leases U.K. satellite uplink fleet operator SIS Live has expanded its satellite capacity lease agreements with Eutelsat Communications. SIS Live has signed new contracts […]

EM Research Unveils New Ka-band Frequency Synthesizer Satellite hardware manufacturer EM Research has introduced a new 39.5 GHz Ka-band frequency synthesizer. EM Research’s KB-39500 frequency synthesizer is available in fixed […]

DigitalGlobe Fills Key Government Sector Management Positions Satellite imagery firm DigitalGlobe hired Marcy Steinke as its senior vice president of government relations and Tim Hascall as its senior vice president […]

Ball Aerospace OMPS Commences Data Collection on NPP Satellite Ball Aerospace & Technologies’ Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS) has begun collecting Earthview image science and solar calibration data onboard […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-29-12]  Adam Schaffer has been appointed as the new Publisher of Via Satellite and SatelliteTODAY. In this role, Schaffer will oversee all of the Access Intelligence print and […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-01-12] Boeing Commercial Satellite Services has entered into a cooperative business agreement with Artel to distribute Inmarsat bandwidth to U.S. government customers via the Inmarsat-3, -4 and -5 […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-01-12] Canadian space and satellite company MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) reported a strong 2011 fiscal full year with double-digit growth in operational revenue and earnings, according to […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-29-12]  Intelsat has signed a major new deal with one of the biggest telcos in the Middle East. The operator has inked a multi-year deal with Etisalat for […]

[Satellite TODAY 02-29-12]  GlobeCast has signed a long-term capacity deal with SES as it looks to boost its presence in the U.K. TV market. The capacity on Astra’s future replacement […]