E-letter: Briefs

[Satellite TODAY 11-21-11] The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Landsat 5 Earth observation satellite has stopped transmitting images due to a rapidly degrading electronic component, the agency confirmed Nov. 18.   […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-18-11] Etihad Airways contracted Panasonic Avionics to provide in-flight entertainment systems and in-flight connectivity, including broadband Internet and live TV, for the airline’s entire long-haul fleet of wide […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-18-11] SES CEO Romain Bausch confirmed his company’s plans to reduce the number of satellites it has over the United States during the next several years to address […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-18-11] Ottawa-based antenna supplier C-Com Satellite Systems has received approximately $2 million in new orders for its iNetVu mobile antenna products from unnamed customers in Russia, Europe and […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-17-11] Intelsat 18 manufacturer Orbital Sciences has completed in-orbit testing on the satellite and has handed the spacecraft over to FSS operator Intelsat, the companies confirmed Nov. 15. […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-17-11] ATIS has developed a downloadable multimedia security solution specification that aims to allow network operators to facilitate secure delivery of copyrighted video and other material over IP-based […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-17-11] Inmarsat’s global telecommunications subsidiary Segovia has expanded its online store to include the new satellite phone products from its MSS operator parent company, Segovia announced Nov. 16. […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-16-11] U.S. Pay-TV operator DirecTV exercised an option in its multi-launch contract with Arianespace to include a mission to send a new DirecTV Latin America service-providing satellite into […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-16-11] Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has signed a deal valued at more than $125 million to lease multiple transponders on its Condosat ABS-2 satellite to GT Satellite Systems […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-16-11] UAE-based satellite broadcasting company YahLive has signed a partnership agreement with telecom operator Du for collaboration on satellite broadcasting services, the companies announced Nov. 15.    YahLive, […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-16-11] Orbit Communication Systems, a mission-critical connectivity solutions provider, has unveiled its OrBand VSAT system for maritime markets, the company announced Nov. 15.     The AL-7107 OrBand […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-15-11] Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. (AsiaSat) has contracted Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) to construct and deliver two new satellites — AsiaSat 6 and AsiaSat 8 — the satellite operator […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-15-11] Gilat Satellite Networks has signed agreements with Russian-based service provider RTComm and NIIR FSUE to supply network equipment and Ka-band end-user terminals for RTComm’s planned future constellation […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-15-11] German technology developer 2wcom Systems has delivered its FlexXtract monitoring solution to Media Broadcast to support Deutschland Radio broadcasts of its DAB Plus programs via a network […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-15-11] GlobeCast Americas CEO Lisa Coelho has created a dedicated Latin American sales team and a refocusing strategy for its ad-hoc broadcast services in North America as part […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-14-11] O3b Networks has raised $137 million for the construction of four additional satellites that will aim to double capacity and boost redundancy over its targeted emerging markets, […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-14-11] Worldwide demand for C- and Ku-band satellite transponders will reach 7,840 transponders by 2017, according to research study published Nov. 11 by Global Industry Analysts (GIA).   […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-14-11] Inmarsat’s Multi-Voice and Dynamic Telemetry services will be available on Thrane & Thrane’s Sailor FleetBroadband terminals when the services go live in the first and second quarters […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-11-11] Satellite IP connectivity provider SkyVision Global Networks is set to launch several new services throughout Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East, the company announced Nov. 10. […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-11-11] Cobham plans to introduce its Sea Tel FX line of Inmarsat FleetBroadband products to the market in March 2012, the company announced Nov. 10.    Cobham’s Sea […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-11-11] Lockheed Martin has issued a subcontract to A.I. Solutions to supply its FreeFlyer software supporting the upgrade of the NASA JSC Mission Control Center’s Core Trajectory Subsystem […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-11-11] Loral Space & Communications reported a net loss of $77 million in its 2011 third quarter compared to net income of $72 million in same period last […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-11-11] Eutelsat has commenced full commercial operations on the W3C satellite at the 16 degrees East orbital slot, the operator confirmed Nov. 10.    The operator activated the […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-10-11]  Stratos Global has extended its contract to provide Suncor Energy with a high-speed satellite link connecting Suncor’s Newfoundland operated offshore and shore-based facilities, the company announced Nov. […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-10-11]  SkyVision Global Networks is set to launch a range of new services in the next week as it looks to boost its position in the African communications […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-09-11] The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA) filed a petition for a declaratory ruling with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against a satellite dish ordinance bill […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-09-11] Iridium’s 2011 third quarter performance exceeded analysts estimates on nearly every metric and allowed management to raise its 2011 full-year guidance for operational EBTIDA, revenue, and subscriber […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-09-11] Gilat Satcom partnered with Over-the-Top (OTT) video platform provider Tvinci to jointly roll out a full duplex satellite-based OTT TV solution, the companies confirmed Nov. 8. The […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-08-11] United Continental Holdings selected Panasonic Avionics to provide Ku-band satellite-powered Wi-Fi connectivity in all cabins on more than 300 United Airlines and Continental Airlines aircraft beginning in […]