FCC Seeks to Broaden Competition for In-Flight Internet
The FCC has decided to relax restrictions on in-flight Wi-Fi internet access for commercial airlines.
E-letter: Curated Content
Failed Crowd-Funded Satellite Project, Two Years Later
A look at a failed project that attempted to buy the TerreStar-1 satellite.
SatelliteTODAY's Top Headlines of 2012
Throughout 2012, these were the most read stories on SatelliteTODAY.com.
Via Satellite's Most Read Stories of 2012
Countdown of Via Satellite's most popular stories read online this year.
Government/Military
Air Force and Lockheed Martin Reach Satellite Deal
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force have announced they reached a deal for the next two Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellites
Satellite Images: North Korea Could be Preparing for Third Nuclear Test
An analysis of new satellite images indicates that North Korea could be preparing to conduct the expected third nuclear test after its successful long-range missile launch that placed an apparently dead spacecraft into orbit.
GPS Coalition Submits New Document on LightSquared's FCC Request
The Coalition to Save Our GPS has responded to the FCC’s request for comments on LightSquared’s request.
Connectivity
Satellite TV Equipment Industry in Thailand Wants License Fees Reduced
Manufacturers and distributors of Thai satellite TV systems are demanding reductions to the license fees collected by the NBTC of Thailand.
Government/Military
Earth Observation Satellite With Longest Operational Life to Retire
The longest-running Earth observation satellite, Landsat 5, is starting the retirement process.
Government/Military
The Top 10 Moments of 2012 for Space Exploration
The 10 moments of the year that made this generation “share an enthusiasm and wonder a previous generation experienced with the first moon landing.”