DirecTV and ViaSat Sign Internet Deal
ViaSat's Exede high-speed Internet service will now be available for DirecTV customers
E-letter: Curated Content
LightSquared Proposal to FCC Open for Public Comment
LightSquared’s latest proposal to the FCC trying to save its MSS L-band spectrum holdings and create an LTE network is under public scrutiny.
Artwork Affixed to Echostar XVI Could Last Billions of Years
The 76th ILS Proton launch on Wednesday, Nov 21 flew to space not only the Echostar XVI communications satellite, but also the collection of images compiled by artist Trevor Paglen.
GOCE Satellite to Lower its Orbit
European Space Agency’s GOCE satellite is lowering its orbit to create a new map of earth.
SpaceX Challenges Ariane Rocket
SpaceX's Elon Musk is winning launch contracts that would have traditionally gone to Arianespace due to their rocket's low costs.
NASA Creates Paint to Protect Satellite Equipment
NASA has developed a new spray paint that blocks in gasses that could be harmful for sensitive satellite instruments.
New Break System for Satellites Could Help Reduce Orbital Debris
A new system would allow small satellites to slow down and accelerate its re-entry descent
New Fuel Expected to Reduce Costs and Safety Risks For Satellite Industry
A NASA/Industry team will test an alternative fuel in 2015
ViviSat Builds Satellite Repair and Refueling Vehicle
The Mission Extension Vehicle could extend the life of a satellite for up to 10 years.
Canada's Satellite Delay Could Threaten Defense Capabilities
A delay of two years on Canada’s new military satellite fleet could risk the country’s defense capabilities.