E-letter: News Feed
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Connectivity
SpeedCast to Provide Managed Network Services to Large Oilfield Company
[Via Satellite 05-19-2016] SpeedCast International has been awarded a contract to provide a global oilfield service company with a fully managed network service for 10 sites in the United Arab […]
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Technology
SkyStream Places Order with CPI for Ka-Band Antenna Systems
[Via Satellite 05-19-2016] The ASC Signal Division of Communications & Power Industries (CPI) has received a Ka-band antenna contract from Dubai-based SkyStream, a major provider of satellite Internet services in […]
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Connectivity
Boeing, Inmarsat on What to Expect for Future Connected Aircraft
[Via Satellite 05-18-2016] Executives from Boeing and Inmarsat discussed future implications for connected aircraft operations during a panel discussion held at Honeywell‘s Deer Valley headquarters last week. Attendees, which were […]
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Connectivity
WTA Report Says IoT Opportunity for Teleports is “Massive”
[Via Satellite 05-18-2016] The World Teleport Association (WTA) has released a new research report titled “The Internet of Things Opportunity for Teleports” that finds large potential for future revenues coming […]
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Government/Military
DARPA Awards Optical Satellite Terminal Contract to LGS Innovations
[Via Satellite 05-18-2016] LGS Innovations has been awarded a contract to develop a prototype pair of lightweight, low-power optical communication terminals for communication between micro-satellites in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) based […]
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Connectivity
Hispasat, Portugal Telecom to Broadcast Key Soccer Matches in 4K
[Via Satellite 05-18-2016] Hispasat has reached an agreement with Portugal Telecom‘s MEO television platform to broadcast the Champions League Final in 4K format on the Sport TV channel as well […]
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Government/Military
Comtech Gets Contract Renewal for Defense Managed Network Services Contract
[Via Satellite 05-18-2016] Comtech Telecommunications has received a $2.3 million funded order from a prime contractor to continue to provide managed network services for the United States Department of Defense […]
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Technology
Startup CEO Lays Out Vision for Constellation of Cloud Data Centers
[Via Satellite 05-17-2016] Cloud Constellation, a satellite industry startup, is designing a network of Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) data centers for cloud service providers with needs for highly secure communications. […]
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Government/Military
Denmark Gains Access to WGS Constellation via SES Anchor Stations
[Via Satellite 05-17-2016] SES is providing two anchor stations for the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) to enable Danish armed forces to communicate through the United States’ Wideband […]
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Government/Military
FEMA Awards UltiSat Contingency Satellite Services Project
[Via Satellite 05-17-2016] The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded UltiSat the “Contingency Satellite Services Project.” This task order is part of the Future Comsatcom Services Acquisition-Custom […]
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Connectivity
AsiaSat to Broadcast 4KUniverse on AsiaSat 4
[Via Satellite 05-17-2016] 4KUniverse, a new general entertainment Ultra-HD channel, will be available on AsiaSat’s “4K-Sat” Ultra-HD channel by mid-May on the AsiaSat 4 satellite. The channel features movies, TV […]
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Government/Military
International Space Station Completes 100,000 Orbits
[Via Satellite 05-17-2016] The International Space Station (ISS) completed its 100,000th orbit on May 16, NASA announced yesterday. The orbiting research platform has travelled more than 4.2 billion kilometers (2.6 billion […]
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Government/Military
Airbus Defence and Space Establishes Australian Ground Station for Skynet Military Satellite
[Via Satellite 05-16-2016] To land communications traffic from the recently relocated Skynet 5A satellite, Airbus Defence and Space has opened a new purpose-built ground station in Adelaide, Australia. The Australian […]
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Connectivity
Yahsat Discusses YahClick Opportunities with Tele10 for Rwanda, Burundi and East DRC
[Via Satellite 05-16-2016] Yahsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tele10 Group, a regional broadcast and Internet Service Provider (ISP), to discuss collaborations for improving Internet connectivity in […]
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Connectivity
Kacific Taps Av-Comm Teleport for Ku-band Service in Pacific
[Via Satellite 05-16-2016] Kacific Broadband Satellites has entered a partnership with Av-Comm to commence Ku-band operations from one of its teleports in the Asia-Pacific. The company will provide connectivity, hosting […]
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Connectivity
Hispasat and Inaer Demonstrate Drone Satellite Connectivity in Spain
[Via Satellite 05-16-2016] Hispasat, together with Spanish aerospace company Inaer, have performed a demonstration of their new connectivity solution for emergency and security services with unmanned aircraft or drones. The […]
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Technology
NovelSat Teams with Sanshin Electronics for Distribution in Japan
[Via Satellite 05-16-2016] NovelSat has signed an agreement with Japanese distributor Sanshin Electronics to expand the company’s reach in the Japanese market. In addition, full-time application engineers will support NovelSat’s […]
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Government/Military
GATR Receives US Army Support Contract
[Via Satellite 05-16-2016] GATR Technologies, a subsidiary of Cubic Corporation, has received an engineering services order valued in excess of $5 million to support the U.S. Army’s Transportable Tactical Command […]
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Connectivity
Battle Against Pirated Content is Improving, Says WMI Exec
[Via Satellite 05-13-2016] Australia is likely to see a real breakthrough in the fight against pirated content by year’s end, according to World Media International (WMI) Managing Director Tony Ishak. […]
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Technology
Intelsat Orders New Communications Satellite from SSL
[Via Satellite 05-13-2016] Intelsat has selected Space Systems Loral (SSL) to provide a new satellite for broadband networking and video distribution services in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. […]
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Connectivity
RSCC Launches Ka-band Broadband Services with Express AM6 Satellite
[Via Satellite 05-13-2016] The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has started offering broadband services in Ka-band using the Express AM6 satellite. The high-speed Internet service uses Express AM6 at 53 […]
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Connectivity
SES to Transmit MTG Ultra-HD Sports Channel in the Nordics
[Via Satellite 05-13-2016] MTG’s pay-TV operator Viasat has entered an agreement with SES to use capacity on its SES 5 satellite for the company’s first Ultra-HD channel. The channel, called […]
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Technology
KNS Unveils New Maritime Antennas in Ku, Ka and X-Band
[Via Satellite 05-13-2016] Marine communications specialist KNS has released six new antennas for customers in new and existing markets ranging from ranging from Comms-On-The-Move (COTM), military, oil and gas, Offshore Supply […]
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Technology
Asia’s Space Industry Growing, But Challenges Remain
[Via Satellite 05-12-2016] Asia’s satellite industry is increasingly becoming a larger part of the global industry, but new players are still often learning fundamental steps on how to navigate the […]
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Finance
Airbus Safran Launchers Hot Fires Ariane 6 Vinci Upper Stage Engine with DLR
[Via Satellite 05-12-2016] Airbus Safran Launchers has started its hot-fire testing campaign for Arianespace’s Ariane 6 launch vehicle’s re-ignitable Vinci upper stage engine on the P4.1 test bench at the […]
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Connectivity
SES and CCNL Propel Digital Switchover in Nigeria
[Via Satellite 05-12-2016] SES has signed a multi-year agreement with Cable Channels Nigeria Ltd. (CCNL) to provide a video platform from its 28.2 degrees east orbital position for the provision […]
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Connectivity
Telenor’s Thor 7 HTS Payload Completes Testing, Starts Commercial Service
[Via Satellite 05-12-2016] Telenor Satellite has deemed its Ka-band mobility service on the Thor 7 satellite as commercial ready following an extensive testing program. Thor 7 launched on April 27, […]
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Technology
Gilat Satcom Makes Cybersecurity Upgrade to Satellite and Fiber Networks
[Via Satellite 05-12-2016] Gilat Satcom has integrated new cybersecurity technology to protect its satellite and fiber customers from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. According to the company, DDoS attacks […]
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Government/Military
US Drafting Legislation for New Commercial Space Ventures
[Via Satellite 05-11-2016] U.S. President Barack Obama’s Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is proposing legislation that would provide a narrowly-tailored authorization process for newly-contemplated and pioneering commercial space […]
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Connectivity
Eurovision Taps ABS for Capacity on ABS 3A Satellite
[Via Satellite 05-11-2016] Eurovision, the television service of the European Broadcasting Union, signed a capacity agreement for a multi-transponder, multi-year deal on ABS 3A, the latest addition to the ABS […]




























