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[Satellite TODAY 01-04-13] The Nigerian Center for Satellite Technology Development (CSTD) is launching an initiative to train Nigerian engineers to design, test and build a satellite by 2018, CSTD Director […]

[Satellite TODAY 01-04-12] Wired and wireless semiconductor solutions provider Broadcom has enabled Cryptography Research (CRI) differential power analysis (DPA) countermeasures across its line of set-top box (STB) platforms, the company […]

A group of former Nokia engineers has started a Kickstarter campaign to fund their new GPS smartwatch.

The state of Florida has been conducting new studies evaluating the feasibility of its proposed commercial launch complex at the north end of Kennedy Space Center.

Locata uses ground-based equipment to emit strong radio signals over a specific area, making it stronger on arrival than GPS outdoors as well as indoors.

[Satellite TODAY 01-04-13] Arianespace and Astrium have signed a launch contract for the VNREDSat-1A Earth observation satellite, on behalf of the Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology, the companies announced […]

[Satellite TODAY 01-03-12] EchoStar Satellite Services has hired SiriusXM Vice President of Dngineering Derek de Bastos as its CTO, the broadcast satellite company announced Jan 3.    De Bastos was […]

[Satellite TODAY 01-03-12] Com Dev International has been awarded a contract for satellite components from MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA). The project will deliver Ku-band and Ka-band multiplexers, switches and […]

[Satellite TODAY 01-03-12] Station711, the Mobile Satellite Services division of RRsat Global Communications Network, has integrated its Crewtalk complete onboard voice gateway solution with the Inmarsat FleetBroadband Multi-voice service.   […]

[Satellite TODAY 01-02-13] The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved new that will ease its licensing requirements for in-flight broadband Internet services, according to a report initially published Dec. 28. […]

A look at a failed project that attempted to buy the TerreStar-1 satellite.

[Satellite TODAY 01-02-13] Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to manufacture two Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellites for the United States Air Force, confirming a deal that was […]

[Satellite TODAY 01-02-13] The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has appointed three new directors for its various operational centers. The state-run space agency hired noted scientist S. Ramakrishnan as director […]

[Satellite TODAY 01-02-13] Thaicom, a subsidiary of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, signed an initial agreement with a unit of Hong Kong-based Synertone Communication to become the new provider of its Ipstar […]

The FCC has decided to relax restrictions on in-flight Wi-Fi internet access for commercial airlines.

[Satellite TODAY 01-02-13] Ball Aerospace & Technologies has successfully integrated four of the five payloads and a spacecraft de-orbit module onto the Department of Defense Space Test Program’s Standard Interface […]

Harmonic Adds Ventura to Leadership Team Harmonic has appointed Lauren Ventura to vice president of channels. Ventura has over 20 years of experience including driving new business, building channel business programs, […]

Astrium Services Extends SES-4 Maritime Capacity Lease SES and Astrium Services have signed capacity deals to deliver connectivity to vessels around Latin America as well as in the North Sea, Mediterranean […]

O3b Networks Extends Broadband Services to Telecom Cook Islands O3b Networks will provide Telecom Cook Islands with bandwidth for high speed Internet connectivity to four additional southern islands in the nation, […]

Arabsat Partners with Level421 for Reliable Coverage in Middle East and Africa Arabsat has announced a partnership with Level 421, an African, Middle Eastern and Central Asian satcom services provider. As […]

Arianespace, EchoStar  Collaborate for Multi-Year Satellite Launches EchoStar and Arianespace will collaborate to launch several new satellites from the French Guiana spaceport over a multi-year period, providing EchoStar with launch […]

Iridium  Finalizes Aireon Joint Venture with Nav Canada Nav Canada has finalized the terms of its participation in the joint venture with Iridium Communications, Aireon LLC. Aireon aims to provide […]

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Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force have announced they reached a deal for the next two Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellites

Leading local satellite-TV-system manufacturers and distributors have requested a reduction of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission’s (NBTC) license fee, stating that they are also a key part of supporting and carrying quality content to viewers.

DirecTV subscription prices will rise in the upcoming year, the satellite TV provider announced via a customer support page Dec. 28.

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.

Manufacturers and distributors of Thai satellite TV systems are demanding reductions to the license fees collected by the NBTC of Thailand.