E-letter: News Feed
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Uncategorized
New GOES-R Series Program Passes Review
NOAA's new GOES-R Series Program underwent a successful Mission Critical Design Review.
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Connectivity
Hughes’ Bardo: New Government Broadband Plans Designed with Budgets in Mind
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-28-12] Hughes Network Systems has released new high-performance broadband plans for government agencies, offering speeds up to 15Mbps and designed to reach remote locations across the United […]
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Connectivity
AsiaSat Secures Backup Launch Services with Sea Launch
[Satellite TODAY 11-28-12] Sea Launch and Asia Satellite Telecommunications (AsiaSat) have entered into an option agreement for backup launch services utilizing Sea Launch’s Zenit 3SL rocket, the companies announced Nov. […]
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Connectivity
NewCom Deploys iDirect-Powered Distance Learning Network in Colombia
[Satellite TODAY 11-28-12] NewCom International has launched a satellite-powered distance education network covering 26 schools in the Nudo de Paramillo Region in Northern Colombia built on the iDirect satellite communications […]
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Connectivity
China Orbits Thales Alenia Space Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 11-27-12] China successfully launched a satellite made by Thales Alenia Space aboard a Chinese rocket on Tuesday to provide telecommunications services to Asia, Africa and Europe, the Xinhua […]
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Uncategorized
Car Kit Turns Your Phone into a Navigation Device
Magellan released a GPS car kit for iPhones that enhances it with more powerful antennas to transform it into a dashboard navigation device.
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Connectivity
Sea Launch Delays Eutelsat-70B Launch 24 Hours
[Satellite TODAY 11-27-12] The Sea Launch consortium’s Zenit-3SL rocket launch with the Eutelsat-70B satellite on board has been postponed 24 hours due to the delayed arrival of the Odyssey platform […]
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Uncategorized
NASA Celebrates FASTSAT Successful Mission
After two years, the $10 million spacecraft successfully reached the end of its mission.
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Uncategorized
NOAA Turns to Public for Weather Satellite Blackout Solutions
NOAA is asking for ideas on how to preserve the quality of its weather forecasts during the predicted satellite blackout.
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Connectivity
Intelsat Aims to Change Perspectives on High-Throughput Ku-band
[Satellite News 11-27-12] Recent advancements in high-throughput Ku-band satellites will allow commercial Ku-based aeronautical mobile satellite systems (AMSS) to equal or exceed commercial Ka-band AMSS systems on cost and performance, […]
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Connectivity
MTN CEO: Nexus Cruise Ship Connectivity Platform is a Modern Consumer-Driven Revolution
[Satellite News 11-27-12] It has been less than a year since Errol Olivier was appointed president and CEO of MTN Satellite Communications, but he already finds himself leading the company […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Appoints Froeliger as VP of Satellite Operations and Engineering
[Satellite TODAY 11-27-12] Intelsat has named Jean-Luc Froeliger as Vice President of Satellite Operations and Engineering, effective immediately, the company announced Nov. 26. In his new role, Froeliger will oversee […]
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Technology
Satellite Produced by 3D Printer Successful in Preliminary Tests
Engineers in Italy have designed a space-ready CubeSat manufactured using a 3D printer.
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Uncategorized
SES to Offer Satellite Broadband Services for Burkina Faso Elections
[Satellite TODAY 11-27-12] SES affiliate SES Broadband Services will provide satellite broadband services for the Burkina Faso parliamentary elections on Dec. 2, 2012, the company announced Nov. 27. According to […]
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Connectivity
Polaris to Participate in CSRIC Indoor Technology Trial
[Satellite TODAY 11-27-12] Polaris Wireless will participate in the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) advisory committee, Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council (CSRIC)’s indoor location technology market trial Nov. 15 through […]
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Connectivity
GTX Approves Custom Two-Way GPS Tracking Device for MNX Customers
[Satellite TODAY 11-27-12] GTX has approved a custom designed GPS tracking devise for use on AirNet and Cargolux, made available as an add-on service exclusively to customers of the expedited […]
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Uncategorized
Further Delays on Next Dragon Mission
SpaceX's next Dragon mission for NASA has been delayed again until March.
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Uncategorized
ESA Approves European Data Relay Satellite System
The European Space Agency announced completion and approval of the first commercially-operated data relay satellite system
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Connectivity
GSMA Ties Mobile Data Usage to GDP Growth in 14 Countries
[Satellite News 11-26-12] Increases in the use of mobile data have a positive effect on the GDP-per-capita growth rates across 14 countries, according to recent studies released by the GSMA […]
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Connectivity
Dish Network General Counsel Not Happy with Reports on FCC LTE Proposal
[Satellite News 11-26-12] Pay-TV operator Dish Network is not happy with a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposal reported last week that would allow the company to use some of its […]
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Connectivity
ISRO Reportedly Exploring All-High-Throughput Ka-band Satellite
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-26-12] The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is potentially exploring the idea of importing or building a six-ton high-throughput Ka-band satellite that would feature 100 beams compared […]
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Connectivity
Orbital Sciences Finishes Work on Mexsat Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 11-26-12] Orbital Sciences, under a contract with Boeing, has completed work on the Mexsat Bicentenario communications satellite to provide Mexico and the surrounding maritime area with communications solutions, […]
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Connectivity
EchoStar and Arianespace Collaborate for Multi-Year Satellite Launches
[Satellite TODAY 11-26-12] EchoStar and Arianespace will collaborate to launch several new satellites from the French Guiana spaceport over a multi-year period, providing EchoStar with launch capacity and flexibility for […]
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Government/Military
SES to Participate in ESA’s ARTES Initiative
[Satellite TODAY 11-26-12] SES has signed an agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA), including SES Broadband Services to offer participants in the ESA’s ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) […]
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Connectivity
Astrium Services to Demonstrate Latest Maritime Solutions for Middle East
[Satellite TODAY 11-26-12] Astrium Services will display its advances in maritime communications at the upcoming Seatrade Middle East 2012 in Dubai Nov. 27 to 29, the satellite-based mobility services provider […]
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Connectivity
Hermes Datacomms Enhances Services with Wireless Mobile VSAT Solution
[Satellite TODAY 11-26-12] Hermes Datacomms has developed a mobile wireless VSAT solution, the oil and gas industry communications provider announced Nov. 26. The solution is a trailer-mounted system and is […]
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Uncategorized
DirecTV and ViaSat Sign Internet Deal
ViaSat's Exede high-speed Internet service will now be available for DirecTV customers
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Uncategorized
Intelsat Seeks New U.S. Headquarters
Commercial satellite service provider Intelsat is exploring deals around the Washington, D.C. area to find a new HQ building.
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Connectivity
Advantech Wireless CEO: Company Exceeded Fiscal Expectations in 2012
[Satellite TODAY 11-23-12] Canadian satellite, RF equipment and microwave systems manufacturer Advantech Wireless’ audited financial results for its 2012 full-year period ending April 30 exceeded expectations, as operation profits are […]
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Connectivity
Astrium Services Extends SES-4 Maritime Capacity Lease
[Satellite TODAY 11-23-12] SES and Astrium Services have signed capacity deals to deliver connectivity to vessels around Latin America as well as in the North Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea […]
