E-letter: News Feed

[Satellite TODAY 11-23-12] The European Space Agency (ESA) and Eumetsat have signed the agreement to determine the principles of cooperation between the two agencies when establishing the various components of […]

[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 […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-21-12] It has been an extremely busy day for International Launch Services (ILS). The launch provider announced Nov. 21 that ILS President Frank McKenna left the company immediately […]

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.

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.

[Satellite TODAY 11-21-12] MTN has unveiled its next-generation satellite and terrestrial hybrid network solution Nexus, which aims to deliver content, social media and voice solutions developed specifically for maritime consumer […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-21-12] It has been an extremely busy day for International Launch Services (ILS). The launch provider announced Nov. 21 that ILS President Frank McKenna left the company immediately […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-21-12] SES’ Astra 2F satellite has successfully completed its in-orbit testing and is now fully operational and in commercial service, the operator announced Nov. 21.    The satellite, […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-21-12] World Reach has launched its new online satellite phone store, SatPhone Shop as a Telstra Dealer to provide a wide range of satellite products for the Iridium […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-21-12] Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no SatelliteTODAY Daily News Feed published Friday, Nov. 23. We will resume our normal schedule on Monday, Nov. 26.

European Space Agency’s GOCE satellite is lowering its orbit to create a new map of earth.

[Satellite News 11-20-12] NAV Canada finalized the terms of its participation in the Aireon joint venture with Iridium Communications yesterday in a move that analysts are calling a “crucial milestone” […]

[Satellite News 11-20-12] So far in 2012, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has authorized almost a billion-and-a-half dollars in satellite transactions. Yesterday, the Ex-Im Bank added […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-20-12] Mobile data roaming revenues will grow by 21 percent per year between 2012 and 2017, reaching over $35 billion in 2017, according to a new report […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-20-12] Wednesday’s Qatar Airways flight was the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to deliver both Wi-Fi Internet and mobile phone access to passengers via OnAir’s inflight connectivity, the companies […]

 [Satellite TODAY 11-20-12] Within the next three years, China will launch a communications satellite for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chinese media officials announced Nov. 19. According to Xinhua news […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-20-12] The Space Data Association (SDA) has selected Intelsat Vice President of Network Operations Ron Busch as its next Chairman, effective Nov. 1, the Association announced Nov. 19. […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-20-12] Pan-African satellite operator RascomStar and its satellite and mobility communications partner ViaSat successfully conducted a live demonstration of their GSM cellulars service for underserved areas during the […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-20-12] Managed network communication solutions provider Globecomm is marketing its Access Maritime service platform for worldwide communications to owners, ship managers, officers and crew, the company announced Nov. […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-20-12] Harmonic has appointed Lauren Ventura to Vice President of Channels, the company announced Nov. 20. Ventura has over 20 years of experience including driving new business, building […]

SpaceX's Elon Musk is winning launch contracts that would have traditionally gone to Arianespace due to their rocket's low costs.

NASA has developed a new spray paint that blocks in gasses that could be harmful for sensitive satellite instruments.

A new system would allow small satellites to slow down and accelerate its re-entry descent

[Satellite TODAY 11-19-12] Hughes Network Systems will build and supply an 11,000-site broadband satellite network for the Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transport (SCT) across the whole country to bring […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-19-12] Nav Canada has finalized the terms of its participation in the joint venture with Iridium Communications, Aireon LLC, the company announced Nov. 19. Aireon aims to provide […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-19-12] Arabsat has partnered with Africa, Middle East and Central Asia satcom services provider Level421, the company announced Nov. 19. As part of the partnership, Level 421 has […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-19-12] Viasat Broadcasting will broadcast three of its channels on the Polish media group and owner of the country’s largest satellite operator Cyfrowy Polsat network, the Modern Times […]

A NASA/Industry team will test an alternative fuel in 2015

The Mission Extension Vehicle could extend the life of a satellite for up to 10 years.

A delay of two years on Canada’s new military satellite fleet could risk the country’s defense capabilities.