E-letter: News Feed
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Connectivity
Intelsat to Provide Vodacom with Expanded Capacity for Africa
[Satellite TODAY 11-13-12] Intelsat S.A. will provide South African-based Vodacom with capacity on satellites Intelsat 906 at 64 degrees East and Intelsat 25 at 328.5 degrees East to support the […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon Completes Significant Milestones for U.S. Navy’s CJR Program
[Satellite TODAY 11-13-12] Raytheon Company has met critical performance requirements to advance ongoing system integration on the U.S. Navy Cobra Judy Replacement (CJR) program by achieving two significant milestones during […]
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Connectivity
SES Launches New Satellite iPad Application
[Satellite TODAY 11-13-12] SES has launched a new iPad application, SES Satellites, demonstrating the SES global fleet of 52 satellites and including over 150 footprints to enable customers locate the […]
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Connectivity
Norsat Releases Global-VSAT Communications Solution for Maritime Customers
[Satellite TODAY 11-13-12] Norsat International has launched Global-VSATTM, an equipment and global airtime services package that leverages the Norsat MarineLink line of maritime VSAT terminals, available via flexible lease and […]
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Connectivity
Beam Communications Launches RapidSat700 Portable Satellite Solution
[Satellite TODAY 11-13-12] Beam Communications has launched its portable satellite communications system RapidSat700, designed to operate with the Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) network, the company announced Nov 13. […]
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Uncategorized
Global Warming Could be Affecting Satellite Orbits
New study suggests global warming could be causing a reduction in the pull of the Earth's atmosphere.
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UK Announces Additional Funding for ESA
The British Government plans to emerge as world leader in the space industry
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Africa’s First Vendor-Neutral Satellite Earth Station to be Completed in 2013
Teraco Data Environments plans to finish the Teraco Teleport by March.
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Top Russian Official Acknowledges Corruption in Satellite Navigation Project
A top government official has confirmed corruption allegations in Russia's satellite navigation system.
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‘Dronestagram’ Takes UAV’s Strikes to Social Media
A new Instagram account shows satellite images of U.S. drone strikes in Asia and the Middle East.
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Iran Plans Fourth Satellite Launch on Solid-Fueled Missile
The Iranian government announced plans to launch a GEO satellite on a solid-fueled missile developed by the late senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander Hassan Tehrani Moqaddam.
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Connectivity
Wireless Personal Device Study Yields Encouraging Data for In-Flight Market
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-12-12] Airline passengers from the United States who used personal electronic devices such as tablets and smartphones onboard flights lasting longer than one hour spent an average […]
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Connectivity
SES Results Get Analysts’ Seal of Approval
[Satellite News 11-12-12] SES continues to perform strongly with its latest numbers showing increases in revenues and profits. In the first nine months of this year, the operator generated revenues […]
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Connectivity
Arianespace Orbits Eutelsat 21B, Star One C3 Satellites
[Satellite TODAY 11-12-12] Arianespace has launched its 52nd Ariane 5 launch via an Ariane 5 ECA launcher from Kourou, French Guiana Nov. 10, orbiting the telecommunications satellites Eutelsat 21B for […]
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Connectivity
Orbit Technologies to Provide Satcom Solutions for GSBI Initiative
[Satellite TODAY 11-12-12] Satcom solutions provider Orbit Technologies signed a $150 million contract Nov. 11 to provide the GBSI Initiative’s leading satellite project with Ka-band systems and other satcom solutions, […]
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Connectivity
EBU Selects RRsat to Serve as Main Hub between Asia and Europe
[Satellite TODAY 11-12-12] The European Broadcasting Union Network (EBU) has selected RRsat Global Communications Network to be their main hub between Asia and Europe for the coming years, providing digital […]
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Connectivity
SkyVision Enhances Local Presence throughout Africa
[Satellite TODAY 11-12-12] SkyVision Global Networks will continue expanding its local presence across Africa, the global provider of IP connectivity over satellite and fiber optic systems announced Nov. 12. Due […]
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Government/Military
AIA CEO Blakey Fights Against Government Sequestration Policies
[Satellite News 11-08-12] Government sequestration in the United States will significantly harm ongoing national defense operations and procurement of new systems needed by warfighters, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) CEO Marion […]
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Satellite, Teleport Operators Displaying Similar Growth Patterns
[Satellite News 11-08-12] While developing markets continue to emerge with new opportunities for satellite, the pace of change is appearing in teleport operator business results at a slow pace, according […]
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Via Satellite Magazine’s November-December Web Conference Preview
[Satellite TODAY 11-09-12] Via Satellite magazine is hosting two very informative Web conference events during the next month that industry insiders will not want to miss. iDirect – Solving the […]
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ISS to Earth Internet-Like Communication Test Successful
A new prototype developed by NASA and ESA opens up possibilities to control robots in other planets from Earth.
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Connectivity
African New Dawn Investors Sell Joint Venture Share Back to Intelsat
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-09-12] African communication industry firms Convergence Partners, Altirah Telecoms and a consortium of South African investors have sold the group’s interest in the New Dawn to the […]
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Connectivity
SES Turns in Solid Third Quarter
[Satellite TODAY 11-09-12] FSS satellite operator SES’s 2012 third-quarter earnings beat market forecasts backed by strong demand for digital and HDTV, which offset losses from Germany’s analog service switch-off, according […]
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Connectivity
Judge Denies Fox Copyright Infringement Claims Against Dish Network
[Satellite TODAY 11-09-12] Fox Broadcasting Company’s efforts to ban Dish Network’s subscribers from using the HopperTM Whole-Home DVR’s PrimeTime Anytime and AutoHop features were rejected by Judge Dolly Gee of […]
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Government/Military
TP-Link Aids Hurricane Sandy Victims with Complimentary Product Replacement
[Satellite TODAY 11-09-12] TP-Link will provide its registered Value Added Resellers (VAR’s) with free replacement and shipping for any damaged TP-Link products due to Hurricane Sandy, the network product supplier […]
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Government/Military
USAF Selects Raytheon to Enhance WDA System
[Satellite TODAY 11-09-12] The U.S. Air Force has awarded Raytheon Company an $11.5 million contract to further develop the Weather Data Analysis (WDA) system to deliver efficiencies and weather forecast […]
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NASA to Hire Commercial Satellite Operators for Scientific Payload
NASA plans to use commercial satellites for scientific missions starting with an air pollution monitor.
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Telesat Terminates Broadcasting and Business with Iran
Telesat has announced it will stop broadcasting programming and content from the Iranian regime.
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Dish Network Hints Possibility of Attempting Merger with DirecTV Again
After reporting a loss of subscribers, Dish Network and DirecTV could give the possibility of merger another try.
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Intelsat Launch Campaign Leads to Steady Third-Quarter Performance
[Satellite TODAY 11-08-12] Intelsat S.A. reported $654.9 million revenue and a net loss of $34.5 million for its 2012 third quarter ending Sept. 30, the satellite service provider announced Nov. […]