E-letter: News Feed
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Government/Military
Raytheon Executive Outlines 10-Month Development Plan to FAB-T CDR
[Satellite News 10-22-12] After submitting a proposal for an alternate Family of Advanced Beyond Line of Sight Terminals (FAB-T) program to the Pentagon this past summer, Raytheon was awarded its […]
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Uncategorized
European Satellite to Study Super Earths
A new European satellite will be launched in 2017 with the objective of studying exoplanets orbiting bright starts nearby.
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Connectivity
Late Orders, Currency Issues Continue to Hamper C-Com Financials
[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-22-12] Foreign currency fluctuations negatively affected Canadian antenna manufacturer C-Com Satellite Systems’ profitability in its third fiscal quarter of 2012 as the Canadian dollar strengthened in relation […]
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Connectivity
Syria is Also Suspected of Jamming Satellite Broadcasts
The European Broadcasting Union said jamming broadcasts is a violation of human rights.
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Uncategorized
How Wireless Data Growth is Slowing
TMF Associates' Tim Farrar examines CTIA's semi-anual wireless industry survey and contradicts its conclusions.
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Connectivity
Mitsubishi Satellite Product Receives Type Approvals After GVF Testing
[Satellite TODAY 10-19-12] Mitsubishi Electric’s new maritime broadband satellite communications product has been awarded Type Approvals after extensive testing by satellite industry non-profit Global VSAT Forum (GVF), Mitsubishi announced Oct. […]
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Government/Military
GOES-13 Returns to Full Operation
[Satellite TODAY 10-19-12] The GOES-13 spacecraft has returned to full operation and is running smoothly with improved performance after engineers from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), Boeing […]
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Connectivity
New Antenna Seeks to Replace Satellite Dish
Startup company is working to break the satellite status quo with the mTenna
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Uncategorized
U.S. Air Force OTV-3 Scheduled for Launch
United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is scheduled for launch carrying the U.S. Air Force’s third Orbital Test Vehicle X-37B
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Uncategorized
Service Station for Operating Satellites Testing Moves Forward
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center advances in developing an Earth-orbiting service station that would extend the life of operating satellites.
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Connectivity
SiriusXM to join Smithsonian Collection
The Sirius FM-4 will be displayed at the National Air and Space Museum
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Connectivity
MDA Wins Multiple Key Supplier Contracts for DARPA Phoenix
[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-19-12] The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected Canadian essential information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) to provide a variety of servicing technologies […]
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Connectivity
ESOA Elects Cato Halsaa as New Chairman
[Satellite TODAY 10-19-12] Telenor Satellite Broadcasting CEO Cato Halsaa has been elected Chairman of the Board of the European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) effective immediately, replacing former Astrium Services CEO […]
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Connectivity
SSTL Selects Aeroflex as In-Country Manufacturing Partner
[Satellite TODAY 10-19-12] Surrey Satellite Technology LLC (SSTL) has secured a contract for the batch production of its SGR-10 Space GPS Receiver and selected Aeroflex’s Colorado Springs, Colo. division as […]
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Connectivity
AT&T Receives FCC’S Wireless Spectrum Green Light
[Satellite News 10-18-12] The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to allow AT&T and other mobile carriers to provide mobile and fixed broadband service in a 30MHz band of wireless […]
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Connectivity
Orbital Sciences’ Launch Business Boosts Third Quarter Results
[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-18-12] Aerospace company Orbital Sciences reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its third fiscal quarter of 2012, with revenues of approximately $373 million – a 9 percent jump […]
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Connectivity
Panasonic Secures Additional Ku-band Capacity on AsiaSat 5
[Satellite TODAY 10-18-12] In-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) solutions provider Panasonic Avionics has signed an agreement with operator Asia Satellite Telecommunications (AsiaSat) to secure additional Ku-band capacity on the AsiaSat […]
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Connectivity
Cisco to Deliver HD Video Service to Middle East via Yahsat
[Satellite TODAY 10-18-12] Cisco plans to work with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) to deliver Cisco TelePresence VX Tactical (VX Tactical) high-definition video services to Middle Eastern government entities, […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Signs Distribution Agreement with VMD
[Satellite TODAY 10-18-12] Globalstar subsidiary Globalsat Europe Satellite Services has signed a distribution agreement with telecommunications solutions provider Virtual Mobile Data (VMD), Globalstar Europe announced Oct. 18. According to the agreement, […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat to Introduce High-Dynamic C-Band Antenna at ICT 2012
[Satellite TODAY 10-18-12] ViaSat will introduce a new high-dynamic C-band antenna feed at the 2012 International Telemetering Conference (ITC), the company announced Oct. 18. The patent-pending C-band antenna is designed […]
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Connectivity
iDirect Releases Evolution X7 Remote Performance Statistics
[Satellite TODAY 10-17-12] VT Systems company VT iDirect has unveiled details of its Evolution X7 remote, claiming the unit is able to reach up to 100 Mbps inbound and outbound throughput, […]
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Connectivity
Echostar’s SS/L-Built Satellite Arrives at Baikonur for Launch
[Satellite TODAY 10-17-12] The EchoStar 16 satellite designed for EchoStar SATS by commercial satellite provider Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has arrived at Kazakhstan’s Baikonur Space Center for launch aboard an International […]
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Connectivity
Technicolor and Astro Extend Set-Top Box Contract
[Satellite TODAY 10-17-12] Technicolor has extended its contract with Malaysian cross-media group Astro to continue its production of MediaPlay High-Definition (HD) MPEG-4 set-top boxes for Astro, Technicolor announced Oct. 16. […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Appoints Michael Bartlow as New General Manager
[Satellite TODAY 10-17-12] Gilat Satellite Networks has appointed Michael Barthlow as General Manager for its North American business, the company announced Oct. 17. Barthlow has previous experience in tactical and […]
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Connectivity
SES Responds to Eutelsat’s Request for ICC Arbitration
[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-17-12] Eutelsat Communications filed a request for arbitration against rival European FSS operator SES with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Paris, alleging that SES recently […]
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Government/Military
Arianespace Wins Multi-Launch Deal with ISRO
[Satellite TODAY 10-17-12] The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has selected Arianespace to launch its GSAT 7 and INSAT 3D satellites in the second quarter of 2013 as part of […]
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Connectivity
Euroconsult: NGA’s EnhancedView Program Slowing Overall EO Market Growth
[Satellite News 10-16-12] Stabilization in military data procurement following the awards of the NGA EnhancedView contracts to DigitalGlobe and GeoEye slowed the commercial Earth observation (EO) data market significantly in […]
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Government/Military
Military Leaders Stepping Up Search for Alternative Satellite Platform Sizes
[Satellite News 10-16-12] Military satellite size and demand are heading in opposite directions, according to advisory and consulting service provider Strategy Analytics, whose “Military Satellite Trends and Outlook” report concludes […]
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Connectivity
WTA Suggests Operators Provide Third Party Capacity to Combat OU Delays
[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-16-12] A World Teleport Association (WTA) survey of teleport operators and satellite operators found that more than half experienced four or fewer unexpected occasional-use (OU) delays per […]