E-letter: News Feed
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Government/Military
TCS Wins Another SNAP VSAT Order from U.S. Army
[Satellite TODAY 08-02-12] TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) has received another $19 million delivery order from the U.S. Army for equipment, field services support and maintenance of Secret Internet Protocol Router and […]
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Connectivity
MTN CEO Explains Why Ku-band was Key in Intelsat EpicNG Deal
[Satellite News 08-02-12] When MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) signed its long-term agreement last week with Intelsat to become the second major maritime Ku-band capacity customer on the operator’s new Intelsat […]
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Connectivity
Numerex Posts Massive Net Subscription Adds in Second Quarter
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-01-12] On-demand and interactive machine-to-machine (M2M) technology and solutions provider Numerex added a company record 116,000 net subscriptions in its 2012 fiscal second quarter, which more than […]
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Connectivity
Numerex Posts Massive Net Subscription Adds in Second Quarter
[Satellite TODAY Insider 08-01-12] On-demand and interactive machine-to-machine (M2M) technology and solutions provider Numerex added a company record 116,000 net subscriptions in its 2012 fiscal second quarter, which more than […]
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Connectivity
ViewSat Selects Harmonic’s DTH Satellite Bandwidth Solutions
[Satellite TODAY 08-01-12] U.K.-based satellite service provider ViewSat has deployed a comprehensive digital video headend based on Harmonic video processing solutions, the companies confirmed July 31. ViewSat will leverage […]
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Connectivity
Telespazio to Operate C-Com’s New Buenos Aires Service Center
[Satellite TODAY 08-01-12] Canadian antenna manufacturer C-Com Satellite Systems has opened its first service center in Argentina in cooperation with Buenos Aires-based integrator Telespazio Argentina, C-Com announced July 31. […]
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Connectivity
Work Microwave Enhances Efficiency Features on DVB-S2 Modems
[Satellite TODAY 08-01-12] European satellite solutions manufacturer Work Microwave has rolled out a series of new features for its range of high-speed DVB-S2 modems, including new traffic optimization and bandwidth-capacity […]
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Connectivity
FCC Cable, Satellite Pay-TV Study Shows Drop in Customer Complaints
[Satellite TODAY 08-01-12] Pay-TV consumer inquiries and informal complaints received and processed by the U.S. Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau decreased by nearly 21 in the second quarter of 2012 […]
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Connectivity
Contracts News
Arianespace Chosen to Launch Kazakhstan’s DZZ-HR Satellite on Vega Rocket Arianespace has been selected to launch the DZZ-HR high-resolution observation satellite being built by Astrium for the Republic of Kazakhstan. Arianespace’s […]
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Uncategorized
Services News
Avanti Integrates Newtec Sat3Play Hubs into Hylas Satellite Infrastructure U.K. satellite operator Avanti Communications has installed Newtec Sat3Play hubs in its Earth stations to extend the IP broadband service range on […]
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Uncategorized
Executive Moves News
International Datacasting Corp. (IDC) Adds Lippert and Ata to Board of Directors IDC has appointed Del Lippert and Georges Ata to its board of directors, effective immediately. The IDC board now […]
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Uncategorized
Technology News
AVX Corp. Develops Thin-Film Multilayer Coupler Technology Component manufacturer AVX Corp. has developed a new wideband directional coupler with high directivity for the satellite industry. The company said the ITF High […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Responds to Israel Law Center Accusations
[Satellite TODAY Insider 07-31-12] MSS operator Inmarsat has refuted accusations from the Israel Law Center that the company violated U.S. sanctions by providing guidance to Iranian tankers and military vessels. […]
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Connectivity
ATK Expands A-Series Small Satellite Bus Product Line
[Satellite TODAY 07-31-12] ATK has expanded its product line of small, agile satellite buses designed for a wide range of missions in civil, national security and commercial applications in both […]
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Government/Military
Air Force Procures WGS-10 from Boeing
[Satellite TODAY 07-31-12] Satellite manufacturer Boeing has won a $317.7 million contract modification to build the 10th Wideband Global Satcom (WGS-10) global communications satellite for the U.S. Air Force, the […]
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Connectivity
South Africa’s Telkom Launches IP-Based Satellite Service
[Satellite TODAY 07-31-12] South African service provider Telkom has unveiled a new IP-based communication solution that incorporates satellite technology, the company announced July 30. SpaceStream Home will offer Internet […]
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Government/Military
DigitalGlobe Extends Partnership with Enough Project, SSP
[Satellite TODAY 07-31-12] DigitalGlobe has entered into an agreement with the Enough Project to continue providing unrivaled imagery and analysis services to monitor evidence of bombings, razed villages and possible […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Reports Solid Full-Year Results, Orders Additional Middle East Satellite
[Satellite News 07-31-12] FSS operator Eutelsat turned in a strong full-year fiscal performance and confirmed the order of an additional satellite to meet increasing demands for coverage over the Middle […]
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Connectivity
Yahsat Hopes to Elevate Global Player Status with YahClick Service Expansion
[Satellite News 07-31-12] UAE satellite operator Yahsat will launch its YahClick satellite broadband service in Iraq, Afghanistan, South Africa, Nigeria, and Angola starting in August, with an aim to provide […]
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Government/Military
SS/L Selected for DARPA Phoenix Program Satlet Study
[Satellite TODAY 07-30-12] Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to analyze and define aspects of its Phoenix program that are focused on […]
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Government/Military
ASO Wins SPAWAR Deal to Process MUOS Payload Services
[Satellite TODAY 07-30-12] Astrotech Space Operations (ASO) was selected by the U. S. Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) to provide payload-processing services for the second in a […]
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Connectivity
SSTL Separates ExactView-1 Satellite from Soyuz Launcher
[Satellite TODAY 07-30-12] Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) has successfully separated the ExactView-1 satellite from its Soyuz launcher and has commenced operation of mission-critical systems onboard the spacecraft, SSTL confirmed […]
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Connectivity
Israel Law Center Accuses Inmarsat of Violating Iranian Sanctions
[Satellite TODAY 07-30-12] The Israel Law Center issued a statement July 26 accusing U.K. mobile satellite telecommunications operator Inmarsat of violating U.S. sanctions by providing guidance to Iranian tankers and […]
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Government/Military
EC Vice President Tajani Discusses Hosted Payload Approach to EGNOS Service
[Satellite News 07-30-12] The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) is Europe’s first venture into the field of satellite navigation and paves the way for the continent’s Galileo satellite navigation […]
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Connectivity
MDA Pays $32 Million Compensation Expense from SS/L Acquisition
[Satellite TODAY Insider 07-30-12] Canadian satellite firm MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) reported a 2012 second-quarter net loss of $1 million due to a $32 million share-based compensation expense that […]
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Connectivity
France Telecom, Telefonica Results Show Difficulties in European Telco Markets
[Satellite TODAY Insider 07-27-12] France Telecom reported a decline in both its 2012 first-half revenues and sales due to price cuts to prevent customer defections to rival discounters in the […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon SAS Grows Second Quarter Net Sales on Government Space Contracts
[Satellite TODAY 07-27-12] Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) had second quarter 2012 net sales of $1.37 billion compared to $1.34 billion in the second quarter of 2011, due to […]
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Connectivity
SES Inks Two Broadcast Capacity Lease Extensions in France, U.K.
[Satellite TODAY 07-27-12] SES signed a long-term extension of its framework agreement with French pay-TV operator Groupe Canal Plus for the entire capacity of 24 transponders on the SES fleet […]
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Connectivity
Dubai’s Sky-Stream Selects Eutelsat for Maritime C-, Ku-band
[Satellite TODAY 07-27-12] Dubai-based Sky-Stream has leased capacity on two satellites operated by Eutelsat Communications to respond to connectivity demands from customers engaged in the marine and oil & gas […]
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Connectivity
GlobalSat Licenses Galio HbbTV Platform for Hybrid Market Push
[Satellite TODAY 07-27-12] Chinese satellite hardware manufacturer GlobalSat has licensed the Galio HbbTV platform from ANT for hybrid broadcast and broadband TV markets, which will lead to the launch of […]