E-letter: News Feed

[Satellite TODAY 10-19-11] SkyBlue Technology Development has received a third extension to its Iridium frequency bandwidth approval for aviation satellite communications in China, SkyBlue announced Oct. 18.    The approval […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-19-11] Financial analysis firm Zacks Investment Research has upgraded the share value of satellite technology solutions provider Gilat Satellite Networks from neutral to outperform after the company […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-18-11] Sirius XM Radio has introduced its new Edge dock and radio satellite unit, which aims to enable users to receive an expanded lineup of commercial-free music […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-18-11] MyDrive Solutions has signed an agreement with M2M service provider Telenor Connexion to procure global connectivity for its MyDrive Dynamic telematics risk management solutions for automotive insurers, […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-18-11] Raytheon has installed military-grade Cobra Judy Replacement (CJR) X- and S-band antennas onboard the USNS Howard O. Lorenzen in Corpus Christi, Texas, the company announced Oct. 17. […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-18-11] International telco Telefónica has deployed Wowza Media Server software as a component on its new multi-screen content delivery network (CDN), Telefónica announced Oct. 17.    Telefónica said […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-18-11] GlobeCast has signed fashion broadcaster Fashion One TV to a capacity lease on the Astra satellite located at the 19.2 degrees East orbital slot covering Europe and […]

[Satellite News 10-18-11] The Canadian government established its Local Programming Improvement Fund in 2008 through a 1.5 percent levy on the gross broadcasting revenues of larger cable and satellite distributors […]

[Satellite News 10-18-11] The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is questioning a joint U.S. Department of Defense and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) plan to spend $15 billion on United Launch […]

[Satellite News 10-17-11] DigitalGlobe has launched two new geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) services, DigitalGlobe FirstWatch and its Diplomatic Facilities Support Package with partner CACI International, the high-resolution Earth imagery solutions provider […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-17-11] Gulf Air is looking to raise the stakes of its in-flight connectivity and entertainment business, launching its new Sky Hub service featuring in-flight live TV delivered […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-17-11] Inmarsat subsidiary Inmarsat SA has successfully completed the critical design review for the operator’s new Inmarsat-5 satellites, the mobile operator announced Oct. 13.    The Inmarsat-5 satellites, […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-17-11] The European Space Agency (ESA) has contracted satellite manufacturer Thales Alenia Space to lead a nine-month study regarding satellite communications solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (UAV) systems […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-17-11] M2M satellite data communications provider Orbcomm and business analytics firm Locus Traxx will integrate and utilize Vodafone’s GSM communications service and Orbcomm’s LEO satellite network to support […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-17-11] Wireless networking software developer Connectify has entered into a strategic partnership with Iridium to offer the MSS operator’s AxcessPoint Connect offering to the mobile communications market, Iridium […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-14-11] M2M wireless services provider Kore has rolled out its Global Connect integrated worldwide M2M network to deliver both cellular and satellite services, the company announced Oct. 13. […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-14-11] Vizada was selected by French Navy patroller vessel Cormoran to satellite broadband and airtime connection for various missions such as French coastal approach surveillance and European community […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-14-11] Satellite operator Eutelsat Communications’ board of directors has unanimously decided to propose the nomination of Jean-Martin Folz as a board member at a Nov. 8 general […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-14-11] Lockheed Martin completed a system test on the first Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) military communications satellite it is building for the U.S. Navy, Lockheed announced Oct. […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-14-11] Home2US has renewed its long-term capacity agreement with SES for transponder space on SES-1 to expand its international DTH platform serving ethnic audiences across the United States, […]

[Satellite News 10-13-11] As one of the most instantly recognizable global broadcasting brands, Discovery has aimed to be seen a pioneer in bringing 3-D TV content to households in the […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-13-11] Inmarsat has hired global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings to act as its risk management advisor and placing broker for its new generation of satellites following a […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-13-11] The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched the Megha-Tropiques satellite on a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) rocket from its space center in Andhra Pradesh, […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-13-11] Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) has signed capacity renewal agreements with SES for nearly seven transponders on four satellites for distribution of news and entertainment programs throughout […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-13-11] Wavestream has been selected by General Dynamics Satcom Technologies to supply the company’s 16W Ka-band Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) for their Model 20 Satcom-On-The-Move (SOTM) terminal, […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-13-11] M2M satellite data communications company Orbcomm has successfully launched its VesselSat1, an Automatic Identification Service (AIS) enabled satellite built by OHB System affiliate LuxSpace Sarl (LuxSpace) onboard […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-12-11] FSS operator SES has won capacity deals on two of its satellites to expand Internet access services across remote regions in several parts of the world, […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-12-11] OnAir has entered into an agreement with TriaGnoSys to co-develop and offer a one-stop-shop inflight mobile service for business jets, the companies announced Oct. 11.    OnAir […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-12-11] Satellite and video services provider Spacenet Communications Services de Mexico (Spacenet Mexico) has launched an iDirect Evolution satellite network to distribute live HD content and digital movies […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-12-11] Video infrastructure solutions provider Harmonic has entered into a strategic partnership with cloud-based software developer KIT Digital to combine products from both companies’ portfolios and create an […]