ILS President: Too Early to Say if Launch Market is Oversaturated
With two commercial launches completed in 2013, the satellite industry is waiting to see how the rest of the launch market will react to SpaceX’s success. Besides this new competition, the satellite launch market is not expected to have a significant growth in the next… READ MORE »
ATK Demonstrates MegaFlex Solar Array for NASA
ATK has deployed its Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) MegaFlex solar array under a NASA contract to further the development of a high-power system for future manned and robotic exploration missions. The MegaFlex solar array can generate 40kW of power when fully populated with solar cells, and has been… READ MORE »
MTN Communications has signed a new agreement with Carnival Corporation for the provision of Internet services to customers and crew aboard several of their ships, including Princess Cruises, Cunard, and P&O Cruises in the United Kingdom. Carnival will also be extending its existing agreement with MTN Worldwide TV for its broadcast… READ MORE »
Signalhorn to Provide Satellite Connectivity to Digitaria International Customers
Digitaria International has selected Signalhorn to provide satellite communications services for 12 luxury vessels in the Americas, Mediterranian and South African markets. Passengers and crew aboard these ships will receive on-board Internet and voice-over-Internet (VoIP) phone service through Signalhorn’s Leuk, Switzerland teleport. “We are delighted to have Digitaria International as… READ MORE »
The January issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we celebrate the winners of the first edition of the Via Satellite Excellence Awards. These impressive individuals and forward-thinking companies represent what it takes to succeed in our industry. Also in this issue, we explore Lockheed Martin’s plans to re-enter the commercial satellite business, in both the manufacturing and launch arenas. Read it now!
ESSI Launches New BlueTide Communications Division
Environmental & Safety Systems International (ESSI) has created BlueTide Communications Corporation via the spinoff of the ESSI Communications Division. BlueTide will focus on satellite communications for energy exploration and production, maritime and yacht leisure markets. The company will provide data, voice and video monitoring to the energy exploration… READ MORE »
Alphasat’s High-Frequency Hosted Payload set to Begin Experiments
Alphasat’s Aldo Paraboni Q/V Band hosted payload can now begin experiments on its Q/V-band mission. Launched six months ago, the payload is dedicated to exploring higher-frequency Q- and V-bands at 38 and 48 GHz. With the existing Ku- and Ka-bands from 12 to 18 GHz becoming more… READ MORE »
