The United States Air Force is nearing the point of making a decision regarding its competition to provide the Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T), which connect to… READ MORE »
US Navy Accepts General Dynamics Ground Stations for MUOS
The U.S. Navy has accepted three General Dynamics C4 Systems-built ground stations for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS). While General Dynamics led the development and delivers of the stations, Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor for the MUOS system. Located in Hawaii, Virginia… READ MORE »
SES Signs Ka-Band Capacity Agreement with SIS Live in the UK
SES will provide Ka-band capacity from the Astra 1L satellite at 19.2 degrees east to SIS Live under a new agreement. The deal will deliver satellite news gathering (SNG) services to ITN and ITV, two premier news and content providers… READ MORE »
United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches NASA Payload
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas 5 rocket has successfully launched NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS L) payload. "With 43 successful missions spanning a decade of operational service and launched with a one-launch-at-a-time focus on mission success, the Atlas 5 continues to provide… READ MORE »
The February issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we relive the much anticipated and dramatic SES 8 launch, the first commercial satellite launch by SpaceX. We also go through what it takes for the satellite industry to win the spectrum battle at the upcoming WRC-15, and get an overview of India's regulatory obstacles for satellite and what needs to be done in order to overcome them. Plus, as a digital exclusive, we bring you the Satellite Executive of the Year nominees! Find out who are the four runners to the most prestigious award in the satellite industry. Read it now!
Thales Alenia Space to Build Yamal 601 Satellite
Russian operator Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) has selected Thales Alenia Space to build its Yamal 601 telecommunications satellite that will provide fixed communications, broadcast and Internet access services to Russian customers. Thales Alenia Space will be in charge of the satellite design, production and turnkey delivery… READ MORE »
Euroconsult Releases Report on India Satcom Value Chain
Euroconsult’s new report “India Satcom Markets 2014” shows significant growth in India’s satellite communication sector over the past five years due to DTH demand and increasing telecommunications needs in the country. The satcom value chain is heavily influenced by the Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) that reviews… READ MORE »
