Wells Fargo Analyst Thinks Intelsat Could Make a Move for Telesat
Intelsat could make a move for Telesat, according to Wells Fargo — and at a stroke, the “Big Four” would become a “Big Three.” In a research note, titled “Telesat Overview – Potential Satellite M&A target,” Wells Fargo Senior Analyst Andrew Spinola believes it is more than… READ MORE »
SSL-Built ABS 2 Satellite Launch Successful
Space Systems/Loral (SSL) has announced the successful launch of Asia Broadcast Satellite’s (ABS) ABS 2 satellite. Launched aboard a Arianespace’s Ariane 5 rocket from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, the satellite is performing its post-launch maneuvers according to… READ MORE »
SATELLITE 2014 SUPER SESSIONS
On Thursday, March 13, 2014, there will be 2 Super Sessions closing out the SATELLITE 2014 Conference and Exhibition. The Next Big Four: Driving the Future of Space-Based Communications–sponsored by Airbus Defence & Space featuring visionary leaders from Hispasat, SKY Perfect JSAT, Russian Satellite Communications Company and Star One. And a brand new event for 2014, Satellite Executive of the Year Winners Circle: Past Winners Assess the Road Ahead including Mark Dankberg of ViaSat, Matt Desch of Iridium Communications, Pradman Kaul of Hughes, and David Thompson of Orbital Sciences Corporation. Reserve your pass to SATELLITE today while Advance discount rates are still active.
Eutelsat to Transmit 24-Hour Coverage of Sochi Olympic Games
Eutelsat Communications has announced that the capacity equivalent of almost 5,000 hours of transmissions have been booked by TV channels and service providers to broadcast coverage of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. The Eutelsat 16A, 7A and 3D satellites, which offer single-hop reach between Europe… READ MORE »
SKY Perfect JSAT to Upgrade Kratos ISI Management System
Kratos Integral Systems International (Kratos ISI), a business unit of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, has selected SKY Perfect JSAT to upgrade its Epoch IPS satellite fleet management system to support its JCSAT 14 satellite. SKY Perfect JSAT has used the Epoch IPS for… 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!
Honeywell, Inmarsat Finalize Plan for Faster In-Flight Connectivity
Honeywell and Inmarsat have finalized the critical design review (CDR) of the GX Aviation aircraft avionics on schedule. The product is expected to be introduced in the first half of 2015. GX Aviation is a global high-speed in-flight connectivity service that… READ MORE »
NASA Announces CubeSat Space Mission Candidates
NASA has selected 16 CubeSats from nine states to fly as auxiliary payloads planned to launch in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The CubeSats come from universities across the country, a primary school, non-profit organizations and NASA field centers. CubeSats are research spacecraft called nanosatellites that measure about… READ MORE »