M2M Monitoring Services a Growing Trend for Satellite Usage
Satellite connectivity solutions are expanding into less visible industries. Beyond wearable technology and expanded access to smartphones and personal devices, the need for remote monitoring technology is driving demand for solutions to exist where people are not overly present. SkyWave, an M2M service provider… READ MORE »
MTN’s Hybrid Network Now on New Norwegian Cruise Line Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line will be launching 20 new Norwegian Getaway ships with the MTN Communications hybrid communications network. This network enables both satellite and terrestrial broadband connectivity for higher performance at sea and in port. With this new network, crew and guests will have access 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.
NanoRacks has deployed its first two CubeSats from the International Space Station (ISS) that will eventually be part of the largest CubeSat deployment in history. These two CubeSats are a part of a 28-satellite constellation for its customer Planet Labs. These small satellites, about… READ MORE »
Marlink Provides Sealink System to Atlantic Oilfield Services
Marlink has confirmed the delivery and installation of its Sealink VSAT solution on the Atlantic Oilfield Services oil and gas support unit KS Titan 2. This is the second rig to be installed with Marlink’s Sealink system. The Sealink C-band VSAT system will provide the… 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!
Telenor Group Reports High Earnings in Fourth Quarter
Telenor Group has reported that it has increased or maintained its market share in key markets during 2013. In the fourth quarter, Telenor had an organic revenue growth of 1 percent, which was in line with the company’s growth rate for the… READ MORE »
Ball Aerospace to Build Ion Velocity Meters for US Air Force
The Defense Weather System Directorate at the Space and Missile Systems Center in California has awarded a $5.8 million contract to Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation to produce the Ion Velocity Meter (IVM) under the U.S. Air Force Space Situational Awareness Environmental Monitoring program. The IVM will… READ MORE »
