Every year, the global satellite industry works to bring media coverage of large events to audiences around the world. This year, with the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, satellite operators are working together to bring event coverage to homes around the world… READ MORE »
Telenor Partners with UNICEF to Promote Child Development
Telenor Group and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a five-year global agreement to promote children’s development through financial support and providing access to mobile technology solutions that will help to advance children’s rights… 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 3B Undergoes Final Preparations for April 15 Launch
Eutelsat Communications announced that its Eutelsat 3B satellite has arrived in Long Beach, Calif. and has been transported to the Sea Launch “Home Port” facility for final launch preparations. Scheduled to launch April 15, the satellite will be replacing the current Eutelsat 3D satellite. Once standalone spacecraft… READ MORE »
Air China to Install GX Aviation on Aircraft
Honeywell Aerospace and Air China have signed a memorandum of understanding to begin Global Xpress (GX) Aviation on the airline’s A330 aircraft. Air China is the first airline to collaborate with Honeywell and Inmarsat to test the GX Ka-band connectivity solution, which will begin in… 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!
ILS Launches Turksat 4A
International Launch Services (ILS) has successfully launched the Turksat 4A satellite aboard an ILS Proton vehicle. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation built the satellite for Turksat Satellite Communications, Cable TV and Operation Inc. Co. This launch was the first ILS launch for the satellite manufacturer and operator, and was… READ MORE »
Norsat Secures Three-Year Standing Offer with PWGSC in Canada
Norsat International’s Sinclair Technologies Division has entered into a three year National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for the supply of UHF/VHF antennas for up to $1.5 million. Through the NISO, PWGSC has the option to… READ MORE »
