SES’ New Satellite Order Shows Increased Confidence in Hybrid Systems
SES has contracted Airbus Defence and Space to manufacture its newest hybrid propulsion satellite, the SES 10. The spacecraft is the tenth satellite built on the Eurostar platform to use electric propulsion. SES 10 will have an electrical power of 13kW and its expected launch mass… READ MORE »
Al-Rashad Holdings Awards Contract to ASC Signal
Kuwait-based Al-Rashed Holdings has awarded ASC Signal Corporation with a contract to provide gateway satellite antennas and equipment for Kuwait’s Ministry of Information, which will be used for the distribution of TV and radio content across the Middle East and Africa. ASC Signal… 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.
Ericsson has signed a five-year managed services agreement with MTN for the company’s operations in Nigeria, making Ericsson MTN’s largest managed services partner in Africa. With this contract, Ericsson will be responsible for the management, optimization and field maintenance of MTN’s network structure in 75 percent… READ MORE »
Broadcom Announces 10 Gbps Millimeter Wave SoC
Broadcom Corporation has introduced a new single-chip millimeter wave (MMW) system on a chip (SoC) optimized for wireless backhaul and fronthaul applications. The BCM85100 offers a scalable option with up to 10 Gbps of capacity created to meet growing bandwidth demands of mobile broadband services. With new backhaul… 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!
Intelsat Reports Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013
Intelsat released its fourth quarter earnings for 2013, which reported revenue of $642.8 million for Q4 and fiscal year 2013 revenue of $2.6 million. During 2013 the company’s total debt declined by $617 million, with a Q4 debt pre-payment of $100 million. Net income attributable… READ MORE »
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems Joins SIA
The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) has announced that Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, a division of Raytheon Company, has joined the association as the newest member. SIA, a full-service trade association, represents commercial satellite companies as the voice of the U.S. satellite industry on policy, regulatory and… READ MORE »
