Demand for CubeSat Deployments Nearing Space Station Limit
The use of the International Space Station (ISS) as a platform for launching CubeSats has grown so much that the station crew may have to adjust their approach to keep pace. The most recent load of 33 satellites from Planet Labs, NanoSatisfi, SkyCube and others… READ MORE »
Satmex 9 Satellite to Host FAA Payload Enhancing Aviation Safety
Satmex, owned by Eutelsat Communications, has signed an agreement with Raytheon and Boeing to enable the Boeing-built all-electric propulsion Satmex 9 satellite to carry a hosted payload that will allow the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enhance aviation safety. This payload is the first in a… READ MORE »
CPI SuperLinear® TWTAs are the most power-efficient HPAs in the industry. They are twice as efficient as comparable SSPAs, including GaN-based products, resulting in lower operational costs and better MTBF. SuperLinear TWTAs are available in C-, X- and Ku-bands, and cause less carbon emissions than any alternative.
Thales Alenia Space has won a contract awarded by French defense procurement agency DGA to provide operational support for the Syracuse 3, Athena-Fidus and Sicral 2 space systems. The contract involves station-keeping and support services for the satellites. The Syracuse 3 space system is… READ MORE »
TrustComm Expands International Presence with Starlight Gateway in Cyprus
TrustComm has announced its international expansion with the construction of the Starlight regional gateway in Cyprus. This private ground infrastructure will allow TrustComm to offer an enhanced version of the new Starlight mobile satellite service (MSS). Introduced in November 2013, Starlight is an end-to-end, U.S.-managed… 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!
RacoWireless Selects Inmarsat M2M Service to Expand Network in Latin America
Inmarsat is expanding its machine-to-machine (M2M) distribution channel with the appointment of RacoWireless as a global distribution partner for its IsatData Pro service. RacoWireless has a growing presence in Latin America, and will incorporate IsatData Pro into its portfolio of M2M-focused solutions and services… READ MORE »
Etisalat Group and Ericsson Collaborate on Networked Society Initiatives
Etisalat Group and Ericsson have signed a memorandum of understanding for a collaboration that will enable a high-speed responsive network, laying the foundation for next-generation infrastructure for m-government and smart city initiatives. Through the partnership, Etisalat Group will launch trials of Ericsson technologies such as… READ MORE »
