RigNet’s Energy Broadband Acquisition An Anchor for GX Capacity
Inmarsat’s decision to delegate its energy broadband business to RigNet may be an opportunity for Global Xpress (GX) to grab a foothold in the oil and gas sector. The $25 million cash acquisition gives RigNet almost all of Inmarsat’s energy broadband assets save for… READ MORE »
NOAA Begins Testing JPSS 1 Instruments
NOAA is now conducting environmental testing on all five instruments that will fly on its next-generation Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) 1 satellite. While undergoing testing, the instruments will be subject to simulations of launch and space environments to be sure they meet the requirements… 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.
Northrup Grumman Delivers MSV to US Air Force Base
Northrup Grumman has delivered a plug-and-play Modular Space Vehicle (MSV) that will allow military commanders to use satellites that can be assembled and launched quickly to fulfill immediate needs. The MSV is an open systems spacecraft bus that has a capability known as… READ MORE »
Intelsat Appoints New Head of Business Development in Asia-Pacific Region
Intelsat has appointed Patrick French as its new head of business development in the Asia-Pacific region. In his new role, the 25-year satellite industry veteran will be responsible for helping to develop and implement Intelsat’s strategy for the region. Based in the company’s Singapore office, French will report… 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!
Newtec Releases New Multiservice Platform
Newtec has launched its new multiservice platform, Newtec Dialog, which allows operators to build and adapt their infrastructure as their business and the satellite market grows and changes. The platform can be used to address the consumer and enterprise VSAT, broadcast, cellular backhaul and trunking, as well… READ MORE »
Quanta Selects Broadcom Dual Mode SoCs to Deploy New Small Cell Solution
Quanta Computer Inc. has selected Broadcom Corporation’s dual mode small cell system-on-chip (SoC) solutions to power its next generation Qcell LTE small cell solutions for enterprise and residential deployments. Broadcom’s solutions will allow Quanta to deliver high performance small cell solutions to major network operators and service providers… READ MORE »
