The rapid growth of consumer devices is changing the adoption of 4K content. Increasingly, devices other than televisions are becoming capable of distributing 4K, making the pathways for content equally more numerous. This complication actually makes 4K easier to implement in some circumstances, but ultimately… READ MORE »
MDA Provides Radarsat 2 Information to EMSA for Maritime Surveillance
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has ordered MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) to provide Radarsat 2 information as a part of the CleanSeaNet program. This is the first order issued under a four-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement MDA holds with EMSA. The Radarsat 2, equipped… 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.
Orbcomm Releases Next-Generation Satellite Modems for OEM Integration
Orbcomm has released its new next-generation OG2 satellite modems designed for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) integration into satellite M2M applications. These modems are the first devices available to support OG2 services upon launch of Orbcomm’s upcoming OG2 satellite constellation this spring. Orbcomm is releasing two versions of… READ MORE »
Kratos Introduces NeuralStar SQM Service Management Solution
Kratos Networks, a subsidiary of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, has introduced NeuralStar Service Quality Manager (SQM), an end-to-end service management solution for satellite and terrestrial network operations. NeuralStar SQM is designed to manage services across the network to help service providers improve quality assurance and… READ MORE »
The March issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month we bring you an exclusive interview with the 2013 Satellite Executive of the Year award winner, Khalid Balkheyour. As a strong, vibrant regional FSS operator, Balkheyour has created a powerhouse in the Middle East. Additionally, we talk to key visionaries from Kymeta, O3b, Viasat, Thuraya, Norsat, and ABS, about the future of the industry, and the world’s growing dependence on satellite. We also go over the satellite industry's effort for the disaster relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan, get a one-on-one with CNES President, Jean-Yves Le Gall, and more! Read it now!
Iridium to Provide Satellite Connectivity for ZTR Control Systems
Iridium Communications has signed an agreement with ZTR Control Systems to use Iridium's M2M Short Burst Data (SBD) service to provide satellite connectivity for the company’s inReach remote monitoring solution. The agreement will enable ZTR to provide connectivity and data services anywhere in the world using… READ MORE »
Hughes Awarded CS2 Task Order to Enhance GETN Network
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded Hughes Network Systems a contract to provide commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) end-to-end solutions to enable the network's distance learning capabilities. The task will support the Government Education and Training Network (GETN), a coordination of eight federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense, executive… READ MORE »
