Cellular Backhaul By Satellite a Few Years from Reaching Potential
Executives on the SATELLITE 2014 panel “Wireless Backhaul via Satellite: Making 3G/4G Available for Everyone” said that cellular backhaul solutions are simply not affordable for much of the world today. Most agreed that it will take close to the end of the decade before satellite… READ MORE »
Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services Announces ‘Refund or Reflight’ Launch Program
Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services (LMCLS), a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has introduced a 100 percent space launch vehicle “refund or reflight” program to protect customers in the event of a total launch vehicle malfunction. The program… 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.
Skybox Awards Contract to ECAPS for HPGP Modules
ECAPS, an SS Group company, has been awarded a contract by Skybox Imaging to supply 12 complete high performance green propulsion (HPGP) system modules for the SkySat constellation of high-resolution imaging and video-capable satellites. The contract represents the largest order for HPGP systems and is… READ MORE »
Japan-Based Gogo to Provide In-Flight Connectivity for Domestic JAL Flights
Gogo, a company that provides in-flight connectivity and wireless in-flight digital entertainment solutions, has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) along with certification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to install its Ku-satellite based service on Japan Airlines’… 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!
Cobham Satcom Announces New Products
Cobham Satcom, an Inmarsat Global Xpress partner, has announced two new maritime terminals and three new land mobile terminals for Inmarsat’s new satellite network. The new Sailor 100 GX, with a 103-cm reflector dish, is aimed at Cobham and Inmarsat’s core global shipping market customers… READ MORE »
For more than 25 years, Advantech Wireless has led the market with the most powerful innovations in technologies helping its customers obtain the most efficient and cost effective satellite and terrestrial microwave radio solutions. As a global company, Advantech Wireless is committed to creating best-in-class technologies and solutions to meet and exceed its customers’ needs and expectations. For both commercial and military needs, the… READ MORE »
Northrup Grumman Delivers Antennas for GPS 3 Satellites
Northrup Grumman’s Astro Aerospace strategic business unit has delivered 32 self-deploying, monopole JIB antennas for the next four GPS 3 satellites. The antennas were delivered to Lockheed Martin and, once installed, they will deploy to form an RF antenna array. Sixteen more JIB antennas will be… READ MORE »
