Saft Pulling Advances From Other Fields to Accelerate Space Battery Development
Battery technology company Saft is looking to discoveries across multiple industries in order to improve the relatively slow pace of development for space-specific batteries. For satellites, batteries take seven to 10 years of testing before ever being used. This lengthy test time can stifle creativity, which is… READ MORE »
Sea Launch Celebrates DemoSat’s 15 Year Anniversary
On March 27, Sea Launch celebrated the 15 year anniversary of the maiden launch of the Zenit 3ST ocean-based launch system with the DemoSat spacecraft. This inaugural launch validated the program concept and also demonstrated system capability. The payload for the first mission mimicked… 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.
Cytta Offers Connectivity Solutions for Oil and Gas Industry
Cytta Corp. has announced the expansion of its open source remote connectivity platform to the oil and gas industry, and will introduce its remote monitoring connectivity technology to the industry immediately. Cytta’s Special Purpose Network and mobile device solution, though designed for use in the healthcare… READ MORE »
Intelsat, Vodacom to Provide Broadband to Sub-Saharan African Markets
Intelsat will provide a managed broadband service to telecommunications group Vodacom. This solution will allow Vodacom to offer a differentiated broadband service targeting the small office/home office (SOHO) and small/medium enterprise (SME) users across sub-Saharan Africa. The recent growth of SMEs in Africa is considered critical for… 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!
Thuraya, Airtel Partner to Extend Coverage in Africa
Thuraya Telecommunications Company has partnered with Bharti Airtel International BV to provide Airtel Africa customers with mobile satellite products and services across 17 countries in Africa. These customers will receive voice and broadband connectivity via Thuraya’s satellite network across even in… READ MORE »
Safety in Space Situational Awareness - Partner Content
Boeing’s Space Based Space Surveillance System (SBSS) is a primary node in the Air Force’s Space Surveillance Network and represents the next generation of space situational awareness. During its first year, using SBSS, detection and identification of space threats has been significantly increased by at least twofold… READ MORE »
APT Satellite Announces 2013 Annual Results
APT Satellite Holdings Limited has announced its audited annual results for 2013, reporting a turnover increase of 26.4 percent from last year. Shareholder profit and earnings per share both increased as well. The growth was in large part due to the successful launch of Apstar 7 satellite. Currently positioned at 76.5 degrees… READ MORE »
5th Boeing GPS IIF Spacecraft Sends Initial Signals from Space - Partner Content
Boeing continues to deliver GPS capabilities to the nation… READ MORE »
