Frost and Sullivan Cellular Backhaul Report Foresees Greater Use for Satellite
The average amount of data used by smartphones is closing in on 2 GB per month, according to a research report by Frost and Sullivan. As more people boost their data use, the consulting company… READ MORE »
Anomaly Detected in Hispasat’s Amazonas 4A Satellite
An anomaly has been detected in Hispasat’s Amazonas 4A satellite’s performance of its power subsystem. Hispasat and Orbital, the company responsible for constructing the satellite, are looking into the possible causes of the anomaly. Amazonas 4A is secure in its geostationary orbit, in a position… READ MORE »
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Iveriasat to Broadcast to Europe and Middle East via Azerspace 1 Satellite
Azercosmos, an Azerbaijani satellite operator, has signed an agreement with Iveriasat, a Georgian Direct-to-Home (DTH) operator, for a long-term capacity lease and DTH platform launch on its Azerspace 1 satellite. Once uplinked to the satellite, the DTH platform will broadcast to Georgia… READ MORE »
NASA Seeks New Energy Storage Solutions
NASA is pursuing new energy storage technologies to replace the battery technology it has used for the majority of its space exploration projects. The agency released a call for proposals to solicit technologies that… READ MORE »
The April issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! In this issue we bring you “The Evolution of a Launch Giant,” an exclusive look at how Arianespace is modernizing as an investment for future success. We also take a look at hybrid networks, playing a pivotal role in commercial broadcasters’ strategies for regional content delivery; as well as the effect major sporting events such as the World Cup and Summer Olympics has on the satellite industry. Read it now!
DoD Signs Five-Year Contract Electing Savi as Sole Provider for RFID 4 Program
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has agreed to a five-year contract awarding Savi as the sole provider for the RFID 4 program. The contract establishes a $102 million ceiling for Savi to provide… READ MORE »
NYSE to Begin Trading of Globalstar Common Stock
The New York Stock Exchange has approved Globalstar’s common shares for trading, which will begin on Monday, April 21, 2014. The company will be listed on the NYSE MKT under the ticker “GSAT”, and will at the same time withdraw its shares from OTCQB. Globalstar’s team… READ MORE »
Boeing to Pursue Gogo In-flight Connectivity on Commercial Aircraft
Gogo has signed a Technical Services Agreement (TSA) with Boeing to assess the company’s technology solutions on Boeing commercial aircraft. The TSA could mark the start of a process for potential future installation on new Boeing aircraft orders. Gogo is looking to have line-fit evaluations completed in 2015… READ MORE »
SES Government Solutions: DoD Won’t Ignore Unified Industry Voice
Roughly a year and a half after collaborating with several other satellite companies on a white paper titled “Seven Ways to Make the DoD a Better Buyer of Commercial Satcom,” SES Government Solutions sees progress… READ MORE »
