Intelsat Sees African Over-Capacity Situation as Temporary
Intelsat remains confident that Africa will become a powerhouse market for satellite services. The company currently has more than 20 in-orbit satellites focusing on the continent and plans to bring more capacity online through the EpicNG satellite Intelsat 33e in 2016… READ MORE »
Lockheed Martin Delivers SUVI Instrument for GOES R Satellite
Lockheed Martin delivered a new solar analysis payload to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colo. The payload will help scientists better measure and… READ MORE »
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Exelis Integrates Jagwire with MotionDSP’s Ikena Software
Exelis has integrated its Jagwire geospatial data management system with MotionDSP’s Ikena image processing software, in a move to improve the quality of its satellite video feeds that are delivered to end users in military and intelligence. The Ikena software analyzes video streams and will offer advanced features for Jagwire… READ MORE »
ATK to Build Composite Structures for Air Force’s Phase 1 EELV
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has awarded a $178 million contract to ATK for hardware orders for the United States Air Force’s Phase 1 Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV). The orders are for… 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!
ViXS Files ITC Complaint Against Entropic Communications
ViXS filed a complaint in the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) against Entropic Communications and several of the company’s customers and importers. ViXS alleges that these companies have kept unfair trade practices through the importation, sale of importation and sale after importation of set-top boxes (STBs), gateways, bridges, switches… READ MORE »
Thuraya Exec: Satellite Companies Need Not Retreat from Terrestrial Competition
Randy Roberts, Thuraya’s VP of Innovation addressed a repeated concern among attendees at SATELLITE 2014: what role satellite can play when terrestrial services are present. “One of the things I’ve heard here at the conference is, there… READ MORE »
