The May issue of Via Satellite highlights the important and ever growing role of women in the satellite industry. We chronicle some of the pivotal life moments that guided SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell, Intelsat General’s President Kay Sears, and others as they decided to pursue careers in satellite. Additionally… READ MORE »
Lava International Chooses Broadcom HSPA+Turnkey Platform
Mobile device provider Lava International has selected Broadcom's quad-core High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) and turnkey platform for its new QPAD e704 tablet. The device is now available to consumers in India. Broadcom provided chips for connectivity and multi-constellation Global… READ MORE »
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ESA Acquires First Images From Sentinel 1A Satellite
The European Space Agency (ESA) has received the first radar images from Sentinel 1A. These images were captured the day after launch, and though not calibrated… READ MORE »
Hughes Announces Enhancements to HughesON Digital Media Solutions
Hughes has added enhancements to its HughesON Digital Media Solutions to more readily access Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Flickr, Google+, and Instagram. HughesON is a comprehensive suite of managed network solutions, ranging from high-capacity access and high-availability, to digital signage and on-line training, optimized for the needs of multi-branch enterprises and… READ MORE »
The May issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! We dedicate this edition to the women in the satellite industry. Usually outnumbered by men, we bring you their stories and their take on the satellite business. Additionally, we talk with industry leaders on the role of High Throughput Satellites (HTS), the tactics and strategies of U.S. defense companies and we take a look at FIFA’s plan to broadcast their World Cup to millions of viewers across the globe – with satellite playing a key role. Read it now!
Rockwell Collins Reports Sales Increase for Second Quarter 2014
Rockwell Collins reported $1.27 billion in total sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014. This was a 12-percent increase in sales, and was attributed primarily to the acquisition of Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated (ARINC), a provider of transport communications and systems engineering solutions for the… READ MORE »
DeLorme to Launch New inReach Product Line
DeLorme is expanding its inReach personal satellite communicator product line with a new product called inReach Explorer. The device performs the traditional inReach functions of messaging, tracking and SOS, along with new navigational capabilities. inReach Explorer enables maps supported by a built-in digital compass… READ MORE »
