Aerojet Rocketdyne to 3-D Print Three CubeSat Propulsion Systems
In a move to capitalize on the ever-growing CubeSat market, Aerojet Rocketdyne has begun testing three different propulsion systems using 3-D printed designs. The decision to bolster the company’s smallsat project stemmed from a contract… READ MORE »
ViaSat Awarded $283 Million in Damages in Suit Against SSL
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California has awarded $283 million in damages to ViaSat in the decision on the patent infringement and breach of contract case against Space Systems/Loral… READ MORE »
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Sky Perfect JSAT Selects Successor to Superbird B2 Satellite
Sky Perfect JSAT has concluded preparations for procuring a successor to the company’s Superbird B2 satellite. The company plans to secure the successor satellite, Superbird 8, and launch it in late 2015. Superbird 8 will carry Ku and Ka transponders and will provide communications services to… READ MORE »
Silversea Cruises Expands Relationship with MTN
Silversea Cruises has extended its nine-year relationship with MTN Communications, including a significant increase in broadband connectivity to Silversea’s eight-ship fleet. MTN has worked with Silversea in the past to enhance the Wi-Fi design on each vessel to enable video… 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!
Harris Received $133 Million CBSP ULV Contract from US Navy
Harris has been awarded an eight-year $133 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide shipboard terminals that give access to high-bandwidth voice and data communications. Harris will provide up to 120 terminals, on top of the 70 that were already provided… READ MORE »
TeleYemen to Launch iDirect-Based VSAT Services, First in Yemeni Market
TeleYemen deployed an iDirect 15152 universal hub along with 200 remotes, as part of the company’s roll-out services in Yemen. TeleYemen, with support from its local partner Samtec, will be the first company to provide iDirect-based enterprise VSAT services to customers across the… READ MORE »
Comtech Receives $1.3 Million Satellite Modem Order from US Army
Comtech’s Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data, received a $3.1 million order from the U.S. Army’s Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems (DCATS) for SLM 5650A Satellite Modems. The modems support data rates from 8 kbps to 155 Mbps and symbol rates from 32 ksps to 64 Msps… READ MORE »
Advantech Announces Roll-off Development on AMT 75E DVS S/S2 Modem
Advantech Wireless announced a 5 percent Roll-off Factor (ROF) on its AMT 75E DVB S/S2 High Speed Broadcast Modem. The modem is used for video distribution and VSAT networks, and has been deployed globally in many locations. “Advantech Wireless has… READ MORE »
