Federal Court Bans ULA from Purchasing RD-180 Engines
The United States Court of Federal Claims has restricted the joint Boeing-Lockheed Martin launch provider United Launch Alliance (ULA) from purchasing RD-180 engines manufactured by Russia's NPO Energomash. The decision comes after an… READ MORE »
Eutelsat Provides HTS Capacity to Wireless Innovation on Ka-Sat
Eutelsat has signed an agreement with Wireless Innovation to use Eutelsat’s Ka-Sat High Throughput Satellite (HTS) for communication services to Wireless Innovation’s utilities, renewables, construction, asset management and military sectors in Europe. The Ka-Sat HTS is a multi-spot-beam high capacity satellite designed for broadband communications… READ MORE »
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Arianespace to Launch Indonesian BRIsat
Arianespace signed a contract with Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) for the launch of the bank’s first satellite, BRIsat. The contract ceremony took place in Jakarta, Indonesia. Jacques Breton, SVP of sales and customers at Arianespace, stepped in to sign the contract on behalf of Stéphane Israël, chairman… READ MORE »
TelOne to Expand Broadband Services via Avanti’s Hylas 2 Satellite
TelOne, Zimbabwe’s government-owned national telephone company, has signed a contract with Avanti Communications to deliver broadband services to the consumer, enterprise and public sectors through Avanti’s Hylas 2 satellite. “Our goal at TelOne is to provide quality broadband services to a diverse customer base in Zimbabwe,” said… 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!
Canadian Space Agency to Conduct Feasibility Studies on Five Microsatellite Missions
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has granted five contracts to the Canadian industry to perform studies on five potential microsatellite missions. The missions would address needs in security, health, forest fire surveillance, weather surveillance and water quality monitoring. The studies are to determine whether the… READ MORE »
Nanometrics, Hunter to Deliver Real-Time Fracking Drill Site Monitoring
Hunter Communications has partnered with Nanometrics to design an induced seismic and microseismic monitoring application via satellite for the hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) sector. The application, deployed by Nanometric’s Libra Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) system… READ MORE »
Thuraya Joins MSUA
Thuraya has joined the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), the non-profit organization for promoting the interests of the users of Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) across the globe. “We believe that through engagement… READ MORE »
Tata Elxsi to Offer RDK Reference Deployment Suite for Operators
Tata Elxsi revealed its Reference Design Kit (RDK) reference deployment suite for operators. The RDK is an integrated software bundle that is used by TV service providers, Set-Top Box (STB) manufacturers and System on a Chip (SoC) vendors. The RDK… READ MORE »
