Earlier this year and in a key shot in the arm for the hosted payload industry, Satmex, owned by Eutelsat Communications, signed an agreement with Raytheon and Boeing to enable the Boeing-built all-electric propulsion Satmex 9 satellite to carry a hosted payload that will allow… READ MORE »
KVH Doubles Ku-band Capacity for Oil and Gas Customers in West Africa
KVH Industries doubled the capacity for its mini-VSAT Broadband network in the West African coast, citing strong maritime traffic and communications demands in the oil and gas sector. Most of the additional Ku-band capacity will assist Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs), which are crucial for… 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!
Modules for NOAA’s GOES R Satellite Delivered to Lockheed Martin Facility
Lockheed Martin received two large modules for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES R) at its cleanroom near Denver, Colo. The satellite is now ready… READ MORE »
DigitalGlobe Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
DigitalGlobe reported its first quarter 2014 financial results, with revenue for the quarter amounting to $156.5 million, an increase of 23 percent compared to the respective period in 2013. Net income for the first quarter was $0.4 million, with a net… READ MORE »
Exelis reported its earnings from the first quarter of 2014, with revenue reaching $1 billion for the aerospace, defense and information services company. The first quarter 2014 revenue represents a 12 percent decrease compared to the respective period for 2013. First quarter net income amounted… READ MORE »
Advantech Wireless Completes Delivery of New SapphireBlu Series of UltraLinear GaN Modular SSPA/BUC
Advantech Wireless successfully delivered the New SapphireBlu Series 6.6kW X-Band Rackmount UltraLinear GaN Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA)/Block Upconverter (BUC). The new SapphireBlu series of UltraLinear GaN technology-based SSPAs and BUCs is a satellite teleport uplink solution for wide bandwidth and ultra-high… READ MORE »
