AT&T Exec Talks to Via Satellite About In-Flight Connectivity Plans
United States telco giant AT&T has been making waves in recent months. Its deal to acquire DirecTV is a huge statement of intent, and a gateway into the lucrative Direct-to-Home (DTH) market. But AT&T is not stopping there; the company is also planning to launch In-Flight Connectivity (IFC)… READ MORE »
Millicom Selects Eutelsat Americas to Launch DTH Pay-TV in Latin America
Millicom has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat Americas, formerly Satmex, to expand the reach of its pay-TV services across Latin America. The deal provides capacity for Direct-to-Home (DTH) broadcasts on Eutelsat 117 West A, formerly Satmex 8, and includes options for additional capacity on the… READ MORE »
The June issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month we reached out to end users across key emerging regions to see if demands for cellular backhaul capacity are as strong as the satellite industry hopes they are. We also bring you top Airbus execs' insight into the company's reorganization, and an exclusive coverage of our 4k Technology Breakfast during NAB. Read it now!
Airbus and BAE Systems form Strategic Alliance for Radar Satellite Imagery Products
Airbus Defence and Space and BAE Systems have partnered to target commercial, United States government and select international customers with Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) products from X-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites. The two companies will use the TerraSAR X and TanDEM… READ MORE »
Lockheed Martin Sets Launch Date for WorldView 3 Satellite
Lockheed Martin Commercial Launch Services has set the launch date for DigitalGlobe’s WorldView 3 remote sensing satellite for Aug. 13 2014. The spacecraft will launch aboard an Atlas 5 from Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Lockheed Martin exclusively conducts all non-U.S. government… READ MORE »
Exelis Establishes Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Australia
Exelis is working closely with Australia’s Victorian Coalition Government to build a new research and development (R&D), testing and systems integration facility. The company’s new regional presence will improve access to in-market resources as well as provide in-country sustainment support. Exelis has been in… READ MORE »
Globalstar, VehSmart Prep for Major Ecuadorian Satellite Tracking Project
Globalstar is working with the government of Ecuador on a first-time pilot project to equip 4,000 small fishing boats with satellite tracking devices. Through its Value Added Reseller (VAR) VehSmart, the company will outfit vessels with SmartOne satellite transmitters so fishermen and women can react to… READ MORE »
