Dauria Aerospace Prepares to Break into Maritime Market with First Satellite
Dauria Aerospace is preparing for the launch of its experimental satellite DX1. The company has already handed over the satellite to Roscosmos’ upper stage and payload adaptor division, NPO Lavochkin, to launch along with the Russian Meteor M2 weather satellite and several… READ MORE »
Thales Alenia Space and Snecma Sign New Electric Propulsion Agreement
Thales Alenia Space signed an agreement with Snecma to use the company’s PPS 500 plasma thruster as standard equipment on the new Spacebus platform, making for a satellite platform with all-electric propulsion. In addition, Snecma will factor in Thales Alenia Space’s requirements in its thruster… 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!
SES to Develop E-Health Platform with Luxembourg Government and NGOs
SES will partner with the government of Luxembourg and five Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to develop SATMED, an electronic health platform designed by SES TechCom and supported by the Luxembourg government and the Minister for Cooperation and Humanitarian Action. The NGOs include three from Luxembourg… READ MORE »
Lockheed Martin Acquires Astrotech Space Operations
Lockheed Martin made a definitive agreement with Astrotech Corporation to acquire the company’s Astrotech Space Operations (ASO) business for $61 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2014, and once closed, Astrotech Space Operations will be managed by… READ MORE »
Globecomm received a contract extension from the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) for $9.6 million for continued communications services and onsite… READ MORE »
Macom Unveils Three New Discrete Mixers
Macom has added three discrete mixers to its product portfolio for use in applications for test and measurement, electronic warfare, point-to-point wireless and more. The mixers will be available in surface mount, industry standard plastic Thin Dual Flat No Lead (TDFN) packaging. The MAMX-011021 high IP3… READ MORE »
Freesat Partners with Curzon Home Cinema for Video On Demand Service
Freesat partnered with Curzon Home Cinema to launch the company’s Video On Demand (VOD) service through Freetime, the connected TV service. The new player will give viewers the chance to watch the latest movie releases from their homes on demand, and customers will… READ MORE »
Iridium Extends Connectivity Offering to SkyBitz
Iridium Communications extended its agreement with SkyBitz to provide satellite connectivity for the company’s new SkyBitz as a Service (SBS). Solutions offered in this SBS service include comprehensive trailer and asset information management and historical trend analysis. SBS provides information in fleet asset management without requiring an initial capital investment… READ MORE »
