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Raytheon Plans Tests for New Anti-Jam Waveform

Raytheon is readying for a test this month of a new protected tactical waveform for the United States government. The waveform is being developed to provide increased anti-jam satellite communications for a larger audience of military users beyond those with access to Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellites. “Most users are only…
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Inmarsat Issues Notice of Default to LightSquared

LightSquared missed a quarterly payment from Phase 2 of its cooperation agreement with Inmarsat. Based on a decision made March 31 2014, LightSquared restarted Phase 2 of its Cooperation Agreement, and the first payment was due July 1, 2014 of $4.1 million along with a related payment of $0.5 million. Inmarsat issued… READ MORE »

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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!

KVH Industries Purchases Videotel for $48.9 Million

KVH Industries has acquired Videotel, a company that specializes in training films and e-learning services for the commercial maritime industry. Videotel had annual combined revenues of approximately $22 million in 2013. Multi-year subscription-based services generated 93 percent of said revenues. The company’s combined gross profit margin for 2013 stood at roughly 73…
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Iridium, SpaceX Finish Dispenser Qualification Tests for NEXT Satellites

Iridium and SpaceX have completed all four types of testing for the satellite dispensers to be used in launching the Iridium NEXT constellation. The testing was comprised of static loads testing, a modal survey, fit check, and separation and shock testing. The dispensers are mission-unique and serve the purpose of holding the… READ MORE »

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Global Invacom Releases New FibreIRS Mark 3 GTUs and SwitchBlade Fibre-Multi-Switch Products

Global Invacom has released a new range of programmable FibreIRS Mark 3 Gateway Termination Units (GTUs) and SwitchBlade fibre-multi-switch products. The new products are based on the Romeo and Juliet chip-set. Global Invacom’s FibreIRS architecture and products are designed for customers seeking to distribute satellite TV services in hotels, enterprises and Multi-Dwelling… READ MORE »

DigitalGlobe Appoints New Board Director With Extensive Oil & Gas Experience

DigitalGlobe has appointed Roxanne J. Decyk to the company’s Board of Directors. The decision was made effective July 1, 2014. Decyk currently serves on the Board of Directors for Alliant Techsystems (ATK) as Chairman of the Compensation committee. Additionally, she is a board member for oil and gas companies Ensco PLC and…
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