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Dish Calls Comcast-TWC Merger ‘Eerily Similar’ to Primestar

Satellite pay-TV provider Dish Network has filed a petition to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against the proposed $45.2…
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ISS-Reshetnev Finishes Yamal 401 Satellite

Russian satellite manufacturer ISS-Reshetnev has completed building the Yamal 401 telecommunications satellite. Fabricated for Gazprom Space Systems…
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Satellite communication systems have been used to provide fixed point and mobile services to commercial and military markets. There is unprecedented development in the provision of new high throughput satellite broadband solutions which deliver internet, voice and video. This webcast will focus on ground station test solutions that are rugged, portable, battery operated and accurate which can measure uplink power level, frequency accuracy, downlink interference, up/down converter performance, group delay and transmission line fault location for coaxial and waveguide feeds. Register Now

Brazil Plans Liquid Rocket Test at Alcântara Launch Center

Brazil’s Institute of Aeronautics and Space (IAE) plans to conduct a sounding rocket test at the Alcântara Launch Center in São Luis, Maranhão…
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KCA Deutag Ups Signalhorn Contract to Cover 10 Oil Rigs

KCA Deutag has expanded its contract with Signalhorn for maintenance of its satellite and terrestrial network in Oman. Due to the requirements of KCA Deutag’s… READ MORE »

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The September issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we examine the 50 years of Intelsat, explore the world of reporting live news via satellite, and we bring you our latest interactive feature! We encourage you to experience one of our stories in a brand new way. Ultra-HD: Coming to a Screen Near You - As consumers are looking for even higher quality video, the Ultra-HD industry is in a frenzy to provide it. Read the september issue now!

Italian Space Agency Awards Cosmo-Skymed Contract to Thales Alenia Space

Thales Alenia Space has received an $87 million contract from the Italian Space Agency for the Second Generation Cosmo-SkyMed Earth Observation (EO) satellite program. The contract is split between Thales Alenia Space Italia and Telespazio. Thales Alenia Space Italia will use approximately $57 million to construct two EO satellites… READ MORE »

Airbus Conducts Winter Test of Zephyr 7 ‘Psuedo-Satellite’

Airbus Defence and Space has completed a nonstop 11-day flight test of its Zephyr 7 High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS). The Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) runs on solar power, making the shorter winter days a much more challenging test. The vehicles were also controlled and monitored through satellite communications for the first time…
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