Mars One Plans Two, Possibly Three Communications Satellites for the Red Planet
Mars One is most well known for its ambitions to establish the first human colony on Mars. Last week the nonprofit made the first announcement regarding applicants for its mission, selecting 1,058 candidates; of which 24 will travel to Mars. Before candidates are selected… READ MORE »
Boeing Completes Centenario, First 702HP Satellite for Mexican Government
Boeing has completed the first of two 702HP (high power) geomobile satellites, Centenario, for Mexico’s new Mexsat end-to-end satellite communications system. Mexsat will provide enhanced social communications to the people of Mexico, as well as capability for military, civil and… READ MORE »
Sea Launch Zenit 2S Rocket Completes Inspection, Preps for April Launch
Sea Launch, through Energia Logistics, has conducted a Hardware Acceptance Review of the Zenit 2S launch vehicle to be utilized in support of Eutelsat’s Eutelsat 3B mission. A team of specialists from the chief system engineer’s office at Energia Logistics, together with specialists from RSC Energia, reviewed… READ MORE »
Arianespace Postpones Launch of Ariane 5 ECA Mission
Arianespace has delayed the launch of the ABS 2 and Athena-Fidus communications satellites. The company cited the need to change-out unspecified equipment on the VA217 Ariane 5 ECA launcher. The original mission was scheduled for Jan. 23, 2014. A new date for the… READ MORE »
The January issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we celebrate the winners of the first edition of the Via Satellite Excellence Awards. These impressive individuals and forward-thinking companies represent what it takes to succeed in our industry. Also in this issue, we explore Lockheed Martin’s plans to re-enter the commercial satellite business, in both the manufacturing and launch arenas. Read it now!
Broadcom Releases New Satellite Chipset for Outdoors
Broadcom Corporation has announced a new Outdoor Unit (ODU) satellite chipset that enables operators to deliver a wider range of services to more subscribers without additional satellite… READ MORE »
MDA Signs Contract to Build Subsystems for EDRS C Telecommunication Satellite
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has signed a contract to provide OHB System with satellite communication electronics to be integrated into the EDRS C… READ MORE »
