Secure World Foundation Discusses the Need for Space Situation Awareness Among Satellite Operators
Space debris is a serious problem for satellite operators. The growing number of current and anticipated satellites has compounded the issue, as no standard of behavior exists for satellite operators around the world. While the film “Gravity” cast… READ MORE »
Malaysian Regulatory Agency Confirms Orbital Slot for NewSat’s Jabiru 1 Satellite
NewSat has received a copy of the confirmation letter issued by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to use Measat’s orbital slot 91.5 degrees east for the Jabiru 1 satellite. As part of the transaction with Measat, in which the company agreed to purchase… READ MORE »
XTAR Appoints Andrew Ruszkowski to Newly Created Executive Position
Andrew Ruszkowski has been named chief commercial officer at XTAR. In the newly created position, Ruszkowski will continue to support XTAR’s fleet development to sustain current and anticipated government and military requirements, including working with the Department of Defense to assist its acquisition and procurement of commercial satellite… READ MORE »
UAE Announces Plans for First Domestically-Built Satellite
United Arab Emirates (UAE) prime minister and VP Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that the UAE will launch its first locally-constructed satellite in 2017. The country’s two existing Earth observation satellites DubaiSat 1 and DubaiSat 2 were both built in Seoul, South Korea, in a partnership… 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!
China Begins Official Use of HD Earth Observation Satellite Gaofen 1
China has put into service its high-definition Earth observation (EO) satellite Gaofen 1. The satellite was launched on April 26, 2013 using a Long March 2D rocket. Since launching, the satellite operators have tested its systems, including covering natural disasters and monitoring pollution. China’s Land and Resources, Environmental… READ MORE »
Energia Preps for Earth Observation Satellite EgyptSat 2 Launch
Energia has completed a full cycle of ground tests, assembly and factory trials for EgyptSat 2. The satellite launch is expected to occur in April 2014 using a Soyuz U booster at the Baikonur commodore. Egyptsat 2 is an Earth observation satellite capable of both visible and infrared... READ MORE »
