SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Launch Helps Prepare for Upcoming SES 8 Launch
On September 29, SpaceX’s upgraded Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base on a successful demonstration mission to deliver the CASSIOPE satellite to orbit for… READ MORE »
Orbcomm Acquires Comtech’s SENS Operation
Orbcomm has completed the acquisition of Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation’s Sensor Enabled Notification System (SENS) operation, which includes satellite hardware, network technology and web platforms. The SENS system, which consists of satellite-based tracking devices, a network hub and an Internet-based back-office platform, enables customers to retrieve and view critical data from the… READ MORE »
The October edition of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we offer you an exclusive interview with Thaicom’s CEO, Suphajee Suthumpun, exporing the challenges and opportunities she faced when taking over the operator and her success with Ipstar. We also explore the possibilities for satellite in the booming billion-dollar M2M industry, and we assess the impact HTS will have in a thriving Latin America. Plus, as a digital edition exclusive, you’ll get an in-depth look at the oil and gas market, highlighting the potential need for HTS communications. Read it now!
Exelis Visual Information Solutions, NASA Enter BPA for ENVI and IDL Software
Exelis’ subsidiary Exelis Visual Information Solutions, developers of ENVI and IDL software, will now deliver its image and data visualization analysis software packages to NASA with a blanket purchase agreement (BPA). The BPA consolidates more than… READ MORE »
Pullmantur Cruises and MTN Extend 11-year Relationship
Pullmantur Cruises, a Royal Caribbean International brand, is renewing and extending its long-term relationship with MTN Communications. Pullmantur chose to increase the breadth of communications services and support MTN will provide to its fleet, including an enhanced onboard suite of connectivity options for passengers… READ MORE »
ThinKom’s ThinSAT 300 and iDirect’s OpenAMIP Protocol Are Now Interoperable
ThinKom Solutions' ultra-low profile ThinSAT 300 antenna, which provides global communications-on-the-move (COTM) connectivity, has been qualified to be interoperable with iDirect's OpenAMIP protocol. Complying with iDirect's OpenAMIP enables ThinKom to grow its operations to deliver two-way data, streaming video and VoIP applications for mobile ground units within the… READ MORE »
Windmill International Forms Two Subsidiaries
Windmill International has formed two wholly-owned subsidiaries, AQYR Technologies and AQYR International. The new entities operating out of Hollis, N.H. formerly conducted business as Windmill Tactical SATCOM Systems. Under the AQYR name, the company will leverage the innovation and technology developed for elite military Special Forces communications with the release of new… READ MORE »
