Hughes Exec Says Latin America has “Big Need” for Satellite Broadband
Hughes Network System (HNS) recently announced it had teamed up with Media Networks Latin America (MNLA) to bring broadband services based on Ka-band to Latin America. While Hughes has experience operating in the North American broadband market, this deal was significant given it represented a breakthrough for… READ MORE »
SES 8 Arrives at Cape Canaveral for SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch
SES’ SES 8 satellite has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The satellite will now be processed for a November launch on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 booster. The satellite, manufactured by Orbital Sciences Corporation, features up to 33… 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!
Astrium-Built ATV 5 en route to Kourou for 2014 Launch
The fifth and final European Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) built by Astrium, called “Georges Lemaître,” has left the company’s Bremen site and is on its way to the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Astrium was commissioned by… READ MORE »
Himawari Operation Enterprise and Mitsubishi Electric Complete Ground Facilities for Japanese Weather Satellite Operations
Himawari Operation Enterprise and Mitsubishi Electric have completed the ground operations system for the Himawari 8 and Himawari 9 weather data transmission satellites. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) plans to launch the two satellites in the summer of 2014 and 2016,… READ MORE »
OSN Extends and Expands Landmark Deal With Disney
Pay-TV network OSN has extended its landmark deal with The Walt Disney Company MENA. The agreement will make OSN the exclusive subscription TV service in the region for first-run… READ MORE » }
Advantech Wireless Signs $3M VSAT Contract in Latin America
Advantech Wireless has received an additional contract of more than CA$3 million ($2.9 million) for a major network expansion of a regional operator in Latin America. Advantech Wireless’s Broadband Hub platform has been seamlessly integrated to provide cellular backhaul, COTM, IP Enterprise Services including Internet access, VoIP, Video Conferencing, Video Distribution and Residential Services… READ MORE »
