Global Eagle Entertainment Exec Encouraged by Early Gate-to-Gate Signs
Global Eagle Entertainment is looking at the possibility of a significant spike in revenues, possibly more than 10 percent annually, after the recent announcement that its Wi-Fi service is now available gate-to-gate for Southwest Airlines’ passengers. “I could easily see it helping us increase revenues but… READ MORE »
Two unfurlable mesh antenna reflectors developed by Harris Corporation have successfully deployed onboard the second U.S. Navy Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite built by Lockheed Martin. The MUOS satellite will provide military users with 16 times more narrowband tactical satellite communications capability than existing… READ MORE »
Via Satellite magazine's Satellite Executive of the Year Awardhonors the most outstanding industry executive of the year. The honoree is chosen for durable contributions made to the global satellite market including innovative technologies, best practices, important services, or any combination of the above mentioned. Likewise, it recognizes lasting contributions of these achievements. Nominations for the 2013 Satellite Executive of the Year Award are now open at www.ViaSatellite.com/nominations. All nominations must be received by December 3, 2013.
US Congress Listens to Satellite Industry Association During Commercial Space Hearing
The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) testified on the satellite industry’s leading role in the commercialization of space at a hearing held by the United States House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Space Subcommittee. SIA President Patricia Cooper provided testimony on behalf of the… READ MORE »
Arianespace Targets Small Payloads with New Vega Launcher Order from ELV
Arianespace has ordered 10 Vega rockets from the Italian manufacturer European Launch Vehicle, to be ready for launch starting at the end of 2015. They follow the original Vega launcher used for the qualification flight, and the five Vega launchers already ordered in 2010 within the scope of… READ MORE »
The December edition of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we offer you an exclusive look back at 2013, with a focus on successful companies and next generation strategies in progress. We also work to uncover the unique balancing act between bandwidth needs and efficiency for the U.S. DOD. And in the emerging market of Russia, we take you to Dubna where top executives gathered at SatComRus for an in-depth discussion on the industry. Read it now!
Harmonic Hires Two New Senior Management Officials, both with Cisco Backgrounds
Harmonic has appointed Frank Montalto as the company's regional vice president for North American cable and telco, and Spencer Hodson as the company's vice president of sales strategy, operations and enablement. Prior to Harmonic, Montalto served as director… READ MORE »
CaribSat Launches Satellite Broadband in French West Indies and French Guiana with Eutelsat’s IP Easy Service
Eutelsat and CaribSat, an Internet service provider for the French West Indies and French Guiana, signed a distribution agreement for the IP Easy satellite broadband service provided through the Caribbean footprint of the Eutelsat 8 West A satellite. Starting in Guadeloupe, CaribSat is offering… READ MORE »
