After stopping the countdown clock three times, SpaceX had to scrub its first attempt at launching SES’ SES 8 satellite – its first time launching a commercial satellite to geosynchronous orbit. The excitement that had… READ MORE »
O3b Networks opens Satellite Ground Station in Peru
O3b Networks moves a step closer to service launch for its customers with the formal opening of its gateway (satellite ground station) in preparation for its Launch and Service Commencement in 2014. The gateway is located at a Telefonica facility in Lurin, Peru, south of Lima, and… 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.
Trio of Swarm Satellites Successfully Launched from Plesetsk
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Swarm satellite mission has been successfully launched from a Rockot launch vehicle at Russia’s Plesetsk Cosmodrome at 1:02 p.m. CET on Friday, Nov. 22nd. All three identical satellites were placed on their orbits approximately 92 minutes after launching. Astrium is the prime… READ MORE »
Spanish Ministry Of Defense Selects Globalstar’s Spot Satellite Devices for Military Communications
Spain’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) has chosen to use Globalstar’s Spot Satellite GPS Messenger and Spot Connect devices for in-field communications for personnel who are operating in remote locations with no cellular coverage. With nearly 300 units already in deployment, MOD field… 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!
Sat Space Africa to Expand African Market Reach Through AfricaSat 1a
Measat and Sat Space Africa have entered a three-year agreement for capacity on AfricaSat 1a. The capacity will be deployed to connect end users in Africa with Sat Space’s iDirect Evolution Hub in Rugby, United Kingdom. AfricaSat 1a will provide high-speed… READ MORE »
UK MOD Chooses ViaSat Small Tactical Terminal for DA20 Falcon
ViaSat and Harris Corp have been boosted by a key breakthrough in the European milsatcom market. The KOR 24 Small Tactical Terminal, a co-development of the two companies, has been selected by BAE Systems U.K. for installation on the Cobham Falcon 20 for support… READ MORE »
