Inmarsat Exec Talks Government Market Ahead of First GX Satellite Launch
A new era for MSS operator Inmarsat will officially begin this week when its first Global Xpress Satellite will likely launch this Sunday. Inmarsat and ILS confirmed the launch date on Dec. 2. The operator has been busy ahead of the launch of Global Xpress (GX), its new… READ MORE »
Thales Alenia Space Wins Additional Contract for EUMETSAT’s MTG Program
Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) for the ground segment of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) program. Thales Alenia Space will lead a consortium of industrial partners… READ MORE »
Free Webinar: Expect More from Your VSAT Network. The future of VSAT is promising - with bandwidth demands increasing and the need for constant connectivity growing around the globe. At the forefront, iDirect has unveiled its first product in a line of new high-performance remotes, the X7. Join iDirect thought leaders, CTO Dave Bettinger and Vice President of Product Management, Greg Quiggle, to learn about the favorable outlook for VSAT. And discover what the X7 and iDX 3.2 can offer to support business strategy and meet customer needs. TODAY, Dec. 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Gilat Takes Capital Loss Closing the Sale of Spacenet Subsidiary
Gilat Satellite Networks has completed the sale of its Spacenet subsidiary to Tulsa, Oklahoma-based SageNet. The aggregate consideration for the sale is approximately $16 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments and expenses. The transaction, which was closed under the same terms… READ MORE »
Spacecom's Amos 5 To Broadcast Africa's Premier Golf Tournament
Spacecom has been selected to provide broadcast services on its Amos 5 satellite for the Nedbank Golf Challenge, Africa's top international golf tournament. The tournament will take place from Dec. 5 to Dec. 8, 2013 in Sun City, South Africa. Amos 5 will broadcast the golf… 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!
Gogo Receives STC for Boeing 747-400 Aircraft, Moves Closer to International Wi-Fi Service
Gogo’s international connectivity service passed a key milestone by receiving a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install its Ku-satellite technology on Boeing’s 747-400 aircraft. Gogo will begin testing the new service immediately and plans to offer.… READ MORE »
Globecast Australia Creates New Management Team
Following a period of sustained growth, GlobeCast Australia has recently completed the restructuring of its management team. Christine Holman was selected as the chief financial officer & commercial director. John Graham has been appointed as… READ MORE »
