EOMAP CEO Leveraging Earth Observation Capabilities with Great Barrier Reef Map
The recently released 3-D map of the Great Barrier Reef created by the German company EOMAP in conjunction with James Cook University in Australia is one of the more unique projects in the Earth Observation arena. The map covers approximately… READ MORE »
Ball Aerospace Completes Primary Structure for JPSS 1 Satellite Ahead of Schedule
Ball Aerospace has completed the primary bus structure of the first satellite in the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS 1). JPSS 1 is the follow-on in a series of next generation satellites and is scheduled for launch in early 2017. Procured by the National Oceanic… READ MORE »
Harris Caprock Communications Wins $46 Million Contract for Alaskan Satellite Telecommunications Infrastructure
In an effort to optimize Alaskan air control operations, Harris CapRock Communications has been awarded a 10-year, $46 million contract from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue providing satellite services for the Alaskan Satellite Telecommunications Infrastructure (ASTI). The contract… READ MORE »
Hughes Receives 'Hazardous Locations Accreditation' Terminal, Preps for use on Oil and Gas Platforms
The Hughes 9502 integrated antenna BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) M2M (machine-to-machine) terminal, built by Hughes Network Systems and enabled by Inmarsat, has received Hazardous Locations Accreditation. The terminal, which features the modem positioned behind the antenna, is now approved for use in… 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!
Ateme Obtains Certification for Kyrion CM5000 Encoder in Brazil
ANATEL, the national telecommunication agency of Brazil, has certified Ateme’s Kyrion CM5000 for commercial transmissions. Any equipment used to broadcast an RF signal in Brazil requires prior certification by ANATEL. The agency has certified the Kyrion CM5000 encoder in configurations that include satellite modulation. Digital Satellite News… READ MORE »
Iridium and Wyless Join International M2M Council
Iridium Communications and Wyless have joined the International M2M Council (IMC), a global organization that promotes the benefits of machine-to-machine communications (M2M). Both companies have become sustaining members of the London-based association, which was formed in May of this year by a group of influential solutions providers in the M2M… READ MORE »
