Kymeta Charts Path to Product Development After Successful Testing of Metamaterials-Based Antenna
Kymeta has competed a major demonstration test of its flat-panel antenna. The company was able to complete a bi-directional Skype call via Telesat’s Anik F2 satellite, displaying the antenna’s ability to provide Ka-band high-speed Internet capability. Using iDirect modems, Kymeta completed the test with… READ MORE »
Exelis to use ENVI Software for Skybox Imaging Data Analysis
Exelis will support data analysis of images from SkySat 1, the first in a planned constellation of 24 satellites from Skybox Imaging. Support for SkySat 1 will be available in the early 2014 release of… READ MORE »
Astrium, GeoNorth Sign Multi-Satellite Direct Receiving Station
Astrium and GeoNorth are working together to build the first multi-mission Direct Receiving Station (DRS), with a unique offering of both high-resolution and very high-resolution optical and radar satellite imagery capabilities. The agreement will give GeoNorth the capability of priority tasking the Astrium… READ MORE »
Xtar to Increase X-Band Satellite Capacity for US Manned AISR Missions
Xtar has been awarded a $5.6 million contract renewal from L-3 Communication Systems-West to provide X-band satellite connectivity to the U.S. Army for manned Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) mission support. “Even as the U.S. military proceeds to withdraw from areas of major conflict, the… 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!
Inmarsat Acquires Globe Wireless, Plans to Expand Maritime Presence
Inmarsat has chosen to acquire the business and substantially all of the assets of Globe Wireless, a provider of value-added maritime communications services headquartered in Palm Bay, Fla. By acquiring Globe Wireless, Inmarsat will be able to make a stronger entrance into… READ MORE »
KARI Releases Kompsat 5 Images, Prepares for More EO Satellites
South Korea’s Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning has released Kompsat 5 images acquired for the purpose of calibration. During the early operation and calibration phase, all the functionalities of satellite have been verified and now it is under calibration of payload… READ MORE »
