Green Satellite Propulsion Nears Industry Breakthrough
After decades of uncontested use, hydrazine is being challenged by a new upcoming fuel in the spacecraft propulsion market. Together with Aerojet Rocketdyne, NASA and the U.S. Air Force, Ball Aerospace’s Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM) is using 15 years of work to create a competitive satellite… READ MORE »
Arianespace launches Gaia scientific satellite for Astronomic Research
On Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at 6:12 a.m., local time in French Guiana, Arianespace successfully launched the ESA’s Gaia spacecraft using a Soyuz launch vehicle. Over its 5-year lifetime, Gaia is expected to produce an astronomical catalog of a billion stars, with extremely precise information… READ MORE »
Hughes Network Systems has signed a multi-year contract with Joint-Stock Company Iskra Research and Development (JSC Iskra R&D), a VSAT operator in Russia, to supply a new HN System and up to 3,000 broadband satellite terminals. Additionally, JSC Iskra R&D will establish an authorized service center at its… READ MORE »
SES Selects Disney Channel HD for HD+ Platform in Germany, Increases HD Channels to 16
SES has selected Disney’s new Disney Channel HD to become the 16th channel on its roster for the German HD+ platform. The channel is to broadcast on the Astra 2C satellite at 19.2 degrees east, with a frequency of 10.80275 GHz. The new Disney Channel… READ MORE »
The January issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we celebrate the winners of the first edition of the Via Satellite Excellence Awards. These impressive individuals and forward-thinking companies represent what it takes to succeed in our industry. Also in this issue, we explore Lockheed Martin’s plans to re-enter the commercial satellite business, in both the manufacturing and launch arenas. Read it now!
Eutelsat to Relocate Eutelsat 33A Satellite to 31 Degrees East for Türksat
Eutelsat has reached an agreement with Türksat to redeploy the Eutelsat 33A satellite in May 2014 from 33 degrees east to 31 degrees east. As part of the agreement, Türksat will operate it under its satellite network filings. Eutelsat will continue to provide services… READ MORE »
Australian Defense Force Selects ViaSat STT/KOR-24 Terminal for Data Link Network Management
Australia’s Joint Project 2089Ph2A Tactical Information Exchange (TIE), has selected ViaSat to provide the Small Tactical Terminal (STT) KOR 24 for installation in its tactical data link (TDL) Network Monitoring and Management Systems. TIE systems, including TDL, are a key enabler for ensuring that tactical information is created… READ MORE »
