Spot Seeking Out New Markets to Expand Growing Subscriber Base
Spot, a Globalstar subsidiary, has seen a great deal of success recently as the company seeks out new markets to expand its subscriber base. The company’s next move is now focused on broadening its individual consumer base as well as expanding… READ MORE »
New Galileo Satellite Completes Five Weeks of Simulated Space Conditions
After completing a battery of tests, ESA’s newest Galileo satellite was removed from the Phenix chamber at the ESA’s ESTEC test center in the Netherlands. The thermal vacuum testing was used to assure that Galileo’s two dissimilar atomic clocks, which are accurate… 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.
Brazil to Secure National Communications Through Embraer
Visiona Tecnologia Espacial and Telebras formally signed a contract to supply the Defense and Strategic Communications Geostationary Satellite (SGDC) system to the Brazilian government. The $553.4 million contract provides for the satellite system to be delivered by the end of 2016. The project involves… READ MORE »
Inmarsat Confirms First Global Xpress Satellite Launch Date
Inmarsat has confirmed the launch date for the first Global Xpress (GX) satellite, Inmarsat 5 F1 (I-5 F1). The satellite is scheduled to launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard an International Launch Services (ILS)… 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!
PPC Selects Eutelsat to Boost C-band Resources in Africa
PPC (formerly Philips Projects Centre), an integrated IT services provider in Nigeria, has selected Eutelsat to boost C-band resources to meet demand from the oil and gas industry in the country. The companies signed a contract for 20 MHz of capacity on the Eutelsat 10A… READ MORE »
IDC Appoints New Execs, Restructures Sales Team for Emerging Markets
International Datacasting Corporation has appointed a new chief financial officer and vice president of products. The company has also restructured its global sales force in order to increase its responsiveness to opportunities in emerging markets. Steven Archambault, IDC’s new CFO, is a seasoned finance executive with more… READ MORE »
