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Orbital Sciences filed a lawsuit last week seeking more than $1.5 billion – including trembled damages – against its competitor, United Launch Alliance (ULA) and its engine supplier RD AMROSS, alleging violations of the Sherman Act, which deals with fair market competition.

The United States is no longer alone in testing Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) technology as Canada became the first country approved to use and test the Lockheed Martin-produced satellite system, according to company officials.

More opportunities for satellite broadband services are beginning to emerge as the demand for Internet access continues to grow around the world, according to Stephane Palomba regional vice president Asia at Gilat Satellite Networks.

Despite seeing a 23 percent revenue increase in 2012, the satellite manufacturing sector also saw the biggest loss of U.S. jobs

Singapore – Mediascape, the largest DTH platform operator in the Philippines, expects to become the number one player in the market this year, reaching approximately 600,000 subscribers.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently launched an inquiry into allegations that multiple satellite fleet operators, including Intelsat, have been purportedly abusing their market position.

DigitalGlobe satellite imagery released last week produced evidence that armed forces in Sudan and South Sudan continue to maintain troops in 14 locations in

3-D TV broadcasting took a major hit this week as Disney-owned ESPN decided to discontinue its 3-D service effective the end of 2013.

While Hughes and ViaSat have placed orders for High Throughput Satellites (HTS) in recent months, officials at Space Systems/Loral (SSL) said they also expect there will be additional orders this year for HTS as demand continues to increase.

The U.S. House Armed Services Committee is addressing concerns on foreign commercial satellite services, under a measure recently passing through committee – H.R. 1960, the National Defense Authorization Bill for