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AsiaSat's Strategic Partnership Hints at New Direction

AsiaSat has signed a significant deal with GeoMetWatch, which will see the satellite operator host the first of six Sounding & Tracking Observatory for Regional Meteorology (STORMTM) instruments on board a new satellite planned to be launched by AsiaSat in 2016. The deal allows AsiaSat to go in a new direction, and shows the operator’s willingness to look for more creative deals.

Viasat Broadcasting CTO Outlines Technology Challenges

Modern Times Group (MTG) is one of the largest media groups in Europe. Viasat Broadcasting, an MTG subsidiary, responsible for pay-TV operations, has been working hard to diversify its content offers to customers. The company launched its ViaPlay online video streaming service back in 2007, and has been one of the pioneers in Europe in expanding from just offering DTH services.

Satellite-Commissioned Studies: Positive Signs or Positive Spin?

Many satellite companies commission their own independent consumer market studies throughout the year. Often, the primary purpose of these studies is to provide operators, service providers and manufacturers with valuable business intelligence. But every once in a while, these reports serve a secondary purpose, with data being pushed out via press releases.
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ILS Boosted by Satmex 8 Launch Success

International Launch Services (ILS) has successfully launched the Satmex 8 satellite for Mexican satellite operator, Satmex. The ILS Proton Breeze M vehicle launched from Pad 39 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 01:07 today local time. It was the first successful launch for ILS this year.