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Intersputnik Will Launch Full-Service Network

The Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communica-tions plans to establish a full-service, international satellite communications network, the organization announced Sept. 26. Working with regional partners, Intersputnik will offer corporate users...

Inmarsat Seeks Access To 2 GHz Spectrum

Inmarsat plc announced Sept. 27 it filed a petition with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission seeking authorization to provide mobile satellite services (MSS) by 2010 using a spacecraft that will...

Dish Network Broadens Hurricane Coverage

Echostar Communications Corp. announced Sept. 23 that its Dish Network direct-to-home satellite television service is enhancing its 24-hour hurricane channel to provide information on Hurricane Rita, in addition to the...

Iridium Names New Value-Added Partner Companies

Iridium Satellite LLC named Tallahassee Technologies Inc. as a value-added manufacturer and Global Marine Networks and Global Technology Ltd. as value-added developers, Iridium announced Sept. 26. Iridium value-added manufacturers provide...