Focus: Telecom
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Connectivity
Arianespace Reschedules Amazonas-2, ComsatBw-1 Launch
[Satellite TODAY 09-29-09] Arianespace has rescheduled the launch of the Amazonas-2 and ComsatBw-1 satellites, the company announced Sept. 28. The launch of the two satellites is now set to […]
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NSS-12 Arrives at Kourou
[Satellite TODAY 09-29-09] SES World Skies’ NSS-12 satellite arrived at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, the company announced Sept. 28. NSS-12, manufactured by Space Systems/Loral (SSL), is […]
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EchoStar Seeks $1.1 Billion in Broadband Stimulus Funding
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] EchoStar has filed applications with the U.S. government seeking more than $1.1 billion in broadband stimulus money for several projects and partnerships, the company announced. EchoStar formed […]
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IDC Receives First Post-Acquisition Tiernan Orders
[Satellite TODAY 09-28-09] International Datacasting Corp. (IDC) has received its first Tiernan orders since acquiring the product line in July, IDC announced Sept. 24. The orders, valued at over […]
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Connectivity
Harris Appoints Eastern Europe Sales Manager
[Satellite TODAY 09-28-09] Harris Broadcast Communications appointed Olaf Brunswicker regional sales manager for Eastern Europe, the company announced Sept. 25. Brunswicker will be responsible for developing partner, systems integrator […]
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Connectivity
Thor 6 Heads for Kourou
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] The Thor 6 satellite will be shipped Monday to Arianespace’s launch facility in Kourou, Thales Alenia Space announced Sept. 24. Thor 6, built by Thales Alenia […]
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Comtech’s Fourth Quarter Profits Drop 64 Percent on Order Delays
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] Comtech Telecommunications Corp. profits dropped 64 percent in its financial fourth quarter to $6.2 million, down from $17 million in 2008, the company announced in its financial […]
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C-Com Receives iNetVu Orders in U.K., Russia, China
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] C-Com Satellite Systems received $385,000 worth of orders for its iNetVu Mobile antenna systems from resellers in China, Russia and the United Kingdom, the Canadian antenna manufacturer […]
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Avanti Signs Three Hylas Broadband Deals, Reaches Pre-Launch Contract Goal
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] Avanti Communications signed three contracts for Hylas satellite broadband services, the company announced Sept. 23. Avanti will provide broadband services to Insis System Engineering, which provides […]
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Connectivity
GHL Stockholders Approve Iridium Acquisition
[Satellite TODAY 09-25-09] GHL Acquisition stockholders voted to approve its acquisition of Iridium following the approval of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission granted in August, GHL announced Sept 24. […]
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SpaceX Scheduled for Falcon-9 Debut Launch
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-09] The maiden launch of the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket has been scheduled for Nov. 29, according to the most recent 90-day Eastern Range forecast released by the U.S. […]
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Global Satellite Launches Thuraya XT Handset
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-09] Global Satellite USA has launched the Thuraya XT rugged handset with broadband service on Thuraya‘s satellite network, Global Satellite announced Sept. 23. The service, aimed ay […]
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Connectivity
Stratos Signs GSM Reseller Agreement with BOW
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-09] Stratos Global reached a cooperative distribution agreement with Blue Ocean Wireless (BOW) to resell BOW’s GSM service to existing Stratos customers under the brand name BOW GSM, […]
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Connectivity
Correction
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-09] The first line of a Sept. 24 story should have read – The maiden launch of the SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket has been scheduled for Nov. 29, according […]
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Connectivity
CBM Selects Intelsat to Launch Global IP Platform
[Satellite TODAY 09-23-09] Intelsat signed a multi-year agreement with CBM Communications, a global provider of end-to-end communication solutions for mobile assets in commercial, maritime, military and government markets, to provide […]
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Gilat Deploys SkyEdge 2 VSAT Internet Service on Kazakhstan Passenger Railways
[Satellite TODAY 09-23-09] Gilat Satellite Networks deployed a broadband satellite Internet service for passengers of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the national railway company of Kazakhstan, Gilat announced Sept. 22. Transtelecom, […]
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Connectivity
Orange Business Services Expands SpeedCast Partnership in Asia
[Satellite TODAY 09-23-09] Orange Business Services is expanding its partnership with SpeedCast to boost support services in Asia for land and sea applications, Orange announced Sept. 22. SpeedCast also is […]
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Vitec Names New CEO
[Satellite TODAY 09-23-09] Vitec Group, a U.K.-based provider of products and services for the broadcast, imaging and live event industries, named Jerry Gepner CEO of Vitec’s services division, the company […]
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Connectivity
Harbinger to Acquire SkyTerra; Company Going Private
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-09] SkyTerra has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a new corporation formed by Harbinger Capital Partners and its affiliates, which will see SkyTerra […]
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NSR: Satellite Operators Likely to Emerge from Global Recession Unscathed
[Satellite News 09-23-09] Satellite operators have yet to report any substantial damage from the global economic crisis and will most likely escape the crisis unscathed if the economy stays on […]
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AsiaSat 5 Enters Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-22-09] The AsiaSat 5 satellite has entered into commercial service, AsiaSat announced Sept. 21. AsiaSat 5, a Space Systems/Loral 1300 satellite, is located at 100.5 degrees East, […]
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ND SatCom CEO Touts Zero Latency Product
[Satellite News 09-22-09] ND Satcom, an SES Astra company, unveiled a product it believes sets new standards in terms of latency. The zero latency product, which has yet to be […]
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Amazonas 2 Delivered to Arianespace for Late September Launch
[Satellite TODAY 09-22-09] Hispasat’s Amazonas 2 satellite has been transported to the European Space Agency launch base in Kourou, French Guiana, to prepare for its launch at the end of […]
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Connectivity
Paradise Datacom Releases FastLink Feature for Modem Product Line
[Satellite TODAY 09-22-09] Paradise Datacom has released FastLink, a low-latency low density parity check (LDPC) feature now available in its entire line of satellite modem products, the company announced Sept. […]
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Integral Systems Shareholder Lawsuit Settlement Receives Preliminary Court Approval
[Satellite TODAY 09-22-09] The U.S. District Court of Maryland has preliminarily approved a settlement in a shareholder lawsuit filed against Integral Systems, the company announced Sept. 21. The lawsuit […]
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Emcore Wins $17 Million Satellite Solar Cell Contract
[Satellite TODAY 09-21-09] Northrop Grumman signed a $17 million long-term supply agreement with Emcore, provider of compound semiconductor-based components, subsystems and systems for the fiber optic and solar power markets, […]
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Intelsat Selects SlingPath SNG Training for I3 Initiative
[Satellite TODAY 09-21-09] Intelsat has selected BeaconSeek’s SlingPath satellite newsgathering (SNG) online training program as part of the Intelsat Interference Management Initiative (I3) to reduce satellite radio frequency interference (RFI), […]
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Iridium Forms Two-Way Emergency Tracking Advocacy Alliance
[Satellite TODAY 09-21-09] Iridium Satellite has partnered with mobile satellite industry companies and the emergency response community to form the Promotion of Two-way Emergency Communication and Tracking Systems (ProTECTS) alliance, […]
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Industry Execs: VSAT Industry in Good Health
[Satellite News 09-21-09] Comsys senior consultant Simon Bull sent a warning about capacity pricing to VSAT operators at the analyst firm’s VSAT 2009 event in London. Bull told Satellite […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Awarded Broadband Connectivity Deal by Moroccan Government
[Satellite TODAY 09-18-09] Eutelsat and VSAT partner Nortis Cimecom have been awarded a contract by the Moroccan Ministry for Education and the Moroccan National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to deliver a […]