Focus: Telecom

[Satellite TODAY 02-02-12] SpaceX has successfully test fired its new, reusable SuperDraco engine – an advanced version of the Draco engines currently used by its Dragon spacecraft to maneuver on...

[Satellite News 02-02-12] It has been a busy day for aerospace and defense firm ATK as the company announced its third quarter 2012 results, its 2013 restructuring plan and a...

It does not seem so long ago that I was making my way to Madrid to interview Petra Mateos-Aparicio, chairwoman, Hispasat, who was deservedly crowned Via Satellite 2010 executive of...

A powerful new generation of enhanced satellites is placing more stringent requirements on antenna manufacturers as satellite operators look to gain the next-generation of antenna technology without incurring huge extra...

The European Commission (EC) shapes much of Europe’s digital and communications policies. One of the big questions facing the EC in recent years is how positive it has been towards...

[Satellite TODAY 02-01-12] OmniAccess has upgraded its global VSAT network with iDirect’s latest operating software, iDX 3.0, iDirect announced Jan. 31.    By combining SCPC and TDMA operating modes, iDX...

[Satellite TODAY 02-01-12] SES has relocated the SES-3 satellite from its former location over North America to serve Asia at the 108.2 degrees East orbital slot, the operator announced Jan....

New arbitration rules have recently been launched for resolution of disputes relating to outer space activities. The Optional Rules for Arbitration of Disputes Relating to Outer Space Activities was developed...

Post-conflict governments in war-torn areas often make it a priority to rebuild their telecommunications networks. This is because it is difficult to advance other rebuilding efforts, such as restoring order...

We usually discuss satellite technology in politically neutral terms, recognizing its achievements in communications, media, navigation, mapping and other fields, while at best tacitly acknowledging that the same capabilities can...