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Connectivity
Arqiva Renews Capacity on Two Eutelsat Satellites
[Via Satellite 07-25-2016] U.K. telecoms company Arqiva has renewed multi-year contracts with Eutelsat covering capacity on two satellites. The company will continue to use Ku-band resources on Eutelsat 10A and […]
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Connectivity
3.9 Billion People Still Unconnected to Internet
[Via Satellite 07-22-2016] An estimated 3.9 billion people — more than half of the global population, remain cut off from Information and Communication Technology (ICT), according to the International Telecommunications […]
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Technology
iSat Progresses on Tracking Feed Equipment for Inclined and Ka-band Satellites
[Via Satellite 07-22-2016] Integrated Satellite Applications Technologies (iSat) is making progress on developing new satellite tracking feed equipment for inclined and Ka-band satellites based on a contract from the European […]
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Connectivity
SES Deploys SatMed E-Health Platform in the Philippines
[Via Satellite 07-22-2016] SES, the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) German Doctors have launched Satmed, the satellite-based e-health platform, in the Philippines. German Doctors’ […]
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Connectivity
Trinity Broadcasting Network Renews Intelsat Distribution Agreement
[Via Satellite 07-22-2016] Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) has renewed its contract through the end of Intelsat’s Galaxy 14 satellite’s life to distribute High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) programming […]
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Connectivity
ITU Regional Director Speaks on How Africa is Changing
[Via Satellite 07-21-2016] Africa has been in the spotlight recently when it comes to new satellite communications plans. Established satellite operators, new national satellite operators in the Middle East and […]
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Technology
Thales Alenia Space Finishes Europasat Construction for Inmarsat IFC Network
[Via Satellite 07-21-2016] Thales Alenia Space has completed the construction, integration and associated sub-system tests of Inmarsat’s Europasat satellite for the European Aviation Network (EAN) In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solution. The […]
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Technology
DARPA Increases SSL Funding for Robotic Satellite Servicing Technology
[Via Satellite 07-21-2016] Space Systems Loral (SSL) has received $20.7 million from the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to design and build robotic arm flight hardware for the […]
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Connectivity
Telus Launches 4K TV for Western Canada
[Via Satellite 07-21-2016] Canadian telecommunications company Telus has initiated 4K Ultra-HD broadcasting for British Columbians and Albertans with the launch of 4K on the company’s Optik TV platform. At launch, […]
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Connectivity
Brent Bruun Becomes KVH COO
[Via Satellite 07-21-2016] KVH Industries has promoted Brent Bruun, currently executive vice president of mobile broadband, to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this position, Bruun […]
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Finance
ULA CEO: the Path to Vulcan is Clear
[Via Satellite 07-20-2016] Following approval by the United States Congress earlier this month of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), United Launch Alliance (ULA) President and CEO Tory Bruno […]
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Technology
ESA Establishes Laboratory for 3-D Printing and Advanced Manufacturing
[Via Satellite 07-20-2016] The European Space Agency (ESA) has opened a new technical laboratory in the U.K. to further understanding on the capabilities of 3-D printing and other advanced manufacturing […]
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Connectivity
Orbcomm Selected for Gulick Trucking Telematics Solution
[Via Satellite 07-20-2016] Gulick Trucking has selected Orbcomm to provide telematics solutions for its mixed fleet of dry van and refrigerated trailers. Based in Vancouver, Washington, Gulick offers full-service truckload, […]
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Technology
SSTL Creating New LEO platform for Honeywell and UK Space Agency
[Via Satellite 07-20-2016] Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has signed a contract with Honeywell Aerospace to provide a variant of its SSTL 12 satellite platform for a technology demonstration mission. […]
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Connectivity
Arabsat Broadcasting Mauritania TV Bouquet to EMENA on Badr 4 Satellite
[Via Satellite 07-20-2016] Arabsat has launched a Mauritanian TV bouquet on its Badr 4 satellite for audiences in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa (EMENA). The channels have launched […]
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Technology
How SSL Plans to Turbocharge its Satellite Manufacturing Strategy
[Via Satellite 07-19-2016] Space Systems Loral (SSL) is taking a multi-year program to streamline operations and optimize the satellite manufacturing process, and turning it into a continuous state of being, […]
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Government/Military
Turksat Tallies Two Dead, Three Injured in Terrorist’s Failed Coup Attempt
[Via Satellite 07-16-2016] Turkey’s satellite and cable telecommunications company Turksat reported the loss of two personnel during the failed coup attempt July 15th. Soldiers in the separatist plot, which Turkey […]
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Connectivity
UltiSat Hires New Chief Technology Officer
[Via Satellite 07-19-2016] UltiSat has appointed Chris Hetmanski as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Hetmanski has more than 20 years of satellite and telecom industry experience developing, deploying and […]
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Government/Military
Euroconsult Forecasts 20 New National Space Programs by 2025
[Via Satellite 07-19-2016] Euroconsult projects 20 countries will invest in their first space program by 2025, with the total number of Emerging Space Programs (ESPs) reaching 47 by the same […]
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Connectivity
Myanmar in Talks with Aireon for Space-Based ADS-B
[Via Satellite 07-19-2016] Aireon has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Myanmar’s Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) to collaboratively develop a concept of operations and benefits analysis for the […]
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Finance
SpaceX Launches Dragon, Lands Rocket at Cape Canaveral’s LZ1
[Via Satellite 07-18-2016] SpaceX completed the launch of a Dragon capsule July 18 for NASA as part of the Commercial Resupply Services 9 (CRS-9) mission, followed by a successful landing […]
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Connectivity
Bike Channel UK Launches on Freesat
[Via Satellite 07-18-2016] Freesat, the ITV and BBC subscription-free satellite TV joint venture, has signed a distribution agreement with the Bike Channel to reach viewers across the U.K. Through the […]
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Technology
NSR: Commercial Ground Segment Worth $100 Billion by 2025
[Via Satellite 07-18-2016] The global market for commercial satellite ground equipment will grow from $5.6 billion in 2015 to $11.5 billion in 2025, generating more than $100 billion in cumulative […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Releases WideSAT Product for GEO, MEO and LEO HTS
[Via Satellite 07-18-2016] Advantech Wireless is now offering WideSAT, a new High Throughput Satellite (HTS) widebeam technology for Geostationary, Medium and Low Earth Orbits (GEO, MEO and LEO) to increase […]
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Government/Military
European Defence Agency Formalizes Cooperation with EU Satellite Center
[Via Satellite 07-16-2016] The European Defence Agency (EDA) and the European Union Satellite Center (SATCEN) have exchanged letters to formalize their existing cooperation, in place since 2004. The letters establish […]
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Connectivity
China Clears Inmarsat’s IsatPhone 2 for Sales in Country
[Via Satellite 07-18-2016] Inmarsat has received type approval from the government of China for its IsatPhone 2 technology. Working alongside local channel partners MCN Beijing and China Telecom Satellite (CTS), […]
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Technology
Atlas Space Operations Commercial Deep Space Network Pathfinder to Launch on NASA’s First SLS Mission
[Via Satellite 07-15-2016] Atlas Space Operations has commissioned a pathfinder space mission to demonstrate its Interplanetary Satellite Communications Network (ISCN). The 6U Atlas ISCN pathfinder CubeSat is scheduled to launch […]
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Connectivity
Sky Q Launching Ultra-HD Service this August
[Via Satellite 07-15-2016] Pay-TV operator Sky is launching an Ultra-HD service for U.K. customers on Sky Q Silver, available starting August 13. The service will include a line up of […]
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Connectivity
RigNet to Restructure, Expand Beyond Oil and Gas Market
[Via Satellite 07-15-2016] RigNet is pursuing a corporate restructuring plan to create a single global managed services sales organization to drive both market share and revenue growth, the company announced […]
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Connectivity
Boeing Names Lepton Global as GX Authorized Service Provider
[Via Satellite 07-15-2016] Lepton Global Solutions has signed on with Boeing to become an authorized service provider of Inmarsat’s Global Xpress services. Boeing, manufacturer of the four Global Xpress satellites […]



























