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Connectivity
Tunisia’s ONT Strengthens Agreement with Eutelsat
[Via Satellite 05-24-2016] The Tunisian broadcasting corporation ONT has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat to broadcast its new subscription-free TV platform across North and West Africa. The company is […]
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Government/Military
Italian and Argentine Space Agencies Renew Collaborative Agreement
[Via Satellite 05-24-2016] The Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI) and Argentina’s Comisión Nacional de Actividades Espaciales (CONAE) have signed a new agreement to renew their collaboration in space. The two space […]
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Finance
Arianespace to use Ruag Space Payload Dispenser Systems for OneWeb Launches
[Via Satellite 05-23-2016] Arianespace has signed a contract with OneWeb to design, qualify and supply 21 payload dispensers for the deployment of the company’s small satellite constellation, along with five […]
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Connectivity
Iridium Offers Alternative GPS Service Using its Own LEO Constellation
[Via Satellite 05-23-2016] Iridium has launched a new Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capability called Satellite Time and Location (STL) that can substitute or augment traditional location-based technologies. STL technology […]
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Technology
ThumbSat Opens SmallSat Factory in Tijuana Mexico
[Via Satellite 05-23-2016] Experimental satellite manufacturer ThumbSat has opened a factory in Tijuana, Mexico for the production of small satellites and their associated components. The facility is fully operational and […]
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Government/Military
SIA Adds Law Firm Wiley Rein as First Affiliate Member
[Via Satellite 05-23-2016] The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) has accepted Washington, D.C.-based law firm Wiley Rein LLP as its inaugural affiliate member. The association recently introduced the affiliate membership category […]
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Government/Military
Harris Receives $384 Million Space Communications Contract Extension from NASA
[Via Satellite 05-23-2016] NASA has extended Harris Corporation’s five-year Space Communications Network Services (SCNS) program contract through two one-year options, adding $384 million of contract ceiling. Harris will continue to […]
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Government/Military
iDirect Government Launches Evolution 3.4.1 Software
[Via Satellite 05-23-2016] iDirect Government has released its Evolution 3.4.1 software, which powers the company’s 9-Series portfolio of remotes and defense line cards. Evolution 3.4.1 boosts the security, performance and […]
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Technology
Telesat CTO Explains Goals of Prototype LEO Spacecraft
[Via Satellite 05-20-2016] Telesat has revealed new details about the operator’s plans for a constellation of small Ka-band satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). In April the company placed orders […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin Plans GPS 3 Demos for US Air Force
[Via Satellite 05-20-2016] As part of the U.S. Air Force’s GPS 3 Space Vehicles 11+ Production Readiness Feasibility Assessment, Lockheed Martin is planning demonstrations of its GPS 3 design over […]
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Finance
NanoRacks Tops 100 CubeSat Deployments From International Space Station
[Via Satellite 05-20-2016] NanoRacks deployed its 111th customer CubeSat on May 18 from the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA’s) Kibo module on the International Space Station (ISS). A milestone for […]
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Government/Military
US, Philippines use Global Xpress Satcom for Balikatan 2016 Exercise
[Via Satellite 05-20-2016] Comsat and Inmarsat announced that the companies supported U.S. and Republic of the Philippines forces in the Balikatan 2016 (BK 16) exercise, which took place in the […]
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Technology
Talia Teleport Gets WTA Certification
[Via Satellite 05-20-2016] Talia Limited has achieved Tier 3 Certification under the World Teleport Association’s (WTA) recently launched Teleport Certification Program. The certification program aims to serve both teleport operators […]
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Technology
TeSeR Project Manager Lays out Tech Set to De-Orbit Defunct Satellites
[Via Satellite 05-19-2016] As defunct and uncontrolled spacecraft continue to present a threat to in-service satellites Airbus Defense & Space, alongside 10 European partners, will lead a $3.1 million project […]
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Technology
Telkom Indonesia to Co-Market Capacity from SES 9 Satellite
[Via Satellite 05-19-2016] PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) and SES have entered a new strategic partnership whereby Telkom will provide connectivity to the Indonesian market via capacity on the recently launched […]
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Technology
Clyde Space Gains UK Contract for Four Experimental CubeSats
[Via Satellite 05-19-2016] The Satellite Applications Catapult and Innovate UK have commissioned Scotland-based small satellite manufacturer Clyde Space to build four CubeSats for a $2.2 million project. The CubeSats are […]
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Technology
SkyStream Places Order with CPI for Ka-Band Antenna Systems
[Via Satellite 05-19-2016] The ASC Signal Division of Communications & Power Industries (CPI) has received a Ka-band antenna contract from Dubai-based SkyStream, a major provider of satellite Internet services in […]
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Connectivity
WTA Report Says IoT Opportunity for Teleports is “Massive”
[Via Satellite 05-18-2016] The World Teleport Association (WTA) has released a new research report titled “The Internet of Things Opportunity for Teleports” that finds large potential for future revenues coming […]
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Government/Military
DARPA Awards Optical Satellite Terminal Contract to LGS Innovations
[Via Satellite 05-18-2016] LGS Innovations has been awarded a contract to develop a prototype pair of lightweight, low-power optical communication terminals for communication between micro-satellites in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) based […]
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Connectivity
Hispasat, Portugal Telecom to Broadcast Key Soccer Matches in 4K
[Via Satellite 05-18-2016] Hispasat has reached an agreement with Portugal Telecom‘s MEO television platform to broadcast the Champions League Final in 4K format on the Sport TV channel as well […]
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Government/Military
Comtech Gets Contract Renewal for Defense Managed Network Services Contract
[Via Satellite 05-18-2016] Comtech Telecommunications has received a $2.3 million funded order from a prime contractor to continue to provide managed network services for the United States Department of Defense […]
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Technology
Startup CEO Lays Out Vision for Constellation of Cloud Data Centers
[Via Satellite 05-17-2016] Cloud Constellation, a satellite industry startup, is designing a network of Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) data centers for cloud service providers with needs for highly secure communications. […]
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Government/Military
Denmark Gains Access to WGS Constellation via SES Anchor Stations
[Via Satellite 05-17-2016] SES is providing two anchor stations for the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO) to enable Danish armed forces to communicate through the United States’ Wideband […]
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Government/Military
FEMA Awards UltiSat Contingency Satellite Services Project
[Via Satellite 05-17-2016] The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded UltiSat the “Contingency Satellite Services Project.” This task order is part of the Future Comsatcom Services Acquisition-Custom […]
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Connectivity
AsiaSat to Broadcast 4KUniverse on AsiaSat 4
[Via Satellite 05-17-2016] 4KUniverse, a new general entertainment Ultra-HD channel, will be available on AsiaSat’s “4K-Sat” Ultra-HD channel by mid-May on the AsiaSat 4 satellite. The channel features movies, TV […]
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Government/Military
International Space Station Completes 100,000 Orbits
[Via Satellite 05-17-2016] The International Space Station (ISS) completed its 100,000th orbit on May 16, NASA announced yesterday. The orbiting research platform has travelled more than 4.2 billion kilometers (2.6 billion […]
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Government/Military
Airbus Defence and Space Establishes Australian Ground Station for Skynet Military Satellite
[Via Satellite 05-16-2016] To land communications traffic from the recently relocated Skynet 5A satellite, Airbus Defence and Space has opened a new purpose-built ground station in Adelaide, Australia. The Australian […]
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Connectivity
Yahsat Discusses YahClick Opportunities with Tele10 for Rwanda, Burundi and East DRC
[Via Satellite 05-16-2016] Yahsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tele10 Group, a regional broadcast and Internet Service Provider (ISP), to discuss collaborations for improving Internet connectivity in […]
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Connectivity
Kacific Taps Av-Comm Teleport for Ku-band Service in Pacific
[Via Satellite 05-16-2016] Kacific Broadband Satellites has entered a partnership with Av-Comm to commence Ku-band operations from one of its teleports in the Asia-Pacific. The company will provide connectivity, hosting […]
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Connectivity
Hispasat and Inaer Demonstrate Drone Satellite Connectivity in Spain
[Via Satellite 05-16-2016] Hispasat, together with Spanish aerospace company Inaer, have performed a demonstration of their new connectivity solution for emergency and security services with unmanned aircraft or drones. The […]


























