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Generation Next
Generation Next: Andrew Bertino, Spaceflight Inc and John Springmann, BlackSky
Andrew Bertino Andrew Bertino and John Springmann are two young engineers making a difference in the small satellite space. Bertino, assembly integration and test lead at Spaceflight, guides a team […]
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Perspective
2015 Via Satellite Excellence Awards Highlights
Operator of the Year: O3b Networks There is little doubt that O3b had an incredible year in 2015 signing well over 30 deals and cementing itself as one of the […]
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Technology
Intelsat Announces Five-Year In-Orbit Servicing Agreement with Orbital ATK
[Via Satellite 04-13-2016] Intelsat and Orbital ATK have announced a new satellite life extension service agreement where Orbital ATK will extend the life of an Intelsat satellite by five years […]
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Technology
Boeing Finishes Final TDRS Satellite for NASA
[Via Satellite 04-13-2016] Boeing has completed, and delivered to storage, the last in a series of communications satellites for NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) constellation. TDRS M is […]
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Connectivity
Italy’s Public Broadcaster Partners with Eutelsat for Live Ultra-HD Sports
[Via Satellite 04-13-2016] Rai, Italy’s national public broadcaster, and Eutelsat have reached an agreement to broadcast seven matches of the Euro 2016 championship in Ultra-HD. Eutelsat will distribute the live […]
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Connectivity
RR Media Opens Regional Media Center for Latin America
[Via Satellite 04-13-2016] Israel-based RR Media is opening a new regional Latin America-focused media center based in Miami, Fla. The center will serve content to millions of Hispanic and Portuguese viewers […]
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Connectivity
Encompass Digital Media Launches ChannelReady Playout Platform
[Via Satellite 04-13-2016] Encompass Digital Media has released a new cloud-edge playout platform called ChannelReady, designed to enable secure, cost-effective channel playout that accelerates time to market, streamlines operating costs […]
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Government/Military
Bridenstine Reveals New Bill with Sweeping Space Sector Legislative Reforms
[Via Satellite 04-12-2016] Congressman Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.) has released the American Space Renaissance Act (ASRA), a massive legislative bill that directs the U.S. government to leverage the commercial sector much […]
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Technology
BridgeSat Teams with Surrey Satellite US on Optical Satcom Solution
[Via Satellite 04-12-2016] BridgeSat, designer of an optical communications network for SmallSats and aerial platforms, has partnered with Surrey Satellite Technology US to develop a free-space optical communications system. The […]
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Finance
Generation Orbit, NASA Ink Space Act Agreement on Launcher Tanks
[Via Satellite 04-12-2016] Generation Orbit Launch Services (GO) and NASA’s Langley Research Center (LaRC) have signed a Space Act Agreement (SSA) to collaboratively pursue the design, manufacture and test of […]
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Connectivity
Orbcomm Moves to Acquire South African IoT Company
[Via Satellite 04-12-2016] Orbcomm has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Skygistics, a provider of satellite and cellular connectivity, as well as telematics solutions, based outside of Johannesburg, South Africa. Skygistics […]
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Connectivity
Hospital Ship Operator Receives Antenna Donation from SES Techcom Services
[Via Satellite 04-12-2016] SES Techcom Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of SES, is donating VSAT antennas to Friendship Luxembourg, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). SES Techcom Services recently partnered with Friendship […]
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Finance
Successful SpaceX Launch and Landing Boosts Reusability Confidence
[Via Satellite 04-11-2016] SpaceX’s success in launching and landing a Falcon 9 rocket Friday is elevating the company’s confidence that it will recover more boosters going forward. SpaceX is now […]
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Finance
ULA Pauses MUOS 5 Launch Schedule to Review OA-6 Anomaly Data
[Via Satellite 04-11-2016] United Launch Alliance (ULA) is delaying the Atlas 5 launch of the Mobile User Objective System 5 (MUOS 5) satellite indefinitely due to ongoing evaluation of a […]
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Finance
Proton Rocket Reaches 20 Year Anniversary of Commercial Service
[Via Satellite 04-11-2016] Russia’s Proton rocket, produced today by Khrunichev Space Center, marked its 20th year since commercial introduction Saturday. Proton entered the global commercial launch services market April 9, […]
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Connectivity
CPI Awarded TWTA and KPA Order for Broadcast Uplinks
[Via Satellite 04-11-2016] Communications & Power Industries’ (CPI) Satcom Division received a contract of more than $700,000 from a major European integrator and systems provider for a combination of CPI […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Inks Maritime Support Agreement with Seven Seas Electronic
[Via Satellite 04-11-2016] Thuraya Telecommunications Company has announced an agreement with Singapore-based Seven Seas Electronic to offer technical support to Thuraya’s service partners in the Asia Pacific. The new service […]
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Government/Military
SmallSat Boom Outpacing Regulators in the US
[Via Satellite 04-08-2016] U.S. regulators are grappling with how to ascribe the most appropriate policies for small satellites as their proliferation becomes more significant. Agency representatives and private sector executives, […]
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Finance
DARPA’s XS-1 Reusable Launch Program Starting Phase 2
[Via Satellite 04-08-2016] The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is progressing with the Experimental Spaceplane (XS-1), shifting the program into Phase 2. The XS-1 program seeks to design […]
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Government/Military
DOD Transfers SBIRS and DSP Command and Control to New Ground System
[Via Satellite 04-08-2016] The U.S. Air Force Space Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center (USAF SMC) and the 460th Space Wing have confirmed that Command and Control (C2) of the […]
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Connectivity
Orbcomm Supplying Telematics Solutions to Distribution Solutions Inc
[Via Satellite 04-08-2016] Distribution Solutions Inc. (DSI) has selected Orbcomm to provide telematics solutions for its mixed fleet of dry van and refrigerated trailers. The company is using Orbcomm’s trailer […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin Bidding to Keep GPS 3 Contract
[Via Satellite 04-07-2016] Lockheed Martin, current prime contractor for the GPS 3 satellites, has issued a competitive proposal to the U.S. Air Force as the military opens up future satellites […]
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Connectivity
SSPI Kicks Off New India Chapter
[Via Satellite 04-07-2016] The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) has formed a new chapter in India, and is also launching the Kalpana Chawla Endowment Fund for Girls and Boys. […]
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Connectivity
Orbcomm Awarded Tracking Solution Contract from Brown Integrated Logistics
[Via Satellite 04-07-2016] Brown Integrated Logistics, a regional transportation services company in the United States’ Southeast, has selected Orbcomm to provide its solar-powered asset tracking solution for its dry van […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Americas Sells Alterna’TV to Canal+ Group
[Via Satellite 04-07-2016] Eutelsat Americas has sold Alterna’TV, a Miami-based content distribution company, to Thema, a subsidiary of Canal+ Group for an undisclosed amount. As part of the transaction, Canal+ […]
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Connectivity
SES Launches Indian TV Channel in Germany, TERN on Sky
[Via Satellite 0407-2016] SES has entered long-term partnerships with Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) in India and TV Entertainment Reality Network (TERN) in the Netherlands to launch new channels. With […]
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Finance
Terra Bella Evaluating Launches for Eight SkySats by 2017
[Via Satellite 04-06-2016] Earth observation company Terra Bella, previously known as Skybox Imaging, wants to have 21 satellites in orbit by the end of next year. The Google company has […]
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Government/Military
Northrop Grumman Competing for Future GPS 3 Satellite Contract
[Via Satellite 04-06-2016] Northrop Grumman has submitted a proposal to the United States Air Force for the next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) 3 program. The Air Force is looking to update the GPS […]
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Connectivity
M7 Group Seals Satellite Distribution Agreement for Mezzo Live HD
[Via Satellite 04-06-2016] European pay-TV operator M7 Group has reached a satellite capacity and distribution agreement with Lagardère Active to distribute Mezzo Live HD, a dedicated classical music, opera, jazz […]
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Technology
Singtel and Inmarsat Team Up on Maritime Cybersecurity
[Via Satellite 04-06-2016] Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) and Inmarsat have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance maritime cybersecurity using Trustwave’s Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution. Trustwave, the cybersecurity arm […]




























