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Government/Military
Indra Building Systems for ESA’s Satellite Tracking Stations
[Via Satellite 03-17-2016] The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded Indra a contract to supply equipment for the agency’s Estrack network, used to communicate with and monitor satellites and space […]
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Connectivity
SES Increases Ultra-HD Content on Fleet with 4KUniverse
[Via Satellite 03-17-2017] SES has included Ultra-HD programming from Mance Media’s 4KUniverse on the operator’s UHD1 Ultra-HD channel. 4KUniverse content includes documentaries, theatrical movies, experimental films, feature films and television […]
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Technology
C-Com 2015 Revenues down 21.4 Percent
[Via Satellite 03-17-2016] C-Com Satellite Systems reported revenues of $10.4 million for the fiscal year ended Nov. 30, 2015, down 21.4 percent from $13.2 million in 2014. Results for Q4 saw […]
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Connectivity
UltiSat NGO Customer Deploys UltiNet Gold Service
[Via Satellite 03-17-2016] Satellite network solutions provider UltiSat has extended support to a prominent Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) by deploying its UltiNet Gold service throughout the Middle East Africa (MEA) region. […]
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Technology
Phasor and Harris CapRock Partner on Phased Array Antenna for Cruise Market
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] Phased array antenna developer Phasor has entered a partnership with satellite and remote communications services provider Harris CapRock Communications to develop an Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) terminal […]
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Technology
Via Satellite Recognizes 2015 Excellence Awards Winners
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] On March 10, Via Satellite announced the recipients of the 2015 Excellence Awards. The awards recognize companies and individuals that have helped shape the success of the […]
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Connectivity
X2nSat, Axesat Join up to Provide Coverage of All Americas
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] X2nSat and Axesat have entered a formal partnership agreement to provide satellite connectivity across North and South America. X2nSat has a high capacity satellite gateway and 24/7 […]
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Government/Military
Belgian Law Formally Creates Association of the European Space Research Establishments
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] Belgian law has formed the Association of the European Space Research Establishments (ESRE) as an international nonprofit organization. Members consist of space research centers in Italy (CIRA), […]
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Connectivity
Orbital Tracking Corp Develops Cellular-Satellite Tracking Device
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) provider Orbital Tracking has developed its first global tracking product, a dual-mode asset tracker, which will be available later this year following final […]
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Government/Military
Comtech EF Data Wins $3.1 Million US Navy Contract Extension for Advanced TDMA Terminals
[Via Satellite 03-16-2016] Comtech EF Data has received a $3.1 million contract award extension for additional Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Interface Processor (ATIP) production terminals from the U.S. Space and […]
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Government/Military
Private Satellite Operators Grapple with Role of National Satellite Programs
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] While assessing the many changes that have taken hold of the satellite industry over the past few years, operators at the “Satellite Executive of the Year (SEOTY) […]
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Connectivity
Exclusive SATELLITE 2016 Video Interviews with Top Industry Executives Released
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] During the SATELLITE 2016 Conference and Exhibition, the Via Satellite editorial team conducted interviews with leaders and experts from across the industry. Via Satellite spoke with Eutelsat […]
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Connectivity
Panasonic Expands HTS Network to Maritime
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] Panasonic Avionics’ broadband communications and digital entertainment services are now available to passenger vessels across the maritime market. The company is expanding its capabilities used for In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) […]
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Connectivity
Liquid Telecom Establishes Second Satellite Hub at Teraco Data Center in South Africa
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] Liquid Telecom has invested $3.5 million in a new satellite hub at the Teraco Data Center in South Africa to respond to increasing demand for broadband connectivity from […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Partners with ViaSat for North American M2M Service, Creates New Terminal
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] UAE-based Thuraya has partnered with ViaSat in the United States to launch a dedicated Machine-to-Machine (M2M) service across North America with a new satellite terminal. The partnership […]
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Government/Military
US Air Force Installs FAB-T Terminal at Schriever Air Force Base
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] On March 8, the U.S. Air Force installed a new Family of Advanced Beyond line of sight Terminal (FAB-T) to the top of Building 400 at Schriever […]
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Connectivity
Satellite Solutions Worldwide Group Revenues Grew 36 Percent
[Via Satellite 03-15-2016] Last-mile satellite broadband specialist Satellite Solutions Worldwide Group reported an increase in revenue of 36 percent to 7.5 million pounds ($10.6 million) for the 15-month period ended […]
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Connectivity
Interview with Vaibhav Abhyankar, AOneSat, at SATELLITE 2016
Vaibhav Abhyankar, CEO of AOneSat, speaks to Caleb Henry, Via Satellite’s assistant editor, at SATELLITE 2016.
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Connectivity
Interview with Antonio Arcidiacono, Eutelsat, at SATELLITE 2016
Antonio Arcidiacono, director of innovation at Eutelsat, speaks to Caleb Henry, Via Satellite’s assistant editor, at SATELLITE 2016.
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Technology
Interview with David Gelerman, Advantech Wireless at SATELLITE 2016
David Gelerman, CEO at Advantech Wireless, speaks to Caleb Henry, Via Satellite’s assistant editor, at SATELLITE 2016.
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Technology
ESA, SES and OHB Begin Electra SmallGEO Satellite Development
[Via Satellite 03-14-2016] The European Space Agency (ESA), SES, and OHB have initiated the next phase of the development of a new-generation satellite program called Electra, originally launched in 2013. […]
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Finance
Proton Launches With Russian-European ExoMars Mission
[Via Satellite 03-14-2016] A Russian Proton rocket launched March 14 carrying the joint Roscosmos State Corporation–European Space Agency (ESA) ExoMars 2016 mission. Rocket manufacturer Khrunichev reported a nominal separation of […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Nabs Singtel Contract for Network Connectivity Across Southeast Asia
[Via Satellite 03-14-2016] Singtel, one of Asia’s leading communications groups, has selected capacity on the Eutelsat 70B satellite to support network connectivity in Southeast Asia. The company is establishing a […]
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Connectivity
Neda Telecommunications Partners with SpeedCast to Build Network for Government of Afghanistan
[Via Satellite 03-14-2016] Neda Communications, the first licensed Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Afghanistan, has selected SpeedCast International to build a satellite connected secured private network for one of the […]
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Technology
Eutelsat 9B Goes Live, Replaces Eutelsat 9A
[Via Satellite 03-11-2016] Eutelsat’s latest satellite, Eutelsat 9B, is fully powered up and now providing TV services to homes across Europe. The satellite, launched Jan. 29 aboard a Proton rocket, […]
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Connectivity
SES Prepping Ka-band Maritime Service for Europe
[Via Satellite 03-11-2016] SES has announced plans for the operator’s first maritime Ka-band services under the SES Maritime+ service offering. This new service for the maritime and inland shipping mobility […]
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Technology
Norsat Unveils Atom 250 Watt Ku-band BUC and SSPA
[Via Satellite 03-11-2016] Norsat has released new Atom 250 Watt Ku-band Block UpConverters (BUC) and Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), the latest edition to the company’s Atom series of products. […]
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Technology
iDirect Releases New Universal Line Cards and 9-Series Remotes
[Via Satellite 03-11-2016] VT iDirect is releasing a new Universal Line Cards (ULCs) and 9-Series portfolio of remotes. The new products are designed to help service providers achieve optimal performance […]
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Technology
Better User Terminals, Cheaper Spacecraft Top CTO Wish List
[Via Satellite 03-07-2016] To keep pace with end user demand, and to not cede territory to terrestrial communications companies, satellite industry Chief Technology Officers (CTO) are prioritizing improvements in user […]
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Connectivity
How a Hospital Ship Relies on Satellite to Save Lives
[Via Satellite 03-04-2016] Off the coast of sub-Saharan Africa there is a hospital ship where volunteers have conducted thousands of life-changing, often life-saving surgeries and medical procedures. Operated by Mercy […]
























