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Technology
Kratos’ CyberC4:Alert Product Gains NIAP Certification
[Via Satellite 02-25-2016] The National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP), a U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and National Security Agency (NSA) program, has granted Common Criteria certification to […]
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Connectivity
SIS Live Positioning for Business Opportunities Outside of Satellite
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] SIS Live is in the midst of evolving from a company based largely on satellite connectivity to one that provides multiple forms of communications. The transition, according […]
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Technology
Two Texas University-Built Satellites Deployed from ISS
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] Two satellites, Texas A&M University’s AggieSat4 satellite and University of Texas’ Bevo 2 satellite, have deployed from the International Space Station (ISS), MEI Technologies (MEIT) announced Feb. […]
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Connectivity
Hughes Received Major Capacity and Equipment Purchase from Mexico’s StarGroup
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] Mexico-based Internet service provider StarGroup has entered a contract worth more than $200 million for a significant portion of the capacity on EchoStar 19 and a Hughes […]
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Technology
ISU Closing Submissions for Hosting New Space Entrepreneurship Institute at end of February
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] The International Space University (ISU) has set the date of Feb. 29 as the final call to submit statements of interest to host the new Robert A. […]
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Technology
Comtech Completes TeleCommunication Systems Acquisition
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] Comtech Telecommunications has closed its acquisition of TeleCommunication Systems (TCS), the company announced on Feb. 23. As a result of the completion of the merger, the common […]
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Connectivity
Cybersecurity Experts Stress Importance of Government-Industry Collaboration
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] The satellite industry needs to work more closely with government end users to make sure both are in sync with each other to protect against cybersecurity threats. […]
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Government/Military
InfraGard CEO: Satellite Operators Need to be Ready for Cyber Attacks
[Via Satellite 02-23-2016] Satellite companies should be ready for increased attention from cyber criminals that will very likely lead to an increase in cyber attacks, according to Jerry Bowman, president […]
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Connectivity
Satellite Capacity Prices Dropped 2 to 3 Percent for Past Five Years, Says NSR
[Via Satellite 02-23-2016] Pricing for satellite capacity has fallen at a rate of 2 to 3 percent per year on average since 2010, according to new research from Northern Sky […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Seals Aero Connectivity Partnership with Avidyne
[Via Satellite 02-23-2016] Globalstar has entered a strategic partnership with integrated avionics and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) systems producer Avidyne Corporation to develop and certify satellite-based Internet and voice communications […]
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Connectivity
New Swiss Satellite Operator Talks Plans for Constellation
[Via Satellite 02-22-2016] AOneSat, a new Swiss satellite operator formed by Indian space industry entrepreneurs, is forming the plans to purchase and build its first satellites within the next year […]
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Connectivity
Quake Global CEO Talks Satellite Role in IoT
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] Quake Global, a provider of communications for asset monitoring and tracking, anticipates that the Internet of Things (IoT) will influence a drawdown of barriers between satellite and […]
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Connectivity
SpeedCast Inks Ku-band Capacity Deal with Gazprom Space Systems
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] SpeedCast International has entered a new agreement with Russia-based Gazprom Space Systems (GSS), to expand satellite communications services in Africa. This partnership allows SpeedСast to use capacity […]
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Connectivity
KVH to Provide VSATs for Byzantine Maritime Gas
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] Byzantine Maritime Gas, a Singapore-based company that specializes in marine transportation of petroleum products, is deploying KVH Industries’ TracPhone V11-IP antenna systems with mini-VSAT broadband service for its new […]
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Technology
Paradigm Releases Swarm45 Flat Panel Ka-Band Terminal
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] U.K.-based Paradigm has unveiled a new flat-panel terminal for military, broadcast, government and disaster recovery sectors. The Swarm45 terminal provides high data rate communications from any high-throughput […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Opens New Headquarters in US
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] Advantech Wireless has opened a new U.S. headquarters in Georgia. The office will provide customer service and support, along with training and finished goods inventory for fast […]
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Connectivity
Brazil’s TIM Exploring Ka-band Satellite Deal with Yahsat
[Via Satellite 02-18-2016] TIM, the second largest mobile operator in Brazil, is in discussions with UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat around the use of Ka-band services in Brazil, commencing in 2017. […]
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Technology
Integrasys Launches Alusat ‘Always Up Satellite Terminal’
[Via Satellite 02-18-2016] Integrasys has released a new automated Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) maintenance tool called Always Up Satellite Terminal (Alusat), which combines traditional equipment management with spectrum monitoring […]
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Connectivity
Optus Satellite and Electrotech Connect Spirit of Tasmania Ferry
[Via Satellite 02-18-2016] Optus Satellite and Electrotech Australia have partnered to provide satellite connectivity to the Spirit of Tasmania, a ferry ship that connects mainland Australia with Tasmania. The companies […]
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Government/Military
Iridium Awarded Gateway Modernization Contract from DOD
[Via Satellite 02-18-2016] Iridium Communications has been awarded an $8.57 million task order from the U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), to make upgrades and enhancements to the U.S. Department […]
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Technology
Gilat Targets Aero Market for New Phased Array Antennas
[Via Satellite 02-17-2016] Gilat is bolstering its investment in phased array antenna systems in hopes of securing a foothold in the aeronautical connectivity market. The company, which already has some […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Fleet Reaches 6,000 Channel Mark
[Via Satellite 02-17-2016] Eutelsat Communications has reached a new record number of channels, having crossed the threshold of 6,000 channels broadcasting from its fleet. The company attributes this new level […]
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Government/Military
CopaSAT Becomes Airbus Defence and Space Partner for Skynet 5A
[Via Satellite 02-17-2016] CopaSAT has become a channel partner of Airbus Defence and Space for Skynet military satellite communications primarily using the relocated Skynet 5A satellite. The company will offer […]
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Connectivity
Hispasat Logs $245 Million in 2015 Revenue
[Via Satellite 02-17-2016] Spanish satellite operator Hispasat reached $245 million in total revenue for the 2015 business year, representing an 8.7 percent increase from the previous business year. Earnings Before […]
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Technology
Galaxy Broadband Certifies C-Com Ka-band Antennas
[Via Satellite 02-17-2016] C-Com Satellite Systems has received approval to operate its Ka-band iNetVu mobile antenna products on Galaxy Broadband’s network. Galaxy Broadband provides enterprise grade VSAT services to remote areas across […]
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Technology
View From the Top: Yuri Prokhorov, Director-General, RSCC
[Via Satellite 02-16-2016] Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) had a busy year in 2015, having launched new satellites that brought the company to new international markets while simultaneously ramping up […]
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Government/Military
ViaSat, US Department of Energy Boost Cybersecurity Framework for Distributed Energy Grids
[Via Satellite 02-16-2016] ViaSat has successfully completed vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and secure network implementation for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Distribution Grid Management (DGM) system test bed, which […]
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Connectivity
SoftBank Planning LTE Services with Gilat Satellite-Based Cellular Backhaul Technology
[Via Satellite 02-16-2016] Japanese telco SoftBank intends to provide high-speed LTE services using Gilat’s satellite-based cellular backhaul technology following a successful field trial. This technology makes it possible for SoftBank […]
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Finance
Spire Signs Rocket Lab for up to 12 Electron Launches
[Via Satellite 02-16-2016] Spire, a satellite company focused on providing weather and maritime data to public and private customers, has signed a launch services contract with Rocket Lab to fly […]
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Connectivity
Panasonic Makes Major HTS Capacity Commitment on Telesat’s Telstar 12 Vantage
[Via Satellite 02-16-2016] Panasonic Avionics has booked nearly all the High Throughput Satellite (HTS) Ku-band capacity covering the Mediterranean, Europe and Middle East on Telstar 12 Vantage through a new […]



























