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Technology
Thales Alenia Space Has Record Year, CEO Talks Why
[Via Satellite 12-17-2015] Thales Alenia Space had its most profitable year in existence as a satellite manufacturer in 2015, bringing in revenue numbers that stand in contrast to current market […]
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Connectivity
Peru’s Fitel Awards Gilat $108 Million for Remote Connectivity Project
[Via Satellite 12-17-2015] Gilat Satellite Networks has received an award by Peru’s telecommunications investment fund Fondo de Inversion en Telecomunicaciones (Fitel) to supply regional telecommunications infrastructure for $108 million. The […]
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Connectivity
MTG’s Viasat Extends TV Distribution Partnership with SES
[Via Satellite 12-17-2015] Modern Times Group’s (MTG) pay-TV operator and satellite broadcaster Viasat has agreed to extend its partnership with SES for the transmission of its approximately 230 channels in […]
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Technology
Morelos 3 Satellite Operations Handed Over to Mexican Government
[Via Satellite 12-17-2015] Boeing has transferred on-orbit control of the Morelos 3 satellite, launched Oct. 2 aboard an Atlas 5 rocket, to the Mexican government. Based on the Boeing 702 […]
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Finance
Arianespace to Launch James Webb Space Telescope in October 2018
[Via Satellite 12-17-2015] The European Space Agency (ESA) and Arianespace have announced the signature of the launch services contract for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), to be orbited by […]
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Technology
Leaf Space Building 20 Ground Station Network for SmallSat Market
[Via Satellite 12-16-2015] Leaf Space, an Italian startup company, is building a network of private ground stations tailored for the growing small satellite market. The company received a grant from […]
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Finance
Singapore’s First Commercial Satellite Launched on India’s PSLV
[Via Satellite 12-16-2015] TeLEOS 1, the first Singapore-produced commercial satellite, launched Dec. 16 aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) into a 550 […]
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Technology
Kymeta and Intelsat Reach Connected Car and Maritime mTenna Milestones
[Via Satellite 12-16-2015] Kymeta and Intelsat have successfully completed initial testing of the mobility performance of Kymeta’s flat-panel antennas on Intelsat’s satellite network for both maritime and automotive applications. The […]
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Connectivity
EMC Boosts Satellite Communications and Content Services for Mercy Ships
[Via Satellite 12-16-2015] EMC has signed an agreement with Mercy Ships, a charity organization that operates a fleet of hospital ships around the world, to expand and upgrade its satellite […]
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Technology
Telstar 12 Vantage Satellite Begins Commercial Operations
[Via Satellite 12-16-2015] Telesat’s recently launched Telstar 12 Vantage satellite has initiated full commercial operations at its 15 degrees west orbital location. The satellite entered orbit three weeks ago via […]
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Government/Military
Japan Confident New Space Policy is Restoring Industry
[Via Satellite 12-15-2015] Japan is enthusiastic that changes being implemented through its most recent “Basic Plan on Space Policy” are showing the first fruits of revitalizing and stabilizing the country’s […]
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Technology
Airbus Defence and Space to Provide Radar Instruments for Sentinel Satellites
[Via Satellite 12-15-2015] Thales Alenia Space has signed a 143 million euro ($156.5 million) contract with Airbus Defence and Space to provide two additional radar instruments for Sentinel satellites 1C […]
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Connectivity
RigNet Shrinks Employee Base Due to Weak Energy Market
[Via Satellite 12-15-2015] RigNet has announced a reduction of 21 personnel during the company’s fourth quarter. The company, which provides digital technology solutions to the oil and gas industry, cited […]
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Connectivity
SES Links With SolarKiosk to Bring Off-Grid Internet to Underserved Villages
[Via Satellite 12-15-2015] SES subsidiary SES Techcom Services and SolarKiosk, an energy and business gateway provider focused on underserved communities worldwide, have entered into a two-year partnership to deliver high-quality […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Satcom Using Iridium for Cattle-Watch IoT Solution
[Via Satellite 12-15-2015] Gilat Satcom is working with Cattle-Watch, a new location, behavior monitoring and tracking service for the cattle industry, to supply a satellite solution with connectivity over the Iridium network. […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat Embarks on Global Triple Satellite Network
[Via Satellite 12-14-2015] ViaSat is ramping up its coverage with a plan for global High Throughput Satellite (HTS) connectivity with a fleet of three new satellites. Mark Dankberg, CEO of […]
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Finance
O3b Signs Soyuz Launch Contract with Arianespace for New Satellites
[Via Satellite 12-14-2015] O3b Networks has reached an agreement with Arianespace to launch four new High Throughput Satellites (HTS) aboard a Soyuz rocket in 2018. A few days ago O3b […]
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Government/Military
Inmarsat, EM Solutions Partner on Combined Milsatcom-Global Xpress Terminals
[Via Satellite 12-14-2015] U.K.-based Inmarsat and EM Solutions of Australia have teamed up to develop a maritime satcom terminal capable of linking with both Milsatcom and Global Xpress (GX) systems. The […]
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Finance
Khrunichev Launches Proton for Military Mission
[Via Satellite 12-14-2015] Khrunichev Space Production and Research Center, manufacturer of the Proton launch vehicle and upcoming Angara series, launched a Proton rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Sunday, Dec. […]
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Technology
UrtheCast Secures $27.6 Million Loan
[Via Satellite 12-14-2015] UrtheCast’s wholly-owned Spanish subsidiary UrtheCast Imaging, also known as UrtheCast Spain, has obtained a senior secured term loan of 25 million euros ($27.5 million), from Banco de […]
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Finance
Orbcomm, SES Prepare for SpaceX Falcon 9 Missions in December and January
[Via Satellite 12-11-2015] SpaceX customer Orbcomm announced its launch provider is planning to conduct the static fire of its upgraded Falcon 9 rocket on Dec. 16, preceding the launch of […]
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Technology
DigitalGlobe Selects Raytheon’s Constellation Scheduling System for WorldView 4
[Via Satellite 21-11-2015] DigitalGlobe has selected Raytheon to support the September 2016 launch and mission planning of its next satellite: WorldView 4. Raytheon’s Constellation Scheduling System (CSS) runs routine planning […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat and Turksat Enter Collaborative Partnership
[Via Satellite 12-11-2015] U.K.-based Inmarsat and Turkish state-owned satellite operator Turksat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities through the formation of a strategic partnership, initially focused on […]
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Connectivity
Hispasat to Broadcast Spanish Presidential Debate
[Via Satellite 12-11-2015] Spanish satellite operator Hispasat is in charge of distributing “Cara a Cara 2015,” the Spanish presidential debate between Mariano Rajoy and Pedro Sanchez through Telefonica Servicios Audiovisuales. […]
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Connectivity
O3b Networks Raises $460 Million for Eight Additional Satellites
[Via Satellite 12-10-2015] O3b Networks has closed $460 million in incremental financing, the company announced Dec. 10, which the operator will use to expand the total number of High Throughput Satellites […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon Outlines Production Plan for FAB-T
[Via Satellite 12-09-2015] Earlier this fall, Raytheon reached the final marker, Milestone C, for the Family of Advanced Beyond Line of Sight Terminal (FAB-T) program, paving the way for Low […]
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Technology
SSL Awarded NASA Contract for Robotic Satellite Assembly
[Via Satellite 12-10-2015] NASA has selected Space Systems Loral (SSL) through its Tipping Point initiative to develop on-orbit robotic satellite assembly technology. Through the multi-million dollar contract, SSL will partner with NASA researchers […]
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Technology
Wade Larson Becomes UrtheCast CEO
[Via Satellite 12-10-2015] UrtheCast co-founder Wade Larson has accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately, replacing current CEO Scott Larson, who is stepping down. Wade, who is […]
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Connectivity
Maridive Group Upgrades Vessels to Marlink’s VSAT WaveCall Plus
[Via Satellite 12-10-2015] Maridive Group, an Egypt-based international offshore marine and oil support services provider, has chosen to migrate 24 of its offshore support vessels to Marlink’s VSAT WaveCall Plus […]
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Government/Military
CNES, EUMETSAT Reach Agreement on MetOp Satellites IASI-NG Instruments
[Via Satellite 12-10-2015] The French Space Agency CNES and the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (Eumetsat) have signed a cooperation agreement for the development of a new […]




























