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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 […]
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Connectivity
Ooredoo, Es’hailSat Team up for New VSAT Services
[Via Satellite 12-09-2015] Qatari companies Ooredoo and Es’hailSat have signed a large development and collaboration agreement to work together on a portfolio of VSAT and other satellite services for customers […]
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Government/Military
DOD’s STPSat 5 Satellite from SNC Passes Critical Design Review
[Via Satellite 12-09-2015] Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has successfully completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) of its STPSat 5 satellite for the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) Space Test Program […]
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Connectivity
Arqiva Books Transponder from Eutelsat for HD Content
[Via Satellite 12-09-2015] U.K.-based Arqiva has entered a multi-year commitment with Eutelsat Communications for a 15th transponder at the 28 degrees east video neighborhood to serve the country’s Direct-to-Home (DTH) […]
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Technology
Iceye Prepares Prototype Satellite for 2017 Launch
[Via Satellite 12-08-2015] Iceye, a Finland-based satellite startup, is designing a constellation of radar microsatellites that it anticipates will be more than 100 times less costly to produce than comparable […]
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Connectivity
RigNet Signs Connectivity Agreement with US Oil & Gas Operator
[Via Satellite 12-08-2015] RigNet has been awarded a new master services agreement to deliver communications systems and infrastructure for multiple land drilling and well completion sites in the continental United […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Awarded Capacity Deal for New Mexican Pay-TV Venture
[Via Satellite 12-08-2015] Eutelsat Americas has received a multiyear contract from StarTV, the commercial platform of Stargroup, for capacity on Eutelsat 117 West A and Eutelsat 117 West B. Stargroup […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat and NSSLGlobal Expand Global Xpress VAR Status
[Via Satellite 12-08-2015] Inmarsat has signed an agreement with NSSLGlobal, appointing the company as a Global Xpress (GX) Value Added Reseller (VAR) for enterprise customers. Already appointed as a GX […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Spot-Enabled Rescues Reach 4,000
[Via Satellite 12-08-2015] Globalstar subsidiary Spot has initiated 4,000 rescues around the world through its Spot family of products since launching in 2007. Spot devices provide location-based messaging and life-saving […]
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Government/Military
Ex-Im Bank Restored with Greater Ethics and Risk Oversight
[Via Satellite 12-07-2015] The United States government has restored the Export Import Bank of America (Ex-Im Bank) with the recent passage of the “Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act,” which […]
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Connectivity
Avanti Communications Awarded UK Universal Broadband Contract
[Via Satellite 12-07-2015] BT has signed a new contract with Avanti Communications to include the operator’s satellite communications as part of BT’s supply of wholesale consumer broadband services. These services […]
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Connectivity
RSCC Signs Express AM8 Capacity Agreement with Castor Networks
[Via Satellite 12-07-2015] The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has signed a new contract on its latest satellite, Express AM8, from European service provider Castor Networks. The company plans to […]
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Finance
Orbital ATK’s Upgraded Cygnus Makes Debut Flight on ULA Atlas 5
[Via Satellite 12-07-2015] Orbital ATK competed its fourth Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission for NASA Dec. 6 using an upgraded Cygnus spacecraft launched by a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Gets Contract Surge for GaN SSPAs
[Via Satellite 12-07-2015] Advantech Wireless announced the company has recorded a substantial increase in bookings for its Gallium Nitride (GaN) based Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) in the first half […]
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Connectivity
How Satellite Made a Difference in Nepal — Part Two
[Via Satellite 12-04-2015] When the April 2015 earthquake rattled Nepal, it destroyed sobering amounts of infrastructure, took lives, and displaced millions. Everyone affected was forced to adapt to the new […]




























