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Technology
STMicroelectronics Releases CNES-Supported 500Mbaud HSR Satellite Demodulator
[Via Satellite 05-08-2015] STMicroelectronics has released a 500Mbaud High-Symbol-Rate (HSR) satellite demodulator chip. Designed as part of the French Space Agency (CNES) THD-SAT 2 program, the STiD135 bolsters bandwidth efficiency […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Expects Revenue Boost from Completed Global Xpress Constellation
[Via Satellite 05-07-2015] Inmarsat is confident that the upcoming launch of the third satellite in the Global Xpress constellation will open the floodgates for new business. The date for full […]
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Connectivity
NSR Sees Maritime Satcom Market Passing $5 Billion Mark by 2024
[Via Satellite 05-07-2015] Maritime satellite communications is forecast to grow to almost $5.2 billion in retail revenues by 2024, according to NSR’s “Maritime Satcom Markets, Third Edition,” report. The research […]
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Connectivity
Arabsat, Globecast Launch OTT Service
[Via Satellite 05-07-2015] Arabsat has started a multiplatform Over-The-Top (OTT) television service with long-term partner Globecast called Arabsat TV Everywhere. The service builds on the Arab States Broadcasting Union’s (ASBU) […]
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Connectivity
SES Reports First Quarter 2015 Earnings
[Via Satellite 05-07-2015] SES reported revenues of $538 million during its first quarter 2015 results, an increase of 2.6 percent over the year prior, but down 4.9 percent when measured […]
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Technology
Cobham Releases Customizable Dual-Polar C-band Antennas
[Via Satellite 05-07-2015] Cobham Antenna Systems has developed a range of dual-polar C-band antennas covering the 4.40 to 5.00GHz frequency band. The antennas leverage interleaved elements for dual vertical and […]
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Connectivity
Azam Media CEO Details East Africa Expansion Strategy
[Via Satellite 05-05-2015] Azam Media, a fast growing Direct-to-Home (DTH) service provider in East Africa, has climbed to more than a quarter-million subscribers since first launching in December 2013. Starting […]
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Technology
Airbus Defence and Space, Cisco Ink Major Global Partnership
[Via Satellite 05-06-2015] Airbus Defence and Space and Cisco have entered a new global partnership to leverage each other’s strengths in defense, security and satellite communications. The agreement is expected […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Gears up for UK General Election
[Via Satellite 05-06-2015] In preparation for the United Kingdom’s May 7 general election, television channels and news agencies have booked more than 400 hours of capacity on four Eutelsat satellites, […]
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Connectivity
SES Soon to Field First SAT>IP Antenna
[Via Satellite 05-06-2015] SES, in partnership with Korean manufacturer I DO IT Co., has produced a Ku-band flat antenna with an integrated IP-Low Noise Block (LNB) downconverter that will soon […]
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Technology
CPI Awarded Multimillion Contract for Advanced Antenna Products
[Via Satellite 05-06-2015] Communications and Power Industries (CPI) Malibu Division received a contract worth more than $3.5 million for dual-axis Ku-band ground and airborne data links, along with other equipment […]
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Connectivity
SITA OnAir CEO: Aircraft Creating More Data, Requiring Greater Connectivity
[Via Satellite 04-28-2015] As the level of data coming off of aircraft continues to grow, SITA OnAir is identifying ways to further increase In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services for the entire […]
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Technology
NovelSat Sends Modems to Nepal for Disaster Relief
[Via Satellite 05-05-2015] Israel-based NovelSat has donated a number of NS3000 professional satellite modems to an Asia-based satellite teleport and solutions integrator to aid the in the relief effort following […]
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Connectivity
AsiaSat, BT Deliver BBC World Service Asia
[Via Satellite 05-05-2015] BT has partnered with AsiaSat to deliver BBC World Service Asia’s feed of 33 radio channels across Asia and Australasia. The channels, which carry content in 21 […]
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Technology
Hughes Creates Combined Portable BGAN Terminal with Inmarsat
[Via Satellite 05-05-2015] Hughes Network Systems has released a portable BGAN terminal for communications-on-the-move (COTM) applications. The Hughes 9211-HDR docks with a Class 10 or Class 11 vehicle mounted active […]
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Technology
Harris Corp, ViaSat Extend Small Tactical Terminal Production
[Via Satellite 05-05-2015] Harris Corporation and ViaSat have moved to increased production of Small Tactical Terminals (STT) after receiving a one-year $10 million follow on contract. The companies will continue […]
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Technology
SSTL Ships First Formosat 7 Satellite to Taiwan
[Via Satellite 05-04-2015] Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has transported the first of six Formosat 7 weather forecasting spacecraft to Taiwan. Designed and assembled in the U.K., the satellite successfully […]
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Connectivity
Spacecom Wins SPI International Broadcast Contract
[Via Satellite 05-04-2015] SPI International has entered an agreement with Spacecom for a full service uplink, encryption, and capacity on the Amos 3 satellite for broadcasts to European customers. The […]
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Connectivity
Airbus Defence and Space Unveils Proximity M2M Satellite Data Management Solution
[Via Satellite 05-04-2015] Airbus Defence and Space recently launched a global Machine-to-Machine (M2M) management solution called Proximity M2M, designed to simplify the integration and management of satellite communication components within […]
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Technology
MACOM Releases High Power 6-Watt Ka-band Power Amplifier
[Via Satellite 05-04-2015] MACOM has introduced a high linearity 6-Watt power amplifier, designed especially for Ka-band high data density satellite communications and 5G Radio Access Networks (RAN). The company’s new […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat CEO: Future Satellites are Today’s Top Priority
[Via Satellite 05-01-2015] Upcoming satellites both near term and long term are Intelsat’s number one focus, according to recently appointed CEO Stephen Spengler. With three satellites expected to launch during […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Debuts First IsatPhone 2 Vehicular Antenna
[Via Satellite 05-01-2015] Inmarsat has launched the company’s first vehicular antenna for the IsatPhone 2. Designed by AeroAntenna Technologies, the new external, vehicle-mounted, active antenna enables IsatPhone 2 voice connectivity […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Demos Cellular Backhaul LTE Solution in Bolivia
[Via Satellite 05-01-2015] Advantech Wireless has successfully completed a live demonstration of its cellular backhaul LTE Solution in Bolivia with its next generation VSAT modems and hub. The company conducted […]
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Connectivity
Telesat Reports $229 Million in First Quarter Revenues
[Via Satellite 05-01-2015] Telesat reported consolidated revenues of $229 million, for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, a decrease of approximately 5 percent ($13 million) compared to the same period […]
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Connectivity
NSR Report Finds Linear TV via Satellite Still Strong Despite OTT Advances
[Via Satellite 05-01-2015] NSR expects satellite linear TV will remain healthy for some time despite the growth of Over-The-Top (OTT) alternatives. The research firm’s new report “Linear TV via Satellite: […]
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Finance
US Air Force Pushes Congress to Save EELV Competition
[Via Satellite 04-30-2015] The United States Air Force wants to compete as many as nine national security launches between this year and 2017, and another 25 between 2018 to 2022, […]
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Finance
ILS, Dauria Team Up on Dual Launch Opportunities with Proton, Angara
[Via Satellite 04-30-2015] International Launch Services (ILS) and Dauria Aerospace have signed an agreement to study dual launch opportunities with Dauria’s Atom spacecraft and ILS launch vehicles. Officials from both […]
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Finance
Blue Origin Completes Test Launch of New Horizons VTVL Vehicle
[Via Satellite 04-30-2015] On April 29, Blue Origin conducted the first developmental test flight of its New Shepard Vertical Takeoff, Vertical Landing (VTVL) space vehicle. New Shepard reached a planned […]
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Connectivity
Thaicom Deploys Satellite Communications Network in Nepal for Disaster Relief
[Via Satellite 04-30-2015] In response to the 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, Thaicom has joined the list of satellite industry companies aiding in the aftermath of […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Releases New Advanced Satellite Phone
[Via Satellite 04-30-2015] Thuraya announced today the availability of the Thuraya XT-PRO satellite phone, which builds off the Thuraya XT phone with new features and functionality. The new satellite phone […]
























