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Connectivity
Optus Thuraya SatSleeve Turns iPhone 6 into Satellite Phone
[Via Satellite 02-26-2015] The Optus Thuraya SatSleeve, which transforms a smartphone into a satellite phone, is now available for iPhone 6. The SatSleeve attaches to the back of a compatible […]
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Government/Military
India and Emirates Delegates Look to Foster Future Space Collaboration
[Via Satellite 02-24-2015] Delegates from the Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) met with representatives from the Indian Consulate in Dubai to discuss possible cooperation between EIAST and […]
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Technology
Comtech Scores Contract to Expand Asian Communication Network
[Via Satellite 02-24-2015] Comtech Telecommunications’ subsidiary Comtech EF Data has been awarded $5 million in orders for SATCOM equipment and services to expand a communication network in Asia. The unidentified […]
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Technology
KVH Ships 5,000 TrackPhone for mini-VSAT Broadband Network
[Via Satellite 02-24-2015] KVH Industries has recently shipped its 5,000 TracPhone satellite communications antenna system for the mini-VSAT broadband network. Together, the advanced TracPhone antenna systems and global mini-VSAT broadband […]
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Connectivity
M7 Group and CE Media Ink Contract to Distribute Czech Lifestyle Channel
[Via Satellite 02-24-2015] The European TV platform operator M7 Group has signed a satellite capacity and distribution agreement with Prague-based CE Media for the distribution of the new Czech cooking […]
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Government/Military
Orbital ATK Unveiled: CEO Lays Out Post-Merger Plans
[Via Satellite 02-19-2015] In the first conference call following their merger, David Thompson, CEO of Orbital ATK, unveiled the recently integrated company to investors and analysts alongside post-merger outlooks and […]
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Connectivity
Hispasat Sees Steady Revenues in Unfavorable Market
[Via Satellite 02-19-2015] In 2014, Spanish satellite telecommunications operator Hispasat saw flat revenues, reporting a total of $230 million — roughly equal to the $229 million made in the previous […]
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Technology
Aireon Inks ADS-B Agreement with Central, West African ANSP
[Via Satellite 02-19-2015] Aireon has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Agency for the Security of Aviation Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) to provide Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast […]
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Technology
Mustang Project Set to Create Hybrid Satellite-Terrestrial M2M Network
[Via Satellite 02-19-2015] Airbus Defense and Space has started work on the Mustang project for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, in partnership with the SMEs Sigfox and Sysmeca, and the CEA-Leti research […]
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Technology
IDC Deploys Pro Audio Radio Network Across Peru
[Via Satellite 02-19-2015] Peru’s Grupo Panamericana de Radios has deployed International Datacasting Corporation’s (IDC’s) Star Pro Audio Solution to distribute radio programming to listeners across the country. IDC has delivered […]
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Technology
Intelsat and Azercosmos Team up to Expand Global Coverage
[Via Satellite 02-17-2015] Intelsat and Azercosmos, the national satellite operator of Azerbaijan, have signed a strategic agreement at the 45 degrees east orbital position. The two companies will collaborate on […]
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Technology
SES Grows Coverage with Three New Satellite Orders
[Via Satellite 02-17-2015] SES has procured three new satellites to launch in 2017: SES 14, SES 15 and SES 16/GovSat. Airbus Defence and Space, Boeing and Orbital ATK, respectively, will […]
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Connectivity
Sinclair Technologies Executes Order to Shelter BC Ambulance Communications
[Via Satellite 02-17-2015] Norsat International’s Sinclair Technologies division based in Aurora, Ontario, has executed a standing offer with BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), to supply up to 16 of the […]
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Technology
Kratos to Provide CMS for NewSat’s Jabiru 1 Satellite
[Via Satellite 02-17-2015] Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ subsidiary, SAT Corporation (SAT), has been awarded a contract to design, manufacture, install, test and deliver a Carrier Monitoring System (CMS) for […]
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Connectivity
Changing Attitudes about IFC Driving ViaSat Revenue Strategies
[Via Satellite 02-12-2015] ViaSat Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Dankberg sees an opportunity for new in-flight Wi-Fi strategies and technology to drive revenue for the company, even in the […]
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Technology
Orbital and ATK Complete Merger
[Via Satellite 02-10-2015] Orbital Sciences and the aerospace and defense groups of Alliant Techsystems (ATK) have completed the merger between the two companies. This forms a new $4.5-billion space, defense […]
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Connectivity
Telecom Austria Group and Eutelsat Bring Broadband to Central, Eastern Europe
[Via Satellite 02-10-2015] Communications provider Telekom Austria Group (TAG) is extending its relationship with Eutelsat Communications to offer satellite broadband across its footprint in Central and Eastern Europe. This is […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Offers Emergency Response Services to Satphone Users
[Via Satellite 02-10-2015] Inmarsat has announced plans to offer all post-pay IsatPhone 2 customers free access to the GEOS Worldwide Emergency Response Coordination service. The service allows customers to contact […]
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Connectivity
Spacecom’s Amos 5 Satellite to Transmit ConSat TV Across Nigeria
[Via Satellite 02-10-2015] Continental Satellite (ConSat TV) has chosen Spacecom’s Amos 5 satellite at the 17 degrees orbital position to transmit for the Nigerian Direct-to-Home (DTH) provider over an Amos […]
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Connectivity
GEE-QEST IFC Antenna Aims for True Global Ku Coverage
[Via Satellite 02-05-2015] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) is jointly designing a new In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) antenna with Quantenelektronische Systeme GmbH (QEST). The new global antenna aims to provide airlines with […]
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Connectivity
Singapore Aviation Authority Inks MOA with Aireon for Space-Based Aircraft Tracking
[Via Satellite 02-05-2015] The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Aireon have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to enhance aircraft tracking in the Singapore Flight Information Region (FIR). […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar and Aglitech Partner to Bring SPOT Satcoms to France
[Via Satellite 02-05-2015] Globalstar Europe Satellite Services has reached an agreement with Agiltech for the distribution and retail sales of Globalstar’s SPOT satellite communications portfolio of products across France. SPOT’s […]
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Government/Military
GAO Calls on NOAA to Beef Up Contingency Programs for Aging Polar Satellites
[Via Satellite 02-03-2015] The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) is in danger of encountering near-term coverage gaps as early as this year, according to […]
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Technology
Turksat Grows Satellite Services Through Hughes Jupiter HTS Ground System
[Via Satellite 02-03-2015] Hughes Europe has signed an agreement with Turksat to deliver its Jupiter High-Throughput Satellite (HTS) ground system to the Turkish operator. The deal aims to enhance Turksat’s services […]
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Government/Military
Eutelsat’s Mark Rawlins Elected Chairman of Space Data Association
[Via Satellite 02-03-2015] Mark Rawlins, director of communication system operations at Eutelsat, has been elected as the new chairman of the Space Data Association (SDA), an international non-profit association of […]
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Connectivity
Speedcast Brings Maritime Communications to Gearbulk Vessles
[Via Satellite 02-03-2015] Telecommunications provider SpeedCast International has been awarded a multi-year communications contract from shipping services company, Gearbulk. The new Ku-band satellite service will provide broadband connectivity on 50 […]
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Connectivity
NSR Report Finds Satellite Opportunities in the Energy Market Remain Strong
[Via Satellite 02-03-2015] The latest edition of NSR’s Energy Markets via Satellite report has found that, although near-term challenges exist for some segments of the energy market, the long term […]
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Connectivity
Ka You Systems Installs Uplink, Downlink for Round-the-Clock Sports Station
[Via Satellite 02-03-2015] Ka You Systems, a satellite services company headquartered in Maryland, has installed a satellite uplink and downlink for KLAA-AM, a 24/7 sports station that broadcasts from the […]
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Technology
CERES and OMPS-N Instruments Integrated into JPSS 1
[Via Satellite 01-29-2015] Ball Aerospace & Technologies has integrated two of the five instruments scheduled to fly on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s (NOAA) next polar-orbiting weather satellite, the […]
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Technology
Swedish Space Corporation Expands Canadian Facility, Coverage
[Via Satellite 01-29-2015] The Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) is increasing its capacity at the Inuvik Satellite Station Facility in Inuvik, Canada, with the addition of a new multi-mission antenna. The […]




























