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Connectivity
Inmarsat’s Global Xpress Satellite Completes Orbital Deployment Stages
[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] The Inmarsat 5F1 satellite, the first in its fleet of three Global Xpress (GX) satellites, has completed its orbital deployment stages on schedule. Inmarsat and manufacturing partner […]
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Connectivity
AST, SRI Working to Provide Iridium Communications in Arctic
[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] Applied Satellite Technology (AST) is working with SRI International (SRI) to provide Iridium communications throughout the Arctic. Iridium OpenPort provides constant connectivity for safety of life proposes […]
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Connectivity
Thaicom, Gilat Launch Internet Connectivity Service
[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] Gilat Satellite Networks and Thaicom have announced the launch of the Ipstar service, which will enhance broadband connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region. This launch is the next […]
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Connectivity
Globecomm Extends Satellite Coverage with Avanti
[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Globecomm Systems has extended its contract with Avanti in order to deploy satellite broadband services to businesses in South Africa. Using Avanti’s Hylas 2 satellite, Globecomm will […]
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Mobile Connectivity
Transaero Airlines Expands In-Flight Connectivity Program
[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Transaero Airlines is expanding its in-flight Internet and mobile connectivity communication services. The airline started providing high-speed broadband Internet and mobile communications services onboard its aircraft in […]
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Connectivity
Harris Corporation Passes Pre-Ship Review for NOAA’s GOES R Ground Segment Infrastructure
[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Harris Corporation has passed a pre-shipment review and initiated delivery and installation of hardware and software to form the network infrastructure for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
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Connectivity
TeleCommunication Systems Adds Eight US Patents
[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued the company eight U.S. patents, along with five foreign patents, during the […]
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Connectivity
EMC Enhances Technology, Infrastructure for VSAT Mobility Services
[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) has enhanced its technology and infrastructure to deliver VSAT mobility services, currently active on trains across Europe and Africa. Using EMC-owned SatLink VSAT […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon to Focus on International Market As US Government Business Declines
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Raytheon reported high earnings in the fourth quarter of 2013, but reported lower-than-expected revenues due to the decline in U.S. military spending, an effect of the 2011 […]
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Connectivity
Orange Business Services Renews and Expands Deal with SES for Russian Services
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Orange Business Services has renewed and expanded a satellite capacity contract with SES Global to support its network connectivity needs in Russia. The Ku-band capacity will be […]
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Government/Military
Inmarsat BGAN SDR Waveform Receives SCA Compliance Certification
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Inmarsat Government has announced that its Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) Software Defined Radio (SDR) waveform received Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliance certification from the Joint Tactical […]
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Government/Military
Comtech Awarded $3M Order for DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier Satellite Modems
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Comtech Telecommunications announced that its subsidiary Comtech EF Data Corp. has been awarded a $3.1 million order from a government systems integrator for DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier powered DMD2050E […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Launches New Maritime Broadband Terminal Orion IP
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Thuraya Telecommunications launched the Thuraya Orion IP, the company’s first dedicated maritime terminal. Manufactured by Hughes Network Systems, the Orion IP is capable of data transfer rates […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Releases New Multi-Carrier Demodulator
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Advantech Wireless has announced the release of its Advanced Multi-Carrier Demodulator (MCD) with an aggregate throughput of up to 32 Mbps. The MCD is designed for multi-frequency […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Announces New Voice and Data Solution
[Via Satellite 01-30-2014] Globalstar has announced Sat-Fi, a new voice and data solution that provides seamless integration between any Wi-Fi enabled device and Globalstar’s satellite constellation. Sat-Fi allows customers to […]
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Connectivity
European Satellite Navigation Services to Start This Year After Galileo and Copernicus Satellites Launch in March
[Via Satellite 01-30-2014] Galileo, the EU satellite navigation program, and Copernicus, the EU Earth monitoring program, will soon establish Europe’s own satellite navigation system. With the launch of six additional […]
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Technology
African Heirs Holdings Invests in US Start Up Planet Labs
[Via Satellite 01-30-2014] Heirs Holdings has invested in technology from U.S. start up Planet Labs. Through the introduction of “doves,” Planet Labs looks to transform the way imaging of the […]
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Connectivity
McMurdo Group Enters the Satellite Search and Rescue Market
[Via Satellite 01-30-2014] Boatracs, Kannad, McMurdo, and Techno-Sciences have combined to form a single-vendor provider of end-to-end, life-saving and tracking solution such as satellite connectivity infrastructure and emergency response management. […]
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Technology
1st Detect Corp Signs OEM Agreement with Rigaku in Japan
[Via Satellite 01-30-2014] Astrotech Corporation’s subsidiary 1st Detect Corporation has entered into a strategic Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Rigaku Corporation of Tokyo, Japan. The 1st Detect OEM-100PI mass […]
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Technology
UrtheCast Cameras Installed on ISS
[Via Satellite 01-29-2014] UrtheCast now has two of its Earth imaging cameras installed on the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS). Once installed, the telemetry was received by […]
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Connectivity
Kacific Appoints New VP of Sales, General Manager
[Via Satellite 01-29-2014] Kacific Broadband Satellites has appointed Eley Querner as vice president of the company’s sales and marketing team. Based in Singapore, Querner will be responsible for business development […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Afghanistan MCIT
[Via Satellite 01-29-2014] Eutelsat Communications has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Afghanistan Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), giving the country satellite resources to enhance deployment […]
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Connectivity
O3b Completes Successful Live Test of Broadband on 4G/LTE Networks
[Via Satellite 01-29-2014] O3b Networks has completed a successful live test of broadband voice and video on a 4G/LTE mobile wireless solution. The testing, conducted by Oceus Networks, showed that […]
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Connectivity
SkyVision Partners with Romantis, Delivers VSAT Network Solutions
[Via Satellite 01-29-2014] SkyVision Global Networks has partnered with Romantis to deliver a quality VSAT platform solution to SkyVision customers worldwide. The Romantis Universal Hardware Platform (UHP) is a cost-effective […]
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Connectivity
Liberty Global to Acquire Ziggo
[Via Satellite 01-28-2014] Liberty Global has reached an agreement with Ziggo to acquire the company for approximately $13.7 billion. The combined venture will reach 7 million Dutch homes, providing approximately […]
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Technology
NASA, JAXA Announce Launch Date for GPM Weather Satellite
[Via Satellite 01-28-2014] NASA’s new Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory, a joint project with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is scheduled to launch Feb. 27. As the first […]
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Connectivity
CPI Announces MCL Move
[Via Satellite 01-28-2014] Communications & Power Industries (CPI) will be moving the former-MCL facilities to Lisle, Ill. At the new location, CPI will create a full-capability service center to provide […]
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Technology
Comtech PST Releases New Power Amplifier Module
[Via Satellite 01-28-2014] Comtech PST has released a new Gallium Nitride (GaN) amplifier for applications in the X-Band market. With an AB linear design, the amplifier operates over the 8.5-10 […]
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Connectivity
Dune HD Selects Broadcom SoC for its Next STB Deployment
[Via Satellite 01-28-2014] Dune HD has selected Broadcom Corporation’s BCM7356 satellite system-on-a-chip (SoC) for its next generation set-top box (STB) deployments. The SoC will allow Dune HD to deliver seamless […]
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Government/Military
Boeing Receives First Signals from NASA TDRS L Satellite
[Via Satellite 01-27-2014] Boeing has received the first on-orbit signals from the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS L). As the fifth Boeing-built satellite to join NASA’s space communications network, […]
























