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Connectivity
Nine Network Australia Completes Network Upgrade with Newtec
[Via Satellite 06-17-2014] Nine Network Australia deployed several of Newtec’s broadcast satellite modulators, demodulators, multistream and aggregators to boost efficiency to its satellite network, achieving a 64 percent increase in […]
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Connectivity
Hughes and Global Eagle Entertainment Partner on Thaicom IFC Deal
[Via Satellite 06-17-2014] Hughes Network Systems signed a contract with Thaicom to provide broadband satellite technology for In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services with Global Eagle Entertainment. This partnership follows the announcement […]
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Connectivity
SES and Eurovision to Broadcast Live 2014 World Cup Coverage in Ultra-HD
[Via Satellite 06-17-2104] SES and Eurovision, a European Broadcasting Union (EBU) distributor of sports and news events, are broadcasting the 2014 FIFA World Cup to audiences in North America, Latin […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat to Showcase Ultra-HD Channel on Samsung 65-inch Panel
[Via Satellite 06-16-2014] Eutelsat Communications, in partnership with ST Teleport, is set to introduce its 4K TV channel on the Eutelsat 70B satellite reaching Southeast Asia and Australia. Ateme and […]
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Government/Military
Satcom Direct Named an Inmarsat Value Added Reseller for Global Xpress
[Via Satellite 06-16-2014] Satcom Direct Communications (SDC), the government and military service division of Satcom Direct, was named an Inmarsat Value Added Reseller (VAR) for the company’s Global Xpress mobile […]
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Connectivity
Broadcom, Globosat, Elemental Deliver Live 4K Satellite Broadcast of World Cup
[Via Satellite 06-16-2014] Broadcom assisted in a live Ultra-High Definition (Ultra-HD) satellite broadcast of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, in collaboration with Globosat and Elemental Technologies, to select subscribers and […]
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Government/Military
Globecomm Receives Order for WGS Tri-Band Satellite Terminals
[Via Satellite 06-16-2014] Globecomm was awarded an order for Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) Certified Auto Explorer Lightweight Transport (LT) terminals, at 1.2-meter X-band and 1.0-Meter Ka-band configurations. The order included […]
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Technology
Comtech Awarded $5.3 Million Order for Ka-Band Power Amplifiers
[Via Satellite 06-16-2014] Comtech Telecommunications’ Santa Clara, Calif.-based subsidiary, Comtech Xicom Technology, received a $5.3 million order from an existing customer for 500-Watt Ka-band high-power amplifiers for the High Throughput […]
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Finance
Jabiru 2, Measat 3b Launch Rescheduled for September 2014
[Via Satellite 06-16-2014] The launch of Measat’s Measat 3b satellite carrying NewSat’s Jabiru 2 payload has been rescheduled for September 2014 due to a delay from the co-passenger spacecraft, Optus […]
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Connectivity
Crystal Solutions Reveals New Carrier ID Detection System
[Via Satellite 06-16-2014] Crystal Solutions launched its Carrier ID Detection System, which allows users to quickly distinguish a satellite carrier. At the core, the system uses Crystal Carrier ID System […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Solidifies Agreement with SpeedCast for Expanded Coverage
[Via Satellite 06-13-2014] Intelsat finalized a multi-year agreement with SpeedCast, a satellite communications and maritime services provider, for access to the operator’s global C- and Ku-band broadband mobility network. Intelsat […]
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Connectivity
Mitsubishi Partners with National University of Singapore on Location-Aware System for Buses
[Via Satellite 06-13-2014] Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) partnered with the Keio -National University of Singapore (NUS) Connective Ubiquitous Technology for Enbodiments (CUTE) Center to work on a location-aware information system […]
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Government/Military
Exelis Acquires Celestech, Will Integrate into Electronic Systems Division
[Via Satellite 06-13-2014] Exelis acquired Celestech, a technology and engineering firm that develops targeted technical solutions for government and commercial customers, leveraging expertise in advanced signal processing and communications systems. […]
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Connectivity
Thales Closes LiveTV Acquisition with JetBlue
[Via Satellite 06-13-2014] Thales Group completed its acquisition of LiveTV from JetBlue for $399 million. The acquisition of LiveTV strengthens Thales’ In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) business unit. LiveTV has […]
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Finance
SSL’s AsiaSat 8 Arrives at Cape Canaveral for SpaceX July Launch
[Via Satellite 06-13-2014] The Space Systems Loral (SSL)-built satellite for AsiaSat, the AsiaSat 8, arrived at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, where it will be prepared to […]
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Connectivity
Gogo Finishes Certification for Connectivity Services on JAL’s Domestic Fleet
[Via Satellite 06-13-2014] Gogo received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and certification from the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for its Ku-band-based […]
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Connectivity
Work Microwaves Releases DVB S2 Equipment with Carrier ID
[Via Satellite 06-13-2014] Work Microwave will now feature Carrier Identification (Carrier ID) technology according to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute’s (ETSI) TS 103 129 standard, with its Second Generation Digital […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Prepares to Deliver More Than 50,000 Hours of 2014 World Cup Coverage
[Via Satellite 06-12-2014] Many of the world’s major news and sports programmers have committed to a total of about 500 MHz of capacity on several Intelsat satellites, and will also […]
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Connectivity
beIN SPORTS Chooses AsiaSat for Two Major Sporting Channels
[Via Satellite 06-12-2014] AsiaSat is now transmitting two High Definition (HD) channels from beIN SPORTS via the AsiaSat 5 satellite. The two channels, beIN SPORTS 1 and 2, feature a […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Completes Carrier ID Upgrade Ahead of World Cup
[Via Satellite 06-12-2014] Eutelsat completed the upgrade of its ground station in Mexico City with Siemens Convergence Creators’ (Siemens CVC) Siecams equipped with Carrier ID and interface localization functionality. This […]
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Connectivity
Gilat’s Low-Profile Maritime Terminals Delivered to Asia
[Via Satellite 06-12-2014] Gilat Satellite Networks provided its low-profile maritime terminals for use on naval vessels of an unspecified Asian country. The terminals deliver Command-and-Control communications in combat operations, and […]
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Connectivity
XTAR Expands Sales Team, Looks to Grow Government Customer Base
[Via Satellite 06-12-2014] XTAR appointed Carolyn Cuppernull and Patti Aston as sales directors in supporting the company’s growth in U.S. government and non-governmental missions, as well as developing future business […]
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Connectivity
Movistar Internet Service in Chile Powered by Media Networks
[Via Satellite 06-11-2014] Media Networks’ iSAT Ka-band platform is now powering a new satellite home Internet service for Chile’s Movistar, which will cover the central region of the country, including […]
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Government/Military
Air Force AEHF Protected Satcom Users Increases to Four Nations
[Via Satellite 06-11-2014] The United States, Canada, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom are now using Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) protected communications satellite system, following the successful […]
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Government/Military
US Department of Commerce Eases Restrictions for DigitalGlobe Imagery Offering
[Via Satellite 06-11-2014] The U.S. Department of Commerce has updated approvals to allow DigitalGlobe to begin offering customers its highest resolution imagery from the company’s current constellation, effective immediately. DigitalGlobe […]
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Connectivity
Freesat to Offer Defense Programming via Forces TV
[Via Satellite 06-11-2014] Freesat, the subscription free satellite television service, added Service Sound and Vision Corporation’s (SSVC) Forces TV to its channel line-up. Forces TV is the only channel in […]
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Connectivity
MultiChoice Expands Coverage in Africa, Acquires Capacity on New Intelsat Satellite
[Via Satellite 06-11-2014] Intelsat signed a 15-year contract with MultiChoice, a pay-TV provider in Africa, for capacity on the operator’s new satellite, Intelsat 36. The satellite is expected to launch […]
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Connectivity
NovelSat Offers New Multi-Camera Satellite News Gathering Solution
[Via Satellite 06-11-2014] NovelSat released a new solution for Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) that allows units to deploy multiple cameras through a single satellite modem without requiring additional bandwidth […]
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Government/Military
Northrop Grumman to Provide Navigation System for South Korean Satellite
[Via Satellite 06-11-2014] Northrop Grumman was awarded a contract from the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) to provide space inertial reference systems for the Geo Kompsat 2 space satellite program. […]
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Government/Military
Boeing Completes Second Mexsat 702HP Satellite
[Via Satellite 06-10-2014] Boeing has announced completion of the second Mexsat 702 High Power (HP) geomobile satellite for the Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation (SCT). The satellite, Morelos 3, […]




























