Rachel Scharmann

[Via Satellite 04-29-2014] United Launch Alliance (ULA) released a statement addressing the SpaceX suit against the U.S. Air Force’s block buy of 36 cores from ULA for the Evolved Expendable […]

[Via Satellite 04-29-2014] Hughes has awarded a contract to SSL Digital, a subsidiary of Grupo Medcom, for 1,400 HX90 broadband satellite terminals. The terminals will offer digital video and signage […]

[Via Satellite 04-29-2014] Raytheon reported its first quarter 2014 Earnings per Share (EPS), which was $1.87 from continuing operations, an increase compared to first quarter 2013 EPS at $1.49. Adjusted […]

[Via Satellite 04-29-2014] NovelSat introduced a new satellite transmission technology, the Second Generation Digital Video Broadcast Standard-Satellite (DVB S2) Plus. This new standard is a backward-compatible alternative to the DVB […]

[Via Satellite 04-29-2014] Macom has launched two new X-band high-powered Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) amplifiers for communications and radar applications. The first is a two-stage 8.5 amplifier, MMAP-015030, which […]

[Via Satellite 04-28-2014] International telecom and media company Millicom began its first Direct-to-Home (DTH) TV service in Bolivia. The new service targets the 6.5 million out of 10.5 million people […]

[Via Satellite 04-28-2014] Airbus Defence and Space has been selected as the prime contractor for building Peru’s first Earth observation satellite system, with support from the French government. The satellite […]

[Via Satellite 04-28-2014] Thuraya signed an agreement with Western Union to start offering top-up prepaid SIM balances to satellite phone users through Western Union’s QuickPay service. This new method will […]

[Via Satellite 04-28-2014] Iridium has formally submitted an application to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), for approval to provide mobile satellite communication services in the Global Marine Distress and Safety […]

[Via Satellite 04-28-2014] Broadcom has reported its financial results for the first quarter ending on March 31, 2014. The net revenue for the quarter was $1.98 billion, a 3.9 percent […]

[Via Satellite 04-25-2014] The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California has awarded $283 million in damages to ViaSat in the decision on the patent infringement and breach […]

[Via Satellite 04-25-2014] Sky Perfect JSAT has concluded preparations for procuring a successor to the company’s Superbird B2 satellite. The company plans to secure the successor satellite, Superbird 8, and […]

[Via Satellite 04-25-2014] Silversea Cruises has extended its nine-year relationship with MTN Communications, including a significant increase in broadband connectivity to Silversea’s eight-ship fleet. MTN has worked with Silversea in […]

[Via Satellite 04-25-2014] Harris has been awarded an eight-year $133 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide shipboard terminals that give access to high-bandwidth voice and data communications. Harris […]

[Via Satellite 04-25-2014] TeleYemen deployed an iDirect 15152 universal hub along with 200 remotes, as part of the company’s roll-out services in Yemen. TeleYemen, with support from its local partner […]

[Via Satellite 04-25-2014] Comtech’s Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data, received a $3.1 million order from the U.S. Army’s Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems (DCATS) for SLM 5650A Satellite Modems. […]

[Via Satellite 04-25-2014] Advantech Wireless announced a 5 percent Roll-off Factor (ROF) on its AMT 75E DVB S/S2 High Speed Broadcast Modem. The modem is used for video distribution and […]

[Via Satellite 04-24-2014] Kazteleradio has chosen Hughes’ HX System for monitoring and controlling Kazakhstan’s national Second Generation Terrestrial Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB T2) television network. The solution includes more than […]

[Via Satellite 04-24-2014] ViXS’s Ultra High Definition (Ultra-HD) 4K Golden Reference Decoder tool is now available to test, validate and debug plans for the deployment of 4K Ultra-HD content. The […]

[Via Satellite 04-24-2014] Comtech EF Data announced two new entry-level satellite modems, the CDM 570A and CDM 570AL. These models will support VersaFEC low-latency LDPC advanced Forward Error Correction, DoubleTalk […]

[Via Satellite 04-21-2014] Lockheed Martin delivered a new solar analysis payload to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colo. The payload will help […]

[Via Satellite 04-21-2014] Exelis has integrated its Jagwire geospatial data management system with MotionDSP’s Ikena image processing software, in a move to improve the quality of its satellite video feeds […]

[Via Satellite 04-21-2014] United Launch Alliance (ULA) has awarded a $178 million contract to ATK for hardware orders for the United States Air Force’s Phase 1 Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle […]

[Via Satellite 04-21-2014] ViXS filed a complaint in the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) against Entropic Communications and several of the company’s customers and importers. ViXS alleges that these […]

[Via Satellite 04-18-2014] Sky Perfect JSAT signed an agreement with Space Systems/Loral (SSL) to procure two new satellites: JCSAT 15 and 16. The two satellites will be used for services […]

[Via Satellite 04-18-2014] C-COM Satellite Systems announced its financial results for the first quarter. Revenues for the quarter ending on Feb. 28, 2014, were approximately $2.4 million, and the company […]

[Via Satellite 04-18-2014] SES Broadband Services (SBBS) plans to expand its consumer Ka-band services to Germany and Italy over the company’s Astra 2E satellite. SBBS’s Internet Service Providers (ISPs) started […]

[Via Satellite 04-18-2014] GlobaFone added the Iridium GO! personal Wi-Fi hotspot device to its portfolio of satellite services. The GO! device can connect to multiple devices, as well as enable […]

[Via Satellite 04-17-2014] SES and Milano Teleport signed a deal to provide connectivity to Mario Zuccelli, an Italian research station in Terra Nova Bay, Antarctica. SES will provide ground infrastructure […]

[Via Satellite 04-17-2014] ExactEarth and SRT have partnered to develop a new technology called ABSEA to enable global tracking for low-power Automatic Identification System (AIS) transceivers aboard small commercial and […]