Rebecca Lincks

[Satellite TODAY 03-21-13] The U.S. Air Force launched the GEO-2 satellite March 19, the second of its second next-generation missile warning constellation. The GEO-2 was launched via a United Launch […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-21-13] U.S. satellite and telco distributors achieved a small gain of multichannel video subscribers in 2012, SNL Kagan reported. According to SNL Kagan, the three primary TV distribution […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-21-13] Space Exploration Technologies’ (SpaceX) next generation Merlin 1D engine has achieved flight qualification through a 28 test program and is now fully qualified to fly on the […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-21-13] Hughes Network Systems has chosen SSL to build the Jupiter 2/EchoStar 19, projected to be the world’s highest capacity broadband satellite, the commercial satellite provider announced March […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-21-13] DAAR Communications has launched its Nigerian Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite TV service DAARSAT on Spacecom’s Amos-5 satellite at 17 degrees East, Spacecom announced March 21. DAARSAT is the […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-21-13] Hispasat will expand its broadband satellite-based network with Gilsat Satellite Networks’ SkyEdge II System, Gilat announced March 20. The SkyEdge system aims to join thousands of new […]

Tags: In-flight Wi-Fi, JetBlue, ViaSat, Ka-band, Exede Publication: Skift.com Publication Date: 03/20/2013 Artist’s illustration of the ViaSat-1 satellite, which powers the Exede Wi-Fi internet service. Image credit: ViaSat JetBlue has […]

Tags: Eurpean Space Agency, Planck, Big Bang Publication: HuffingtonPost.co.uk Publication Date: 03/21/2013 Cosmic microwave background (CMB) seen by Planck, with asymmetry and ‘cold spot’ highlighted Image credit: ESA The European Space […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-20-13] C-COM Satellite Systems introduced the 75 cm iNetVu FLY-75V Antenna, the first of its next generation Ka-Band FlyAway Antennas, at the SATELLITE 2013 Exhibition March 19. The […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-20-13] Thuraya Telecommunications has launched the Thuraya SatSleeve adaptor designed to bring satellite connectivity to the Apple iPhone, the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator announced March 20. Thuraya […]

Tags: Satellite Cinema, Motion pictures, Digital projection Publication: TIMEEntertainment.com Publication Date: 03/20/2013 AMC Theatres is one of the cinemas with the goal to begin satellite movie delivery. Image credit: Keith […]

Tags: Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Drone, UAV Market Publication: UPI.com Publication Date: 03/19/2013 Boeing A160T UAV Image credit: Boeing Advanced Defense Technologies (ADTI) has predicted India to be the "booming" market for […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-20-13] International Datacasting Corp. (IDC) and Verimatrix will provide DTH operators with a new solution aiming to help launch new IPTV services and add subscribers within multi-dwelling units […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-20-13] Norsat International has been selected as an authorized supplier of microwave components for O3b Networks ground terminals, the communications solutions provider announced March 20. Norsat will provide […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-20-13] On Call Communications is developing the second generation of its QuickSPOT on-demand satellite network aiming to expand with higher upload speeds, dual feeds and new flexibility to […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-20-13] Galaxy Broadband Communications will launch a new Ka-band beam on its SkyDATA Enterprise class service covering Central and Eastern Canada, including Northern Ontario, Northern Quebec and the […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-19-13] Applied Satellite Technology (AST) will serve as an Inmarsat Distribution Partner for FleetBroadband services, the company announced March 18. AST has been serving the global maritime market […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-19-13] Virgin Media has selected Harmonic‘s ProMedia integrated software solutions to power its new multiscreen service Virgin TV Anywhere, the video delivery infrastructure company announced March 19. Virgin […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-19-13] Thuraya Telecommunications has partnered with AT&T to provide Thuraya users throughout the United States with outbound GMS roaming and data services, the company announced March 19. Launched […]

Tags: SES, DTH, HD, SATELLITE 2013 Publication: Advanced-Television.com Publication Date: 03/10/2013 SES’ global fleet map of 52 geostationary satellites worldwide. Blue represents operational satellites and purple represents satellites to be […]

Tags: Science, Space and Technology Committe, near-Earth asteroids, NASA Publication: Space.com Publication Date: 03/19/2013 Artist’s illustration of recent Russian space rock explosion and same day close flyby of an asteroid Image […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-19-13] STM Group has developed the SatLink 2910 VSAT indoor unit, tripling the throughput of the SatLink 2900 VSAT, the company announced at the Satellite 2013 Conference March […]

Tags: ISRO, GPS, Galileo, BeiDou Publication: IBTTimes.co.in Publication Date: 03/17/2013 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), the first operational launch vehicle of ISRO Image credit: ISRO India aims to launch the first […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-18-13] Globalstar Canada Satellite has signed a three-year manufacturing, airtime and distribution agreement with Nupoint Systems to expand its M2M data communication service offerings to exceed the reach […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-18-13] According to the $105,868,182 cost-plus incentive-fee and fixed-price incentive-firm contract, Lockheed Martin will provide logistics support for a U.S. Air Force missile warning and defense satellite system […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-18-13] ViaSat is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Exede Internet service, reaching more than 285,000 subscribers on ViaSat-1 within the Exede residential broadband service’s first year of […]

Tags: NASA, Laser Communications, LADEE Publication: SpaceDaily.com Publication Date: 03/18/2013 Lunar Laser Communication Demonstration (LLCD) components integrated onto the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft. Image credit: NASA […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-18-13] Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ subsidiary SAT Corporation (SAT) has launched an updated version of its RF Interference (RFI) Geolocation product satID, the national security solutions provider […]

[Satellite TODAY 03-18-13] SingTel has appointed Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley as financial advisors for its review of its Optus Satellite business aiming to optimize shareholder value, the parent company […]

DirecTV subscription prices will rise in the upcoming year, the satellite TV provider announced via a customer support page Dec. 28.