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Connectivity
Astrium Services to Demonstrate Latest Maritime Solutions for Middle East
[Satellite TODAY 11-26-12] Astrium Services will display its advances in maritime communications at the upcoming Seatrade Middle East 2012 in Dubai Nov. 27 to 29, the satellite-based mobility services provider […]
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Government/Military
SES to Participate in ESA’s ARTES Initiative
[Satellite TODAY 11-26-12] SES has signed an agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA), including SES Broadband Services to offer participants in the ESA’s ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) […]
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Connectivity
Orbital Sciences Finishes Work on Mexsat Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 11-26-12] Orbital Sciences, under a contract with Boeing, has completed work on the Mexsat Bicentenario communications satellite to provide Mexico and the surrounding maritime area with communications solutions, […]
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Government/Military
China to Launch CongoSat-01 Satellite for DR Congo
[Satellite TODAY 11-20-12] Within the next three years, China will launch a communications satellite for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chinese media officials announced Nov. 19. According to Xinhua news […]
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Government/Military
U.S. Army Awards Rockwell Collins with $35 Million Services Contract
[Satellite TODAY 11-20-12] Rockwell Collins will provide satellite services to the U.S. Army Communication-Electronics Command under a $35 million contract, the company announced Nov. 20. Rockwell Collins […]
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Connectivity
Harmonic Adds Ventura to Leadership Team
[Satellite TODAY 11-20-12] Harmonic has appointed Lauren Ventura to Vice President of Channels, the company announced Nov. 20. Ventura has over 20 years of experience including driving new business, building […]
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Connectivity
Qatar Offers First B787 with OnAir’s Inflight Connectivity
[Satellite TODAY 11-20-12] Wednesday’s Qatar Airways flight was the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to deliver both Wi-Fi Internet and mobile phone access to passengers via OnAir’s inflight connectivity, the companies […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Names Ron Busch as New SDA Chairman
[Satellite TODAY 11-20-12] The Space Data Association (SDA) has selected Intelsat Vice President of Network Operations Ron Busch as its next Chairman, effective Nov. 1, the Association announced Nov. 19. […]
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Connectivity
Hughes Wins Contract with SCT for Mexican Broadband Satellite Network
[Satellite TODAY 11-19-12] Hughes Network Systems will build and supply an 11,000-site broadband satellite network for the Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transport (SCT) across the whole country to bring […]
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Connectivity
Nav Canada Finalizes Participation in Aireon Solution with Iridium
[Satellite TODAY 11-19-12] Nav Canada has finalized the terms of its participation in the joint venture with Iridium Communications, Aireon LLC, the company announced Nov. 19. Aireon aims to provide […]
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Connectivity
Viasat to Broadcast Channels On Cyfrowy Polsat Platform
[Satellite TODAY 11-19-12] Viasat Broadcasting will broadcast three of its channels on the Polish media group and owner of the country’s largest satellite operator Cyfrowy Polsat network, the Modern Times […]
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Connectivity
Arabsat Partners with Level421 for Reliable Coverage in Middle East and Africa
[Satellite TODAY 11-19-12] Arabsat has partnered with Africa, Middle East and Central Asia satcom services provider Level421, the company announced Nov. 19. As part of the partnership, Level 421 has […]
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Connectivity
Satmex Redefines Brand Image
[Satellite TODAY 11-16-12] Satmex has developed the new brand image “Satmex Reaching Higher,” following financial and operational restructuring and including the launch of the two new satellites Satmex 7 and […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat to Provide Satcom Equipment, Services to Race2Recovery Team
[Satellite TODAY 11-16-12] Inmarsat is providing the Race2Recovery team with satellite communications equipment and services in support of its goal to complete the 2013 Dakar Rally in South America in […]
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Government/Military
China to Launch First Sri Lankan Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 11-16-12] The first Sri Lankan communication satellite is scheduled to launch from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center on Nov. 22, operate by mid-2013 for commercial purposes and is […]
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Connectivity
AVX Expands with New SMM-Series Stacked MLC Capacitors
[Satellite TODAY 11-16-12] AVX has introduced the new SMM series (switch mode max capacitance) stacked MLC capacitors, incorporating the “High K” Super X7R dielectric, to expand its range of surface […]
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Connectivity
ATCi Delivers Disaster Recovery Cable, Satellite Services
[Satellite TODAY 11-15-12] Antenna Technology Communications Inc. (ATCi) will provide multiple cable TV and satellite channels with uplink disaster recovery services deigned to deliver uninterrupted programming, the company announced at […]
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Connectivity
Foxtel Utilized Thomson Video Networks for London Games Coverage
[Satellite TODAY 11-15-12] Australian pay-TV operator Foxtel relied on Thomson Video Networks’ Thomson ViBE EM3000 HD encoders and NetProcessor 9030 multiplexers to transmit HD video from London to Sydney for […]
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Connectivity
Subscriber Increase Results in Canadian Satellite Radio Fourth-Quarter Profit
[Satellite TODAY 11-15-12] Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings’ increased subscriber base have contributed to a rise in 2012 fourth-quarter profit, the satellite radio services provider reported Nov. 12. For the 2012 […]
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Connectivity
Skybox Imaging Hires Nassif as New SVP Operations
[Satellite TODAY 11-15-12] Skybox Imaging has named Tobias Nassif as Senior Vice President of Operations for the commercial remote sensing startup to manage flight operations, customer service, image production and […]
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Government/Military
U.S. Air Force and Raytheon Test New GBSAA and STARS systems
[Satellite TODAY 11-15-12] The U.S. Air Force and Raytheon Company have conducted concept evaluation demonstrations of the Ground Based Sense and Avoid (GBSAA) and the repurposed Standard Terminal Automation Replacement […]
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Connectivity
Panasonic Expands Coverage with Additional Telesat Capacity
[Satellite TODAY 11-14-12] Panasonic Avionics Corporation has signed additional long term contract for Telesat satellite capacity, the global fixed satellite services operator announced Nov. 14. This newest agreement follows a […]
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Connectivity
Time Warner Cable Sports to Utilize Intelsat Video Neighborhood for U.S. Distribution
[Satellite TODAY 11-14-12] Intelsat S.A. has signed a multi-year agreement with Time Warner Cable Sports for a turnkey solution for the distribution of two new sports-themed channels combining the IntelsatOneSM […]
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Connectivity
Telespazio to Utilize SES-4 Capacity for Brasilan Network Expansion
[Satellite TODAY 11-14-12] Telespazio Brasil S.A. has signed a long-term capacity agreement with SES to expand its corporate and government networks across Brazil, SES announced Nov. 14. Telezpazio will utilize […]
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Connectivity
RRsat Collaborates with Measat to Launch New C-Band MCPC Platform
[Satellite TODAY 11-14-12] RRsat America – Global Communications, a subsidiary of RRsat Global Communications Network, has signed a contract with Measat Satellite Systems to launch a new C-band MCPC platform […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin Concludes Second AEDF Satellite On-Orbit Testing
[Satellite TODAY 11-14-12] Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force have completed on-orbit testing of the second Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite, turning over Satellite Control Authority […]
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Connectivity
Astrium Offers Improved Maritime VSAT Coverage and Services
[Satellite TODAY 11-14-12] Astrium has extended their worldwide VSAT satellite communications services to now provide maritime VSAT with more bandwidth, more service, smaller antennas and the most extensive global coverage […]
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Connectivity
Beam Communications Launches RapidSat700 Portable Satellite Solution
[Satellite TODAY 11-13-12] Beam Communications has launched its portable satellite communications system RapidSat700, designed to operate with the Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) network, the company announced Nov 13. […]
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Connectivity
Norsat Releases Global-VSAT Communications Solution for Maritime Customers
[Satellite TODAY 11-13-12] Norsat International has launched Global-VSATTM, an equipment and global airtime services package that leverages the Norsat MarineLink line of maritime VSAT terminals, available via flexible lease and […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon Completes Significant Milestones for U.S. Navy’s CJR Program
[Satellite TODAY 11-13-12] Raytheon Company has met critical performance requirements to advance ongoing system integration on the U.S. Navy Cobra Judy Replacement (CJR) program by achieving two significant milestones during […]