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The DirecTV Group Inc. reported a net loss for 2004 of $1.9 billion, an increase compared to the net loss of $362 million in 2003, despite a record year in […]

Encore Networks said that C-Com Satellite Systems selected Encore’s complete line of VSR security appliances for both fixed and mobile global satellite VPN network solutions. The Encore VSR suite of […]

Video Networks, a provider of broadband, telephony and pay-TV services in the United Kingdom, announced that it has reached 15,000 subscribers for its HomeChoice service. The operator also intends to […]

RT Logic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Integral Systems Inc., said it delivered multiple systems that will be used to test the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environment Satellite System (NPOESS) Preparatory […]

e-consultancy.com reported Jan. 27 that Avonline recently launched a satellite broadband service that covers subscribers in Ireland. The company already offers service to 5,000 subscribers in England, Scotland and Wales, […]

The Associated Press reported Jan. 26 that scientists from Mexico and Russia are developing satellite technology for detecting early warning signs for earthquakes. The satellite is expected to be completed […]

Although Sirius Satellite Radio hit its subscriber goals in 2004 and has more than 1.24 million customers today, the company’s adjusted loss from operations increased by $126.1 million to a […]

Alcatel said it has signed a $150 million contract with Brazilian satellite operator Star One for the construction of the telecommunications satellite Star One C2. It will be the second […]

Orbital Sciences Corp. said it has completed the design, manufacturing and testing process for the Telkom 2 C-band satellite for PT Telkomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (PT Telkom), Indonesia’s state-owned telecommunications company. […]

Viasat Broadcasting, a subsidiary of the Modern Times Group (MTG), will see three of its channels distributed on Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) in Sweden. This is thanks to a three-year […]

Satlynx SA and Excelerate Technology Ltd. announced a partnership to provide mobile satellite broadband solutions across Europe. As part of the partnership, Excelerate will deliver fixed and transportable VSAT services […]

Telenor Satellite Services announced a series of money-saving communications programs for the maritime industry: Telenor 2005 Free Inmarsat Fleet Airtime Program: Telenor is offering up to $3,000 worth of free […]

According to a Jan. 26 Bloomberg report, Japanese TV network NHK is planning to launch a 24-hour news channel to help lure and retain customers to its satellite television service. […]

According to a Jan. 26 AFP report, Iran will be signing a contract worth $132 million with the Russian Space Agency and its AviaExport affiliate for the construction of a […]

Independent market research firm Northern Sky Research is expecting growth in the satellite broadband market in 2005. According to the group’s just-released fourth update to its “Broadband Satellite Markets” study, […]

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing two GPS IIF contract options worth $172.3 million. The first award, valued at $143.9 million, is a modification to the existing Navstar GPS Block […]

Eurely, the consortium formed by Alcatel, Finmeccanica, AENA and Hispasat, said it handed out its final proposal Jan. 25 to the European Commission, providing further details and binding commitments to […]

iDirect Technologies has signed an agreement with Pronto Networks to incorporate the company’s operations support system (OSS) into its product offering to deliver last mile wireless connectivity via satellite. The […]

New Zealand pay-TV operator Sky Televisionis hoping to boost the tsunami relief effort by offering digital subscribers the opportunity to contribute through a special interactive screening of the Waveaid concert […]

Telenor Satellite Services acquired Neratek AS, a Norwegian provider of land mobile and maritime satellite communications equipment and services. Telenor said it plans to incorporate Neratek’s operations with the operations […]

The Satellite Industry Association welcomed The DirecTV Group Inc. and Stratos Global Corp. as associate members in 2005. As associate members, the two companies have an opportunity to participate in […]

The Space Dept. of research firm Airclaims Ltd. said that 2004 was the worst year since 1961 for the number of space launches. According to the company’s SpaceTrack database, launch […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission asked The DirecTV Group Inc. to provide more information on the accounting details surrounding agreements on Pegasus Communications Corp., the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative and […]

Latens Systems signed a key content protection deal with Swedish Space Corporation (SSC). SSC will use Latens next generation content and protection systems for its content distribution business. Latens provides […]

The Dominion Post (New Zealand) reported Jan. 24 that Nzlsat has submitted an application with the New Zealand Economic Development Ministry to launch a new satellite that would be located […]

Sirius Satellite Radio said it will broadcast the National Basketball Association regular season games, the playoffs and the finals as part of a non-exclusive multi-year extension agreement. Financial terms of […]

Harris Corp. said Lockheed Martin Space and Strategic Missiles selected it for a risk reduction design development program to provide unfurlable mesh reflectors for the U.S. Defense Department’s Mobile User […]

HONOLULU–Commercial satellite companies that do business in the Asia-Pacific region, the third-largest customer region for the industry, must continue to focus on applications that highlight the core strengths of satellite-based […]

XM Satellite Radio said Jan. 18 that it acquired Effanel Music Inc., a company specializing in live music, remote and mobile recording. “Bringing Effanel into the XM family is a […]

Globalstar announced the commercial availability of its Quick Locate service, which enables businesses and individuals to track assets that are remotely located or in areas not traditionally covered by terrestrial […]