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[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] RapidEye received a contract to supply the Brazilian state of Bahia with satellite imagery through Santiago & Cintra Consultoria, its Brazilian distributor, RapidEye announced Oct. 1.    […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] Panasonic is launching its “HD 3D Roadshow” in the United Kingdom, the company announced Oct. 1.     The company will demonstrate Three mobile full 3-D HD theaters […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] Eutelsat signed a multi-year capacity deal with Middle East satellite service provider Noorsat, Eutelsat announced Oct. 1.     The contract is for the lease of three additional […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] Thales Alenia Space signed a contract with China’s APT Satellite to design, manufacture and deliver Apstar 7, a high-capacity telecommunication satellite, Thales Alenia Space announced Sept. 29. […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-02-09] ViaSat Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire WildBlue Communications in a cash and stock transaction valued at $568 million, ViaSat announced Oct. 1.     WildBlue’s Ka-band […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] By 2014, 40.1 million TV households around the globe will be subscribers of tier 1 telco IPTV services, according to an IMS Research report released Sept. 29. […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] U.K. communications regulator Ofcom reported that 80 percent of TV screens in the United Kingdom receive digital TV services, the organization announced in its 2009 second quarter […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] U.K. satellite and wireless data supplier Excelerate Technology unveiled the first of its next-generation rapid response vehicles, the company announced Sept. 30.     The vehicle is a […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] Iridium Holdings and GHL Acquisition Corp. have closed their merger transaction, Iridium announced Sept. 30.  As a result of the merge, GHL Acquisition’s new name will be […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has delivered the Intelsat 14 satellite to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., ahead of its scheduled launch later this year aboard an Atlas […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-01-09] TerreStar Networks signed an agreement with AT&T to bring its new integrated satellite cellular smartphone service into market, TerreStar announced Sept. 30.     The TerreStar solution will […]

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, U.S.A., Hughes […]

With over 20 years in the Industry Advantech Wireless Broadband (formerly Advantech AMT) is a leading designer and manufacturer of transmission and network technology for satellite and terrestrial wireless communication. […]

Throughout the developing and developed regions around the globe, the need for specialized satellite-enabled communication platforms is on the rise. Specific network criteria is diversified by the client served, but […]

With a modern, state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing facility, MCL continues to create new products with the aid of their parent company, MITEQ, a recognized leader in both quality and technology. […]

ATCi offers end-to-end systems integration and technical services. From front-end consulting and planning, to integrating, installing, coordinating and managing technology solutions, ATCi has the depth and experience to respond to […]

Right now, satellite broadband service subscribers get much less bandwidth than they want. Consumers used to buy broadband for a faster browsing experience, but now they want online media that […]

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, U.S.A., Hughes […]

C-COM Satellite Sys-tems, Inc. is a leader in the development and deployment of commercial grade mobile satellite-based technology for the delivery of two-way high-speed Internet, VoIP and Video services into […]

AvL Technologies designs and manufactures motorized, mobile satellite antennas that exclusively combine the original patented Roto-Lok® cable drive, world-class AvL carbon-fiber reflectors, and the unique one-button auto-acquisition controller to automatically […]

While a few high-profile companies have filed for bankruptcy in the last 12 months, overall, the satellite sector seems to have held up well under tough economic conditions that have […]

Established in 1969, MITEQ has been committed to designing and manufacturing microwave components and subsystems for the satellite and communications market. Components include low noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, mixer products, […]

Giuliano Berretta will step down as CEO of Eutelsat in November, turning over leadership of the FSS operator to Michel de Rosen.Berretta, who will continue as chairman, discusses the issues […]

RaySat Expands StealthRay Antenna Product Line RaySat Antenna Systems expanded its two-way antenna product line with the release of its StealthRay 5000 model. The antenna, which is equipped with a […]

SES Astra Awarded EuroSkyPark Broadband Contract SES Astra signed an agreement to provide broadband connectivity to EuroSkyPark, an operator of mobile and fixed satellite communication solutions. SES Astra will supply […]

KVH Activates Mini-VSAT Broadband in Australia, New Zealand KVH Industries activated its mini-VSAT Broadband service in the Australian and New Zealand maritime region following completion of satellite testing, the company […]

For the past 14 years, iDirect has realized the value of satellite connectivity and its power to drive communications advances across a broad range of industries and geographies. Year after […]

 ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen) is Germany’s national public TV broadcaster and a huge presence on the digital TV landscape in Germany. With satellite pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland struggling and cable […]

Integral Systems Creates COO Position; Hires Retired Air Force General Integral Systems appointed U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Marshal Ward COO. In the private sector, Ward previously served as […]

ND SatCom Receives Duke’s Choice Award for Satellite Communication Management Software ND SatCom received the Duke’s Choice Award for the satellite communication management software it provides to the German Armed […]