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Connectivity
DEV Unveils L-band RF Signal Monitors
[Satellite Today 07-08-09] DEV Systemtechnik launched a family of L-band multiplexers and demultiplexers designed to assist satellite ground stations operators and cable head end stations with monitoring RF signals, the […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Wins Exclusive Satellite Rights to Michael Jackson Memorial Service
[Satellite Today 07-08-09] Intelsat served as the exclusive satellite carrier for the live global distribution of the July 7 Michael Jackson Memorial Service under a contract with concert promoter AEG […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Completes SkyWave Mobile Investment
[Satellite Today 07-07-09] Inmarsat completed its strategic investment and long-term global distribution and product development agreement with SkyWave Mobile Communications, Inmarsat announced July 6. Inmarsat announced in April that […]
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Connectivity
Nagravision Provides Conditional Access System to Brazilian DTH Service
[Satellite Today 07-07-09] Nagravision, a subsidiary of Kudelski Group, signed a contract with Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicações (Embratel) to supply conditional access system for Embratel’s direct-to-home (DTH) service, Via Embratel, […]
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Connectivity
Sirius XM iPhone Application Reaches 1 Million Downloads in Two Weeks
[Satellite Today 07-07-09] The Sirius XM Radio application for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch has been downloaded more than 2 million times within two weeks of its release, Sirius XM […]
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Government/Military
Northrop Grumman Completes Thermal Testing on James Webb Space Telescope
[Satellite Today 07-07-09] Northrop Grumman has completed testing on a core section model of NASA‘s James Webb Space Telescope, Northrop Grumman announced July 6. The core model, built by […]
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Connectivity
ESPN Vice President Wants to Win Global Sports Market
[Satellite News 07-07-09] North American sports broadcaster, ESPN is intent on becoming more of a force on the international landscape, Russell Wolff, executive vice president and managing director of ESPN […]
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Connectivity
Iridium Teams With Stratos to Support Climate Change Sailing Expedition
[Satellite Today 07-07-09] Iridium Satellite teamed up with Stratos Global Corp. to provide satellite communication equipment and services for Around the Americas, a sailing expedition that aims to collect scientific […]
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Government/Military
ATCi Rolls Out Warrior Satellite Surveillance and Monitoring System
[Satellite Today 07-07-09] Antenna Technology Communications Inc. (ATCi) deployed its Warrior Satellite Monitoring and Surveillance System for law enforcement agency markets, the company announced July 6. The Warrior System […]
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Government/Military
Poland Becomes Eumetsat Member State
[Satellite Today 07-06-09] The European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (Eumetsat) admitted Poland as a member state, Eumetsat announced July 6. As a member state, Poland will […]
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Connectivity
Pace Hits First Half Year Expectations
[Satellite Today 07-06-09] U.K. based set-top box supplier Pace said it will meet its management expectations for the first half of 2009, according to a company-issued trading update released July […]
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Connectivity
Report: Indian DTH Market Expected to See Strong Growth
[Satellite Today 07-06-09] The Indian direct-to-home (DTH) market will still see strong levels of growth despite the economic recession, according to a report by research company RNCOS, released July 6. […]
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Uncategorized
Correction
[Satellite Today 07-06-09] The first line of a July 3 story, titled "WorldView-2 Launch Date Set," should read: WorldView-2, DigitalGlobe‘s high-resolution multi-spectral satellite, will be placed in orbit Oct. 6 […]
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Connectivity
Telespazio Subsidiary Signs Google Deal
[Satellite Today 07-06-09] Telespazio’s Spanish subsidiary, Aurensis, signed a partnership agreement with Google to become a partner for the enterprise versions of Google Earth and Google Maps., Telespazio announced July […]
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Connectivity
ABS Acquires Koreasat-2
[Satellite Today 07-03-09] Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) is acquiring the Koreasat-2 satellite from Korea Telecom, ABS announced July 2. As a result of the transaction, Koreasat-2, built by Lockheed Martin […]
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Connectivity
Maxis Renews Measat-3 Multi-Transponder Lease
[Satellite Today 07-03-09] Measat Satellite Systems has reached an agreement with Maxis Communications, a Malaysian mobile telecommunications operator serving more than 30 million customers, to renew its long-term multiple transponder […]
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Connectivity
Orbit Signs Furino Deal
[Satellite Today 07-03-09] Orbit Technology Group signed an agreement with Furuno Sweden and Furuno Denmark to provide on-location customer service and technical support for Orbit’s Advanced Service Center (ASC) system […]
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Government/Military
WorldView-2 Launch Date Set
[Satellite Today 07-03-09] WorldView-2, DigitalGlobe‘s high-resolution multi-spectral satellite, will be placed in orbit Oct. 6 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the company announced June 30. WorldView-2 will join DigitalGlobe’s […]
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Connectivity
U.S. Federal Court Grants EchoStar Request to Stay Contempt Order in TiVo Case
[Satellite Today 07-03-09] A U.S. Federal Court of Appeals granted EchoStar Corp.’s request to stay a contempt order imposed by the U.S. District Court in June, pending the outcome of […]
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Connectivity
Numerex Forms Technology Alliance With Broadband Home Management Provider
[Satellite Today 07-03-09] Numerex Corp., a provider of secure machine-to-machine satellite network services and solutions, signed a technology alliance with iControl Networks, a broadband home management solution that delivers interactive […]
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Connectivity
TerreStar-1 In Orbit
[Satellite Today 07-02-09] Arianespace has launched TerreStar-1 into geostationary transfer orbit, TerreStar confirmed July 1. Terrestar-1, the largest commercial satellite ever placed into orbit, was launched at 1:52 p.m. […]
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Government/Military
VSD Acquires Television Direct to Sailors Program from SES Americom
[Satellite Today 07-02-09] VSD and SES Americom subsidiary Americom Government Services (AGS) completed negotiations to transition programming responsibilities for the Television Direct to Sailors (TV-DTS) terminal program from AGS to […]
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Connectivity
SES Places 650 Million Euro Bond
[Satellite Today 07-02-09] SES placed a five-year, 650 million euro ($915.61 million) bond, the company announced July 1. The bond represents the company’s first benchmark Euro bond placement since […]
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Government/Military
ViaSat Awarded $21 Million Military Low-Volume Terminal Order
[Satellite Today 07-02-09] ViaSat won a delivery order worth about $21 million for Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) terminals from U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command in San Diego, […]
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Connectivity
Sirius FM-5 Launched
[Satellite Today 07-02-09] International Launch Services (ILS) carried Sirius XM Radio’s FM-5 satellite into orbit on an ILS Proton, ILS announced June 30. Sirius FM-5 launched from the Baikonur […]
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Connectivity
Avanti Raises Cash to Fund Hylas Launch
[Satellite Today 07-02-09] Avanti Communications has raised further funds ahead of the launch of its Hylas satellite, the company announced July 1. Avanti placed 14 million new ordinary shares […]
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Connectivity
Solaris Mobile Finds W2A S-band Payload Issues; Files Insurance Claim
[Satellite Today 07-02-09] A technical investigation of Solaris Mobile’s S-band payload on Eutelsat’s W2A satellite has revealed, “significant non-compliances from its original specifications,” according to a Solaris Mobile statement released […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Completes $738 Million in Financing
[Satellite Today 07-02-09] Globalstar has completed its financing of $738 million that will fund the company’s next-generation satellite system, Globalstar announced July 1. The total financing combines a $586 […]
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Connectivity
Pace Appoints First CSO
[Satellite Today 07-01-09] Pace appointed Scott Sheldon as its first chief strategy officer, the company announced June 29. Sheldon will be responsible for development of a strategy in the […]
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Connectivity
Amino, Prime Time Upgrade IPTV HD Service to MPEG4
[Satellite Today 07-01-09] Prime Time Communications, a provider of integrated IP-based services, and Amino Communications, an IPTV entertainment solutions provider, have completed an MPEG-4 upgrade program to deliver expanded high-definition […]