Tai Nichols

[Via Satellite 09-19-13] DARPA has established the Experimental Spaceplane (XS 1) program to develop a fully reusable unmanned vehicle that would provide aircraft-like access to space. The vehicle is envisioned […]

[Via Satellite 09-19-13] Boeing has transmitted a government-developed, frequency-hopping signal through a commercial satellite, demonstrating the potential for the military to access more communications pathways at a lower cost than […]

[Via Satellite 09-19-13] Signal Sentry 1000, an Exelis product that detects and locates GPS interference sources in 3-D by using longitude, latitude and altitude has demonstrated successful results during a […]

[Via Satellite 09-19-13] Gilat Satellite Networks announced the availability of the Wavestream Ka-band Matchbox Mini Block Upconverter, which incorporates Wavestream’s spatial advantEdge technology to provide higher output power in smaller, […]

[Via Satellite 09-18-13] SES and KVH Industries have signed an expanded capacity agreement to provide connectivity to luxury, government and commercial ships across the Caribbean and beyond. The deal will […]

[Via Satellite 09-18-13] The third Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communication satellite, built by a Lockheed Martin team for the U.S. Air Force, was successfully launched September 18 at […]

[Via Satellite 09-18-13] Discovery Communications has signed a new capacity agreement with Intelsat. As part of the multi-transponder agreement, Discovery will use the distribution power of the Intelsat 19 video […]

[Via Satellite 09-18-13] The first of three Inmarsat 5 Global Xpress satellites being built by Boeing has successfully completed a key system life test, paving the way for it to […]

[Via Satellite 09-18-13] Bentley Walker, a service provider for broadband satellite Internet, is extending its service coverage toward Libya using Newtec’s Ka-band VSAT broadband platform and mainly deploying services using […]

[Via Satellite 09-17-13] Eutelsat has granted approval to SVS Satellite Systems’ SVSAT78-Ka Auto-Pointing Antenna System. This product added into Eutelsat’s guide to the selection of the most appropriate auto-pointing terminal […]

[Via Satellite 09-17-13] Thales and SITA have seen success with the pairing of Thales’ GateSync with SITA’s e-Aircraft Connectivity Services to enable in-flight entertainment (IFE) on demand to passengers’ smartphones, […]

[Via Satellite 09-17-13] Newtec signed an agreement at IBC 2013 to provide a VSAT Broadband Hub and thousands of VSAT terminals to Liquid Telecom, an independent data, voice and IP […]

[Via Satellite 09-17-13] SES launched its new extensive Global Access Network, consisting of SES-owned and third-party partner teleports, fiber-based network and points of presence, which will allow its customers to […]

[Via Satellite 09-17-13] Advantech Wireless’ GaN-based SapphireBlu Series of UltraLinear Ku-Band Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) received certification from the Brazilian National Telecommunication Agency (Anatel). “This certification allows us to […]

[Via Satellite 09-16-13] Panasonic Avionics Corporation has enhanced the coverage and capacity of its in-flight connectivity service over South America through the use of Telesat’s new Anik G1 satellite. Anik […]

[Via Satellite 09-05-13] Australian-based UGL Limited will complete gateway installations for the NBN Co. high-capacity satellite system after signing a contract with ViaSat. Approximately a dozen UGL workers be trained […]

[Via Satellite 09-16-13] SES has been granted rights to use German Ku-band orbital frequencies at the 28.5 degrees east orbital position. The rights become effective from Oct. 4, 2013 onwards […]

[Via Satellite 09-16-13] Eutelsat Communications and Samsung Electronics will combine their industry-leading expertise to partner on the promotion of ultra-HD. The two companies have launched a dedicated ultra-HD satellite channel […]

[Via Satellite 09-16-13] International Datacasting (IDC) and Irdeto have joined forces to provide a solution for overcoming the hurdles facing pay television operators in fast-growing markets. The two companies are […]

[Via Satellite 09-16-13] Wistron NeWeb Corporation’s (WNC) latest operator-class Low Noise Block (LNB) converter, which leverages Entropic’s EN5288 Channel Stacking Switch (CSS), has been approved for use and deployment at […]

[Via Satellite 09-04-13] LiveTV, a wholly owned subsidiary of JetBlue Airways has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Airbus 320 aircraft from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the […]

[Via Satellite 09-13-2013] TrustComm’s recent expansion of its VSAT and engineering service portfolio to include Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) is the latest step in its strategic plan, said Bob Roe, […]

[Via Satellite 09-13-13] Gogo, a provider of in-flight connectivity, and SES have signed a ground satellite infrastructure agreement to enable the future delivery and expansion of Gogo broadband services over […]

[Via Satellite 09-13-13] Garuda Indonesia has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with Panasonic Avionics Corporation’s Global Communications Services. Under the deal, Garuda will be taking a total of […]

[Via Satellite 09-13-13] Exelis has revealed a system to allow continued communications in a heavily jammed battlefield environment. The small, lightweight Integrated Protection and Transmission System (iProTxS) can be integrated […]

[Via Satellite 09-13-13] Arqiva, a communications infrastructure and media services company, has selected satellite specialist Newtec’s M6100 Satellite Broadcast Modulator to upgrade parts of its network. The multi-year deal, enabled […]

[Via Satellite 09-13-13] C-Com Satellite Systems has received type approval for its iNetVu Ka-98G antenna system from Avanti Communications, which provides coverage across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The […]

[Via Satellite 09-12-13] Panasonic Avionics Corporation has entered an agreement with Intelsat for capacity on the high-performance Intelsat EpicNG platform. Panasonic has selected the Intelsat 33e satellite to provide coverage […]

[Via Satellite 09-11-13] Governments and militaries in more than a dozen countries around the world have successfully trialed or are currently evaluating Inmarsat’s recently launched L-TAC service for communications-on-the-move. Militaries […]

[Via Satellite 09-12-13] Astrium Services, a global provider of satellite-enabled telecom solutions, has opened a new logistics center in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Alongside existing logistics facilities in Houston and Singapore, […]