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FinanceWATCH: SpaceX Conducts First Static Fire Test for Falcon Heavy
First static fire test of Falcon Heavy complete—one step closer to first test flight! pic.twitter.com/EZF4JOT8e4 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 24, 2018 SpaceX is one step closer to launching its much-anticipated […]
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ConnectivitySSTL Starts Operations of Viasat Antenna System
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) and Viasat have started operations of the new Viasat antenna system installed at SSTL’s Guildford headquarters. The new antenna system forms part of the Viasat […]
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ConnectivityIs the End Near for the Satellite Dish?
During its recent financial results reporting, U.K. broadcaster and Internet Service Provider (ISP) Sky announced it will launch Sky over fiber in Italy and the company’s first all-IP service in […]
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TechnologyComtech Awarded $11 Million for Space-Level EEE Parts
Comtech Telecommunications announced that, during its second quarter of fiscal 2018, its command and control technologies group, which is part of Comtech’s government solutions segment, has received a letter contract […]
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ConnectivityPTC Announces Changes to its Board of Governors
The board of governors of the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) announced the appointment of Stephen Ho as the new president and chair of the board of governors. Stephen Ho, the […]
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FinanceFifth Iridium Next Launch Planned for March
Iridium Communications has announced the date for its fifth Iridium Next launch for March 18, 2018 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The first of four launches planned for […]
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FinanceUS Air Force Clears SpaceX from Zuma Satellite Failure
The U.S. Air Force has cleared SpaceX from the failed Zuma satellite launch earlier this month, saying the launch services provider performed did everything right. This means the reason of […]
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Government/MilitaryIndustry Consortium Partners with ESA for Government Platform
SES is leading a European consortium of industry partners to sign an agreement with the European Space Agency (ESA) to set up Pacis 1, a new satellite communication platform for […]
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ConnectivityPanasonic to Deliver Enhanced IFC with Eutelsat 172B
With the entry into service of the Eutelsat 172B High Throughput Satellite (HTS), which launched in June, Panasonic Avionics Corporation will now be able to deliver enhanced in-flight broadband connectivity, […]
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ConnectivityTimor Telecom Offers Free Wi-Fi in Public Spaces via SES Networks
Using SES Networks’ connectivity, Timor Telecom (TT) is trialing a service providing residents of Timor-Leste’s capital, Dili, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity in various public spaces. The trial will run at […]
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Government/MilitaryMorocco’s Observation Satellite is Making its Neighbors Nervous
Arianespace successfully launched the Mohammed 6-A Earth observation satellite for Morocco on November 7 aboard a Vega rocket. The satellite has a 70cm resolution, according to France24, which makes Morocco […]
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FinanceAriane 6 Rocket to Get Comms Transmitter from Thales Alenia Space
Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with ArianeGroup — prime contractor and design authority of the upcoming Ariane 6 rocket — to design, develop, qualify and manufacture the telemetry […]
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ConnectivityCathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon to Get Satellite IFC Next Year
The Cathay Pacific Group has announced it will introduce high-speed Wi-Fi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018, in response to its customers’ growing demand for In-Flight […]
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ConnectivitySpeedcast Supports Nabors Sites in South America
An affiliate of Nabors Industries has selected Speedcast International to provide new IT communications equipment and cloud-based connectivity services to 40 land-based sites in Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and Argentina. Speedcast […]
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ConnectivityEutelsat Appoints New EVP for Global TV and Video
Eutelsat Communications has appointed Gerry O’Sullivan as executive vice president for global TV and video. In his new role, O’Sullivan will drive the product development strategy that ensures that Eutelsat […]
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ConnectivityKymeta to Support First Responders During Total Solar Eclipse
Projected to welcome between 100,000 and 500,000 visitors during the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse, the Greenville, South Carolina’s police department is keeping its force connected with help from Redmond, […]
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FinanceAfter Recovering from Damages, NASA’s Satellite Finally Launches
A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas 5 rocket has successfully orbited NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS)-M from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. […]
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TechnologyAdditive Manufacturing in the Space Industry to Reach $4.7 Billion
Research and Markets’ new report is projecting that the yearly value of additive manufactured parts in the space industry will reach $4.7 billion, driving nearly $1 billion in yearly sales […]
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FinanceProton M Rocket Launches Satellite for Russia’s Ministry of Defense
International Launch Services (ILS) announced the Proton Breeze M launch vehicle successfully orbited the Blagovest №11 satellite for the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The Aug. 17 launch […]
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Government/MilitaryDigitalGlobe Predicts $83 Million from New Australian Gov Contract
DigitalGlobe has signed a Direct Access Program (DAP) contract with the Australian Department of Defense. This multi-year agreement will allow the Australian government to access DigitalGlobe’s commercial satellite imaging constellation […]
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ConnectivitySpeedcast to Provide Managed Comms for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
U.K.-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has selected Speedcast International to provide end-to-end communication services for voice and data on board its fleet. Speedcast will leverage satellite Very Small Aperture Terminals […]
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Government/MilitaryGlobecomm Provides Satellite Communications to US Navy Aircraft Carrier
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the first in the new Ford class of nuclear-powered supercarriers commissioned July 22, is going to sea with a Globecomm-designed, multi-functional communications and […]
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ConnectivityEurovision Media Services to Use AsiaSat5 for 2017 Universiade Delivery
Eurovision Media Services will leverage its partnership with Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (AsiaSat) since 1999 and use the AsiaSat 5 satellite to deliver the Taipei 2017 Universiade across the Asia-Pacific […]
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ConnectivityArabsat Selects Kratos for Network Management Solution
The Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) has selected Compass, Kratos’ end-to-end network management product, to support its expanding satellite fleet ground operations. The Compass network Monitoring and Control (M&C) will […]
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ConnectivitySES Signs Additional Capacity Deal with Gogo for IFC over US and Canada
SES announced new satellite capacity deals with Gogo to meet the growing demand for high-speed In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services on travel routes over the United States and Canada. The new […]
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Government/MilitaryLockheed Martin to Incorporate 3-D Printed Parts on US Military Satellite
A Remote Interface Unit, an aluminum electronic enclosure designed to hold avionic circuits, will be the first 3-D printed part certified for use on a Lockheed Martin military satellite. The […]
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TechnologyVT iDirect Appoints New CEO
VT iDirect announced that Kevin Steen has been named the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mary Cotton, as retiring CEO, will serve on VT iDirect’s Board of Directors as […]
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TechnologySpaceflight Industries Unveils New Imagery Service, Airbus Satellites Added
Spaceflight Industries has revealed BlackSky Spectra, its on-demand satellite imagery service which enables customers to discover archive images and task new images from 13 high-resolution imaging spacecraft through a web […]
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FinanceAerojet Rocketdyne Successfully Tests 3-D Printed, Full-Scale RL10 Thrust Chamber Assembly
Aerojet Rocketdyne has successfully hot-fire tested a full-scale, additively manufactured thrust chamber assembly for the RL10 rocket engine that was built from a copper alloy using Selective Laser Melting (SLM) […]
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Government/MilitarySSL, NASA Complete Systems Requirements Review for Restor-L Project
Space Systems Loral (SSL) announced completion of the Systems Requirements Review (SRR) for the Restore-L project to demonstrate satellite servicing in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). As announced on December 9, […]