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TechnologyLockheed Martin Introduces iSpace Software to Protect Space Assets
Lockheed Martin has introduced iSpace — intelligent Space — to provide defense, civil, commercial, and international customers with sensor data processing, space domain awareness, command and control, and battle management […]
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ConnectivityHoneywell Releases New Satcom System for Cockpit Safety
Honeywell has released its latest global satellite communications system, the Aspire 300, delivering International Civil Aviation Association (ICAO)-approved cockpit voice and safety services that improve the overall safety of airline […]
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Government/MilitaryFirst Light: Third SBIRS Successfully Transmitting Images
From its final orbit location 22,000 miles above the equator, the third Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) satellite recently sent its first images back down to Earth, a milestone known […]
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TechnologyIt’s Official: Planet Will Acquire Terra Bella, Signs Data Contract with Google
Planet officially announced it will acquire Google’s Terra Bella business including the SkySat constellation of satellites. As part of the deal, upon closing, Google will enter into a multi-year contract […]
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FinanceBoeing, NanoRacks to Enable More US SmallSats Deployed from ISS
Boeing and NanoRacks will partner to develop the first privately funded commercial airlock, enabling the United States to potentially triple the number of small satellites it can deploy from the […]
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ConnectivityThuraya Expands Presence in the US with New Office Near Washington, DC
Thuraya Telecommunications Company announced it has opened an office in the United States. Located between Washington, D.C. and Tysons Corner, Virginia, the new office offers close proximity to investors, key […]
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ConnectivityTaqnia Space to Provide In-Flight Connectivity via Eutelsat HTS
Eutelsat Communications and Taqnia Space (TSC), owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, have signed an agreement to enable email, social networking and live streaming at 36,000 […]
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Government/MilitaryBoeing Extends GPS Partnership with US Air Force
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force recently signed a Global Positioning System (GPS) sustainment agreement that will ensure the navigation capabilities millions of military and commercial users relied upon remain […]
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ConnectivityGogo Appoints New Regional President in Asia Pacific
Gogo has appointed Patrick Carroll as regional president in Asia Pacific (APAC). Carroll will manage Gogo’s airline accounts, certification and operations in the APAC region from Shanghai and will report […]
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ConnectivityMx1 to Provide Israel Premier Football League with Live Editing Solution
The Israel Premier Football League (IPFL) has selected MX1’s end-to-end MX1 360 service for live editing of sports content. MX1 360 provides the IPFL with a cloud-based media asset management solution, with fast […]
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ConnectivityAsiaSat Appoints New CCO and Unveils New Business Development VP
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (AsiaSat) has appointed Barrie Woolston as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Sabrina Cubbon to a new role of vice president of business development and […]
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Government/MilitaryAirbus Defence and Space Provides Satcom for EDA Security Missions in Mali, Niger and Somalia
As part of the EU SatCom Market framework contract, which the European Defense Agency (EDA) recently awarded to Airbus Defence and Space, the company is delivering satellite communications systems for […]
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Government/MilitaryAdvantech Wireless Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract from NATO Member
Advantech Wireless has received a multi-million dollar contract from an unnamed NATO-member country to provide its ruggedized military-grade satcom terminals, including the new advanced line of Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based Solid […]
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TechnologyFlightcell International Unveils its Tracking Technology Using Cellular IP
Flightcell International has released its next-generation, high frequency, low-cost tracking technology using Internet Protocol (IP) over cellular. Cellular IP tracking provides more precise tracking by increasing the number of GPS […]
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ConnectivityIntelsat 33e HTS Begins Service, Extends Intelsat EpicNG’s Coverage
Intelsat has announced that Intelsat 33e, the second of the Intelsat EpicNG High Throughput Satellites (HTS), successfully completed all in-orbit testing and entered service on January, 29 2017. Manufactured by […]
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TechnologyBoeing Partners to Produce STEM Activities for Students K-12
Boeing, Iridescent’s Curiosity Machine, PBS Learning Media and the Teaching Channel have produced a collection of free educational materials and tutorials that children can use to design their own satellite, […]
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ConnectivityNorthTelecom Appoints John Brophy as Group CFO
NorthTelecom has announced the appointment of John Brophy as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Brophy comes to NorthTelecom from a strong background in finance and accounting, which will be of […]
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ConnectivityPersian-Language Manoto TV Now Exclusively on Eutelsat Satellites
Manoto TV, a popular Persian-language channel, has completed its switch in SD and HD versions to the Eutelsat 7B satellite operated by Eutelsat Communications. The channel is now available exclusively […]
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Connectivity
New Satellite Network Kwese TV Begins to Broadcast in Africa
Kwesé TV, a new satellite network in Africa has officially launched. The Kwesé Network’s pay-TV satellite service started broadcasting on Monday, beaming its full suite of programming to households in […]
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FinanceIridium Adds Eigth Launch with SpaceX, First Ridershare with NASA, GFZ
Iridium Communications has booked its eight Falcon 9 launch with SpaceX, which will be Iridium’s first rideshare deal. The agreement affords Iridium the ability to launch five additional Iridium Next […]
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ConnectivitySES and Satcom Global Sign Agreement for Global Ku-Band Network
SES and Satcom Global, provider of global satellite communications services to the maritime and land sectors, have signed a strategic partnership. The agreement provides Satcom Global with access to SES’ […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat and Quantis to Improve Broadband Services in Europe and Africa
Intelsat and Quantis Global, a broadband service provider in Europe and Northern Africa, have signed an agreement to enhance and expand the Quantis network using services provided by Intelsat EpicNG […]
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FinanceAerojet Rocketdyne Moves Forward with AR1 Engine Production, Aims to Add 100 New Jobs
Aerojet Rocketdyne announced it is moving forward with plans to produce its newest advanced rocket engine, the AR1, in Huntsville, Alabama, resulting in the creation of 100 new jobs, according […]
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ConnectivityNorth Telecom to Provide Satellite Telecom Services in the Philippines
NorthTelecom has entered into an agreement with a Philippine-based Public Telecommunications Entity (PTE) to supply satellite ground hardware, space segment capacity, and internet bandwidth for the Philippine rural market, especially […]
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FinanceArianespace Successfully Delivers Hispasat 36W-1 to GTO Aboard Soyuz
Arianespace has successfully launched the Hispasat 36W-1 telecommunications satellite for Spanish satellite communications operator Hispasat aboard a Soyuz rocket on Friday, January 27 from the Guiana Space Center (CSG). This […]
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TechnologyOrbital ATK Selects GS Yuasa and EaglePicher Technologies to Power JPSS 2
Orbital ATK has selected EaglePicher Technologies to design and manufacture a battery with specifications to use lithium-ion cells manufactured by GS Yuasa Technology (GYT) to power the Joint Polar Satellite […]
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ConnectivityGiglio group Signs New National Agreements for M-Three Satcom Division
Giglio Group has signed an agreement with RTL 102.5 Network to launch two new channels in High Definition (HD) via satellite through Eutelsat’s Hot Bird satellites at 13 degrees east: […]
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Government/MilitaryAirbus Defence and Space Delivers Propulsion Test Module to NASA for Orion Program
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered a propulsion test module to NASA for the Orion program. The Propulsion Qualification Test Model (PQM) will be used to check that the Orion […]
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TechnologyMacom Completes AppliedMicro Acquisition
Macom Technology Solutions Holdings announced it has successfully completed the acquisition of Applied Micro Circuits Corporation. With the transaction now closed, Macom plans to engage with previously identified potential buyers […]
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Government/MilitaryRaytheon Moves James Webb Space Telescope Closer to Scheduled Launch
Raytheon has completed factory acceptance testing of the flight operations system for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). With seven times the light-collecting power of its predecessor, the Hubble Space […]