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[Via Satellite 01-17-2014] MTN Communications has appointed Santos Venegas as its new general manager for the company’s oil and gas division. With 35 years of industry experience, Venegas will work...

[Via Satellite 01-17-2014] DISH and Southwest Airlines are extending their partnership and their “TV Flies Free” program. Through Dec. 31, 2014, Southwest customers with Internet-ready devices will have free access...

[Via Satellite 01-16-2014] Harris Broadcast has completed the acquisition of Imagine Communications, a digital video solutions company that delivers bandwidth-efficient services with prime video quality for online applications and TV...

[Via Satellite 02-16-2014] KVH Industries is doubling the capacity for two global C-band beams in its mini-VSAT Broadcast network, enhancing its C- and Ku-band maritime VSAT network. The increase in...

[Via Satellite 02-16-2014] Eutelsat Communications has selected International Launch Services (ILS) to launch the Eutelsat 9B satellite in 2015. Eutelsat 9B is a high-capacity Ku-band satellite based on a Eurostar...

[Via Satellite 01-16-2014] Thuraya Telecommunications has launched the latest version of Thuraya SatSleeve for Android-based smartphones. This new product, compatible with Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4, allows users to turn...

[Via Satellite 01-16-2014] Viking Satcom and Superior Satellite Engineers are beginning to deploy ground station equipment to support SES’s new satellite at 40.5 degrees west. The SES 6 satellite will...

[Via Satellite 01-15-2014] After completing associated checks, Arianespace has set a date for its next launch, VA217. The mission will use the Ariane 5 ECA to orbit the ABS 2...

[Via Satellite 01-15-2014] Encompass Government Solutions has announced that O’Brien McKinley has joined the company as vice president of business development. McKinley will focus on enhancing the company’s relationships within...

[Via Satellite – 01-15-2014] Boeing’s Space-Based Space Surveillance (SBSS) system has helped the U.S. Air Force reduce satellite loss by 66 percent by detecting potential threats more quickly and allowing...