MITEQ Introduces New Multiple Input Wideband Ku and Ka Up- and Downconverters
MITEQ has announced the release of its new Multiple Input Ku- and Ka-bands series of block up- and downconverters.
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ATK Successfully Tests New CASTOR 30XL Upper Stage Solid Rocket Motor
ATK has successfully tested its newly developed CASTOR 30XL upper stage solid rocket motor at the U.S. Air Force's Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) in Tennessee
Satmex 8 Successfully Performs Post-Launch Maneuvers
The Satmex 8 satellite, designed and built by Space Systems Loral (SSL) for Satélites Mexicanos (Satmex), has successfully performed post-launch maneuvers according to SSL’s plan.
Asia Broadcast Satellite Creates New Managing Director of Africa Position
Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has announced the appointment of Felix Damiba as the managing director of Africa.
Boston University Introduces Plug-And-Play Interface to Satellite Design
A team of scientists from Boston University is attempting to introduce the “plug and play” interface – ubiquitous in personal computing – to the satellite design arena.
China Announces Launch of First High-Resolution Earth Observation Satellite
China has announced it will launch the first satellite of its high-resolution Earth observation system in April.
Connectivity
Intelsat, Digital Networks Sign Deal to Improve VSAT Communications in North America
Intelsat has signed a multi-year deal with Digital Networks, provider of business-class satellite solutions to the energy sector. Under the agreement, Digital Networks will improve its support very small aperture terminal (VSAT) communications networks in North America using Intelsat’s capacity via its satellite fleet and IntelsatOne terrestrial network.
Soyuz Completes Successful 1801st launch
Arianespace has announced the 1801st flight of a Soyuz launch vehicle was performed successfully from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan today.
MDA Awarded $81 Million Contract Support Canadian Robotics on the International Space Station
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA), a global communications and information company, has signed a contract with the Canadian Space Agency valued at CA$81 million (excluding GST/PST) to provide sustaining engineering and operational support for its robotic elements on the International Space Station (ISS) through December 2015.
New FURUNO ELECTRIC multi-GNSS receiver chips to be available by August
FURUNO ELECTRIC has announced the launch date for its new multi-GNSS receiver chips eRideOPUS 6 and eRideOPUS 7. The receiver chips will be available to the market from August 2013 onward.