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[Satellite TODAY 04-02-11] Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom will launch a new satellite in mid-May to replace its aging ST-1 spacecraft currently in orbit, the company announced April 1.     The...

[Satellite TODAY 04-02-11] BSM Technologies, a provider of remote monitoring, fleet management, fleet diagnostics and automated vehicle security systems, has extended its existing reseller agreement with EMS Global Tracking, BSM...

[Satellite TODAY 04-02-11] France Télévisions has selected Thomson Video Networks’ head-end technology solution to help the broadcaster launch DTV services for French-administered overseas territories in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian...

[Satellite TODAY 04-01-11] A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of Sirius XM’s subscribers against the satellite broadcaster is heading to trial after a New York judge authorized the proceedings to...

[Satellite TODAY 04-01-11] Geospatial solutions provider RapidEye continued its initiative to build a worldwide network of imagery partners by selecting Ramani Geosystems as its distributor in Kenya, RapidEye announced March...

Comtech Xicom Introduces Solid-State, X-Band Block Up-Converter Comtech Xicom Technology unveiled its X-BUC block up-converter, which is targeted to commercial and military customers using X-band capacity on Xtar and Wideband Global...

Barrett Xplore Launches 4G Network in Quebec Barrett Xplore activated its 4G wireless network in Quebec under the Xplornet brand. The terrestrial wireless network will be complemented by the launch of...

Boeing Captures Military Ka-band Satcom Study Contract The U.S. Military Satellite Communications Systems Directorate awarded a $900,000 contract to Boeing to explore ways to modify commercial satellite capabilities to meet...

DigitalGlobe Names Tarr President and CEO Imagery solutions provider DigitalGlobe appointed Jeffrey Tarr President and CEO, succeeding Jill Smith. Tarr previously served as president and COO of IHS Inc. DigitalGlobe also...

[Satellite TODAY 04-01-11] Arianespace postponed its Ariane 5 flight VA201 mission in the last seconds of its countdown after an anomaly was detected on the launcher’s Vulcain cryogenic main stage...