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Hughes Network Systems LLC will provide satellite broadband network equipment and services to the federal government as a subcontractor on Qwest Communications International Inc., winning bid for the U.S. General...

EMS Technologies Inc. received a contract from Alcatel Alenia Space to supply components for the communications payload of Globalstar’s next generation satellites, EMS announced April 9. Under the $5 million...

AsiaSat will continue to look at different ways to generate revenues in a region where pricing pressure and overcapacity are prominent issues facing any satellite operator.   "While we continue...

Asian conglomerate APT Satellite confirmed on April 5 the appointment of New York-based Carlton Hedges & Associates as their U.S. tax attorneys, a move which seemingly confirms speculation that APT...

Spacehab Inc. has been granted another 180 days to meet the minimum requirements to remain listed on Nasdaq, Spacehab announced. Spacehab has until Oct. 1 to meet the market’s requirements...

Malaysia’s Astro All Asia Networks signed a deal with India’s Maran Group to provide direct-to-home (DTH) TV services in India, Astro announced April 5. Under the agreement, South Asia Entertainment...

Peter Scovell has been elected chairman of the board of International Datacasting Corp. effective April 4, the company announced. Longtime Chairman Denzil Doyle will continue as an active director after...

Among available features at www.SatelliteToday.com, your Internet source for business news, market research and competitive analysis for the global satellite-enabled communications market, is a tradeshow blog focusing on the news...

Harris Corp. has completed formal testing of its Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Navy Multiband Terminal prototype system, the company announced April 5. Harris also introduced April 3 its NetPlus...

DirecTV Inc. began delivering local high-definition (HD) programming to four new cities April 4, the company announced. The addition of Albuquerque, N.M.; Buffalo, N.Y.; New Orleans, La.; and Tulsa, Okla.;...