[Satellite TODAY 10-15-09] Orbit Technologies has received orders in excess of $5 million for marine VSAT satellite communication systems in the second quarter this year, the company announced Oct. 14.
Orbit expects the total worldwide VSAT systems orders to exceed $100 million this year.
    “We see a growing demand for ship borne satellite communication systems. Both businesses and individuals expect the same connectivity capabilities they enjoy in their offices or homes, while at sea.  Specifically, we see a business demand for uninterrupted broadband connectivity anywhere at sea, from merchant ships, oil and gas drilling companies, to cruise liner companies seeking to accommodate their passengers,” Orbit CEO Avi Cohen, said in a statement.