19 April 2009
SatcomsBaku, Republic Of Azerbaijan, Hosts The Joint XXXVII Session Of The Board And 9th Meeting Of The Operations Committee Of The Intersputnik International Organization Of Space Communications
(15 April 2009) On April 14-15, 2009, Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan, hosted the joint XXXVII session of the Board and 9th meeting of the Operations Committee
Blue Sky Network Chosen By NHV For Around-The-Clock Helicopter Location Monitoring And Communications
(14 April 2009) Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider of mobile asset management and fleet management solutions using GPS tracking, today announced Belgian Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV) selected Blue Sky Network’s satellite tracking and communication solution for use aboard its work and transport helicopters, which include Dauphin, Explorer and Calibri models.
Galaxy Broadband Communications Selects Encore Networks To Deliver Satellite Broadband VPN Throughout Canada
(13 April 2009) Encore Networks today announced that Galaxy Broadband Communications Inc. has selected Encore’s BANDIT line of industrially hardened routers for their satellite networks, systems and solutions throughout Canada.
Globecomm Systems Awarded Multi-Year Services Contract Valued At Up To US$ 6 Million
(15 April 2009) Globecomm Systems Inc., a leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services on a global basis, today announced that the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Globecomm Services Maryland, was awarded a contract by a global services contractor in support of the missions of various U.S. Government Agencies valued at up to US$ 6 million.
Globecomm Systems Awarded Service Contract From A U.S. Government Agency Valued at US$ 3.4 Million
(13 April 2009) Globecomm Systems Inc., a leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services on a global basis, today announced that the Company has received a three-year VSAT access service contract from a U.S. Government Agency valued at US$ 3.4 million.
SES Astra Expands Two-Way Satellite Broadband In Central And Eastern Europe
(16 April 2009) SES Astra, an SES company, announced today that it has signed a further reseller agreement for its two-way satellite broadband service Astra2Connect with the TV and telecommunications operator Towercom in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Sky Perfect JSAT Awards Lockheed Martin Contract To Build JCSAT-13 Communications Satellite
(16 April 2009) Lockheed Martin has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by Sky Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) of Japan to build its next geostationary communications satellite.
Vizada And Inmarsat Renew Distribution Agreement
(15 April 2009) Vizada, the world’s leading satellite communications provider, and Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today announced that they have concluded final negotiation for Vizada’s distribution of Inmarsat services over the next five years.
Broadcast3D@Home Consortium Reaches One Year Milestones Poised For Further Industry Growth
(14 April 2009) The 3D@Home Consortium, formed to speed the adoption of quality 3D technology in the home, completed its first year of operations with significant accomplishments in aligning member companies around common issues in developing systems for in-home 3D entertainment.
Cable And Broadcast Companies Save Millions Of Dollars Per Year With Revolutionary MPEG-4 HDTV Solution Over Satellite By ATCi
(16 April 2009) Antenna Technology Communications Inc. (ATCi), a provider of commercial satellite communications services, successfully designed and implemented a revolutionary digital broadcast system designed for a local channel and/or DMA extension system that ultimately saves cable and broadcast companies millions of dollars per year.
DISH Network Introduces Seven New National HD Channels From MTV Networks And BET Networks
(10 April 2009) Today, DISH Network) asserted its HD supremacy by announcing an agreement with MTV Networks and BET Networks and launching high definition feeds of BET, CMT, COMEDY CENTRAL, MTV, Nickelodeon, Spike TV and VH1 at no additional cost to customers.
Eutelsat's KabelKiosk Digital Cable Platform Makes Its Move To Eurobird 9A
(15 April 2009) The KabelKiosk platform of digital channels operated by the German subsidiary of Eutelsat Communications initiates today broadcasts from the Eurobird 9A satellite that went into service on 24 February at 9 degrees East.
Fox Pan American Sports Establishes Its First HD Platform On The Intelsat Network
(16 April 2009) Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of fixed satellite services and the first global satellite operator to provide international digital transmissions of High-Definition (HD) content, announced today that Fox Pan American Sports, one of the world's largest Spanish-language sports programming ventures, will launch its new HD channel on the Intelsat network.
Intelsat Transmits Video Programming For AT&T CruiseCast Service
(15 April 2009) Intelsat, Ltd., the world’s leading provider of fixed satellite services, and RaySat Broadcasting Corporation (RBC) announced that RBC has contracted satellite capacity on Intelsat’s fleet to enable the delivery of AT&T CruiseCastSM mobile TV service, a new source of entertainment in family vehicles.
It’s A Home Run: World Baseball Classic Goes Global With Intelsat
(14 April 2009) Intelsat, Ltd., the world’s leading provider of fixed satellite services, announced that World Baseball Classic Inc. (WBCI) utilized Intelsat’s satellite, fibre and teleport infrastructure to transmit the world feed coverage of the 2009 World Baseball Classic to its broadcast rightsholders throughout Asia, Latin America, North America and the Caribbean.
Liberty Sports Group Contracts With Intelsat To Distribute Programming Across America
(14 April 2009) Intelsat, Ltd., the world’s leading provider of fixed satellite services, announced that Liberty Sports Group has signed a multi-year contract with Intelsat for satellite capacity to distribute its three regional sports networks to viewers across America.
New “ION West” Network Feed Launches On DirecTV
(13 April 2009) ION Media Networks, owner and operator of the nation's largest broadcast television station group, today announced that DirecTV, the nation’s No. 1 satellite service, has added a second nationwide “ION West” feed to optimally serve DirecTV customers in the Pacific and Mountain time zones.
Reach Selects Tandberg Television C&D SolutionsTto Expand HD Capabilities
(15 April 2009) Tandberg Television, part of the Ericsson Group, today announced that Reach, the premier provider of international voice and satellite services in Asia, is extending its HD satellite capabilities with a comprehensive Contribution & Distribution (C&D) solution from Tandberg Television that includes encoding, multiplexing, modulation and professional receivers.
SatLink Launches New DTH Platform To Africa On Astra 4A
(14 April 2009) SatLink Communications Ltd. announced today that it has acquired its own capacity covering sub-Saharan Africa on ASTRA’s Astra 4A (Sirius 4) satellite located at 5° East.
Earth ObservationCassegrain Camera Enables High Resolution Satellite Mapping
(10 April 2009) Optical Surfaces Ltd. has announced that it has supplied, to Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL), a Cassegrain Camera that will be a key component of the satellite platform being prepared for the NigeriaSat-2 program.
NASA Satellite Switches To Second Laser
(16 April 2009) A space-borne lidar mission developed by NASA and the French space agency Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) has successfully made the switch from its first laser to its back-up, guaranteeing a continued stream of data that is allowing scientists to better understand the complex roles clouds and aerosols play in Earth's climate.
Satellites Show How Earth Moved During Italy Quake
(15 April 2009) Studying satellite radar data from ESA’s Envisat and the Italian Space Agency’s COSMO-SkyMed, scientists have begun analysing the movement of Earth during and after the 6.3 earthquake that shook the medieval town of L’Aquila in central Italy on 6 April 2009.
NavigationDLR Scientists Receive Next-Generation GPS Signal For The First Time
(16 April 2009) The Global Positioning System (GPS) is to be modernised and will provide a navigation service that is even more reliable and accurate in the future.
Topcon Provides Receivers For China's Crustal Movement Observation Network
(13 April 2009) Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) has been selected to supply GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) receivers for the Crustal Movement Observation Network of China (CMONOC).
TrackingEMA BlueTraker LRIT System Certified For Iridium Satellite Network
(16 April 2009) Iridium Satellite has announced that it has certified the EMA Group's BlueTraker Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) ship terminal to provide LRIT services over the Iridium satellite network.
Military SpaceComtech Telecommunications Corp. Wins US$ 2.1 Million Equipment Order To Support Battlefield System Upgrade For U.S. Military
(15 April 2009) Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced today that its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., won a US$ 2.1 million order for satellite communications equipment from the United States military.
RapidEye Enters The U.S. Governmental Arena - German Satellite Imagery Provider RapidEye Partners With U.S. Distributor MakaLani
(14 April 2009) RapidEye, the only geospatial solutions provider to own and operate their own satellite constellation, announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with MakaLani, LLC of Honolulu, Hawaii, to be one of their distributors in the United States.
Second Advanced EHF Military Communications Satellite Built By Lockheed Martin Completes Environmental Testing
(14 April 2009) Lockheed Martin has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing of the second Advanced Extremely High Frequency (EHF) military communications satellite, a major program milestone that proves spacecraft performance and functionality in a complete test-like-you-fly environment.
TeleCommunication Systems Receives US$ 14.9 Million World-Wide Satellite Systems Order From U.S. Army
(6 April 2009) TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS), a leading provider of mission-critical wireless communications, today announced that it has received a US$ 14.9 million contract order from the U.S. Army to provide Transportable Ground Receive Suites and related spare parts to support the Global Broadcast Service (GBS).
GalaxiesIU Astronomer’s Discovery Poses Challenge To Galaxy Formation Theories
(10 April 2009) A team led by an Indiana University astronomer has found a sample of massive galaxies with properties that suggest they may have formed relatively recently.
SunBreakthrough In STEREO Mission Could Help Prevent Satellite Damage
(14 April 2009) Scientists working on NASA’s twin STEREO spacecraft have made a significant breakthrough that could play a major role in protecting satellites from the damage caused by solar explosions, known as Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs).
NASA Spacecraft Show Three Dimensional Anatomy Of A Solar Storm
(14 April 2009) Twin NASA spacecraft have provided scientists with their first view of the speed, trajectory, and three-dimensional shape of powerful explosions from the sun known as coronal mass ejections, or CMEs.
MarsMars Spacecraft Teams On Alert For Dust-Storm Season
(15 April 2009) Heading into a period of the Martian year prone to major dust storms, the team operating NASA's twin Mars rovers is taking advantage of eye-in-the-sky weather reports.
Spirit Healthy But Computer Reboots Raise Concerns
(13 April 2009) The team operating NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit is examining data received from Spirit in recent days to diagnose why the rover apparently rebooted its computer at least twice over the April 11-12 weekend.
THEMIS Keeps An Eye On Developing Mars Dust Storm
(13 April 2009) THEMIS scientists are tracking a dust storm that erupted on Mars in March 2009.
Extra-Solar PlanetsKepler Mission Launches New Era Of Astronomy
(16 April 2009) The Kepler mission has launched a new era of astronomy following release of "first light" images from the Ball Aerospace-built photometer.
NASA's Kepler Captures First Views Of Planet-Hunting Territory
(16 April 2009) NASA's Kepler mission has taken its first images of the star-rich sky where it will soon begin hunting for planets like Earth.
Manned SpaceSM4 - Next Stop - Atlantis!
(13 April 2009) Hubble's new batteries were integrated onto the Super Light-weight Interchangeable Carrier (SLIC) in the Payload Hazardous Systems Facility (PHSF) at the Kennedy Space Center, FL on Friday, April 10.
TechnologyNASA And TTTech To Partner On Networking Standardization
(13 April 2009) NASA and TTTech, the leading supplier of dependable networking solutions based on time-triggered technology, have signed a "Space Act Agreement".
Technology TransferControl Of Hypersonic Vehicles For Planetary Capture And Entry Missions
(16 April 2009) Global Aerospace Corporation announced today that it has begun development of a Hypersonic Control Modeling and Simulation Tool (HyperCMST).
How Astronauts’ Day-Planner Helps Dublin’s Firefighters
16 April 2009) The Dublin Fire Brigade is using mobile communication technology, originally developed for astronauts on the International Space Station, to get crucial information about emergency situations while en route to accident scenes.
NASA Selects 16 Small Business Technology Transfer Projects
(15 April 2009) NASA has selected 16 proposals for negotiation of Phase 2 contract awards in the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program.
Launch ServicesArianespace To Launch New Dawn Satellite
(14 April 2009) New Dawn Satellite Company Ltd. (“New Dawn”), a joint venture between Intelsat and a South African investor group led by Convergence Partners, has awarded Arianespace the launch contract to deliver the Intelsat New Dawn satellite into geostationary transfer orbit (GTO).
Boeing Ships IndoStar II / ProtoStar II Satellite To Baikonur Launch Site
(15 April 2009) Boeing today announced that it has shipped the IndoStar II/ProtoStar II satellite from the company's satellite manufacturing facility in El Segundo to the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch facility in Kazakhstan.
SpaceX Signs Argentina's Space Agency For Two Falcon 9 Launches
(16 April 2009) Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) has signed an agreement with CONAE, Argentina's National Commission on Space Activity, for two launches aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 medium-to-heavy lift vehicle.
The MN Toucan Transport Ship Brings A New Ariane 5 To French Guiana
(10 April 2009) Another Ariane 5 has been delivered to French Guiana, underscoring Arianespace’s ability to support a sustained mission pace with its workhorse heavy-lift launcher.
LaunchesBeiDou-2 (Compass-G2)
BusinessAcquisition Of Stratos By Inmarsat
(15 April 2009) Stratos Global Corporation, the leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, today announced its acquisition by Inmarsat Finance III Limited ("Inmarsat Finance III"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Inmarsat plc.
Inmarsat Completes Acquisition Of Stratos Global And Implements New Distribution Terms With Partners
(15 April 2009) Inmarsat plc, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today confirms that it has completed the acquisition of Stratos Global Corporation ('Stratos').
Star Choice Becomes Shaw Direct
(15 April 2009) Shaw Communications Inc. announced today that Star Choice, the direct to home satellite subsidiary of Shaw, has been renamed Shaw Direct.
Products and ServicesHarmonic Announces ProView 7000 Integrated Receiver And Stream Processing Platform
(16 April 2009) Harmonic Inc. today introduced the ProView 7000 integrated receiver and stream processing platform - the world’s first solution to combine a scalable video receiver, DVB descrambler, multi-format decoder, and MPEG stream processor in a single rack unit.
New Low Cost GPS Simulator Packs A Powerful Punch
(14 April 2009) As in-car navigation and GPS mobile phones become more widespread, Racelogic's new GPS simulator, LabSat, released this week, is set to transform the way manufacturers test and develop navigation devices.
Newtec Introduces New Multistream Products At NAB 2009
(9 April 2009) Newtec today announced the launch of 2 new products, the AZ810 Stream Aggregator and the HZ914 Multistream Satellite Receiver, supporting DVB-S2 Multistream technology for the primary distribution of digital terrestrial and mobile TV content over satellite.
Sevis Systems Certifies Its 6000 Series Mobile Backhaul Solution With Datum's PSM-500 Series SCPC Modems
(8 April 2009) Sevis Systems, a global provider of advanced mobile solutions, announced today it has successfully certified its 6000 Series mobile backhaul products with Datum Systems' PSM-500 Series SCPC modems.
Swe-Dish Drive-Away CCT120 And Suitcase CCT120 Satellite Terminals Awarded FCC Licenses
(13 April 2009) Swe-Dish Satellite Systems AB, a DataPath company specializing in compact, quick-to-air and easy-to-use mobile satellite communications (SATCOM) equipment, was granted U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licenses for the Swe-Dish Drive-Away CCT120 and Suitcase CCT120 SATCOM terminals.
Swe-Dish Drive-Away CCT120 Satellite Terminal Delivers Proven Performance In High Definition
(15 April 2009) The Drive-Away CCT120 ultra-portable satellite terminal from Swe-Dish Satellite Systems AB, a DataPath company specializing in compact, quick-to-air and easy-to-use mobile satellite communications (SATCOM) equipment, consistently delivers high-definition (HD) broadcast quality video from the field.
Tandberg Television Launches The World's Most Powerful, High Density MPEG-2 Broadcast Encoder
(16 April 2009) Tandberg Television, part of the Ericsson group, today announced the start of a new chapter in video compression, once again setting the standard for best quality encoding.
Vislink Showcases ADVENT Newswift HD, A Complete Vehicle Mounted Satellite System For High Definition, At NAB
(15 April 2009) Vislink is showing its latest satellite antenna, the ADVENT Newswift HD, for the first time at NAB.
PeopleATK Hires Retired Major General James Armor To Serve As Vice President Of Strategy And Business Development
(17 April 2009) Alliant Techsystems announced today that James B. Armor Jr., Ret. Major General U.S. Air Force, former Director of National Security Space Office, has been named Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for Spacecraft Systems and Engineering Services for ATK Space Systems.
Orbital Names Michael Hamel Senior Vice President Of Strategy And Development
(13 April 2009) Orbital Sciences Corporation announced today that Lt. Gen. Michael A. Hamel (U.S. Air Force, retired) has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development.
Secure World Foundation Announces Director Of Washington, D.C. Operations
(6 April 2009) The Secure World Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of Victoria A. Samson as the organization’s Director of Washington, D.C. Operations.
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