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Preparations continue for Ariane 5’s mission with Eutelsat 65 West A
(19 February 2016) The preparations for Arianespace’s second Ariane 5 launch of 2016 are continuing for a March 9 liftoff from French Guiana, with the heavy-lift vehicle now transferred to the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building, and its Eutelsat 65 West A satellite payload undergoing its fueling.
Virgin Galactic unveils new spaceship - VSS Unity
(19 February 2016) Virgin Galactic today unveiled its newly completed SpaceShipTwo.
Integrasys launches state-of-the-art tool to revolutionise way VSAT networks are maintained
(18 February 2016) VSAT is used for a huge variety of diverse applications all across the world from cellular backhaul to disaster recovery, and the advent of High Throughput Satellites (HTS) is also fuelling the numbers of deployed sites.
NovelSat boosts satellite communication to highest ever throughput
(18 February 2016) NovelSat has released NovelSat NS4, its 4th generation satellite transmission waveform, for general availability.
Optus Satellite and Electrotech deliver digital connectivity to Spirit of Tasmania passengers
(18 February 2016) Optus Satellite and Electrotech provide two pronged on-the-move consumer and enterprise solution.
Byzantine Maritime Gas selects KVH mini-VSAT broadband service for new LPG fleet
(18 February 2016) KVH Industries has been chosen by Singapore-based Byzantine Maritime Gas as the VSAT provider for its new fleet of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers.
SpeedCast partners with Gazprom Space Systems to expand services for energy sector in Africa
(18 February 2016) SpeedCast International today announced a new agreement with Gazprom Space Systems, a Russian-based satellite operator, to expand satellite communications services in Africa.
Iridium to modernize US DoD gateway
(18 February 2016) Iridium Communications has been awarded a $8.57 million task order, under the Gateway Modernization Efforts contract, from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), to make upgrades and enhancements to the U.S. Department of Defense's dedicated Iridium gateway that will improve network effectiveness, enhance performance and enable continued preparation efforts for its next-generation, global satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT.
Longest-lasting stellar eclipse discovered
(18 February 2016) Imagine living on a world where, every 69 years, the sun disappears in a near-total eclipse that lasts for three and a half years. That is just what happens in an unnamed binary star system nearly 10,000 light years from Earth.
NASA introduces new, wider set of eyes on the universe
(18 February 2016) After years of preparatory studies, NASA is formally starting an astrophysics mission designed to help unlock the secrets of the universe -- the Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope (WFIRST).
Hubble directly measures rotation of cloudy 'super-Jupiter'
(18 February 2016) Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have measured the rotation rate of an extreme exoplanet by observing the varied brightness in its atmosphere. This is the first measurement of the rotation of a massive exoplanet using direct imaging.
Pluto’s ‘hulk-like’ moon Charon: a possible ancient ocean?
(18 February 2016) Pluto’s largest moon may have gotten too big for its own skin.
CubeSat mission will demonstrate virtual-telescope tech
(18 February 2016) NASA engineers Neerav Shah and Phil Calhoun will realize a long-held ambition later this year when a Space-X launch vehicle deploys two tiny satellites that will fly in a precise formation to create, in effect, a single or “virtual” telescope benefitting a range of scientific disciplines.
Eutelsat hits new milestone of 6,000 TV channels
(17 February 2016) Eutelsat Communications has crossed the threshold of 6,000 channels broadcasting via its fleet, further consolidating its position as a premium satellite operator and service provider to the global broadcasting industry.
Eurovision extends satellite capacity over Africa
(17 February 2016) Eurovision has announced the permanent extension of its network over the African continent.
Safer seafaring with satellites
(17 February 2016) Sailing in the regions that polar researcher Arved Fuchs is currently navigating in his ship 'Dagmar Aaen' is a not an easy task.
Iridium Push-to-Talk service gains momentum with new partnerships
(17 February 2016) Iridium Communications today announced that Iridium Push-to-Talk (PTT) is gaining momentum through the addition of new partners to expand the reach of its distribution network and develop additional applications for the service.
Advantech Wireless opens new U.S. headquarters
(17 February 2016) Advantech Wireless today announced the opening of its new U. S. headquarters.
C-COM Ka-band antennas certified for deployment in northern Canada
(17 February 2016) C-COM Satellite Systems has received approval to operate its Ka-band iNetVu mobile antenna products on the Galaxy Broadband network.
OHB Sweden to assemble propulsion qualification model for Orion
(17 February 2016) OHB Sweden has been contracted by Airbus Defence and Space to perform assembly, integration and test activities for the Propulsion Qualification Model (PQM) for NASA’s Orion space vehicle’s European Service Module.
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