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June 30, 2011 World Teleport Association (WTA)... Learning Mode (Report) [SatNews] When it comes to the Enterprise sector, customers may be "sticky," but they're also dissatisfied...
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International Assocation of Broadcast Manufacturers (IABM)... Value For The Money (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] As a business model, broadcasters are finding advertising's future still under the effects of recession...
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Hughes... Showcase In Asia (SatCom) [SatNews] The latest technological developments by the Company were on parade at CommunicAsia 2011...
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Aurora Flight Sciences... Cluster Modules Share Resources (Satellites) [SatNews] With an eye toward future spacecraft deployment...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Imager Finds Inundation (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] A river barely visible by satellite under most circumstances is now a flood...
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ARRL... Had A Field Day... (Event) [SatNews] An Amateur Radio organization recently offered demos of satellite and digital equipment as well as HAM operator capabilities...
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Gilat + HISPASAT... Into The Mix (SatCom) [SatNews] Thousands of previously unconnected users in Spain will now have access to the Internet...
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ATK... RSMB, The Bus Ride (Launch) [SatNews] As a member of the development team, the launch yesterday of ORS-1 proved the Company's technology up to the task...
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Lockheed Martin... Schedule Speeds Up (Satellite) [SatNews] The CDR was two weeks early...
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SkyWave + Rivercross... Race Tracking (SatCom) [SatNews] This annual race in Kenya used this Company's products to monitor the vehicles...
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NBN... Interim Service Gets Going (SatCom) [SatNews] Australians living in rural areas may well be eligible for this service...
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Consilium Marine + Orange Business... Cooperation Cemented In Place (SatCom) [SatNews] This Company will now market a VSAT system through its offices in 19 countries...
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U.S.A.F. — L.A.F.B... Block Makes 20 (Satellite) [SatNews] These satellites are actually doubling their life expectancies...
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Expand Networks Provides A Clear Channel For Sheriff''s Department [SatNews] It's not easy to communicate with Clear Creek County Colorado Sheriff’s Department.
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LightSquared's GPS Interference Solution Could Cost Just Five Cents [SatNews] LightSquared says they've got the solution.
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RRsat Knows How To Win With FIGHT NOW! In US [SatNews] If you like fights on TV, now there's a channel for you.
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June 29, 2011 LightSquared + netTALK.COM... Signing On (SatCom) [SatNews] This wholesale agreement will enable branding and services on the network...
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Integral Systems Europe... Detection Delivery (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Uplink signals will be monitored...
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Harmonic... Processing Pumped Up (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Up from six to eight video channels can now be handled...
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Juniper Networks... Scalability Rules (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Using this Company's switching family, a simplified, two-layer network architecture is achieved...
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Hughes Communications India... More'n 100 Action Items (SatCom) [SatNews] Providing communications and terminals is the result of this major contract win...
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Track24... Personal Tracking (SatCom) [SatNews] From London to Ulaanbaatar...
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Track24 Defence... In Command Of The Situation (SatCom) [SatNews] A new turnkey offering for commanders...
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Raytheon... Triple Treat (SatCom) [SatNews] Bandwidth has now been significantly increased for forecasting...
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Harris... Getting To The OASIS + Set Up In Georgia (SatCom) [SatNews] System management for those in Alaska who are involved in aviation...
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Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (YahSat)... First Of Two Operational (Satellite) [SatNews] Now that the in-orbit testing is completed...
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Thuraya + PTSOG... The Crucial Island Connections (SatCom) [SatNews] In the Asian market, this agreement is certainly well-timed and enhances business opportunities...
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Arianespace... Two To Rise (Launch) [SatNews] The go-ahead has been given and the launch date is now set...
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DMC International Imaging Ltd. (DMCii) + SSTL... 100 Percent Of Capacity + Signing On For Newbies... (Imagery + Satellites) [SatNews] To coincide with an important visit to the U.K., capacity has been acquired with three satellites... that are now contracted to be built...
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International Datacasting... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] The results for Q1 of 2012 are in...
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Inmarsat... Pathway Opened Up (SatCom) [SatNews] Bringing both Ku- and L-band to maritime folk in a bundle...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Nuclear Power Plant + Missouri River = Nasty Situation (Imagery — DigitalGlobe) [SatNews] With a year's supply of rain flushing down the river, this power plant finds itself awash in the flood...
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Eutelsat + Space Data Association...Joining Up... [SatNews] This Company is now an Executive Member...
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RT... Documentaries Delivered Via Hot Bird (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] The RT family has a new member.
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U.S.A.F... Minotaur 1 Blasts The Evening With ORS-1 (Launch) [SatNews] After a one day delay, due to inclement weather, the DoD satellite is making it to space...
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June 28, 2011 Honeywell + EMS Technologies... Acquiring Minds Wish To Know... [SatNews] With a cash tender offer already having been made, the Company's subsidiary continues its pursuit...
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JAXA... Launch Platform: ISS (Satellites) [SatNews] Deployment of smaller size sats is the plan..
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Russia... A Reconnaissance Reach (Launch) [SatNews] This new satellite joins the already 60 spy satellites already in orbit...
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Here's Looing @ Earth... Lava Looks+ Venting Views (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] Since it began erupting on June 12, 2011, emissions from Eritrea’s Nabro Volcano have drifted over much of East Africa and the Middle East.
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India... Positioned Perfectly (Satellite) [SatNews] The satellite is now undergoing certfication...
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Conax... Signing On For Securithy (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] The Company is now working with the first private firm in Vietnam awarded broadcast licenses...
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Vizada... Debuts Are Better By The Threesome (SatCom) [SatNews] From enhancements to service platforms, to a new partnership agreement with Thrane & Thrane, and a new communications environment for maritime...
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MDA... Design Developments (Satellite) [SatNews] These amendments will find the Company able to bring the Build Phase to completion...
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U.S.A.F... ORS-1 Off Soon (Launch) [SatNews] This new satellite will provide crucial battlespace awareness suppor for U.S. Central Command...
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Newtec's Agreement...Repairs Centralized In The Middle East [SatNews] It's their first third party center in this locale...
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Optimal Satcom + Longbottom Communications... Dynamic Pairing... (SatCom) [SatNews] Enhancing a brand as well as bringing important messaging to light is a task for which this Company is well equipped...
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June 27, 2011 Arianespace... Industrious Integration (Launch) [SatNews] With preparations for the July 1st launch, there are still arrivals for the Spaceport in French Guiana...
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SES WORLD SKIES... Brazilian Buy In (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] A capacity deal will results in HD sports getting to consumers throughout this area of the world...
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Harris... Employing Encryption For Battle Command (Comms) [SatNews] Once these units are built, they'll be forwarded on to the prime contractor for inclusion in their bundle...
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Rojone... Repeater Resource (GPS) [SatNews] Ensuring full coverage of L1 and L2 bands...
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IMS Research... Ode To OTT (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] With diverse interest in the OTT market from major CE suppliers, pay-TV operators, leading Internet portal companies, DVD rental companies, and large CE retailers, there is a plethora of business models being implemented to find an ideal monetization method for OTT.
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IDATE... 3D + SatTV (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Trends and developments are examined in this new report...
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TeamCast... A Shortlist Surprise (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] To be brought forward from a number of entries for a shot at the IBC Innovation Award is a big deal...
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Sierra Nevada Space Systems... Chasing The Dream (Spacecraft) [SatNews] The first two milestones in the devleopment of this astronaut tranportation craft have been completed...
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Spain... Presenting Paz (Satellite) [SatNews] This could be a real first for a European nation regarding EO...
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MT Aerospace... A Proper Propellant (Satellite) [SatNews] The Company is being counted upon to assist in the development of this new Iridium satellite...
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Arianespace... Two + Six Equal Two Upcoming Loftings (Launches) [SatNews] Preparations for the next two Ariane 5 flights are underway at the Spaceport.
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Harris Corporation... Impressive Infrastructure (ISR) [SatNews] The Company's new network creation got a workout during Empire Challenge 2011...
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Hughes Network Systems... Technology For Texas (SatCom) [SatNews] The Company has signed on to avail various agencies and major entities throughout Texas with their communication needs...
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MITEQ... Read All About Them (SatCom) [SatNews] The Company has released a number of new documents to assist those in the SatCom community with their product families...
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Sky Italia + ATEME... Work That Video (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Enhanced quality and bandwidth efficiency will soon occur...
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Comtech EF Data... Assisting With Expansion (SatCom) [SatNews] This contract will enable the client to expand its ops in 16 countries...
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June 24, 2011 Wowza Media Systems... Named The Best (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] When a leading technology magazine examines your product and deems it an award winner due to its innovation...
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Spacecom... Clamping Onto Capacity (Satellite) [SatNews] Capacity on this Company's upcoming satellite has now been pre-sold to a leading comms provider...
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SNL Kagan... China To Top Japan For Pay-TV (Report) [SatNews] China is about to become the world's top pay-TV market...
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RapidEye... More Than Two Billion Served (Imagery) [SatNews] This is quite an accomplishment for the Company...
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Pactel International... Moving On In... (SatCom) [SatNews] The new expansion for this Company is with a Perth placement...
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Al Yah Satellite Communications Company... Taking The Handoff (Satellite) [SatNews] Now that the in-orbit testing has been completed...
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KVH's Mini-VSAT Broadband Is Largest Marine Ku-band Network [SatNews] KVH's mini is largest in last remaining region.
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NASA + DARPA... Satellites For Students (STEM) [SatNews] From a handheld unit to this new fixed installation...
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June 23, 2011 SatNews... CommunicAsia 2011 Diary... Updated! What can one possibly do to ensure a view like this at the close of an extremely busy day at a leading trade exhibition?
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Here's Looking @ Earth... First Time For Nabro (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] After nearly a week of explosive activity, Eritrea’s Nabro Volcano seems to be evolving toward a milder, more effusive eruption.
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COMSYS VSAT2011... Talking About VSAT (Event) [SatNews] In just three months time, at VSAT2011, the leading innovators in the VSAT market will deliver their views on the future needs of customers and the development of new applications and platforms.
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EADS + Skolkovo Foundation... Readying R&D Center... [SatNews] A new research center will soon be ready to incubate new ideas and technologies...
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Product Development Technologies + Coolfire Solutions... SCOUTing Ahead (Comms) [SatNews] Packing what used to require more than 160 pounds of equipment into a single six-pound piece of equipment is quite an accomplishment...
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PolarSat... Site Satisfaction (SatCom) [SatNews] With a redesign, info is more readily available...
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Space Systems/Loral... Honored For Revenue Results (Award) [SatNews] Being named the "Top" in anything is a gratifying result of a lot of hardwork...
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SatPath At CommunicAisa Proves To Be On The Right Path [SatNews] Innovations and high energy were at CommunicAsia 2011.
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MEASAT And Encompass No Sticky Wicket In Delivering Cricket Sports And More [SatNews] Sports fans in Asia Pacific will have reason to cheer.
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Astrium... Building For The Future (Propulsion) [SatNews] With the named partners, this Company is working on a project that will see a demonstrator completed by 2013...
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Harris... Information Security Supplier (Comms) [SatNews] There can be no half-measures for DoD communications needs...
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Inmarsat... Wide Ranging (SatCom) [SatNews] From a handheld unit to this new fixed installation...
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Futron... Win Big With SatNav Ideas... (Competition) [SatNews] Jay Gullish, the Director of Space & Telecommunications for Futron Corporation, offers the following letter to those involved in the space industry...
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Newtec... Free Webinars Being Offered (SatCom) [SatNews] The Company has an interesting, free webinar upcoming, offered on two days (based on your location) that you may wish to register for...
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TeleCommunication Systems... SNAP To It (SatCom) [SatNews] Terminals and field-support positions are incorporated into this additional contract...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Beatriz Beating Up On Mexico (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] Hurricane Beatriz is skirting the southwestern Mexican coast and bringing heavy rains and high surf to coastal areas, including Mexico's biggest port.
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The Space Foundation... Inductee Input (Award) [SatNews] The Space Foundation is now seeking nominations for induction into the prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame? in 2012.
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European Space Agency... Catching The Alphabus (Satellite) [SatNews] This new platform is going to open up new opportunities for satellite operators around the globe...
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June 22, 2011 Harris... Army To Fly With Falcon (Comms) [SatNews] These units will assist in the transition to a digital battlefield...
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Volubill... Relating To Policy (SatCom) [SatNews] Service fulfillment and wholesale invoicing at a higher level...
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Norsat International... HD On Auto-Acquire (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Ultra portable and able to transmit MPEG-4 and MPEG-2 video...
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Newtec... Landmark Announcement (Program) [SatNews] At Newtec's press conference at CommunicAsia 2011, the Company unveiled a new strategy that will see its influence spread throughout the region.
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Inmarsat... Investigating IPv6 (SatCom) [SatNews] Next-generation internet protocol (IP) services have been successfully trialled across Inmarsat's BGAN network.
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Hubble And ESO's Telescopes Discover Pandora's Violent Cluster [SatNews] When galaxies over 350 million years ago crashed together the results are a treasure trove.
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Astrium... A Proper Grounding For Galileo (Satellites) [SatNews] Constellation operation is at stake here...
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Gulf Air + Panasonic... High Flying Connections (SatCom) [SatNews] The new contract will bring inflight TV, mobile phone service and more...
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Integral Systems... With MONICS + Foresight (SatCom) [SatNews] Interference detection and more has now been installed in Kuala Lumpur...
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DeLorme + Iridium...Two-Way, Your Way (SatCom) [SatNews] This Fall will see the release of this first of a kind communicator...
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Hughes Network Systems... New Government Plans (SatCom) [SatNews] Bring cost-effective services to the government market is the lastest move by the Company...</
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Globalstar... Second Set Of Six Set (Launch) [SatNews] Baikonur is the site for the next grouping of 2G satellites for launch...
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June 21, 2011 Axell Wireless... Maldives Can Now Chat It Up (Comms) [SatNews] The island residents will now be able to use 2G and 3G technology...
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Spacecom AMOS' Capacity Pre Sale [SatNews] It's a sure sign you are doing something right.
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Skyware Global... Moving Into New Territory + Moving On Up (SatCom) [SatNews] A new division has been formed to provide solutions to those requiring tactical technologies...
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Arianespace + SES... Another Family Boost (Launch) [SatNews] From the Guiana Space Center, the Company has been signed to launch another SES satelllite...
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C-COM's CEO Speaks About Flyaways At Bilateral Symposium [SatNews] Dr. Leslie Klein knows flyaways.
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iDirect... University Net Gets Into Evolution (SatCom) [SatNews] By incorporating this technology, efficiency and stablity and scalability are the expectations...
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Integral Systems... Doubling Up (SatCom) [SatNews] With a new remote site manager to a new agreement to upgrade terminals at an Earth station, this was a busy day for the Company...
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Globalstar's $38 Million Capital Boost [SatNews] Globalstar announces major capital funding.
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International Datacasting Special Shareholders Session [SatNews] A date has been determined...
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O3b Networks... Underserved Addressed (SatCom) [SatNews] This new contract will bring the Company's technology directly to South East Asia...
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June 20, 2011 World Teleport Association... Membership Has Its Discounts (SatCom) [SatNews] Getting a "deal" on items needed for business is always appreciated...
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European Space Agency... Funding Facilitation (Satellites) [SatNews] The European Commission has signed an agreement confirming the transfer of funds to ESA...
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Sandvine... Healing Congestion (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Launched @ the Cable Show In Chicago...
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LightSquared... 30 Sign LightSquared Letter Of Support (SatCom) [SatNews] A group of more than 30 parties filed the following open letter to the FCC in support of LightSquared.
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Goodrich Corporation... Moving Moments (ISR) [SatNews] The Company's TASE family of gimbals is now enhanced...
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Goodrich Corporation... Walloping Good News (Satellite) [SatNews] Delivery has now been made for this first satellite to support Combatant Command...
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QinetiQ North America... Ground Combat Element Enterprise (Comms) [SatNews] The Company continues its important work with the U.S.M.C.
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XipLink... Opening Optimization Opportunities (SatCom) [SatNews] The expectation is for a 30 percent increase in performance and speed...
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iDirect... Simplified Solution (SatCom) [SatNews] Adding another version to an already widely-used product should increase the client base...
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SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation... Faster Factor (Launch) [SatNews] The new launch date finds Q4 of this year the new target frame...
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SES ASTRA... For Ukranian Use (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Additional capacity has now been acquired to further new programming by UBG...
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Dalet... @ Broadcast Asia 2011 With... [SatNews] The Company is pulling out all of the stops with new products on display at this event...
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ICO Global Communications... What's In A Name... [SatNews] A new Company name and board members named...
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China... Four Applicable Names, One Lift Off (Launch) [SatNews] China is preparing to launch the ZX-10 ZhongXing-10.
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Raytheon... Doubling Its Planned Existence (Satellite) [SatNews] Originally planned as a one-year mission...
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Iridium + ISC Kosmotras... Supplemental Comfort (Launch) [SatNews] The Company may now launch satellites using either of these providers...
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LightSquared™... A Giant Step Towards Harmony (SatCom) [SatNews] The Company has derived a plan that both protects its own business plan investments and enables GPS co-existence...
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Harris... Information Assurance (Comms) [SatNews] Multiband manpack equipment heads over to the U.S.A.F.
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Newpoint Systems [Integral Systems]... Driving Faster Development Time (SatCom) [SatNews] This driver program has been expanded...
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XipLink... Throughput Boost (SatCom) [SatNews] A number of Asian firms are incorporating this technology into their SatNets...
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iDirect... Building Up Broadband (SatCom) [SatNews] A new broadband network will use this Company's technologies to enhance its service...
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Integral Systems' Suite and AsiaSat 7 Make EPOCH News [SatNews] Integral Systems knows that EPOCH's Integrated Product Suite is the perfect solution for...
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Thales Alenia Space... Communication Payload Pickup (Satellite) [SatNews] Supplying this important payload is the latest contract for this Company...
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TSF Installs VSAT Antenna While Lybia Burns (SatCom) [SatNews] With no telecommunications Misrata, Lybia, is twisting in turmoil.
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Space Systems/Loral... Make This One For Maritime (Satellite) [SatNews] With several satellites already under construction, another one has now been added to the Company's "to do" list...
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SSTL... New Facility Enables More (Satellites) [SatNews] New capacity will now be afforded this Company as their workload continues to increase...
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DISA... A Guiding Light (Policies) [SatNews] A look at the agency's plans for resource allocation and more...
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ORBIT's Extended Marine Band Is Music To Maritimers (SatCom) [SatNews] ORBIT Communication Systems has a few new elements to showcase at CommunicAsia 2011.
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Thrane & Thrane + SpeedCast... Another SAILOR Joins The Crew (SatCom) [SatNews] This new antenna has been designed to operate on the SpeedCast net...
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June 19, 2011 Really Rocket Science's SPACE NEIGHBORHOOD — The Price Is Right (OpEd) by Andrew Tytla [SatNews] There are a lot of very smart people in the SatCom business...
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ST Electronics... Palming The BUC (SatCom) [SatNews] Consuming less then 34W DC power, this new unit weights very litte...
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Hughes Europe... Talking About Emergencies (Event) [SatNews] At this upcoming event, this chief engineer will tackle a subject of interest to many...
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Globecomm Systems... Gotta Love Those SINs (SatCom) [SatNews] These special numbers from the GSA will allow the Company greater availability for government agency purchasing needs...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Nabro Spouts Off (Imagery—NASA [SatNews] Nabro, a stratovolcano in the northeast African nation of Eritrea, rumbled to life late in the evening on June 12, 2011, following a series of earthquakes.
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ESA... Seamless Supervision (SatCom) [SatNews] With reports sent every four hours, the ESA field trials have proven to be quite successful...
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GVF-EMP Broadband Maritime Series Ramps Up For Another [SatNews] The first was such a success they decided to do it again.
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Vislink's Acquisition Makes Waves [SatNews] Vislink makes 'waves' with acquisition of...
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sIRG... Carrier ID Takes The Gold In 2012 Olympics [SatNews] Their idea has finally come to fruition in the industry.
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Hubble Happenings... Delving Into Centaurus A (Imagery) [SatNews] Dark material and dusty lanes...
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June 16, 2011 Harris... A Game Changer (Comms) [SatNews] The U.S.M.C. has ordered up more manpack tactical radios...
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Cassini Captures... Spectrometer Stutter (Spacecraft) [SatNews] Dual short circuits have required a shut down of an important spectrometer aboard the satellite...
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Globe Wireless... Moving On Up... [SatNews] A new president has been named for the Company...
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RRsat... Moving On Up... [SatNews] This Senior Director has now been elected to the WTA...
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Newtec... @ BroadcastAsia2011 + CommunicAsia 2011... [SatNews] Trends in the satellite content delivery will be presented during these events by Company experts...
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SPOT... Maritime Monitoring Gets A HUG (SatCom) [SatNews] Knowing where a vessel is located, and sending emergency alerts, are all part of this system...
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Digital Rapids... Transcoding At Altitude (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] IFE today requires even higher volumes of audio and video transcoding capabilities...
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Satcom Direct... Moving On Up... [SatNews] A new vice president has been hired by the Company...
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IMS Research... VOD Impacts (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Leading the VOD segment are the U.S., Japan, Canada, the U.K. and South Korea...
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Eutelsat... Star Awards To Encourage African Students (STEM) [SatNews] Digital services made available by satellite to all four corners of the world are recognised as powerful engines driving economic and social progress.
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ViaSat... Terman Received (Award) [SatNews] Garnering a "Best Of" award for technology...
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Advantech Wireless... Discovery, Challengers, Millennium + Raptors All Debut (SatCom) [SatNews] A new series of hubs and terminals has debuted from the Company...
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KNS + H2OSatellite... Lightspeed Leverage (SatCom) [SatNews] A milestone has been reached — 100 installations...</b
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Integral Systems... Combo Clout (SatCom) [SatNews] Two major products are going to be brought in under a single umbrella...
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ATCi... Programming Protection (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] New services will be provided from an area free of most natural disasters...
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VISLINK... @ CommunicAsia 2011 With... [SatNews] Joining the Company's antenna products is a new Flyaway...
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Intelsat... A Billion Dollar Benefit To Asia-Pacific (SatCom) [SatNews] The Company's launch schedule and fleet investment program for this region of the world is quite impressive...
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Raytheon... Logistics Leadership (SatCom) [SatNews] The Company will work on affording NESP the services the system requires...
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Comtech Xicom Bigger, Stronger, But Smaller (SatCom) [SatNews] An amplifier that provides greater wattage in a smaller package...
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June 15, 2011 sIRG + GVF... Tackling Interference (Event) [SatNews] Combating intrusiveness in SatCom requires a great deal of work...
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TeleCommunication Systems... Patents Pronounced (Technology) [SatNews] The Company has received four new patents for their technologies...
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EchoStar Technologies... STB'ing Up On Entertainment (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] New equipment will assist operators in delivering enhanced services...
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ESA... Feisty Flare Up (Imagery) [SatNews] Proton storms, solar flares, all observed and recorded...
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SSPI... Nominations Now Being Accepted (Award) [SatNews] Every year, during its Future Leaders Dinner, SSPI presents three young satellite professionals with its Promise Award in recognition of their potential to play a leadership role in the industry.
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RapidEye... Library Looks (Imagery) [SatNews] Here's a new and easy way to locate that image you've been seeking...
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Thomson Broadcast... Amplifier Advancement (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] This national television network is replacing tried and true with updated product...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... More Plumage (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] Perhaps the greatest danger posed by the erupting Puyehue-Cord?n Volcano Complex in Chile is the thick layer of ash being deposited east of the volcano.
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Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings... Acquiring Minds Wish To Know... [SatNews] Their American counterparts already managed this move in 2007...
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Haivision Network Video... @ InfoComm 2011 With... [SatNews] This upcoming, new product offers support for a broad range of inputs and more...
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WildBlue (ViaSat)... Serving The Unserved (SatCom) [SatNews] Unserved rural households can now be served, thanks to funding via RUS...
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Vizada... Optimization Has PoP (SatCom) [SatNews] Enhancements to current services are customer solidifiers...
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SES ASTRA... N24 Adds HD Newscast (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] There are now numerous encrypted and FTA channels available on this platform...
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ORBIT Communications... Moving On Up... [SatNews] Coming on board is a new resource for the Company's EO and telemetry business...
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U.S.A.F. — 50th Space Wing... An Expandable Maneuver (Satellites) [SatNews] A more robust signal is now evident for the GPS constellation...
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Iran... Why, Of Course This Is A Satellite Tasked With Peaceful Intentions (Launch) [SatNews] Iran has launched its second, domestically built satellite...
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NASA's Chandra Discovers Baby Black Holes Growing Like Gangbusters [SatNews] Results from the deepest X-ray image ever taken contained surprises for astronomers.
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Space Security Index Reports Keeping Space Safe The latest info on space security and more is now available.
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June 14, 2011 Here's Looking @ Earth... Ash Attack (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] On June 4, 2011, Puyehue-Cord?n Caulle in Chile experienced its first major eruption in decades.
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Africa... Stormy Outlooks (Imagery) [SatNews] A new study of how storms are generated could improve rainfall prediction in dry regions of Africa, where drought and short growing seasons are common.
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Ericsson + Telcordia... Acquiring Minds Wish To Know... [SatNews] A compatible addition will drive the Company further into the OSS/BSS market segments...
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U.S.A.F. — L.A.F.B... SBIRS Satisfaction (Satellite) [SatNews] The final orbital slot has been achieved...
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Arianespace... Bringing Two Together (Launch) [SatNews] The move from launcher integration to final assembly has been completed...
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Vizada + Thrane & Thrane... Merging Strengths For Maritime (SatCom) [SatNews] These two companies will present combo products to the maritime market...
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Goes To The Ends Of The World With OnAir (SatCom) [SatNews] Cruising on the sea doesn't mean out of touch.
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Global Sentinel™ System's High-Risk Assets Are Iridium Certified [SatNews] Certification of high-risk assets is crucial to companies.
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June 13, 2011 VISLINK... @ CommunicAsia With... (SatCom) [SatNews] The Company is debuting a new, highly portable flyaway...
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Volfoni... A Polarizing Influence (SatBroadcasting™—3D) [SatNews] There's something quite 3D-ish to be shown at this pavilion...
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Arianespace... Low + High Rider (Launch) [SatNews] July 1st is the scheduled "move 'em on out" date...
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SATCON... Tracks, Networking, Events + Exhibits... [SatNews] Online registration is now available for SATCON...
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U.S. Strategic Command + Air Force Space Command... Anomaly Action (Satellite) [SatNews] Authorizations are now in place....
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Agilent Technologies... Analyze This... (Equipment) [SatNews] For those involved in microwave engineering, this new product is now coming online...
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Norsat Int'l... Broadband Bonanza (SatCom) [SatNews] Enhanced broadband is to be offered to the First Nations...
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STM Norway AS... Demo Done Right (SatCom) [SatNews] Efficiency gains have now been realized...
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NDIA... A Sensitive Symposium (Event) [SatNews] Insights will be provided to execs and senior managers by the government...
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Botswana... Signal Copping (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] E.tv Botswana has asked the South Gauteng High Court to grant it an interdict...
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Eutelsat... Signals For San Marino (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] This new agreement will optimize the reach of this broadcaster...
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BAE Systems... Geospatial Goodness (Imagery) [SatNews] As geospatial-intelligence becomes more and more important, the Indian requests for such technology will now receive more support...
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Raytheon Technical Services... Logistically-Speaking (SatCom) [SatNews] In support of this crucial program...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Potent Plume (Imagery—ESA) [SatNews] If you've been looking for plumage of the sulphur dioxide kind, look no further...
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USAF FAB-T Tests Results Prove Fab (MilSatCom) [SatNews] The U.S. Air Force's flight-tested FAB-T results are in.
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Boeing.. Spatial Quarters Queued Up (Spacecraft) [SatNews] The first steps have now occurred for this new space transport system...
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Hyundai... Driving While Connected (Telematics) [SatNews] A whole slew of features will be introduced into this Company's new cars this summer...
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Orbital Sciences + THAICOM... Build Me Another, Please (Satellite) [SatNews] Hybrid services for 78.5 degrees East are in this new build...
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AsiaSat... Bouquet Bonanza (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Eleven new channels for Asia-Pacific consumption...
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Teledyne Paradise Datacom... SSPA Solution (SatCom) [SatNews] A modular design for this new SSPA ensures faster field action...
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Telenor Connexion + Octo Telematics... Standardized Connectivity (M2M) [SatNews] Services are to be provided to insurance and automative markets...
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Lockheed Martin... Visual Simulation Stimulation (STEM) [SatNews] A unique aviation simulation experience to enhance the STEM curriculum...
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Honeywell + EMS Technologies... Acquiring Minds Wish To Know... [SatNews] A major acquisition by this Company leads them into more SatCom and mobile networking opportunities...
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WORK Microwave... @ CommunicAsia2011 With... [SatNews] At Booth 1L4-07, WORK Microwave will show and demo...
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Advantech Wireless Finding They Are Founding Member In WTA's Technology Initiative [SatNews] Advantech Wireless is recognized for helping to make a successful initiative.
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SpaceX...Thaicom 6 Is Eighth Aboard Ninth (Launch) [SatNews] Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) was chosen to launch...
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Moving On Up At...L-3 MPRI [SatNews] L-3 MPRI welcomes new appointee to their staff.
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June 10, 2011 United Launch Alliance, NASA, CONAE + U.S.A.F... The Age Of Aquarius Has Left The Building Pad (Launch) [SatNews] An international satellite arrived in orbit early today...
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exactEarth Ltd... Orders Up As Well As Constellation Additions (SatCom + Satellites) [SatNews] Multiple orders are always a positive and valid indication that a Company has pursued a most valid pathway...
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Northrop Grumman... Bus'ing In Lower Costs (Spacecraft) [SatNews] The first of several design, building and delivery steps have now been completed...
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GeoEye... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] A new plan for shareholders has been approved by the Board...
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June 9, 2011 Gilat...No Tears For Tier 1 With New VoIP Coverage To Russia (SatCom) [SatNews] Gilat will provide vast coverage in their latest services to Russia.
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SES S.A... Safe Travels for SES-3 + MOU With ictQATAR (Satellite + SatCom) [SatNews] The Company's next satellite is now safely at Baikonour, and there's a new deal for Middle East services...
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Romantis Satellite Communications... Starting Something New (SatCom) [SatNews] A wide range of products and services are planned for this new company...
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Agilent Technologies... Bypass Bonanza (Switches) [SatNews] There are now three new frequency options for the Company's switches...
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Fortress Technologies... A Mesh Of Things (Comms) [SatNews] This new offering transmits over C-band...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Watching Wallow (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] Combing a vertical profile view and a MODIS image for the Arizona fire...
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Northrop Grumman... A Hot Messenger (Satellite) [SatNews] Solar arrays deliver power and that cooling sensation...
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Gateway Communications + Altobridge... Innovation Honored (Award) [SatNews] Mobile communcations for remote African communities has a rewarding result...
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Orbital Sciences Corporation... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] Replacing the Company's existing revolving credit facility is this new arrangement...
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SPECIM... Hyperspectral Handiwork (ISR) [SatNews] New capabilities for port and harbor security, thanks to advanced chemical imaging technology...
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NewCom International... Bundles Have A Worldwide Focus (SatCom) [SatNews] The Company has debuted a new suite of satellite phones...
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COM DEV Int'l... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] COM DEV International Ltd. (TSX: CDV) today announced first quarter financial results for the three month period ended April 30, 2011.
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Advantech Wireless... 50-Year Partnership Continues (SatCom) [SatNews] This Company milestone will find them continuing their work with a leading Chinese provider...
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VisLink + Gigawave... Acquiring Minds Wish To Know... (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] With a nearly four million pounds purchase price, the Company acquires tried and tested technology...
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Boeing...NEXT In Line (Satellite) [SatNews] Testing and integration are part of this Company's new priorities for this new satellite...
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Comtech Telecommunications Corp... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) today reported its operating results for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2011.
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June 8, 2011 Northrup Grumman... Giving Graudates A Monetary Boost (STEM) [SatNews] Merit scholarships are handed out to engineering students...
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ARINC... Aviation Amenities (SatCom) [SatNews] The Company has been named as the recipient of a number of contracts...
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Indra... Supporting SISCOMIS (SatCom) [SatNews] Fly-Aways are going to be delivered to this nation's armed forces...
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Agilent Technologies... Peak Power Pulse Provider... [SatNews] This new offering comes with 15 predefined parameter measurements...
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Harris + Cubic Corp... Video-Based ISR (Comms) [SatNews] For a warfighter, situational awareness can mean the difference between mission success or failure...
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Harris CapRock Communications... Drilling Connectivity (SatCom) [SatNews] Seven rigs and ships will now have connectivity enhancements...
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Newtec... Info Invite (Event) [SatNews] A 60 minute presentation is in the offering...
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Globalstar... Second Set Of Six Being Prepped (Launch) [SatNews] Come July, this second set of satellites is scheduled to enrich the Company's growing constellation...
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Space Foundation + Iridium... Joining Up (Membership) [SatNews] This brings total membership for this important organization to 113...
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TSBc Gives A Nordic Boost (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Nordic countries now have more TV options.
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NASA JPL... Aquarius Abeyance (Launch) [SatNews] Launch vehicle flight profile inconsistencies require a launch postponement...
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Expand Networks and Telkom Expand In The Award Department [SatNews] Chests must have expanded when the awards were distributed...
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EchoStar... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] It's now official, the purchase has been completed...
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June 7, 2011 Research and Markets... FOXTEL Future Looks Bright (Report) [SatNews] FOXTEL is moving aggresively to capture even more market share as other majors resell it's services...
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Sisvel Technology... @ European TV Forum With... (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Tile technology implementation for 3DTV? Yes, says the founder of this Company...
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In-Stat... Wi-Fi + 80 Million DTVs (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] The first applications to adopt Wi-Fi Direct include mobile PCs, mobile phones, and digital televisions (DTVs).
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Fires Below (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] Smoke from fires burning in southwestern Africa are quite evident...
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Nigeria... Peaceful Resolution Request + Lauch Expectations (Satellites) [SatNews] A request for "peace" between to Nigerian agencies and launch expectations...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... The Tornado Track (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] On June 1, 2011, a supercell thunderstorm developed over western Massachusetts.
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Inmarsat... Spotlight On Service (Award) [SatNews] An award was delivered to the Company's representative in Beirut...
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ITU... Bringing Broadband Up To Snuff (Report) [SatNews] Governments around the world need to rapidly formulate and implement national multi-sectoral broadband plans...
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JAMPRO Antennas... @ Broadcast Asia 2011 With... [SatNews] Here's a new offering designed for multi-channel UHF applications that'll be on display...
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Digital Rapids Transcodes While High And Wide (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Digital Rapids transcodes at elevation.
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KVH... Easing Into ECDIS (SatCom) [SatNews] Regulations usually require a re-evaluation of one's SatCom equipment to meet such communication demands...
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MEASAT + Astrium... Ku- Continuance (Satellite) [SatNews] A new satellite is now in the works with Astrium for the 91.5 degrees East orbital slot...
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ATK... Above + Beyond Life Expectancy (Satellite) [SatNews] Continuing its hyperspectral imagery missions, this satellite is performing beyond original expectations...
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iDirect... More Than Ready For More VSAT (SatCom) [SatNews] This exhaustive report reveals some interesting facts about maritime VSAT intentions...
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Raytheon... Chilly Communications (SatCom) [SatNews] A crucial third upgrade at this station has been completed to support a number of top tier missions...
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GeoEye... Moving On Up... [SatNews] The Government Affairs division now has a new vice president...
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Thuraya... Horsing Around In Mongolia (SatCom) [SatNews] A large group of horse-riding enthusiasts and adventurers will be heading off to Mongolia later this month...
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XTAR, LLC... Moving On Up... [SatNews] A brand new positon calls for a brand new executive...
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OnAsset Intelligence Knows How To Push America (M2M) [SatNews] Dogs racing the Iditarod can be tracked — how about disabled bicyclists?
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Puyehue Pumps Ash (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] On June 4, 2011, a fissure opened in Chile’s Puyehue-Cord?n Caulle Volcanic Complex.
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Air & Space Power Journal Is Available For The Picking [SatNews] Hot off the press and available...
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Soyuz And NASA Astronauts Travel As Team (Launch) [SatNews] A new day and a new way to reach the ISS...
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June 6, 2011 Here's Looking @ Earth... Floodway Focus (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] There's still pently of water washing across the Louisiana landscape toward the Gulf of Mexico...
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Thuraya... @ Maritime Security + Defense Exhibition With... [SatNews] The Maritime Security and Defense exhibition conference and exhibition will occur from June 15 to 17th, and Thuraya will be showing...
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Lockheed Martin... Fort Huachuca's Intelligence Exercise (Comms) [SatNews] Empire Challenge was just conducted, and this Company enabled secure intelligence sharing...
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Africa + MENA... Big Time Losses Due To Spectrum Colonization (SatCom) [SatNews] Mr. Thomas Choi, the CEO of Asia Broadcast Satellite, had impactful things to say about Africa and the Middle East...
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Mitsubishi Electric Corp... Going For Eight (Satellites) [SatNews] With a look toward the future, the Company plans to double its production of satellites...
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Boeing... Set To Lose Talent... [SatNews] One of the tragic effects of current government policy regarding space exploration will see the affect of such short-sightedness as this Company prepares to lose members of its workforce...
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Kentucky... Phone Possessor Gets Cuffs Slapped On (SatCom) [SatNews] Police say they found a stolen iPhone, and, once again, satellite technology was used to pinpoint the alleged perpetrator.
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Harris Corp... More Functionality For Warfighters (Comms) [SatNews] The Company's multiband manpack radio system now has two new significant capabilities...
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MITEQ Is Hush Hush With New Additions [SatNews] MITEQ will be sharing some new additions.
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NOAA... How To Handle A Hurricane... [SatNews] The Atlantic basin is expected to see an above-normal hurricane season this year...
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Hughes... Talent Attractor (Award) [SatNews] Winning an award of this stature can certainly attract applications for employment...
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Arianespace... Payloads To Be Prepp'd (Launch) [SatNews] The dual payloads for the next Ariane 5 mission have now been rec'd...
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Metacom... Data Deliverer (SatCom) [SatNews] This new offering for Southern Africa is designed for low bandwidth use...
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Integral Systems... Talk In Toulouse (Event) [SatNews] Attendees at this conference can learn a great deal about RF simulation technology...
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June 3, 2011 atrexx... No Deposit And A Lot Of Return (SatCom) [SatNews] Internet services fragmentation is the target for this Company's broadband offerings in South America...
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Satellite Telecommunications Network... A Great Deal Of Vertigo Downstream (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] An IT-based architecture helps this network add additional channels to its lineup...
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Spot... The Bundle Connection (SatCom) [SatNews] With this new promo debut, added value can be obtained...
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Verizon Wireless + Blueforce Development... Protection+LBS (M2M) [SatNews] Advanced situational awareness and information mobility melded together...
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Space and Missile Systems Center... A Command Change... [SatNews] A change of command ceremony for the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center has just occurred.
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June 2, 2011 MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates... Critical Downlinking (Imagery [SatNews] The Company is going to provide crucial data for disaster relief and monitoring....
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MTN Satellite Communications... RSD + Research (SatCom) [SatNews] This Company's technology is now onboard for a research expedition...
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Eutelsat... Groundstation + Network Debut (SatCom) [SatNews] The Company brought the promised pieces together...
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Skyware Global... Ka-Banding Together (SatCom) [SatNews] Product flexibility allows this new offering to address both consumer enterprise and military markets...
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SES ASTRA... Ten HD Channels Without Charge (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] This new agreement finds leading channels now being made available in Germany...
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Boeing... Launching A New Office... For Launches (Spacecraft) [SatNews] This new office expands the Company's capabilities for new launch endeavors...
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Hughes Network Systems... Hurricanes Cometh (SatCom) [SatNews] Help may be obtained when deciding what needs to be done to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season...
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Applied Satellite Technology (AST) + Streambox... Streams Of Consciousness... + Video (SatCom) [SatNews] This new partnership enables some new live features...
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Navigation Maritime Bulagare + Iridium... Maritime Moves (SatCom) [SatNews] Vessel management improvements and cost savings have resulted from this implementation...
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Sofradir... Infrared Importance (Satellite) [SatNews] IR arrays are to be delivered as part of this new contract...
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Sea Launch + Intelsat... Sending Off A STAR GEO (Launch) [SatNews] The satellite, designed for 15 years of service life, will be driven into orbit by a Zenit-3SLB...
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ITT... Gains NASA Recognition (Satellite) [SatNews] Exemplary efforts and team commitment to excellence has been rewarded...
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Harris' Falcon III You Are Not Alone-Node (MilSatCom) [SatNews] A manpack that expands to 30 individual nodes...
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CASBAA Singapore Satellite Industry...Experts Prognosticate [SatNews] Who knows what the future holds?
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June 1, 2011 European Satellite Operators Assocation (ESOA)... The Important Role Of Satellites (Event) [SatNews] Delivery of satellite services throughout Europe where the subject of this recent meeting...
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Elbit Systems... Hybrid Solutions Happening (SatCom) [SatNews] The Company is adding new services for VNOs...
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KVH Industries... Naval Coalitions Reliance (SatCom) [SatNews] Anti-piracy efforts and those tasked with preventing such from occurring are using this Company's equipment...
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Asia Broadcast Satellite + Viacom Int'l... Beam Bonanza (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] New channels are now being distributed into Asia via this Company's video neighborhood...
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SES WORLD SKIES U.S. Government Solutions... Something To CHIRP About (Satellite) [SatNews] Completing crucial tests proves out technologies and leads to a highly confident launch...
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NASA... Endeavour's Last Hurrah (Spacecraft) [SatNews] Space shuttle Endeavour and its six-astronaut crew have sailed home for the final time.
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iDirect + SkyVision Global... VSAT Evolution In The Congo (SatCom) [SatNews] From the government to enterprise clients, more services are on their way...
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Gilat Satcom... Securing C-Band (SatCom) [SatNews] A new hub will bring high-speed service to this region in Africa...
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RapidEye... Financially Speaking... Restructuring Requested... [SatNews] Insolvency has been filed under German law by this EO firm...
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GlobeCast... Moving On Up [SatNews] As the former CEO leaves to pursue other interests, this experienced Company exec steps in to fill the leadership role...
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Spacecom... Polish Pronouncement (SatCom) [SatNews] Long term agreements are music to this Company's ledgers...
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CEOS And ISU Use Earth Observation Sats To Detect Bugs [SatNews] Altitude doesn't prevent Earth Observation (EO) satellites from assisting in therapeutic medicine.
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Bliley Customizes GPS Timing And Frequency [SatNews] Ready to roll-out a new GPS frequency and timing module...
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