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May 30, 2011 Guardian Mobility... New Plans + Acquiring Minds Wish To Know... [SatNews] Helping to manage monthly costs are these new bundles...
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems... Predator's With A Canadian Flavor (UAV/UAS) [SatNews] Teaming up to bring UAS craft to Canadian forces...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Grímsvötn Garbage Going Away (Imagery—ESA) [SatNews] Predicting the exact dispersal of a volcanic ash cloud is never going to be easy...
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VISLINK... @ CommunicAsia 2011 With... (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] A number of products, including a new antenna, are set for demos at this show...
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Fibertek... With Laser Precision (Satellite) [SatNews] With a launch set for 2016, this Company is involved in the laser systems side of the satellite...
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FOXTEL + AUSTAR... Acquiring Minds Wish To Know + Xbox 360 Adds (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Combining forces could see nearly $3 billion in annual revenues, and there's unmetered access ahead for Xbox 360 users...
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ORBCOMM... Engine Power (SatCom) [SatNews] Asset management for engine-driven environments...
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Astrium... Bringing The Pieces Together (Satellites) [SatNews] Being offered is easier access to space...
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BroadcastAsia2011... First Time Out (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Bringing together industry pros within a zone of information...
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Lockheed Martin... Confronting A Cyber Attack... (Security) [SatNews] An attack against its systems has been mitigated...
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MEASAT... Payload Procurement (SatCom) [SatNews] Becoming the NSO for Malaysia...
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May 29, 2011 Atlona Technologies | MEASAT | Tvinci Atlona believes in switchers... MEASAT has a Fox in their sights... Tvinci empowers portal...
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May 26, 2011 Arqiva | SES ASTRA | SNL Kagan (SatBroadcasting™) Arqiva appoints new CFO ...SES ASTRA wins DTH spot in Italy... SNL Kagan looks at catch-up services...
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Strategy Analytics... Battle Space Integration Examined (Report—UAS/UAV) [SatNews] The success of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in providing real-time information to military commanders has contributed to mission effectiveness and personnel protection.
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AeroVironment... Systems + Spares (UAS/UAV) [SatNews] Hand-launched and light and a new contract...
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KVH... Maritime Gets More... At Less Cost (SatCom [SatNews] Maritime communications need more and more bandwidth...
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Elbit Systems... Small... And Green... (UAV/UAS) [SatNews] There are hybrid cars and hybrid fuels, so hybrid propulsion for UAVs seems to be a logical step...
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OnAir + TriaGnoSys... Turnkey Jet Solution (SatCom) [SatNews] This new connectivity solution is lightweight and fits right in...
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GMES Masters Competition...Incubation Of Ideas (Earth Observation) [SatNews] Interesting... a contest involving innovative Earth observation data.
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NASA... Lasers For Ice (Satellite) [SatNews] Laser systems will play an important role in this NASA satellite...
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Arianespace... Two To Take To The Skies In July (Launch) [SatNews] The first checkout step is underway in French Guiana...
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NBN Co... No Access, Then, Higher Priority (SatCom) [SatNews] Additional information has been released regarding eligibility for communication services...
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Northrop Grumman... Time To Transition (Satellite) [SatNews] From DMSP to DWSS...
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ITT's GammaCam Can Help Japan (Imaging) [SatNews] How do you analyze radiation levels in a nuclear disaster? Enter...
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation... Successful Injection (Satellite) [SatNews] Once up, geostationary orbit must be attained...
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NASA And Hawaii Collaborate And Celebrate (Space Exploration) [SatNews] NASA takes new project concepts to Hawaii...
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May 25, 2011 NASA... Chandra Checks Out Carina (Imagery) [SatNews] New data is pouring in on a new supernova factory...
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Haivision | SES | SMPTE | Softel | Wohler Technologies (SatBroadcasting™) Arqiva shows a lot of love + has a new CFO... Haivision @ 2011 AHECTA Conference... SES ASTRA pumps up download speeds... SMPTE's new intiatives... Softel to speak @ BroadcastAsia2011... Spot LLC brings the world of messaging comes to the App Store... Wohler gets the Starz Entertainment nod...
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SkyLogic + TeliaSonera... Tooway To Make A Difference (SatCom) [SatNews] High speed broadband will makes its way to remote areas...
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Thuraya...Dhow Versus Dhow (SatCom) [SatNews] The Dubai ruling family sponsors this race that involves 60 foot sailing vessels...
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Vizada... Important Integration (SatCom) [SatNews] A new, all-in-one platform for maritime makes its debut...
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AsiaSat... At The Heart Of The Matter (SatCom) [SatNews] Construction has begun on a new expansion that'll support new antennas...
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Loral Space & Communications... Array Angst (Satellite) [SatNews] A perfect Proton launch by ILS has now resulted in an array difficulty...
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Iridium... Joining The Team + Putting Piracy In Its Place (SatCom) [SatNews] A presidential summons and summoning aid when confronted by pirates...
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Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)... Locally Grown (Imagery) [SatNews] Now transmitting images...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Steam Sullies Forth + Ash Attacks (Imagery) [SatNews] Another Iceland volcano is spewing ash and steam.
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SatCom Global... Horizon Has Disasters In Mind (SatCom) [SatNews] In the event of a natural disaster, reliable communication is vital to help assess damage, collect information, and deploy supplies to help victims and save lives.
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WTA Soon To Release What You Want — And When [SatNews] June 28 is sure to be an auspicious date.
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May 24, 2011 Space Foundation + Regenetech... From Space To Skin (Certification) [SatNews] A Space Certification seal has been awarded to this firm..
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Raven Industries... Tracking Gets The Slingshot Approach... [SatNews] This new application can certainly find what you're looking for...
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Thuraya... Mountain Messaging (SatCom) [SatNews] When embarking on a new mountain expedition, professional mountaineer Arnold Coster ensures that he has his gear in order.
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Hughes Europe... Show & Tell (SatCom) [SatNews] With all of the policy negotiations underway in Europe, Ka-band takes center stage for this firm...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Of Meteoric Concern (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] The brightest analyze the brightest...
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Iridium + Datema Delfzijl B.V... Charting Competencies (SatCom) [SatNews] The all-important important data links offer charting that's charged by use...
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Spot LLC... Device Delight (SatCom) [SatNews] The world of messaging comes to the App Store...
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Newtec + Microcom... Congolese Communication Concerns Capped (SatCom) [SatNews] Higher throughput with lower operational costs are now in sight...
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COM DEV International... Moving On Up... [SatNews] A distinguished physician and astronaut joins the Company's board of directors...
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iDirect + Detecon... Back Me Up (SatCom) [SatNews] Critical backup is the main reason for this new contract that affords redundancy for datacenters...
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NASA... Deep Space Transportation (Spacecraft) [SatNews] A new spacecraft is now in the works that will, eventually, transport astronauts on 21-day missions...
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Comtech EF Data + KNS... Ocean Roaming (SatCom) [SatNews] The ability to maintain connectivity while accessing beams is incorporated into this joint effort...
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Arianespace... Delivered For A July Departure (Launch) [SatNews] The next passenger for an Ariane 5 has arrived in French Guiana...
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Lockheed Martin + U.S.A.F... SBIRS GEO-1 Having Its Way (Satellite) [SatNews] This satellite's performance is as expected, continuing to drive a highly successful implementation...
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May 23, 2011 Aeryon Labs... Vertically Positioned For Intelligence (UAS/UAV) [SatNews] Aeryon Labs develops and builds quadrotors — vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) micro unmanned aerial vehicles which are used for tactical, over-the-hill aerial intelligence.
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GlobeCast... Moving On Up... [SatNews] GlobeCast has appointeda new managing director for the Company's operations in India.
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PCI Geomatics... Orthorectified + Mosaicked (Imagery) [SatNews] PCI Geomatics has been awarded a contract to deliver a GeoImaging Accelerator (GXL) satellite processing system to China’s Institute of Remote Sensing Applications (IRSA).
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Space Florida... Prioritize Those Projects (Financial) [SatNews] Each year, Space Florida submits a list of project priorities to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for consideration in preparing a five-year work program in partnership with local Transportation Planning Organizations (TPOs).
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Pakistan + China... Communication + Cooperation (Satellite) [SatNews] Pakistan would launch a communication satellite with China on August 14th, as a part of Independence Day celebrations, the local newspaper Dawn reported last Saturday.
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Doordarshan Plants A Major Bouquet (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] By 2012 many new choices will be available to India's television viewers.
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Brüel & Kjaer Enjoys Green(er) Good Vibrations (Certification) [SatNews] Their instruments are green, and now they are certified...
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KVH Thinks Outside The Box And Scores A Record (SatCom) [SatNews] Just because it's a box doesn't mean that KVH is 'square' — au contraire.
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Arianespace, ESA + The EC... Navigational Nuances (Satellites) [SatNews] The European GPS initiative is making strides toward October...
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Qualcomm... It's A Snapdragon Communication Success (SatCom) [SatNews] Good news for GLONASS satellite networkers...
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Spatial Energy... Opening + Moving On Up... [SatNews] A new subsidiary and a new director...
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Harris... Moving On Out... [SatNews] A decision to retire in mid-2012 has initiated a new command search...
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Lockheed Martin Space Systems... Twins On Their Way (Spacecraft) [SatNews] Final testing and processing for four months is on the schedule...
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Iridium's Sat Phone...Tests That Save (SatCom) [SatNews] In a major calamity one of the most useful tools would be a satellite phone — but does it work?
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Joplin Jammed By Twister Killer (Imagery) [SatNews] The monster at work is observed by GOES-13...
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May 22, 2011 NASA Atlantis Moves Out And Preps For Grande Finale [SatNews] At NASA an era is soon to close on its last chapter.
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L.A.F.B. / SMC... ORS-1 Is Virginia-Bound (Satellite) [SatNews] Another major milestone has been met as all get set to ship an important military satellite to its launch site...
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American Geophysical Union (AGU)... Truly Stormy Days Ahead (Satellite) [SatNews] As the U.S. readies itself for an expected active hurricane season, the American Geophysical Union (AGU) calls on Congress to restore funding to the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS).
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Iridium + Tesacom... Opportunities Open Up (SatCom) [SatNews] The license has been granted and now this Company can start selling in Latin America...
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Arianespace... Double Departure (Launch) [SatNews] On Friday, May 20, Arianespace orbited two communications satellites: ST-2 for the operator ST-2 Satellite Ventures Pte Ltd., a joint venture of Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and Chunghwa Telecom Company Limited (Chunghwa), and GSAT-8 for the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
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Broadcom | Cinegy | Ericsson | JAMPRO (SatBroadcasting™) Broadcom brings STB into HD environs... Cinegy aids in HD transition... Ericsson garners a "connected" award... JAMPRO Antennas @ BroacastAsia 2011 With...
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ILS... Telstar Trips On Out (Launch) [SatNews] International Launch Services (ILS) has successfully carried Telstar 14R/Estrela do Sul 2 into orbit on an ILS Proton for customer Telesat.
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MDA + CSA... Continuing The Cause (Satellite) [SatNews] MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX: MDA) has signed contract amendments with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
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Globalstar... Go Fish (SatCom) [SatNews] Now signed on is a solution for fishing boats and an indication of Company re-entrenchment in Spain...
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NASA... Considerable Quake Conclusions (SatCom) [SatNews] A new NASA and university study of the March 11, 2011, Japan earthquake that included researchers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., provides the most comprehensive look to date at how Earth moved that day, unleashing widespread destruction and a devastating tsunami.
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May 21, 2011 ORBCOMM... Taiwan Ties (M2M) [SatNews] ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s Council for Economic Planning and Development to assist in its plans to enter the Taiwan market through potential partnership with local telecommunications and shipping companies.
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May 19, 2011 GATR Technologies... Inflated + Timely Emergency Assistance (Comms) [SatNews] GATR Technologies announced its recent support of local emergency response agencies and tornado victims in North Alabama and surrounding area with critical satellite connectivity (via the GATR inflatable antenna system) and personnel in the wake of the tornados that ripped through Alabama on April 27th.
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Hughes Europe... Devon Demos (Event) [SatNews] Hughes Europe and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) are joining forces at the Devon County Show.
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TMC + Crossfire Media... Moving On Up... (Event) [SatNews] TMC and Crossfire Media have announced that OnAsset Intelligence’s Nikki Cuban has been appointed Conference Chair of the M2M Evolution Conference, taking place at ITEXPO on September 13-15, in the Austin Convention Center.
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Stratos Global... Fleet Furtherance (SatCom) [SatNews] Stratos Global is nearing completion of its deployment of the Inmarsat FleetBroadband satellite communications service on 55 commercial vessels for Harren & Partner Ship Management GmbH & Co. KG (H&P).
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PortVision... Working With Workboats (SatCom) [SatNews] A new service has debuted from this Company that's targeted to help workboat fleets...
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Space Foundation... Enjoying Mars (STEM) [SatNews] A simulated Martian terrain and robotics laboratory is the newest addition to the Space Foundation Discovery Institute in Colorado Springs.
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ABI Research Results... There Is OneStar In Mobile Plans [SatNews] ABI Research reveals the results of a comparison survey of mobile data pricing in Indonesia.
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American Customer Satisfaction Index... DIRECTV A Winner (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] When it comes to customer satisfaction, telecom and satellite companies score way ahead of cable companies according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).
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SES... Major Package Arrival (Satellite) [SatNews] SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) has announced that the ASTRA 1N satellite designed and manufactured by Astrium for SES has arrived at the European space Center in Kourou, French Guiana.
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GMV + Thales Alenia Space... Dynamics Development (Satellite) [SatNews] With a lower orbital altitude, this satellite will have faster transmission rates, and this Company will provide the flight dynamics system...
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Digital Alert Systems + Hearst TV | SES ASTRA | SNL Kagan | Streambox (SatBroadcasting™) Digital Alert Systems Hearst TV are on alert... SES Astra has Balkan deal... SNL Kagan sees IPTV growth... Streambox brings new updates into play...
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C-COM... @ CommunicAsia 2011 With... [SatNews] The latest Flyaway Antenna system will be on display at this upcoming event...
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May 18, 2011 ViaSat... Financially Speaking + Important Linkages (Satellite) [SatNews] ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2011.
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Conflagration In Calgary (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] Tan and gray smoke spanned hundreds of kilometers across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Northwest Territories, Canada, on May 16, 2011.
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Africa... Geospatial Information Must Be Embraced (Report) [SatNews] In a story from AllAfrica.com filed by Zacharg Ochieng, African governments could become more sensitive to what their people really need by harnessing the wealth of available geospatial information, a meeting of scientists and policymakers has heard.
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Stratos Global... Indian Installations (SatCom) [SatNews] Stratos Global has been selected by The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) to deploy the Inmarsat FleetBroadband satellite communications service as part of an integrated maritime communications solution that will help the operator increase productivity and control costs.
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Cubic Defense Applications... Driving Data Links (MilSatCom) [SatNews] This new offering operates in multiple RF bands...
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Here's Looking @ Earth... The Spillway's Deluge (Imagery—Landsat) [SatNews] The lower Mississippi River is swelling to heights as large as the record height that was set in 1927.
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ORBCOMM + StarTrak... Acquiring Minds Wish To Know... [SatNews] ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC) has now completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of StarTrak Systems, LLC from Alanco Technologies, Inc.
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Integral Systems... Small Package Power Puncher (SatCom) [SatNews] Large power output from a very small package and minimal heat production are found in this Company's latest SSPA...
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May 17, 2011 ISRO... R&D Ramp Up + A Trio Planned (Spacecraft + Launch) [SatNews] The Indian Space Research Organisation plans to set up an advanced R&D center in the field of spacecraft technologies in Karnataka's Chitradurga and rocket sub-systems integration facility near the spaceport of Sriharikota in coastal Andhra Pradesh.
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Newtec + Euroconsult... And The Good News Is... (Event) [SatNews] Speaking at a Newtec-hosted seminar in Miami last week, Susan Irwin, President of Euroconsult USA, predicted robust growth in emerging markets for satellite broadcasting in the next decade.
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TeleCommunication Systems... Hop To It (SatCom) [SatNews] TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) has announced the immediate availability of commercial service for the Cisco Internet Routing in Space (IRIS) solution using the Cisco(R) 18400 Space Router on Intelsat IS-14.
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Harris... Making Missions Safer (Comms) [SatNews] Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) has received a $19 million order from a nation in Asia for an integrated tactical communications system to provide command and control in a variety of missions.
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Deloitte... New Savings For All Who Fly (SatCom) [SatNews] Transforming the global air transportation system (ATS) from ground-based communications and radar control to satellite-based navigation systems will generate significant savings for airlines and passengers, according to a new Deloitte business case study.
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Vishay Intertechnology... Voltage + Vibration Improvements (Capacitors) [SatNews] Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) has released a new series of tantalum-cased wet tantalum capacitors with glass-to-tantalum hermetic seals.
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Gilat... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT) has reported its results for the quarter ending March 31, 2011.
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TS2... Encrypted Chat Win (SatCom) [SatNews] In Poland, the Government Protection Bureau (GPB) has just awarded awarded a public contract for telecommunications services within the agency's satellite communications system.
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RRsat... Moving On Up... [SatNews] RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) has appoingted a new Chairman to its Board of Directors, Dr. Shlomo Shamir.
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Advantech Wireless... Point-To-Point Phrasing (Comms) [SatNews] Advantech Wireless has been awarded a contract to supply point-to-point microwave radio equipment and solutions to a fast growing central California mobile communications provider.
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Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS)... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] New financing located by the Company will fund a most important satellite capital expenditure project...
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Ball Aerospace... Victory With Vacuum Testing (Satellite) [SatNews] A most crucial test has now been passed for this satellite, which will launch later this year...
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Danmon Systems Group | Harmonic | Miranda | Teranex (SatBroadcasting™) Danmon's demos @ Broadcast Asia... Harmonic @ Broadcast Asia with... Miranda tech supports eight new channels... Teranex selected for simulated 3D programming...
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iDirect... Opting For Optimization (SatCom) [SatNews] Joining an expert in wireless bandwidth optimization has opened up an important, new reseller agreement...
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Ariane 5 And ST-2's Launch Is Stacked And Pushed Back (Launch) [SatNews] The checklist is complete and everything looks good to go for Arianespace's Ariane 5 launch.
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Dasnair This Falcon 7X Offers The Swiss OnAir Suite (SatCom) [SatNews] More conveniences will be available for Dasnair's Falcon 7X passengers.
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May 16, 2011 Thrane & Thrane... Three More STCs Gain The Air (SATCOM) [SatNews] Since its launch at EBACE last year, the Thrane & Thrane AVIATOR 200 has received three Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) which approve its installation on a range of smaller aircraft and include the use of Wi-Fi aboard.
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TRISPEC Communications An Advantage For Advantech (SatCom) [SatNews] TRISPEC Communications and Advantech Wireless have agreed to a game plan for distribution.
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Harmonic + TV Azteca | Mosart | Rohde & Schwarz | TeamCast Harmonic handles DVB-S2 for HDTV broadcaster... Mosart® Medialab AS @ 2011 BroadcastAsia Show... Rohde & Schwarz generates DVB-C2 interest... TeamCast stimulates DVB-T2 in Finland...
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EADS... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] EADS (stock exchange symbol: EAD) has released their results for the first quarter 2011.
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GlobalSCAPE... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] GlobalSCAPE, Inc. (NYSE Amex: GSB), a developer of secure information exchange solutions, has announced financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2011, ending March 31, 2011.
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Globecomm Systems... A Working Win (Award) [SatNews] If you work in New York, it's nice to know about a Company that attracts talent due to their award-winning employment environments...
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TiaLinx, Inc... It Can Even Hear You Breathing (UAS/UAV) [SatNews] TiaLinx, Inc., a developer of remotely controlled mini-unmanned aerial and ground vehicles integrated with ultra wideband miniaturized radars, has launched their Phoenix50-H.
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RUAG Space... Moving On Out + Moving On Up... [SatNews[ There is to be a change at the top of RUAG Space in Switzerland.
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Numerex... @ TIA 2011... (Event) [SatNews] Numerex (NASDAQ: NMRX) will participate in various M2M standardization activities around TIA 2011, the U.S. Telecommunications Industry Association's annual industry event, which will take place at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, May 17-20, 2011.
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RapidEye... Image Conscious (Imagery) [SatNews] RapidEye has now selected a fresh new look for the Company.
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ISRO... SPOT Space Set (Launch) [SatNews] The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has lined up the launch of an image capturing satellite for France in 2012.
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Comtech EF Data... Backhaul Betterment (SatCom) [SatNews] Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., received $1.0 million in satellite communications equipment orders.
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TeleCommunications Systems... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) has reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
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Satellite Industry Association (SIA)... Regulation Reformation (SatCom) [SatNews] The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) applauds the release by the Departments of Defense, State, and Commerce of an interim report that assesses the national security impact of reforming United States export control policy for satellites.
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India's GSAT-8 Looks Great On Ariane 5 (Launch) [SatNews] India's GSAT-8 multi-mission satellite is ready for launch.
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Andrews Space... Power To The Module (Spacecraft) [SatNews] Andrews Space (Andrews) has successfully delivered the first of four fight-qualified Cargo Module Power Units (CMPUs) that will supply power to payloads aboard Orbital's Cygnus spacecraft.
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Vietnam... Trawler Tie-In To Mainland (SatCom) [SatNews] About 3,000 fishing vessels in 28 coastal provinces are to be equipped with satellite monitoring devices in August, under a project of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development aimed at helping them remain in contact with the mainland in the case of an emergency at sea.
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International Space University Celebrates Visionary Space Projects That SHINE [SatNews] A major event is the International Space University is the Masters Final Team Project (TP) Presentations.
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NASA... Endeavor Makes Final Ascent (Launch) [SatNews] Space shuttle Commander Mark Kelly and his five crewmates are on their way to the International Space Station after launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 8:56 a.m. EDT Monday.
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Integral Systems + Kratos Defense... Acquiring Minds Wish To Know... [SatNews] Integral Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:ISYS) ("Company") has entered into a definitive agreement under which it will be merged with a subsidiary of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) ("Kratos") in a cash-and-stock transaction for an enterprise value of approximately $266 million.
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Thrane & Thrane... Quadruple Happenings @ EBACE (SatCom) [SatNews] An Aviator upgrade, a new wireless handset, office-in-the-sky possibilities, and three new STCs...
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DISH Network... Moving On Up... [SatNews] DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) has named Joseph P. Clayton as the Company's president and chief executive officer — he has also been appointed to the DISH Network board of directors, effective June 20, 2011.
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International Launch Services (ILS)... Telstar Travels (Launch) [SatNews] The Company has been contracted to launch Telstar 14R/Estrela do Sul 2.
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Mississippi Enters Spillway (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] On May 14, 2011, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened the Morganza Spillway in an attempt to ease flooding along the Mississippi River in Louisiana.
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Alliant Techsystems (ATK)... Getting A Powerful Boost (Launch) [SatNews] ATK's (NYSE: ATK) Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRMs) supported the final flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour on May 16th as they ignited at 8:56 a.m. EDT, sending her crew on their 11-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
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Thales Alenia Space Good Vibrations With LDS For Turkey [SatNews] Br?el & Kjaer is putting an LDS vibration shaker system to the ultimate test.
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May 14, 2011 Research and Markets... In The Near Space... (UAS/UAV) [SatNews] This research firm has a new forecast dealing with stratospheric UAV payloads...
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GVF... Access For O+G In Aberdeen (Event) [SatNews] The GVF Oil & Gas Communications Series of conferences continue, with the latest one having been held in Brazil April 19th to 20th, to much acclaim among those in attendance.
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SES... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) has reported their financial results for the three months to 31 March 2011.
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RapidEye + INTA Spaceturk... Joining Up (Imagery) [SatNews] Another distributor has signed on to disseminate this Company's imagery products...
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Astrotech... Ground Support Assurance (SatCom) [SatNews] Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq:ASTC) has announced that its Astrotech Space Operations subsidiary has been awarded a $16.2 million contract to fabricate, install, and test Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for the U.S. government.
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Predilection For Prediction (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews[ Weather fronts are as familiar as rain — for those who live outside of Earth’s tropics, the movement of warm and cold masses of air creates the weather, and when the two clash, if often rains.
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GlobalFone... Hammering Out Hurricane Hassles (Event) [SatNews] GlobaFone has announced that CEO Lou Altman will deliver the most important webinar so far this year, It's Hurricane Season - Are You Prepared?.
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SmarTrend®... The Top Five... [SatNews] The Company has ranked the top five companies in the Cable & Satellite Industry by the lowest operating margin, which is used to pay for fixed costs and to generate cash.
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Hughes Europe + GVF... Speaking On SatCom (Event) [SatNews] One of the highlights of the forthcoming 4th Annual GVF (Global VSAT Forum) Oil & Gas Communications Europe Conference, will be Simon Watts, chief engineer at Hughes Europe.
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Encompass Digital Media | Softel | TV One | Wowza (SatBroadcasting ™) Encompass Digital Media brings on new EVP... TV One brings 2-channel, bi-directional conversions... Softel @ TV of Tomorrow... Wowza EZDRM to protect and serve...
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MDA + Thales Alenia Space... NEXT Up—Antennas (Satellite) [SatNews] MDA recently announced a new contract with Thales Alenia Space...
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Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im)... Aiding Inmarsat Obtain Boeing Satellites (Finance) [SatNews] The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is providing a $700 million long-term direct loan to finance the sale of satellites by Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems in El Segundo, Calif., to Inmarsat, a global provider of mobile satellite communications services to the maritime industry.
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Advantech Wireless' Positive Profits (Financial) [SatNews] Financial reports can be a real challenge in this world's economic picture, but Advantech Wireless has a positive announcement.
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SES Is Integral Systems Services Solutions' Savvy (SatCom) [SatNews] Integral Systems today was chosen by SES for a variety of services.
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May 13, 2011 Hubble Happenings... A Potent, Stellar Package (Imagery—NASA/ESA) [SatNews] Hubble’s newest camera has taken an image of galaxy NGC 4214.
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May 12, 2011 NASA... Dawn Closes In On Vesta (Imagery) [SatNews] NASA's Dawn spacecraft has obtained its first image of the giant asteroid Vesta, which will help fine-tune navigation during its approach.
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Scalable Network Technologies... Exemplary Emulation (Comms) [SatNews] As a major stakeholder in keeping the United States at the leading edge of technology, the Department of Defense leans on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs to stimulate innovation among entrepreneurial companies and research institutions.
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Telenor Connexion + Sim Services... Collaborative Conclusion (M2M) [SatNews] SIM Services, a Dutch-based M2M service provider, and Telenor Connexion, a leading provider of premium M2M solutions for business and life critical applications, now have a joint partnership to answer to the needs of the fast growing M2M market in Europe.
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Raytheon BBN Technologies... Sustaining Superiority (C2) [SatNews] Raytheon BBN Technologies has been awarded $10 million in defense funding to develop technical solutions that will help maintain command and control systems’ superiority — BBN Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN).
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Spatial Energy... Turn-Key Supervisor (Imagery) [SatNews] EhsWatch™ has debuted for use by oil and gas operations...
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Harris... Tactical + Public Safety Gap Spanner (Comms) [SatNews] This tactical radio is fully compliant with Suite B encryption...
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Northrop Grumman + Applied Minds... Mayflower Garners Kudos (Satellite) [SatNews] There's success revolving around the performance of a test microsatellite...
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Arianespace... A Double Double Upcoming (Launch) [SatNews] The Ariane 5 for Arianespace's fourth heavy-lift mission of 2011 has begun its initial build-up at the Spaceport.
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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)... DAICHI Is Done (Satellite) [SatNews] The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) had been trying to communicate with the Advanced Land Observing Satellite DAICHI (ALOS) for about three weeks after the satellite developed a power generation anomaly.
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GeoEye... Moving On Up... [SatNews] GeoEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEOY) has appointed Andy Dougherty vice president of Federal Information Services, Business Development.
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Afcom Satellite Network (Afcomsat)... Time For TETRA (SatCom) [SatNews] Afcom Satellite Network (Afcomsat) has deployed the first dual mode Satellite/TETRA system in a fleet of Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria.
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NASA Hubbles 'Round For Fountain Of Youth (Imagery) [SatNews] This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows the edge-on profile of the slender spiral galaxy NGC 5775.
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May 11, 2011 Chyron + Raycom Media | Dalet + Mediaset | Globecomm | SES ASTRA | Utah Scientific (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Chyron will be working on a complete overhaul of 31 stations... Dalet involved in streamlining news ops... Globecomm brings advances to its media platform... A 3D demo channel for Digital has been launched... A new GS-4000 graphics station from Utah Scientific...
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Space Florida... Millions For Space (Financial) [SatNews] Aerospace-related economic development played a significant role in the 2011 Florida Legislative Session, with more than $43 million being committed for growth of the industry.
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European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA)... Moving On Up... [SatNews] The Chief Executive Officers of Europe’s satellite operators met in Brussels for a Board meeting followed by the Annual General Meeting of ESOA, the European Satellite Operators Association.
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Iridium... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) has reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2011 and updated its outlook for the full-year 2011.
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European Space Agency (ESA)... EGNOS Makes Its Entrance (SATCOM) [SatNews] Pau Pyr?n?es in southern France has become Europe’s first airport to use the new EGNOS Safety-of-Life Service, to guide aircraft in for landing using only this highly accurate space navigation signal.
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Lockheed Martin... On The Move With WIN-T (MILSATCOM) [SatNews] Additional equipment is being produced for the U.S. Army’s on-the-move, high-capacity communications network that brings high-bandwidth, mobile, two-way satellite communications and ad hoc mesh radio connectivity to all Army echelons down to the company level.
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Hubble Happenings... Meathook Makes For Dramatic Picture (Imagery—NASA/ESA) [SatNews] The Meathook Galaxy, or NGC 2442, has a dramatically lopsided shape.
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iDirect Helps Iridium Optimize Operations (SatCom) [SatNews] VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), is part of Iridium's plan to enhance and leverage a plan to upgrade a multi-year plan.
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Moving On Up...SpaceX [SatNews] SpaceX continues to grow and so with that the need for a dynamic set of executives, including a Chief Fnancial Officer.
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May 10, 2011 Northrop Grumman... Stealth Augmentation (MILSATCOM) [SatNews] A new antenna system is now under development that will allow the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to use SATCOM 100x faster than is currently possible...
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NewCom International.... Consideration For Contingencies (SATCOM) [SatNews] Government, military and law enforcement personal now have instant access to critical voice, video and data communications anytime, anywhere...
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Astro Aerospace... Reflector Rollout (Spacecraft) [SatNews] Astro Aerospace, a strategic business unit of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), has delivered its fourth deployable AstroMesh reflector to Astrium in Toulouse, France.
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Northrop Grumman... Firebird Insight (UAS/UAV) [SatNews] Military users will be able to get real-time high-definition video, view infrared imagery, use radar and even listen in on communications signals – all at the same time – using a new intelligence-gathering aircraft system.
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GlobeCast + JIB... Room On EUROBIRD™ 1 (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] GlobeCast and Japan International Broadcasting, Inc. (JIB) have announced the launch of NHK WORLD HD on the Sky and Freesat platforms in the U.K.
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Deluxe/EchoStar... Heaven Sent Entertainment (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Deluxe/EchoStar LLC has signed a deal with Carmike Cinemas (NASDAQ: CKEC), the fourth largest exhibitor in the U.S., for satellite distribution of content to Carmike’s circuit of 239 theaters.
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Arianespace... Two To Go (Launch) [SatNews] Arianespace's third Ariane 5 flight of 2011 has entered its final preparations.
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GeoEye... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] GeoEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEOY) has announced results for its fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
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Globecom Systems... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:GCOM) has announced financial results for the fiscal 2011 third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2011.
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Harris... Success With MRAP'ing (Comms) [SatNews] Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received a $19.9 million order from the U.S. Army.
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Inmarsat... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] Inmarsat plc (LSE: ISAT.L) has provided the following information for the three months ended March 31 2011.
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C-COM... Antenna Assistance During Critical Times (SATCOM) [SatNews] C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. (TSXV: CMI) has received its largest order to date for its iNetVu? mobile antenna products from one of its resellers in Japan.
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Globalstar... Air Traffic Acumen Has Delivery Dialed In (GPS) [SatNews] Globalstar, Inc. (Nasdaq:GSAT) has signed an initial agreement with ADS-B Technologies LLC (ADS-B Tech).
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Here's Looking @ Earth... UPDATED: More Than Moisture In Memphis... (Imagery—USGS + NASA) [SatNews] The latest Landsat image capture of the Memphis, Tennessee, flooding was acquired mid-morning today...
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Integral Systems (Newpoint Technologies)... Working It (SATCOM) [SatNews] More contracts during Q2 have certainly ensured Newpoint Technologies remains busy...
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United Space Alliance + Space Foundation... Grant Doubling To Teachers (STEM) [SatNews] During the 27th National Space Symposium, held April 11-14 in Colorado Springs, Colo., United Space Alliance (USA) partnered with the Space Foundation to present two checks for $5,000...
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RapidEye + SST Software... FarmAid (Imagery) [SatNews] RapidEye is working in cooperation with SST Software to integrate its precision farming maps into SST's information management products and services.
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NASA... Wise Wonderments (Imagery) [SatNews] During its one-year mission, NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, mapped the entire sky in infrared light.
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Guardian Mobility + Alaki Technologies... Acquiring Minds Wish To Know... [SatNews] Guardian Mobility has signed a binding Letter of Intent to acquire Alakai Technologies, the company that introduced Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) and Engine Trend Monitoring (ETM) systems to a broad aviation market.
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Russian Satellite Communications Company + Eutelsat... New Neighborhood Resident (Satellite) [SatNews] A new MOU has been signed by both companies for a SATCOM partnership...
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Hughes Network Services... HX System Help (SATCOM) [SatNews] Several HX System broadband satellite networks are now deployed...
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Loral Space & Communications... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] Loral Space & Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:LORL) has announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2011.
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Comtech EF Data Award As A Trunking Leader (SatCom) [SatNews] Comtech EF Data's modem received notoriety at the 2011 NGN Leadership Award.
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May 9, 2011 Financially Speaking...Loral Space & Communications [SatNews] The columns have been tabulated and the results are now available for Loral Space & Communications Inc's. (Nasdaq:LORL) last three months ending March 31, 2011.
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Eutelsat Communications + Radiotelevizija Slovenia... Another Ten Years (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] A smartcard enables viewers access to this broadcasting lineup...
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Space Adventures... Lunar Leaping (Spacecraft) [SatNews] Additional living space for tourists could be in the cards for the Soyuz TM launch vehicle...
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Raytheon... Math Master (STEM Follow-Up) [SatNews] Last week, we noted the MATHCOUNTS? National Mathematics contest, sponsored by Raytheon... the winner has been determined.
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MDA... Oily Overviews (Imagery) [SatNews] Entire Canadian oil field coverages are now on this Company's agenda...
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Mercury Computer Systems... Airborne Asset (MILSATCOM) [SatNews] Assuring crucial ISR data is moved to ground forces from UAVs via satellite communication is at the root of this contract...
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Norsat's NewsLink And GLOBETrekker Shake Things Up In Japan [SatNews] Many people, organizations and companies have stepped in to assist Japan in the earthquake's aftermath.
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NASA's LiDAR Determines Homeowners' Futures In Christchurch (Earth Imaging) [SatNews] After the devastating earthquake that collapsed much of Christchurch's structures, thousands of homeowners await decisions from the government regarding their property with assistance coming from NASA.
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Hiltron's Latest Heats Up In Asia (SatCom) [SatNews] Hiltron's latest full range of products and services will be shared at Broadcast Asia 2011, Suntec Singapore, June 21-24.
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NASA... Endeavour Set For Final Performance (Launch) [SatNews] NASA managers have set the liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour for 8:56 a.m. EDT on Monday, May 16.
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DigitalGlobe Treks On A Hike And Takes 3D To New Heights [SatNews] DigitalGlobe (NYSE: DGI) joined forces with two German companies to provide the ultimate in 3D imaging.
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May 8, 2011 Virgin Galactic... Demo Feathered Flight No Fantasy (Spacecraft) [SatNews] For the first time, the world’s first commercial spaceship has demonstrated its unique reentry ‘feather’ configuration.
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NASA... Dawn Arrives Soon (Spacecraft) [SatNews] The protoplanet approach phase for this spacecraft will use electricity to ionize and accelerate xenon for thrust generation...
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Northrop Grumman... Teachers To Be Taught To Help Learners' Learn (STEM) [SatNews] Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is currently accepting applications for its third annual Teachers and Engineers for Academic Achievement (TEAACH) internship program in Illinois.
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Lockheed Martin... Einstein Had It Right (Spacecraft) [SatNews] Launched on April 20, 2004, Gravity Probe B (GP-B) gathered data during its 16-month mission that have now provided verification for two subtle physical effects predicted by Albert Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, which provides the foundation for an understanding of the large-scale structure of the Universe.
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SSTL... A Proper Grounding (Satellites) [SatNews] Key groundstation equipment has now been installed in support of existing — and future — U.K. space missions...
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Arianespace... The Keys To Soyuz Success (Launch) [SatNews] The keys have now been turned over to Arianespace by the ESA...
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SBIRS Atlas V Go! USAF Mission To Support And Save Lives (Launch) [SatNews] Once again the live feed at the ULA website was intense in anticipation of the Atlas V SBIRS GEO launch after yesterday's scrubbed launch due to unfavorable weather conditions.
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May 7, 2011 Strategy Analytics... Strategic Role Player In Electronic Warfare (SATCOM) [SatNews] Air, sea, and land electronic warfare (ASLEW) is waged within the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum to both attack and defend against enemy personnel and equipment.
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Gilat Satellite Networks... Hubs Have Hold (SATCOM) [SatNews] Worth many millions, this new agreement will have the Company initiating hubs and VSATs in Australia...
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KVH... Research Requirements (SATCOM) [SatNews] Crews aboard maritime research support vessels have a difficult job — providing security and mission management services to their fleets in waters around the globe.
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May 6, 2011 Space Florida + TRDA... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] A new initiative should help this agency's investment procedures for selected cluster companies...
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Space Foundation + Psoria-Shield... Product Driven By Space Technology (Partnership) [SatNews] The Space Foundation welcomes Psoria-Shield™ as its newest Space Certification program partner.
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Awash In The Mississippi (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] Unrelenting spring rains fell on the Mississippi Basin, and residents along the river watched with trepidation as water levels surged, wondering if the levees that protected them would hold.
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Hughes... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] 2011—Hughes Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUGH) (“Hughes”) has announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.
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May 5, 2011 Haivision... @ CommunicAsia 2011 With... (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Haivision will be presenting a number of products at CommunicAsia 2011.
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ARINC... Now Seven Stations (Comms) [SatNews] ARINC Incorporated has announced the launch of two new remote ground stations (RGS).
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Integral Systems' RT Logic... On A Winning Streak (SATCOM) [SatNews] With signal processing systems used by more than 85 percent of U.S. space missions, this Company has many contract awards under their belt.
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Vizada... A Unifying Voice (Comms) [SatNews] Vizada has revealed that all Vizada Group companies voice traffic will be consolidated into a single global voice carrier as of May 2011.
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Brüel & Kjær + Dassault Aviation... A High-Pressure Job (Comms) [SatNews] Flight tests measurements on next on the agenda for this Denmark-based Company...
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GlobeCast... Real Capacity For Cricket (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] Two major cricket events have been successfully deployed by this firm...
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NewSat Limited... Winning Ways In April (SATCOM) [SatNews] NewSat Limited (ASX: NWT) has revealed a number of new significant contracts that were signed during April.
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Harris... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) reported revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 of $1.41 billion, a 6 percent increase compared with $1.33 billion in the prior-year quarter.
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MTN Satellite Communications (MTN)... Moving On Up... [SatNews] MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has appoined Errol Olivier as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective May 1, 2011.
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Stratos Global... Archaeological Adventure (SATCOM) [SatNews] This Company is continuing its support of the world-renowned survey that is identifying archaeological sites in Genghis Khan’s homeland – Mongolia’s most sacred heritage area.
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Tornado Track (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] On April 27, 2011, a devastating tornado tore through Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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iSat + OmniGlobe... Acquiring Minds Wish To Know... [SatNews] Targeting a variety of market segments, this acquisition will enable solutions to be provided for complex business and government needs...
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Arianespace... OK To Go (Launch) [SatNews] The "dry run" simulation of Soyuz' first flight from French Guiana was given the green light for a virtual liftoff this week.
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ViaSat New Network Encryptors Keeps 'em Scrambled (SatCom Security) [SatNews] Secure uninterrupted communications in extreme conditions present a challenge ...that has been met.
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Newtec Sets A Trend And Takes A Trends Gazellen Belgium Award [SatNews] Newtec was one happy company when it was honored with an award last night.
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May 4, 2011 Telenor Group... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] In the first quarter of 2011, Telenor Group reported revenues of NOK 24,1 billion, representing an organic revenue growth of 7 percent.
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TrustComm's Geeks Without Frontiers Provide Manna For Manna (SatCom) [SatNews] Good news comes from the poorest regions of the world such as Southeast Asia and Central Africa by connecting communities without readily available communication solutions.
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Moving On Up ... Iridium Chief Legal Officer [SatNews] Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: IRDM) (Iridium) today announced the appointment of Thomas D. Hickey as chief legal officer effective May 2, 2011.
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CommunicAsia... Vision Shaping (Event) [SatNews] There is increased interest in this highly informative trade exhibition that occurs in Singapore and focuses on the Asai-Pacific market...
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Telenor Satellite Broadcasting... Ship-Shape (SATCOM) [SatNews] VSAT communications now have the capacity needed to assure delivery of services to the European maritime industry...
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GlobalTop Technology... Jukin' The Jam (GPS) [SatNews] Asset protection and security is a crucial need for GPS product providers...
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Integral Systems... Interferece Interference (SATCOM) [SatNews] This partnership brings the expertise of interference detection and monitoring to NSTPL...
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MilSatCom Asia 2011... (Event) [SatNews] SMi’s MilSatCom Asia conference and exhibition will take place on the 23rd & 24th May 2011 in Singapore.
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IISC... The Take On Tourists (Spacecraft) [SatNews] Space projects and organizations such as Excalibur, Galactic Suite, Bigelow’s Space Complex Alpha and Russian Orbital Technologies plans have created increasing interest in orbital space tourism, and with that, a need for new data and research.
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Boeing... Phantom Power (UAS/UAV) [SatNews] The first flight is now, successfully, under the Company's belt...
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ESA... Free Looks (Imagery) [SatNews] Since 2006, ESA has been making satellite images of Earth available to anyone wanting to explore the planet in near-real time.
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COMSYS VSAT Conference... (Event) [SatNews] The COMSYS VSAT 2011 Conference will be held from September 14th through the 16th at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel in Central London.
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Arianespace... Dry Run Follows Debut (Launch) [SatNews] The first fully-assembled Soyuz in French Guiana was unveiled today as the completed vehicle made its initial appearance during ongoing dry run evaluations at the Spaceport.
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Comtech AeroAstro And SSBV SGS Band Together To Make S-Bands (Sats) [SatNews] Each contributes to the same industry, and by collaborating their talents they can combine their expertise.
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May 3, 2011 BAE Systems... With SwISS Made Precision (MILSATCOM) [SatNews] With a two-year base period and three one-year options, this firm is expecting to delivery their first order later this year...
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2011 Nat'l Security Space Policy + Architecture Symposium (Event) [SatNews] The annual National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Space Division National Security Space Policy and Architecture Symposium will be held this year on the 28th and 29th of June, 2011 at the TASC Heritage Conference Center in Chantilly, VA.
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Agilent Technologies... Enjoys Making Waveforms... [SatNews] The Company has released new software for their waveform generators...
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Honeywell... Nuclear Ops In Japan (UAS/UAV) [SatNews] Inside the troubled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility, the T-Hawk brings crucial views to those attempting to negate this ongoing disaster...
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Integral Systems... MIG Gaining Ground (SATCOM) [SatNews] This Company's division continues to gain ground with contracts for the U.S. Government...
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iDirect + Gilat Satcom... New For Nigeria (SATCOM) [SatNews] Dedicated and shared services are now available for Nigerian customers...
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Telesat + Hughes... Brazil Bound (Capacity) [SatNews] Although the satellite has not launched, expectations are high and contracts are being signed...
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Blue Ridge Networks Keeps Space Foundation Security In The Pink (SatSecurity) Blue Ridge Networks understands and provides cybersecurity, and they now welcome the Space Foundation.
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Advantech Wireless... Going To The COTS (SATCOM) [SatNews] Ruggedized routers are next on this Company's "to do" list to supply them to a military agency in Europe.
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DEV Systemtechnik's Antenna Farm Grows Great (SatCom) [SatNews] "More functions in fewer cases" is the headline of DEV Systemtechnik's development roadmap.
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Intelsat's New Dawn No Reflection Of A Shy Antenna (Sat) [SatNews] Intelsat S.A. has a slight delay of deployment.
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May 2, 2011 Bigelow Aerospace... Honor To Be Received... (Award) [SatNews] The Space Pioneer Award for Space Development will be awarded to this individual at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center...
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Azerbaijan... Acquiring The Necessary Resources (Satellite) [SatNews] Next month, Azerbaijan is to sign a loan agreement with French bank BNP Paribas on financing the building of the first national telecommunications satellite Azerspace.
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Here's Looking @ Earth... Tuscaloosa Tornado (Imagery—NASA) [SatNews] Deadly tornadoes raked across Alabama on April 27, 2011, killing as many as 210 people as of April 29.
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GTX's Smart Shoe™ A Good Sole For Australia And New Zealand [SatNews] GTX Corp.,which knows their way around GPS Personal Location Services, is on a new path...
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KVH... Financially Speaking... [SatNews] KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
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Swedish Space Corporation + German Aerospace Centre... Willing To Invest + Build (SATCOM) [SatNews] Two European space organizations are willing to invest as much as $6.3 million to build a satellite earth station in Southland, New Zealand, but a national customer needs to be established first.
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Roscosmos... Moving On Up... [SatNews] There's a new individual in charge of the Russian space agency...
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SES S.A... Consolidation Completed (Organization) [SatNews] The Company has altered its management structure to provide more streamlined ops...
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SES... Happy With HD (SatBroadcasting™) [SatNews] The numbers are in for the Company's HD TV service...
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Advantech Wireless... Back To Work... (SATCOM) [SatNews] Agreement signed, and they'll be returning to work on May 2nd...
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WSGI's Lighter-Than-Air UAVs Earn Down-To-Earth Contract World Surveillance Group Inc. (OTCBB: WSGI), was signed on for a projet at Space Florida.
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iDirect Government Technologies (iGT)... Wading Into The Riverbed (SATCOM) [SatNews] Now the Company has the ability to resell highly complimentary technologies...
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ULA Preps Major High Priority SBIRS GEO-1 (Launch) [SatNews] All launch preparations are progressing well in support of the Atlas V Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS)...
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Harris... Moving On In... [SatNews] The Company has opened a new office in Tampa that will serve a variety of government customers...
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Hughes Network Systems... @ UTC Telecom 2011 With... [SatNews] Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) will be exhibiting at UTC Telecom 2011.
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MDA Information Systems Turns A Cold Shoulder To Arctic Ice Incidents [SatNews] MDA’s Information Systems Group (MDA) monitors Arctic ice.
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USISTF Answers NASA... Uses Incubator To Further New Technologies [SatNews] NASA encouraged a meeting of minds between the U.S. and Israel Science and Technology Foundation’s (USISTF)
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May 1, 2011 KVH Industries + Maersk Tankers... Communication Consolidation (SATCOM) [SatNews] The ability to lower costs and increase efficiency will now be available to some 70 Maersk vessels...
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Globalstar Europe Satellites Services + IEC Telecom... French Flair (SATCOM) [SatNews] A variety of duplex products are now being made available to the French market, via a new authorized distribution agreement...
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NASA... Aft Load Control Assembly Causes Problems (Launch) [SatNews] NASA managers have determined that the space shuttle Endeavour will not launch before Sunday, May 8, but will not officially set a new launch date until early this coming week.
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Arianespace... Soyuz @ Spaceport "Signs On" (Launch) [SatNews] The latest addition to Arianespace's launcher family made its world debut at the vehicle's new base of operations, as the first Soyuz was rolled out to the Spaceport's launch pad in French Guiana.
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MTN Government Services... Major Management Mix (SatCom) [SatNews] Combining NOC support with hub equipment management and monitoring services is the focus of this task order...
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Sea Launch... The Pieces Are Coming Together (Launch) [SatNews] Crucial hardware is en route to the Company's home port facilities...
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