Author: Caleb Henry

[Via Satellite 12-24-13] Fugro has won a contract from DOF ASA for the provision of precise satellite positioning for the entire DOF fleet, which is comprised of more than 70...

[Via Satellite 12-23-13] After decades of uncontested use, hydrazine is being challenged by a new upcoming fuel in the spacecraft propulsion market. Together with Aerojet Rocketdyne, NASA and the U.S....

[Via Satellite 12-23-13] On Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at 6:12 a.m., local time in French Guiana, Arianespace successfully launched the ESA’s Gaia spacecraft using a Soyuz launch vehicle. Over its 5-year...

[Via Satellite 12-23-13] Hughes Network Systems has signed a multi-year contract with Joint-Stock Company Iskra Research and Development (JSC Iskra R&D), a VSAT operator in Russia, to supply a new...

[Via Satellite 12-23-13] SES has selected Disney’s new Disney Channel HD to become the 16th channel on its roster for the German HD+ platform. The channel is to broadcast on...

[Via Satellite 12-23-13] Eutelsat has reached an agreement with Türksat to redeploy the Eutelsat 33A satellite in May 2014 from 33 degrees east to 31 degrees east. As part of...

[Via Satellite 12-23-13] Australia’s Joint Project 2089Ph2A Tactical Information Exchange (TIE), has selected ViaSat to provide the Small Tactical Terminal (STT) KOR 24 for installation in its tactical data link (TDL)...

[Via Satellite 12-20-13] In-flight connectivity options are steadily becoming a must-have for airlines. ViaSat has already begun to build off the feedback received for its satellite-based Fly-Fi Internet service, especially...

[Via Satellite 12-20-13] SES has signed an agreement with RAI — Italian Radio and Television — to use the Astra 19.2 degrees east orbital position for the transmission of an...

[Via Satellite 12-20-13] Thailand’s IPMTV has decided to lease additional capacity and extend its current capacity contract beyond 10 years on SES’ recently launched SES 8 satellite. The broadcaster will...