Author: Jeffrey Hill

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-29-10] The Broadband Stakeholder Group (BSG) recently commissioned global telecoms, media and technology adviser Analysys Mason to study the costs and capabilities of wireless and satellite technologies...

[Satellite TODAY 10-29-10] Astrium and space cryogenics specialist Air Liquide established a new joint venture to develop and produce cryogenic tanks for Arianespace’s Ariane 5 Midlife Evolution (ME) upper-stage engine,...

[Satellite TODAY 10-29-10] Harris Corp. won a $64 million third-year option for its Network and Space Operations and Maintenance (NSOM) program contract with the U.S. Air Force, Harris announced Oct....

[Satellite TODAY 10-29-10] Increased activity in communication satellite and UAV surveillance sectors has pushed MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates’ (MDA) backlog up to $1.19 billion in the third quarter of 2010...

[Satellite News 10-29-10] For the second time in two years, Eutelsat has seen its capacity expansion efforts dashed shortly after a launch. After a problem with the propulsion system on...

[Satellite TODAY 10-29-10] Measat Satellite Systems will distribute the Sky News HD channel across the Asia-Pacific region via C-band transponders on the Measat-3a satellite, the operator announced Oct. 28.    ...

[Satellite TODAY 10-29-10] Iridium Communications has closed the $1.8 billion financing facility for its next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium Next, the company announced Oct. 27. The closing of the financing puts...

[Satellite TODAY 10-29-10] TAM Airlines is offering Inmarsat SwiftBroadband in-flight mobile connectivity services, provided by OnAir, on TAM Airbus A321 flights operating out of Brazil, OnAir announced Oct. 28.    ...

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-29-10] Sea Launch Co. has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after completing its reorganization process Oct. 27, the company announced.     Sea Launch’s plan of reorganization, approved...

[Satellite TODAY Insider10-28-10] The HD broadcasting market has been healthy for Luxembourg-based operator SES, helping push the satellite operator’s 2010 third quarter EBITDA 12.4 percent over its 2009 third quarter...