Author: JJ McCoy

Israeli Ofek-7 Deemed In Working Order
June 15, 2007
The Israeli Ministry of Defense reported that the Ofek-7 surveillance and intelligence satellite and its systems were operational and working well, Elbit Systems Ltd. announced June 14. Ofek-7’s first images...
Canadian Government Authorizes New Satellites
June 15, 2007
The Canadian government awarded satellite operators Ciel Satellite LP and Telesat Canada a total of 12 licenses to develop new communications satellites, the government announced June 13. Ciel, which was...
MDA Denies Reports Of Divesting Space Assets
June 15, 2007
MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., has denied press reports that the company is looking to sell its surveillance and space assets. "In response to today’s articles in the Wall Street...
ND SatCom Names Vice President Of Sales
June 14, 2007
ND SatCom appointed David Bowne vice president of sales, the company announced June 13. Bowne, who will be responsible for overall sales in the Americas region, previously held positions with...
Globalstar Expands Simplex Coverage
June 14, 2007
Globalstar Inc. expanded its satellite Simplex data coverage to include all of Australia, New Zealand and the surrounding maritime region, the company announced June 13. The move expands the asset...
Exmar Shipmanagement Chooses SeaWave Integrator
June 14, 2007
Exmar Shipmanagement N.V. has selected SeaWave’s Integrator solution to provide communications aboard Exmar’s fleet of 25 oil and gas vessels, SeaWave and Iridium Satellite announced June 12. The SeaWave system...
Marlink Demonstrates Global Maritime Broadband VSAT Service
June 14, 2007
Marlink has previewed its new line of global maritime broadband satellite services, the company reported June 13. Dubbed VSAT@sea, the services feature three standard configurations for providing Internet Protocol-based communications...