Author: Steve Schuster

NASA's next scientific satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Center in Palo Alto, Calif., has been scheduled for launch June 26.

The FCC issued an order June 6 enabling NextNav to begin commercial operation of its advanced positioning network, which is designed to support 911 emergency first responders.

MACOM Technology Solutions introduced a new broadband sub-harmonic pumped mixer for cost-sensitive applications covering the 14 to 32 GHz frequency range and IF frequencies from DC-7 GHz.

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has awarded ITT Exelis a contract to develop a global netted communications capability for the agency's distributed tactical communications system (DTCS).

Eutelsat Germany is expanding its KabelKiosk service with the unveiling of a TV product for local and regional IP and cable network operators in Germany.

Cobham, a RF specialist has announced the signing of Beijing-based Century Sage Scientific (CSS) as its new distributor in the region.

The birth of Skyware Technologies on May 23 will create the potential for better industry focus.

ITT Exelis has been awarded a $788 million U.S. Army contract to continue to provide information technology operations and maintenance support to the U.S. Army in Southwest and Central Asia.

Intelsat has a bright economic future despite a recent report that points to modest near-term growth prospects and elevated government demand risk.

Geolink Satellite Services, part of CETel Group, has signed a capacity renewal agreement with Telesat to provide satellite connectivity across Africa and Europe.