June 04, 2013
A NASA team has developed a new system that could allow them to test an “interplanetary GPS.”
Government/Military
NASA Develops Interplanetary GPS
Author: Veronica Magan
<p>GROUP DIGITAL STRATEGIST & MANAGING EDITOR, AEROSPACE GROUP</p>
<p>Veronica Magan joined Access Intelligence’s Satellite Group in July 2012. As managing editor of Via Satellite, she is responsible for the development and production of the monthly print and digital magazine. As digital strategist, she is responsible for for the development, execution, and success of digital strategies on Via Satellite and Avionics Magazine. Prior to joining Access Intelligence, se was a graduate student at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications where she earned a Master’s Degree in Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism. She was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela.</p>
Ignored Data from GPS Pivotal for Tracking Volcanic Clouds
June 03, 2013
A research published in the Geophysical Research Letters journal could indicate the possibility of a new technique to track dangerous ash-filled clouds using GPS.
Government/Military 
India Forced to Delay First Navigation Satellite Launch
June 03, 2013
A technical issue forced the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to postpone the launch of the country’s first navigation satellite.
Government/Military 
Axesat of Colombia Signs Capacity Deal on Telesat's Anik G1 Satellite
May 31, 2013
Global satellite operator Telesat has announced that Axesat, a provider of VSAT services in South America, has signed a long-term contract for capacity on Telesat’s new Anik G1 satellite.
Connectivity 
SingTel Seeks to Sell Optus Satellite for $2 Billion
May 30, 2013
Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel), one of Southeast Asia’s largest telecom companies, has started the sale of Optus Satellite, its Australian satellite unit, seeking more than AU$2 billion ($1.9 billion). SingTel Seeks to Sell Optus Satellite for $2 Billion
Connectivity 
Deep-Space Telescope Project Begins Crowdfunding Campaign
May 30, 2013
Planetary Resources, a private asteroid-mining company, has unveiled its plans for a new space telescope that would be available to the public.
Government/Military 
Intel Buys Satellite Navigation Business from ST-Ericsson
May 29, 2013
Intel, the world’s largest semiconductor chipmaker, has signed an agreement with ST-Ericsson that extends Intel’s investment in positioning technology.
Connectivity 
Belarus Government to Limit Access to Satellite Television
May 29, 2013
The government of Belarus has made it illegal to install satellite antennas on buildings around the country.
Connectivity 
Technical Problem Delays Delta IV Military Satellite Launch
May 24, 2013
The launch of the next Boeing-built Wideband Global SATCOM for the U.S. military has been delayed one full day after a technical problem impeded the scheduled liftoff on May 23.
Government/Military 
Google Could Enter Bidding War over Map-Software Provider Waze
May 24, 2013
As Google is considering buying map-software provider Waze, a bidding war could possibly arise between the search engine giant and Facebook, the social media giant.
Government/Military 