Satellite News

Advantech Satellite Networks has promoted Michael Pollack to vice president, government…

Digitalglobe announced Aug. 16 two additions to its senior management team. Marc Tremblay has been appointed general manager of Digitalglobe’s commercial business unit, where he will be responsible for the management of global…

Showtime, the Middle East direct-to-home operator, announced a new content deal with Al Jazeera to boost its sports…

ND Satcom won a project from an unnamed U.S. broadcaster for its new broadcast workflow automation solution smartSNG. The project…

Globalstar Inc. renegotiated a previous debt financing agreement, adding another $100 million, the company announced…

The July 26 failure of a Russian Dnepr rocket was due to problem with the first stage, Kosmotras, the company that markets the rocket, announced Aug. 15. An…

Boeing Co. will close its Connexion satellite Internet unit for aircraft following “a detailed business and market analysis” of the service that was launched in June, Boeing announced Aug. 17. “Over the last six years, we have invested substantial time, resources and technology in…

Boeing has decided to exit the high-speed broadband communications connectivity markets and close down its Connexion by Boeing service, which aimed at providing satellite-based Internet access for airplanes and ships.