Satellite News

O3b Networks announced that the company has entered into partnerships with a series of vendors. General Dynamics’ SATCOM Technologies, Comtech EF Data Corporation and Gilat Satellite Networks along with previously announced partner ViaSat will provide customer access systems for use on the O3b network capable of delivering throughputs from 1 Mbps to 1 Gbps.Other Posts:Satellite TV overtakes cable (in Europe and North Africa)Thales Alenia Space: From ‘exceptional’ to ‘solid’ in two yearsTwo new satellites placed in GLONASS constellationAerojet’s xenon ion thruster exceeds 30,000 hours of operationUpdate: Astra 5A declared total loss after anomalyIntelsat in joint venture to launch dedicated African satelliteComtech Telecommunications Corp. Receives $1.9 Million OrderScientists: NPP instrument unsuitable for climate science