Satellite News

ViaSat, Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2009.

Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) has set up a new subsidiary in the United States to take advantage of the growing international demand for economical, responsive and highly capable spacecraft for a broad range of applications, the company said.

EchoStar Corporation and DISH Network reported financial results for the second quarter 2008.

SES S.A. reported financial results for the first half of 2008.

Madrid-based satellite radio company ONDAS Media S.A. announced it has issued integration contracts to its technology partners Delphi, The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Institute (FHG) in Germany and Certicom to begin integration activities of its satellite radio system in Nissan vehicles in addition to two further high-volume car manufacturers in Europe.

RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. announced its financial results for the three months ending 30 June 2008.

Eutelsat Communications reported results for the full fiscal year ending 30 June 2008.

EMS Technologies, Inc., announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sky Connect LLC. for approximately US$15.5 million, subject to customary closing conditions.