Satellite News

Iridium Communications Inc. announced the restructuring of its longstanding operations and maintenance relationship with Boeing. Under the agreement, Iridium is expected to hire the majority of the Boeing team that currently supports Iridium by performing operations and maintenance on Iridium’s satellites, beginning on 3 January 2017.

Globalstar, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ending 30 September 2016.

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. reported financial results for the third quarter ending 30 September 2016.

Telesat Holdings Inc. announced its consolidated financial results for the three month period ending 30 September 2016.

Orbcomm Inc. announced financial results for the third quarter ending 30 September 2016.

Telespazio and Space Star Technology Corporation (SSTC), a Chinese company of the CAST (China Academy of Space Technology) group, have signed a Teaming and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) for the mutual provision of satellite based services.

SpeedCast International Limited has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Harris CapRock in a cash transaction valued at US$425 million.

SES S.A. reported financial results for the first nine months of 2016.