Satellite News

ViaSat Inc. said it has expanded its relationship with WildBlue Communications through a requirements contract to supply the next 500,000 Ka-band satellite terminals to be deployed by WildBlue on its WildBlue-1 and Anik F2 satellites.

Crawford Satellite Services, a service area of Crawford Communications, Inc. and one of the largest broadcast facilities in the Southeast USA, said it launched a record number of new networks in the first quarter of 2007.

Two companies are implementing an ESA-supported project to introduce a solution for alarm monitoring and video surveillance via satellite to meet the increasing demand for security systems from the government and corporate market.

Orbcomm announced that it would begin offering terrestrial wireless services to complement its existing satellite-based wireless services.

Eutelsat Communications announced that its Hotbird 2 satellite has been redeployed to 9 degrees East. Rebranded Eurobird 9, the satellite’s entry into service marks the opening of a new video neighbourhood, which is adjacent to Eutelsat’s premium Hotbird position. Reception of channels from both locations is possible with off-the-shelf dual-feed domestic dishes.

Globalstar and Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) have formed an alliance to expand coverage the distribute satellite products and services in south-east Asia.

SAT Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Integral Systems, Inc., announced that it has delivered its MonicsNET Satellite Carrier Monitoring system to Advantech Satellite Networks, Inc., for use in the Saudi Aramco Satellite Communications Network.

Shop Latino TV has signed a multi-year agreement for programme distribution into the North American cable market through Intelsat’s Galaxy neighbourhood.