Satellite News

Boeing said it has proven its new anti-jamming communications technology is capable of operating as either a ground-based user terminal or satellite-based networking hub, enabling the military to send and receive secure communications at a significantly lower cost by using existing terminals and satellites.

Airbus Defence and Space has chosen Hughes Network Systems, LLC as its terminal development partner for a new ultra-compact and lightweight X-band satellite terminal for a new service named XeBRA (Zee-brah).

Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced an agreement with iSAT Africa Ltd. Fzc. (“iSAT”) for capacity on the Africasat-1a satellite.

Boeing has completed environmental and performance qualification testing on the aircraft satellite communications antenna system it is developing for multipurpose satellite operator Al Yah Satellite Company (Yahsat) of the United Arab Emirates.

Eutelsat Communications and Orange have concluded a multi-year agreement for C-band capacity on the Eutelsat 3B satellite that broadens Orange’s satellite capabilities across Africa.

Intelsat General Corp. has been awarded a complete one-year contract renewal to deliver radio and television programming to U.S. military forces serving around the world. The original one-year contact was signed in 2011 and had six, one-year renewal options.

Vizocom, a provider of integrated satellite broadband solutions, announced it has selected the Eutelsat 21B satellite to implement a connectivity service in countries with harsh and challenging environments and limited terrestrial infrastructure.

SES Broadband Services (SBBS) announced an expansion of its partnership with the Internet Service Provider Orbitcom to include the delivery of Astra Connect for communities in Germany.