Satellite News

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced that it has signed an agreement with O3b Networks Limited, the developer of a new high-speed, low-latency satellite-based service for telecommunication operators and enterprises in emerging markets, for the development and supply of Ka-band infrastructure for O3b’s VSAT services.
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Hughes Network Systems, LLC announced that the Jupiter Gateway and user terminals have successfully completed their factory and field qualifications and are now operational, delivering high-speed, end-to-end system traffic over the AMC 15 Ka-band satellite.
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Eutelsat Communications announced that the number of channels broadcasting through its satellites hit the milestone of 4,000 at the end of 2011.Other Posts:SATCOMBw-2a readied for Ariane 5 launchGeoEye cameras delivered but launch delayedWorldspace Stock Hits 52-Week Low Due To Disappointing Subscriber GrowthMeasat-3A shipped to Kazakhstan for Land LaunchRaytheon completes ground segment test for USAF weather agencyJason-2 receives in-flight acceptanceNASA Awards Pratt & Whitney Ares Rocket Development ContractEuropean S-band licenses to be awarded to two bidders–report

SES and Georgian mobile and telecommunication company MagtiCom announced the launch of MagtiSat, Georgia’s first domestic direct-to-home (DTH) satellite platform, via Astra. The pay-TV offer will be available beginning 23 January 2012.
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Antwerp Space NV, a subsidiary of OHB AG, and ESA signed a contract for the design and development of a next generation of the Advanced Data Acquisition System, also known as OMNISAT.
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SIS LIVE, operator of the largest satellite uplink fleet in Europe, is ramping up its access to permanent capacity on satellites operated by Eutelsat Communications.
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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