The information portal for the global satellite communications market www.satellite-evolution.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 19 Jan 2007 18:00:00 GMT Tue, 19 Jan 2007 18:00:00 GMT Manual Build The VINASAT-1 payload for Arianespace's upcoming dual-passenger Ariane 5 mission has been fueled at the Spaceport in French Guiana, marking a key milestone in its pre-launch preparations. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=VINASAT-1 is readied for second Ariane 5 mission of 2008 &page=newspage 31 Mar 2008 New York (March 31, 2008) - STAR Group Inc. (STAR), a wholly-owned subsidiary of News Corporation, has selected SintecMedia's OnAir to manage its broadcast operations. STAR broadcasts over 60 channels in ten languages to 53 countries across Asia and beyond. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=STAR Group selects SintecMedia &page=newspage 31 Mar 2008 Herndon, Va., March 31, 2008 - iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems) and a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology, announced today that Astrium Services has selected its satellite communications platform to meet increased service demands from government and commercial customers. Astrium Services, a leading European-based satellite network operator, has installed an iDirect 5IF universal satellite hub at its newly opened teleport in Toulouse, France. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Expanded network to service all major French military bases overseas &page=newspage 31 Mar 2008 ST. LOUIS, March 31, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today said it has submitted a proposal to NASA for the production of two next-generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites, known as the GOES R series, for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Boeing submits GOES R proposal to NASA &page=newspage 31 Mar 2008 ST. LOUIS, March 31, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Orion Propulsion Inc. (OPI) have signed a government-sponsored Mentor-Protégé agreement to work together on NASA's Ares I rocket, which will transport astronauts into space after the space shuttle retires. The one-year agreement was signed today at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama and marks the first Mentor-Protégé agreement in 2008 in support of a major NASA contract. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Boeing and Orion Propulsion sign NASA Mentor-Protege agreement &page=newspage 31 Mar 2008 Betzdorf, Luxembourg, 31 January 2008 – SES, the pre-eminent satellite operator worldwide (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), and Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), announced today that SSC, under an existing agreement, has exercised a ‘put option’ transferring to SES ASTRA an additional 15 percent equity stake in SES SIRIUS. The transaction increases SES’ existing shareholding interest in SES SIRIUS from 75 to 90 percent. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES increases ownership in SES SIRIUS to 90 percent &page=newspage 31 Jan 2008 Jerusalem, Israel. - June 30th 2008 - The euronews channel, covering news from a European perspective, has selected SatLink Communications, the fastest growing teleport in 2007 according to The World Teleport Association, to transmit its seven language, 24-hour news channel on SatLink's AsiaSat 2 MCPC (Multiple Channels Per Carrier) digital platform. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=euronews Channel selects SatLink Communications AsiaSat 2 platform &page=newspage 30 Jun 2008 Herndon, Va., June 30, 2008 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems) and a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology, announced that its satellite communications platform was chosen by BT Latam Colombia to support a high-speed IP satellite network that will enable the Colombian government to improve the collection and management of real estate property records. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Network to speed data integration and unite remote facilities stationed across Colombia &page=newspage 30 Jun 2008 Bethesda, MD, June 30, 2008 – Intelsat General Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intelsat Ltd., announced that it has achieved a number of key milestones with the satellite payload that will demonstrate Internet routing in space (IRIS) for the U.S. military. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Intelsat General achieves key milestones with program to put an Internet Router in Space &page=newspage 30 Jun 2008 Together with its strategic partner Arabsat, CETel now offers efficient DVB-S2 services on Arabsat-2B in C-Band. Due to the perfect Arabsat-2B satellite coverage, this new service is designed to specifically serve CETel’s growing customers demand focused on the Gulf region, Middle East and African markets. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=CETel and Arabsat launch DVB-S2 service &page=newspage 30 Jun 2008 Betzdorf (Luxembourg), 30 May 2008. – SES ASTRA, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), announced today that its subsidiary ND SatCom has been selected as a prime contractor for the U.S. Department of the Navy, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR) in Charleston, South Carolina. The contract establishes a framework for ND SatCom to deliver multiple portable Satellite Communication (Satcom) Terminals to the U.S. Navy. The company’s potential share of the contract award could reach up to approximately USD 51 million in the first year, with the opportunity to secure orders totalling USD 289 million over five years, if all options are exercised. In total, seven different companies were selected to contribute to the programme. The initial requirements and delivery schedules are currently being determined. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ND Satcom awarded US Navy contract &page=newspage 30 MAy 2008 Oslo, 30 May 2008 - Marlink, a Vizada company, and the world's leading maritime satellite communications integrator, today announced an agreement to provide the Sealink Maritime VSAT solution to Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM), market leader for the international transportation of vehicles at sea and part of Wilhelmsen Maritime Services, a Wilh. Wilhelmsen group company. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Marlink signs Sealink deal &page=newspage 30 MAy 2008 The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) received the payloads for Express-AM44 and Express-MD1 satellites from Thales Alenia Space. Express-AM44 payload was delivered to Information Satellite Systems – Reshetnev Company (former NPO PM) for integration with the platform. Khrunichev Space Center works on completion the Express-MD1 satellite. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Express-AM44 and Express-MD1 satellites are being integrated with the platforms &page=newspage 30 Apr 2008 Betzdorf (Luxembourg), 30 April 2008. – SES ASTRA, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), today announced the launch of a new High Definition (HD) bouquet on ASTRA targeting the Dutch and Belgian markets. As of this month, Dutch satellite TV provider, CanalDigitaal, and Belgian sister company, TV Vlaanderen, broadcast their new HDTV package via the ASTRA satellites at the 23.5 degrees East orbital position. The capacity for the new offer, namely two transponders, was already contracted to the broadcasters in September 2007. With the addition of the CanalDigitaal/TV Vlaanderen High Definition offering, there are now 34 HD channels transmitted via the ASTRA and SIRIUS satellites. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Bouquet launches on ASTRA 23.5 degrees East orbital position &page=newspage 30 Apr 2008 Friedrichshafen, January 30, 2008 – ND SatCom, an SES ASTRA company, recently appointed Johann Pohany to the position of CTO. Mr. Pohany replaces Dr. Gerhard Bommas, who has retired after 33 years with the company. Mr. Pohany will oversee ND SatCom’s product lifecycle from product management, R&D, verification, supply chain management, production, training and support. His responsibilities also include group wide quality assurance and IT systems. He looks forward to his new task: “ND SatCom’s unique VSAT experience combined with the strength of our mother company SES ASTRA will foster further significant growth of our company. Besides managing growth, one of the key challenges of ND SatCom is to keep and increase the speed of innovation while broadening the solution offerings for our clients and entering into new arenas.” http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Johann Pohany joins ND SatCom as CTO &page=newspage 30 Jan 2008 IPNet, satellite telecom operator, will build a new teleport based on the HUGHES HX platform. The new teleport will be located close to the company’s current Central hub in the MGU technopark. Total investment in this project will be around 50 mil. rubles. The company plans to have the new teleport up and running by the second quarter of 2008. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=IPNet to purchase HUGHES HX Hub and to launch second teleport in Moscow &page=newspage 30 Jan 2008 ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2008--International Launch Services (ILS) of the United States, Thales Alenia Space of France and Al Yah Satellite Communications Co.(Yahsat) of the United Arab Emirates today announced an agreement to launch a Yahsat spacecraft on a Proton Breeze M vehicle. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ILS to Launch Yahsat Satellite on Proton &page=newspage 30 Jan 2008 Betzdorf (Luxembourg), 29 April 2008. – SES ASTRA, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), has announced today the start of a new orbital position at 31.5 degrees East. The new position will allow SES ASTRA to operate satellite services at up to 40 new broadcasting frequencies (BSS) and strongly support the development of the Eastern European and Middle East markets. The satellite Sirius 2, which is part of the SES fleet and is renamed ASTRA 5A, has been moved from 5 degrees East to the new position and will allow the commercialization of up to 26 transponders in a first step. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES ASTRA starts new orbital position &page=newspage 29 Apr 2008 LONDON & ABERDEEN – Organisers of the ‘Oil & Gas Connectivity: Digital Applications & Communications Dynamics’ Conference which will take place on 12th and 13th May at the Marriott Hotel, Aberdeen, Scotland, and which is sponsored by Schlumberger, CapRock Communications, Arqiva, RigNet, Vizada, and Cisco Systems, have announced the latest listing of registered conference delegates. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Conference principal sponsor Schlumberger heads list of sponsoring industry leaders &page=newspage 29 Apr 2008 STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, April 29, 2008 – C2SAT (NGM Stock Market Exchange, C2ST), receives follow up order from Oil & Gas customer in Middle East. The order refers to C2SAT’s Stabilised VSAT model C2SAT 1.2m Ku. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=C2SAT receives follow up order from Middle East &page=newspage 29 Apr 2008 MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 29, 2008--International Launch Services (ILS) announced a contract today for the launch of two SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) satellites on the Proton Breeze M vehicle. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ILS announces contract to launch two SIRIUS satellite radio spacecraft on Proton Breeze M &page=newspage 29 Feb 2008 SOLNA (Sweden), 29 January 2008. – SES SIRIUS, an SES ASTRA company, announced today that the Sirius 4 communications satellite is now in operation and has taken over all transmissions from Sirius 2 and Sirius 3. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Sirius 4 Satellite Now Operational &page=newspage 29 Jan 2008 Nonthaburi, Thailand. January 29th, 2008. Shin Broadband Internet (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (SBI), a subsidiary of Shin Satellite Plc., announced today at the press conference at the Thaicom Satellite Station the launch of its new product called “Wiworld”, a mobile satellite antenna used to receive digital TV signals from a moving vehicle. The Company soft-launched Wiworld two months at the International ICT EXPO 2007 before today’s official launch and received very positive feedback from the market. Wiworld will target individuals, families and executives who spend a significant amount of time in their vehicles. In addition, Wiworld will target public transportation such as VIP coaches. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Shin Broadband launches Wiworld &page=newspage 29 Jan 2008 CABSAT 2008, the leading International Electronic Media and Satellite Communications event for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, will be the biggest in the history of the event, with more than 650 exhibitors from over 50 countries participating, according to the organiser, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Biggest show ever &page=newspage 29 Jan 2008 Friedrichshafen, May 28, 2008 – ND SatCom, an SES ASTRA company, announced that German radio and media service provider MEDIA BROADCAST, formerly known as T-Systems Media & Broadcast, ordered nine redundant SNG (Satellite News Gathering) vehicles for its fleet. The vehicles are HD-ready and will be used primarily for live sports broadcasting. The vehicles are equipped with SkyRAY MAS 1900 antenna subsystems as satellite uplinks; some include 750 Watt outdoor High Power Amplifiers. Six of the vehicles are ND SatCom classicSNGs mainly used for uplinking services. Three vehicles are ND SatCom productionSNGs equipped with extensive broadcast production equipment integrated by ND SatCom in Friedrichshafen, Germany. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=MEDIA BROADCAST orders nine ND SatCom SNG vehicles &page=newspage 28 MAy 2008 Lemon Way – software provider of innovative multi-channel solutions for banking and finance (mobile banking, IP TV banking, Widgets and Online Widgets) – today announced the launch and availability of its Wonderbank IP TV (Internet Protocol Television) solution for bank account and transaction management using a television. A key link in the Mobile Business chain, Wonderbank IP TV is positioned as one of the only applications on the market to cover an extended spectrum of multi-channel banking functions. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Lemon Way pioneers IP TV banking &page=newspage 28 MAy 2008 PALO ALTO, Calif., May 28, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications (Nasdaq:LORL) and the world's leading provider of high-power commercial satellites, today announced that it delivered EchoStar XI to the Sea Launch home port in Long Beach, Calif. on Tuesday, May 27. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Echostar XI delivered to Sea Launch home port &page=newspage 28 MAy 2008 ST. LOUIS, May 28, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that it submitted a bid to the U.S. Air Force earlier this month for the Self-Awareness Space Situational Awareness (SASSA) program. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Boeing submits bid for Space Situational Awareness Program &page=newspage 28 MAy 2008 Singapore, 28 April 2008 - The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Maritime Telecommunications Technology Research and Innovation. The two parties will collaborate to promote maritime technology R&D as part of Singapore's development as a maritime telecommunications hub and international maritime centre. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=MPA and SingTel collaborate to promote maritime research and innovation &page=newspage 28 Apr 2008 OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 28, 2008) - International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC) announced today that the company has successfully passed the conditions of a Letter of Intent previously announced on January 10, 2008 for the supply of a new generation of satellite receivers for the upgrade and expansion of an international broadband data delivery network. The contract has a total expected gross value of approximately $6.2M USD in the company's current fiscal year. For confidentiality reasons, the customer is not being named at this time. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=International Datacasting Corporation announces authority to proceed &page=newspage 28 Apr 2008 April 28, 2008, Los Altos, California – Glowlink today announces that the Wideband Global Spectrum Monitoring System (WGSMS) it designed has begun to actively monitor traffic carried on the first US DoD Wideband Global SATCOM satellite (WGS-1), ushering in a new era of wideband satellite communications monitoring and control. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Glowlink achieves historical milestone and ushers in a new era of wideband satellite communications monitoring and control &page=newspage 28 Apr 2008 HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2008--Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services on a global basis, today announced that it will release its fiscal third quarter financial results after the market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 and will host a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. EST to discuss such financial results. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Globecomm Systems announces date of third quarter financial results conference &page=newspage 28 Apr 2008 GigaSat, best known for its flyaway terminal solutions engineered to withstand the harsh environments associated with Military operations and Vados Systems, a provider of deployable converged integrated communications solutions, announce the interoperability of GigaSat’s FA-120 satcom terminal with Vados’ range of rapidly deployable communications solutions. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=GigaSat and Vados Systems joint initiative on global deployable communications &page=newspage 28 Apr 2008 SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- April 28, 2008 -- Omneon today announced that Canal Overseas, which provides 24/7 satellite distribution of France’s Canal+ programming to 500,000 subscribers in Africa, the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, and the South Pacific, has based its new HD playout system on the company’s Spectrum™ HD media servers. Like all Spectrum servers, the Spectrum HD provides flexibility, scalability, and reliability, and in addition features the capability to embed World System Teletext (WST) data in the VANC (vertical ancillary) portion of the HD-SDI signal when programming is ingested, which was of particular importance to Canal Overseas. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Canal overseas relies on Omneon Spectrum &page=newspage 28 Apr 2008 London, April 2008: A team of British forces personnel is attempting the first ever successful traverse of Makalu! The Himalayan Mountain, the fifth highest peak in the world, is to be scaled this May 2008 via the South East Ridge. The personnel will then traverse down the North East Ridge. The team will make use of the latest in satellite communications technology from NSSL, allowing them to stay in contact with base camp, call in emergency support and update the expedition website with diary entries and videos. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=British forces personnel attempting the first ever successful traverse of Makalu &page=newspage 28 Apr 2008 Tel Aviv - 28 April 2008: Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), the operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, today announced that its newest satellite, AMOS-3, has been successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome launch site in Kazakhstan. AMOS-3 roared into the atmosphere onboard a Zenit-3SLB launcher this morning at 08.00 Israel local time (05.00 GMT). The launcher's first and second stages have already been successfully separated. The last stage will be separated a few hours after the launch, and AMOS-3 will unfold its solar panels and main antenna and begin communicating with its ground-control station. Within the following weeks, http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=AMOS-3 Communications satellite successfully launched &page=newspage 28 Apr 2008 Paris, Rockville, Oslo, 28 February 2008 – Vizada, the leading provider of global satellite communications solutions with more market share on more satellite networks than any other provider, will support Télécoms Sans Frontières (Telecom Without Borders) in its humanitarian missions throughout 2008. The two players are announcing the renewal of their partnership for the third year running today. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Vizada to support Telecoms Sans Frontières in 2008 humanitarian missions &page=newspage 28 Feb 2008 On 28 January 2008 at 0:18 a.m. GMT, the new Russian telecommunication satellite Express-AM33 was successfully launched at the Baikonur Space Center. The satellite was delivered onto the reference orbit by the Proton-M launcher with the Breeze M upper stage and is now controlled by RSCC’ Satellite Control Centre. At present, the ground-based facilities of the RSCC’ Ground Control Centre monitor and control the satellite by putting the satellite onto the GEO and its following operation at 96.5 East. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=The new Russian telecommunication satellite Express-AM33 successfully launched &page=newspage 28 Jan 2008 Pau, 28th January 2008 – Télécoms Sans Frontières deployed a crew of emergency telecom specialists to Bolivia on Saturday. TSF’s team which flew out from its Americas base in Nicaragua and landed at 4AM local time in La Paz, capital of Bolivia, is strengthening UNDAC (the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination team) following the heavy floods affecting the country. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=TSF deploys to deal with floods in Bolivia &page=newspage 28 Jan 2008 Vienna, Va. -- January 28, 2007 -- Today, Space Adventures, Ltd., the world’s leading space experiences company, announced that Nik Halik of Australia has been chosen to train as the back-up crew member alongside our orbital spaceflight candidate, famed game developer and son of former NASA astronaut, Richard Garriott, who is currently planning a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in October. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Space Adventures announces the identity of back-up crew member &page=newspage 28 Jan 2008 New York City (January 28, 2008) – The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), the professional development society of the global satellite industry, announced today the winners of its 2008 Industry Innovators Awards. The Industry Innovators Awards, introduced in 1993, recognize new and different designs, applications, activities and contributions to the satellite industry from both the private and public sectors. Honorees are chosen by a committee of industry experts for accomplishments ranging across a broad spectrum of advanced satellite technology and business applications. The 2008 Industry Innovators Awards will be presented at a ceremony, sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton, on February 26 at 6:00 pm, immediately before SSPI's Gala 2008 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington DC. Gala 2008 and the Industry Innovators Awards ceremony take place on the opening night of SATELLITE 2008. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SSPI Announces Winners of 2008 Industry Innovators Awards &page=newspage 28 Jan 2008 ST. LOUIS, Jan. 28, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced the successful on-orbit handover of the first of six Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites to the U.S. Air Force. The satellite will be monitored and controlled by the Air Force's 3rd Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Boeing completes on-orbit handover of wideband global SATCOM satellite to US Air Force &page=newspage 28 Jan 2008 PALO ALTO, Calif., May 27, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications (Nasdaq:LORL) and the world's leading provider of commercial satellites, today announced that it has shipped ProtoStar I to Kourou, French Guiana, where it is scheduled to launch as early as June 24th aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ProtoStar1 shipped to French Guiana for June launch &page=newspage 27 MAy 2008 May 27, 2008 – J. Armand Musey and his climbing team successfully reached the 29,028-foot summit of Mt. Everest, capping an arduous six-week expedition over the most challenging terrain in the world. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Musey and team reach summit of Everest &page=newspage 27 MAy 2008 Hauppauge, New York, May 27, 2008 - Globecomm Systems Inc., a leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services on a global basis, announced that Stephen Wilson, formerly Vice President of Operations for Globecomm Services Maryland, has been appointed Vice President of American Sales for Globecomm. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Globecomm names Stephen Wilson as Vice President, American Sales &page=newspage 27 MAy 2008 MCL recently released its comprehensive Spring 2008 Power Amplifier Technology CD Catalog. It features MCL’s current HPA product line, which includes antenna-mount and rack-mount TWTAs, redundant and phase combined systems, as well as amplifiers used for Ka-Band, military, or broadband CW TWT lab applications. Supporting documentation, such as technical notes, interface drawings, and data sheets, are available on the CD for most products. In addition, customers will be able to find on this information-packed CD a full facility pictorial, contact information for our global sales and customer service representatives, and warranty information. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=MCL releases new CD catalogue &page=newspage 27 Apr 2008 Rockville, MD. March 27, 2008 – Vizada, the leading provider of global satellite communications solutions with more market share on more satellite networks than any other provider, today announced the sale of its affiliate, GMPCS Personal Communications, Inc., to a private investor. Terms of the sale are not being disclosed. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Vizada sells GMPCS Personal Communications &page=newspage 27 Mar 2008 RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) ("RRsat"), a rapidly growing provider of comprehensive content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industries, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the satellite business of Bezeq The Israel Telecommunications Corp. Limited ("Bezeq"), Israel's leading telecommunications service provider, for approximately $15 million in cash. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of 2008 and is subject to various approvals, including regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=RRsat enters into an agreement to acquire the satellite business of Bezeq &page=newspage 27 Mar 2008 (Dulles, VA 27 March 2008) - Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) announced today that the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center recently awarded the company a seven-year task order contract to provide target vehicles and related support for the Sounding Rockets Program-3 (SRP-3). Orbital was one of four companies selected for contracts that qualify them to compete for up to $250 million in launch services under the U.S. Government's indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) procurement approach. Orbital's Launch Systems Group, which is responsible for the company's space and suborbital launch vehicle design, production and operations, will carry out the SRP-3 activities at company facilities in Chandler, Arizona. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Orbital Sciences awarded seven-year task order &page=newspage 27 Mar 2008 Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, announced today that U.K.-based ViewAfrica has contracted for additional capacity on the Intelsat 10 satellite for increased channel distribution. ViewAfrica Network is distributing free-to-air programming bouquets reaching all the Sub-Saharan countries. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ViewAfrica extends contract with Intelsat to increase its channel offering &page=newspage 27 Feb 2008 PALO ALTO, Calif. - February 27, 2008 - Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications (NASDAQ: LORL) and the world's leading provider of high-power commercial satellites, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to manufacture a new spacecraft for SES NEW SKIES, a subsidiary of SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG). Designed as the largest most powerful satellite in the SES fleet, NSS-14 expands and enhances the company's ability to provide Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) to the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES NEW SKIES selects Loral Space for new spacecraft &page=newspage 27 Feb 2008 Dulles, VA 27 February 2008) - Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB), a world leader in smaller-sized civil government and national security satellites, announced today that it has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Arlington, VA, to develop a Phase 1 concept for System F6 (Future Fast, Flexible, Fractionated, Free-Flying Spacecraft united by Information eXchange). DARPA is the central research and development organization for the Department of Defense (DoD). It manages and directs selected basic and applied research and development projects for DoD, and pursues research and technology where risk and payoff are both very high and where success may provide dramatic advances for traditional military roles and missions. The objective of the F6 program is to demonstrate the feasibility and benefits of a satellite architecture in which traditional "monolithic" spacecraft are replaced by clusters of wirelessly-interconnected spacecraft modules. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Orbital Sciences awarded military contract &page=newspage 27 Feb 2008 Adelaide, Australia: February 27, 2008. Australian Satellite Communications (ASC) today announced a new satellite telecommunications service across the South Pacific region. Based on iDirect VSAT technology, the service is hosted by Hawaii Pacific Teleport and covers the whole of the South Pacific from one satellite, GE-23. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=New iDirect service for Asia Pacific region and Maritime users &page=newspage 27 Feb 2008 PALO ALTO and REDONDO BEACH, Calif. - Feb. 27, 2008 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and Space Systems/Loral, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications (NASDAQ: LORL), today announced that they are pursuing a group of initiatives that stands to broaden each company's opportunities to provide the U.S. government with cost competitive satellite systems. The resulting agreement also will enable Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) to expand its manufacturing capacity as needed, in order to address near-term increased satellite demand, through use of the satellite test facilities and services at Northrop Grumman facilities in Redondo Beach, Calif. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Loral Space and Northrup Grumman to pursue a group of initiatives &page=newspage 27 Feb 2008 With the huge success of the past several events, the organizers, Vietnam Posts & Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd (AES), are pleased to launch the next event, The 12th International Exhibition in Vietnam on Telecommunications and Information Technology (Vietnam Telecomp 2008) which will be held in HoChiMinh City, SR Vietnam during 26 - 29 November 2008. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=A Definitive Show for Establishing Your Foothold in the Booming Vietnam ICT Market &page=newspage 27 Jan 2008 67,573 people came to Asia’s largest infocomm and media trade exhibitions - CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia - to showcase and to view the latest technologies, participate in industry forums and to interact with fellow professionals from across the world. Of the total number of attendees, 52 percent came from outside of Singapore, hailing from about 100 countries and regions across Asia-Pacific, Europe, US and the Middle-East. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Technology and Business came to life &page=newspage 26 Jun 2008 The final payload integration process has begun for Arianespace's fourth Ariane 5 mission of 2008, with the BADR-6 satellite now mounted atop the launcher and ProtoStar I ready for its installation. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ProtoStar I and BADR-6 are readied for next Ariane 5 launch &page=newspage 26 Jun 2008 Geneva, 26 June 2008 - Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates met with ITU Secretary-General Hamadoun Touré along with a high-level ITU delegation including the Director of the ITU Standardization Bureau, Mr Malcolm Johnson, Director of the Development Bureau, Mr Sami Al Basheer, and Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Chief of Strategic Planning and Membership. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ITU and Microsoft to collaborate on achieving development goals &page=newspage 26 Jun 2008 Hong Kong, June 26, 2008 – The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) of the Philippines has served its first ever temporary restraining order (TRO) against a pirate cable operator – Turtle Cable, a company in Baao, Camarines Sur province – for copyright infringement. This latest move by the IPO has been applauded by the international pay-TV industry. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=CASBAA cheers breakthrough Philippine piracy order &page=newspage 26 Jun 2008 Betzdorf (Luxembourg), 26 June 2008 – SES ASTRA, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), announced today that the public channel ARTE will start broadcasting its German programme in High Definition (HD) on 1st July on the ASTRA Satellite System. The HD programme will be broadcast from ASTRA’s prime orbital position 19.2 degrees East and offer high quality content from ARTE in superior picture quality. ARTE will use existing and earlier contracted digital capacity from ASTRA. The French language version of ARTE HD will be available at a later date. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ARTE to start broadcasting HD on ASTRA satellite system &page=newspage 26 Jun 2008 The Hague, Netherlands, May 26th, 2008 – SES NEW SKIES, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announces that the company has renewed its support – through the provision of optimal satellite capacity - of The Nature Conservancy, the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES NEW SKIES renews support for Nature Conservancy &page=newspage 26 MAy 2008 Moscow, Russia and Ottawa, Canada – May 26, 2008 - MVS Global Telecommunications (MVS GT) today announces that they have teamed up with SkyWave Mobile Communications, a global provider of two-way satellite telematics products and services. MVS GT will distribute SkyWave IsatM2M products and services through its established network in Russia, Baltic, Belorussia, the Ukraine, Uzbekistan and other CIS countries. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=MVS and SkyWave deliver applications with enhanced responsiveness and increased value &page=newspage 26 MAy 2008 Hong Kong, 26 March 2008 – The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) today announced it will stage the 15th CASBAA Convention in Hong Kong on October 28th – 30th 2008. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Subscribe to the future as all eyes are on Asia &page=newspage 26 Mar 2008 On the occasion of Asia Pacific Maritime, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and SpeedCast announce they are jointly launching a new maritime broadband communications service addressing the commercial shipping sector. The partnership between Eutelsat and SpeedCast brings together expertise from Eutelsat, one of the world’s largest satellite operators and SpeedCast, a major satellite communications service provider in Asia, wholly owned by AsiaSat, the leading regional satellite operator in Asia. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Eutelsat Communications and SpeedCast announce they are jointly launching a new maritime broadband communications service &page=newspage 26 Mar 2008 Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, Sea Tel Inc., the leading provider of marine stabilized antenna systems for satellite communications and satellite television at sea, and iDirect Inc., a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), a leading provider of satellite-based IP communications technology, today jointly announced a product enhancement of Intelsat’s Network Broadband Global Maritime service that will enable a broader sector to take advantage of communication services at sea. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=iDirect, Sea Tel integrate technologies to extend Intelsat global maritime broadband service &page=newspage 26 Feb 2008 (New York - February 26, 2008) - The United States teleport industry was the star of the show Tuesday as the World Teleport Association (WTA) announced the recipients of its 13th annual Teleport Awards for Excellence. The awards are presented each year to organizations and individuals whose achievements have been deemed exceptional by the international trade association and its awards committees, made up of industry members from across the globe. This year, for the first time, it was a clean sweep by American teleports and technologies in each category. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=World Teleport Association announces recipients of annual Teleport Awards for Excellence &page=newspage 26 Feb 2008 Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world's leading satellite operators, today announced that Thales Alenia Space has been commissioned to build the W3B satellite which will provide Eutelsat with significant new capacity for broadcasting, telecommunications and broadband services. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Thales Alenia Space commissioned to build satellite &page=newspage 26 Feb 2008 Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, today announced that Russian TV Times (RTVT) has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder agreement on the Intelsat system, expanding its program offering into Europe. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Russian TV Times selects Intelsat for programme distribution launch into Europe &page=newspage 26 Feb 2008 Friedrichshafen/St. Albans, February 26, 2008 – ND SatCom, an SES ASTRA company, announced today that it will join the Global VSAT Forum’s (GVF) VSAT Installer Certification Training Program as knowledge provider and training host. GVF, an international satellite industry non-profit association, offers the only industry-wide certification course for VSAT and broadband terminal installations, consisting of 3 levels (1, 2 and 3S). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ND SatCom joins GVF VSAT Installer Certification Training Programme &page=newspage 26 Feb 2008 Kuala Lumpur, 26 February 2008 – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd (“MEASAT”) announced today that it had been advised that its next satellite, being constructed by Orbital Sciences Inc and planned for launch on a LandLaunch Zenith–3SL launch vehicle, had now been allocated a launch in Quarter 3 2008. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=MEASAT 3-a scheduled for launch in Q3 &page=newspage 26 Feb 2008 Pembroke, Bermuda, 26 February 2008 – Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, today announced the launch of Mobile Reach, an innovative solution for wireless operators enabling them to cost-effectively extend cellular networks to rural areas and sparsely populated regions thereby increasing teledensity. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Intelsat introduces innovative solution for rural cellular backhaul services &page=newspage 26 Feb 2008 HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (United States), 26 February 2008 – World Teleport Teleport Association announced on Monday (Feb 18) that Kenneth Miller, president of Globecomm Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM) is the industry’s Teleport Executive of the Year for 2008. Miller has been president of the Long Island-based communications infrastructure services company since 1994. World Teleport Association www.worldteleport.org is a non-profit trade association whose members include the world’s major teleport and satellite operators, as well as systems integrators and providers of satellite and telecommunications services, equipment and technologies. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Globecomm Systems President Named Teleport Executive of the Year by World Teleport Association &page=newspage 26 Feb 2008 ST. LOUIS, Feb. 26, 2008 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today reported the continuing success of its Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) ground control system that operates the on-orbit constellation of 32 GPS satellites built by Boeing and Lockheed Martin. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Boeing GPS Ground Control System keeps navigation satellites operational &page=newspage 26 Feb 2008 WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2008--International Launch Services (ILS) announced a contract today with S2M, a provider of media-rich, mobile entertainment to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to use a Proton Breeze M vehicle to launch the first dedicated mobile television satellite for the MENA region. The companies made the announcement during the Satellite 2008 industry conference in Washington, D.C. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file= ILS Proton to launch S2M satellite for mobile TV service &page=newspage 26 Feb 2008 Dallas, TX, June 25, 2008 – ND SatCom, an SES ASTRA company, announced that its US affiliate ND SatCom Inc. has been awarded a blanket contract with an anticipated procurement of up to $20.5 million from a global multilateral organization. The three year contract with a minimum guarantee of approximately $3 million enables this organization to procure fixed stations (large hub terminals) that can be installed anywhere across the globe. The contract includes design, engineering, installation of three different types of earth stations (16.4m Standard A, 9.3m Standard B, 7.3m F3), for which ND SatCom Inc. is the only chosen supplier, as well as options for spares and maintenance. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ND SatCom awarded blanket order from a global multilateral organization &page=newspage 25 Jun 2008 (Dulles, VA 25 April 2008) - Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to repurchase up to $50 million of its common stock over a 12-month period, beginning today. The Board's authorization will replace a previous $50 million securities repurchase program that expires May 2, 2008, under which Orbital has repurchased $45.2 million of its common stock. Since mid-2004, when Orbital's buyback program was initiated, the company has repurchased approximately $153 million, or 9.6 million shares, of its common stock for an average purchase price of $15.99 per share. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Orbital Board of Directors authorizes new US$50 million stock repurchase program &page=newspage 25 Apr 2008 (Fornebu, 25 March 2008) The world's first authorised in-flight mobile phone calls on a commercial flight has taken place, following the successful introduction of the AeroMobile system by Emirates Airline. AeroMobile is a joint venture between Telenor and ARINC, and is the result of a research and innovation project in Telenor. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Telenor behind first in-flight mobile phone calls &page=newspage 25 Mar 2008 PHOENIX, March 25, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Radyne Corporation announced that its Xicom Technology business unit received an order for $5.8 million for Tri-band and Ka-band power amplifiers as an additional procurement for the Ground Multi-Band Terminal (GMT) program. The amplifiers are scheduled to ship during 2008. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Radyne receives US$5.8 million GMT amplifier order &page=newspage 25 Mar 2008 New York, NY, March 25, 2008 — After building a successful career on Wall Street, J. Armand Musey will leave tomorrow on an expedition to scale Mt. Everest in an adventure that will both complete a personal goal and raise funds for the American Red Cross' International Response Fund (IRF). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Musey to scale Mt. Everest in fund raising endeavor &page=newspage 25 Mar 2008 BETHESDA, Md. – February 25, 2008 – Iridium® Satellite LLC today announced financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Iridium Satellite announces Q4 and Fiscal Year 2007 results &page=newspage 25 Feb 2008 Newtec, a world-leading innovator in the satellite and communications industry, today announced a deal with Greek-Cypriot satellite operator Hellas Sat, to deploy its 2-Way Satellite Multimedia Broadband System, Sat3Play®, to residential users throughout Greece and all remote islands, much in lack of terrestrial DSL. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Greek consumers to benefit from low cost easy to install satellite broadband &page=newspage 25 Feb 2008 HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2008--Globecomm Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: GCOM), a leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services on a global basis, today announced that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Globecomm Network Services Corporation (GNSC), has been awarded a multi-year contract from Showtime Networks Inc. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Globecomm Systems awarded multi-year contract from Showtime Networks Inc. &page=newspage 25 Jan 2008 Abu Dhabi, 24th June 2008------: Demand for Thuraya’s recently launched ThurayaMarine solution has been overwhelming that the Company has signed up ten distribution agreements for this competitive product. This momentum is an indication for the need for an affordable, reliable maritime communication solution that caters to the needs of the regional maritime industry. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Thuraya signs ten agreements &page=newspage 24 Jun 2008 Albion, Michigan - Jun 24, 2008 Patriot Antenna Systems, Inc. and ProGov Solutions, LLC announce the approval of Federal Supply Schedule Contract with the General Services Administration (GSA) of the United States and enters into a management and marketing agreement. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Patriot has received GSA Schedule &page=newspage 24 Jun 2008 Kuala Lumpur, 24 June 2008 – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. ("MEASAT"), a leading provider of satellite communication solutions to Asia-Pacific’s broadcasting and telecommunications industries and a wholly-owned subsidiary of MEASAT Global Berhad, announces that the MEASAT-3a satellite has secured a launch on 21 August 2008. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=MEASAT secures launch date for MEASAT-3a &page=newspage 24 Jun 2008 CAMBRIDGE, MA - June 24, 2008 – NSR LLC today released findings from its latest report, Broadband Satellite Markets, 7th Edition that indicate revenues from consumer satellite broadband services will overtake enterprise class broadband VSAT network services by 2013. The report is a comprehensive analysis of the global market for broadband VSAT networking, single site satellite broadband Internet access, and satellite broadband trunking & backhaul services in all regional markets. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Latest NSR report finds consumer satellite broadband to overtake broadband VSAT networking services on revenue basis by 2013 &page=newspage 24 Jun 2008 Herndon, Va., June 24, 2008 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems) and a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology, announced today that Cobbett-Hill Earth Station Ltd. (CHE) has installed an iDirect Series 15000 Universal Satellite Hub and acquired multiple iNFINITI 5000 Series Satellite Routers to launch a hosting service for Virtual Network Operators (VNOs). The new offering will target a diverse range of vertical markets in the EMEA region. CHE is an independent UK based teleport operator that provides a complete range of satellite and communication services for business and government customers worldwide. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Cobbett-Hill Earth Station installs iDirect satellite hub &page=newspage 24 Jun 2008 DENVER — June 24, 2008 — OmniBus Systems, the award-winning provider of comprehensive broadcast automation and content management solutions, today announced that Ascent Media has expanded the Colossus playout capability at its Chiswick Park, London, facility. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Ascent Media expands Colossus playout facility for multi-lingual European coverage &page=newspage 24 Jun 2008 MOSCOW, April 24, 2008 – Khrunichev Space Center and its partner International Launch Services today announced a broad-based quality initiative for Khrunichev and all of its subcontractors. “This will reinforce our dedication to quality across the board, ensure we improve our performance and enhance our position as a leading space company,” said Vladimir Nesterov, Khrunichev General Director. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Krunichev and ILS announce quality initiative &page=newspage 24 Apr 2008 Kiev, Ukraine (April 23, 2008) – In response to an invitation from the National Space Agency of Ukraine, the Board and the Operations Committee met in Kiev on April 21-23 for their XXXVI session and 7th meeting attended by delegations of the Organization’s Members and Signatories. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Kiev hosts XXXVI session of the Board and 7th meeting of the Operations Committee of INTERSPUTNIK &page=newspage 24 Apr 2008 Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) announced the appointment of Khodadad (Ken) Betaharon as its Chief Technology Officer. In this new position, Ken will play a key leadership role and will be responsible for the ABS-2 Program, including spacecraft development and planning, as well as satellite payload operations, regulatory and strategic development. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Ken Betaharon as Chief Executive Officer &page=newspage 24 Apr 2008 March 24, 2008, Los Altos, California - Glowlink Communications Technology Inc., a provider of spectrum monitoring and geolocation solutions for government and commercial markets, announced that Star One, the largest satellite solution company in Latin America, has successfully deployed the Glowlink Model 8000 Geolocation System to help monitor and eliminate satellite interferences. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Star One incorporates Glowlink Technology for satellite monitoring and geolocation &page=newspage 24 Mar 2008 DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of satellite and wireless communications networks around the world, has been awarded $6.6 million to continue resets, repairs and upgrades to DataPath Satellite Transportable Terminals (STTs) and Unit Hub SATCOM Trucks (UHSTs) used in the U.S. Army's Joint Network Node (JNN)/ Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) program. This delivery order is part of a previously announced four-year contract with the Army that has a potential value of up to $270 million for the company. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=DataPath awarded US$6.6 million for US Army SATCOM terminals &page=newspage 24 Mar 2008 Growing the broadband networking environment and the Middle East & North Africa satellite dynamic will be the central focus of the GVF MENASAT@CABSAT 2008 Summit in Dubai. The Summit takes place at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre on 5th and 6th March, the second and third days of the CABSAT 2008 Exhibition (www.gvf-events.org). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Growing the broadband networking environment and the Middle East and North Africa satellite dynamic &page=newspage 24 Jan 2008 Hong Kong, 24 January, 2008 – The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia today launched its ‘Mobile TV in Asia’ report for CASBAA members, exploring some of the factors for the commercial success of mobile video TV services in the Asia Pacific. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=CASBAA launches Mobile TV in Asia Report &page=newspage 24 Jan 2008 Stockholm, Sweden, 24 January 2008 – C2SAT (NGM Stock Exchange, C2ST) receives its first order of 5-units for the new 2.4 meter C-band antenna from its distribution partner in Australia, Maritime Communication, for installation with a major customer in Southeast Asia. The order is the first evaluation order in a larger tender. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=C2SAT receives first order for 2.4 meter C-band antenna &page=newspage 24 Jan 2008 ST. LOUIS, June 23, 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced the on-orbit handover of the Thuraya-3 Geo-Mobile satellite, which will extend Thuraya's coverage to 170 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia. Thuraya-3 is the third Boeing-built 702 Geo-Mobile satellite for Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications, a leading multiregional mobile satellite operator. The satellite was launched Jan. 15 aboard a Sea Launch Zenit-3SL rocket. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Newest satellite for Thuraya ready to expand mobile coverage in Asia &page=newspage 23 Jun 2008 New York – 23 June 2008 – Content management and delivery company GlobeCast has upgraded its High Definition (HD) infrastructure and formed strategic alliances in the Americas in response to growing demand for the distribution and contribution of HD content between America and the rest of the world. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=GlobeCast invests in HD upgrades in the US &page=newspage 23 Jun 2008 DULUTH, Ga., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of satellite and wireless communications networks around the world, has been awarded $3.7 million by the U.S. Army to manufacture and install DataPath DKET LT satellite communications hubs in support of the U.S. military Joint Task Force in Afghanistan. The systems will be deployed by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to deliver high-bandwidth voice, video and data connectivity that provides the SATCOM network in the region with global reach. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=DataPath awarded US Army contract &page=newspage 23 Jun 2008 Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) announced today that the launching of its (BADR-6) satellite will take place in French Cayanne in South America on Friday July 4, 2008 at 21:20 GMT (at 00:20 Makkah time). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Arabsat launches its second 4G satellite BADR-6 by end of next week &page=newspage 23 Jun 2008