Satcom
Lockheed Opens Commercial Satellite HQ in Denver
Lockheed Martin Space Systems officially christened the new headquarters for its Commercial Space division at its Denver facility Oct. 29 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Orbcomm Books 16,000-unit Order from Large Retail Fleet
Orbcomm said that it will supply 16,000 tracking and monitoring devices to a U.S. retailer with a large fleet of dry and refrigerated transportation assets.
Spain’s MOD Approves Use Of Globalstar Handset
Spain’s Ministry of Defence approved the use of Globalstar’s GSP-1700 handheld satellite phone by its personnel and ordered an additional 300 of the company’s SPOTGen3 GPS tracking and safety devices.
Swisscom Taps SES’s Astra Connect in Broadband Push
SES signed an agreement with Swisscom to deliver high-speed Internet service via satellite to Swiss homes beyond the reach of terrestrial solutions that meet Switzerland’s speed requirements.
CNES To Fund Design of Satellite Broadband Chipsets
STMicroelectronics and Thales will co-invest between 20 million and 30 million euros in a chip to facilitate introduction of France’s THD-Sat project to extend broadband to regions beyond the terrestrial grid.
Satellite Telecom | Hughes Gets Nothing for Protesting Award to Artel
The GAO said it had denied a protest by satellite broadband services and equipment provider Hughes over a contract award to Artel for satellite communications support to the SSA.
Satellite Telecom | Infrastructure Upgraded for Iridium Next Constellation
Iridium has completed key upgrades to its ground control infrastructure in preparation for its next-generation satellite constellation.
Ground Equipment Maker Gilat Expects To Shake Off Revenue Slump Soon
Gilat Satellite Networks said its business, both military and civil/commercial, is on the upswing and should improve markedly by late this year.
Satellite Telecom | Orbcomm Cleared To Install Gateway Station in Oman
Orbcomm has been cleared to install a gateway Earth station in Oman following the licencing of its regional service provider.
Cooper Leaving SIA for Intelsat Position
Intelsat has hired Patricia Cooper as vice president of government affairs and policy.
