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Friday, January 19, 2007, 13:00:00

C2SAT Enters into satellite communications equipment marketing and sales agreement with DRS Technologies
Friday, January 11, 2008, 00:00:00
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, January 11, 2008 - C2SAT (NGM Stock Market Exchange, C2ST), an international provider of advanced shipboard stabilized Satellite communications terminals has entered into a technology licensing agreement with DRS Technologies, Inc. ( NYSE: DRS ), headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide.

TRACE selects AsiaSat 2 to expand distribution network in Asia-Pacific
Wednesday, January 09, 2008, 00:00:00
Hong Kong, 9th January, 2008 - Asia's leading satellite operator, Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and TRACE today announced the signing of a lease agreement to distribute the leading international urban music and culture television channel to Asian cable and satellite networks and pay TV platforms through AsiaSat 2's powerful pan Asian C-band platform.

Small businesses get the competitive edge with HughesNet
Tuesday, January 08, 2008, 00:00:00
Germantown, Md., January 8, 2008 - In a survey conducted by Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite network solutions and services, rural small businesses state that staying connected to their customers is the primary reason for needing a reliable broadband connection. The survey of nearly 600 self-identified small business owners and managers indicated that customer communications, research, and order processing were primary needs addressed by broadband services.

SAT-GE appoints new VP Engineering
Tuesday, January 08, 2008, 00:00:00
Bethesda, MD, Jan 08, 2008. SAT-GE, a provider of unique C and Ku-band satellite coverage spanning the Pacific Ocean Region from coast-to-coast, today announced the appointment of Vince Walisko to the position of VP Engineering.

ILS marks first year as independent company with US$1.5 billion in new Proton business
Tuesday, January 08, 2008, 00:00:00
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2008--International Launch Services (ILS) brought in $1.5 billion in new launch orders in 2007, its first year as an independent company marketing the Proton Breeze M vehicle.

Globecomm Systems awarded service contract renewals from Computer Sciences Corporation valued at US$3.3 million
Tuesday, January 08, 2008, 00:00:00
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 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 Services Maryland (GSM), has been awarded service contract renewals from Computer Sciences Corporation valued at $3.3 million.

Eutelsat selects EADs to deliver Ka-band satellite
Tuesday, January 08, 2008, 00:00:00
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world's leading satellite operators, today announced it has selected EADS Astrium to deliver its first satellite operating exclusively in Ka-band frequencies. The satellite will form the cornerstone of a major new satellite infrastructure programme that will significantly expand capacity for consumer broadband services across Europe and the Mediterranean Basin, while providing new opportunities for local and regional television markets.

Astrium to build new-generation Ka-band satellite for Eutelsat
Tuesday, January 08, 2008, 00:00:00
Paris, 8 January 2008 - Astrium has been selected by Eutelsat Communications, one of the world's leading satellite operators, to deliver a satellite, currently designated as KA-SAT, the first European multi-beam satellite to operate exclusively in the Ka-band and dedicated to providing broadband and broadcast services across the wider Europe.

Arianespace to build on the success of 2007
Tuesday, January 08, 2008, 00:00:00
Arianespace will retain its industry leadership in 2008, relying on a three-pronged strategy of meeting the company's on-time mission commitments to customers, utilizing Ariane 5 launchers that are built to a standardized configuration, and maintaining a clearly defined commercial/industrial organization for its Service & Solutions offer.

Space System Loral to supply high-capacity broadband satellite
Monday, January 07, 2008, 00:00:00
NEW YORK - January 7, 2008 - Loral Space & Communications ( NASDAQ:LORL ) today announced that its subsidiary, Space Systems/Loral, was selected to provide a high capacity broadband satellite for ViaSat Inc. ( NASDAQ:VSAT ). ViaSat-1 is expected to be the world's highest capacity broadband satellite.

WORLDSPACE Satellite Radio secures $40 million financing facility
Wednesday, January 02, 2008, 00:00:00
SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --WORLDSPACE(R) Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: WRSP), one of the world leaders in satellite-based digital radio services, today announced it has secured a financing facility for up to $40 million of subordinated financing effective immediately, from Yenura Pte. Ltd., a company controlled by Mr. Noah Samara, chairman and CEO of WORLDSPACE. The Company also announced it had secured a waiver of certain pre-payment obligations owed to the holders of its existing debt.

Sea Launch continues Thuraya-3 mission
Wednesday, January 02, 2008, 00:00:00
Long Beach, Calif., January 2, 2008 - The Odyssey Launch Platform and the Sea Launch Commander have departed Sea Launch Home Port, for the rescheduled Thuraya-3 mission. Liftoff is now planned for January 15, in a 44-minute launch window that opens at 3:49am Pacific Standard Time (11:49 GMT).

Mobile networks on cruiseships
Wednesday, January 02, 2008, 00:00:00
Maritime Communications Partner AS ( MCP ), fully owned by Telenor ASA, has signed a contract to install and operate the cellular network onboard all ships in Princess Cruises, Cunard Lines and P&O Cruises Australia's fleet. The agreement covers 21 ships at the signing of the contract.

IPSTAR delivers its 100,000 user terminal
Wednesday, January 02, 2008, 00:00:00
Nonthaburi, Thailand. 2 January 2008. Shin Satellite Public Company Limited ("SATTEL"), Asia's leading commercial satellite operator and the operator of the IPSTAR satellite broadband system, today announced that the Company has achieved a key milestone of delivering 100,000 IPSTAR User Terminals at the end of 2007. The IPSTAR User Terminal consists of the satellite modem and antenna and is used to send and receive high speed data at the end user site. After the successful launch of the THAICOM-4 (IPSTAR) satellite in August 2005, the largest commercial satellite ever launched into space, the Company has been continuously expanding its IPSTAR broadband satellite services throughout Asia Pacific.

Globecomm Systems awarded service contract renewal from a major US Government prime contractor
Wednesday, January 02, 2008, 00:00:00
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 2, 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 Services Maryland (GSM), has been awarded a service contract renewal from a major U.S. Government prime contractor valued at up to $42.4 million over four years, if all options are exercised.

Globalstar signs an agreement with Loral Space and Communications and various affiliated entities to purchase the Brazilian Globalstar independent gateway operator
Wednesday, January 02, 2008, 00:00:00
MILPITAS, CA., January 02 2008 - Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT), a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments, and individuals, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Loral Space & Communications Inc. and various affiliated entities to purchase the Brazilian Globalstar independent gateway operator, which owns and operates three satellite gateway ground stations in Brazil. The purchase price of $6.5 million will be paid principally in Globalstar common stock.

RASCOM-QAF1 early operation procedures have been stopped
Saturday, December 29, 2007, 00:00:00
Cannes, December 29, 2007 - Thales Alenia Space announced today that RASCOM-QAF1's Launch Early Operation Procedures have been stopped due to a leakage of the Helium sub-system. The satellite was immediately put in a stable configuration.

Horizons-2 to begin several weeks of in-orbit testing prior to commencement of commercial service
Monday, December 24, 2007, 00:00:00
(Dulles, VA 24 December 2007) - Orbital Sciences Corporation ( NYSE: ORB ), the world's leading manufacturer of smaller-sized geosynchronous ( GEO ) communications satellites, announced today that the Horizons-2 satellite was successfully launched into orbit during a mission that took place on Friday, December 21, 2007. The Horizons-2 spacecraft was delivered into its initial orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket launched from the European space launch complex located near the Equator in French Guiana. Results from early tests of the satellite conducted over the weekend indicate that it is operating as planned for this phase of its mission.

TSF deploy emergency assistance
Friday, December 21, 2007, 00:00:00
On November 15th, Cyclone Sidr hit the Southern coast of Bangladesh killing almost 4 000 people and affecting 8.7 million. Over half a million houses and hundreds of kilometres of roads were destroyed. Electricity was cut off notably leading to telecommunication problems.

Intelsat and JSAT relationship reaches new milestone with successful Horizons 2 launch
Friday, December 21, 2007, 00:00:00
PEMBROKE, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, announced today that at (4:42 p.m. EST) the Horizons 2 satellite was successfully launched aboard Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket. The satellite is owned by a joint venture between Intelsat and JSAT International, was built by Orbital Sciences Corporation, will operate from 74 Degrees W and will carry a payload of 20 Ku-band transponders.

Gilat chosen by Grupo Elektra to provide a 1,964-site broadband satellite network
Friday, December 21, 2007, 00:00:00
PETAH TIKVA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT) today announced it has been selected by Mexico's Grupo Elektra to provide a SkyEdge satellite hub station and 1,964 VSATs for use in several Latin American countries including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru, El Salvador, Panama and Argentina. Grupo Elektra is one of Latin America's leading specialty retailers and financial service companies. This agreement represents an expansion of Gilat's business relationship with Grupo Elektra, which began more than a decade ago with the deployment of Gilat's SkyStar Advantage VSAT network and later with a SkyBlaster 360e network.

Boeing to build a sixth wideband global SATCOM satellite
Friday, December 21, 2007, 00:00:00
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 21, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that the U.S. Air Force has exercised an option for a sixth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite and has authorized Boeing to begin construction. The Commonwealth of Australia is funding the procurement as part of a cooperative agreement between the U.S. and Australian governments. The satellite is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2012.

Another successful year for Arianespace
Friday, December 21, 2007, 00:00:00
Arianespace performed its sixth successful Ariane 5 mission of 2007 today (December 21), orbiting another dual-satellite payload and reinforcing its position as the world's leading commercial launch services company.

Polish Euro Marketing Group to sell high speed internet over satellite
Thursday, December 20, 2007, 00:00:00
Betzdorf (Luxembourg), 20 December 2007 - SES ASTRA, an SES company ( Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG ), is further extending the distribution of its high speed internet access product ASTRA2Connect in Europe and has reached an agreement making the product available to consumers in Poland as of January 2008.

Boeing to build NASA tracking and data relay satellites
Thursday, December 20, 2007, 00:00:00
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20, 2007 -- NASA has returned to Boeing [ NYSE: BA ] for its next-generation series of Tracking and Data Relay Satellites ( TDRS ), continuing the communications satellite line that began with the launch of TDRS H in 2000 and, coupled with Boeing's other work for NASA, spans more than four decades. Valued at $695 million, $1.2 billion if all options are exercised, the contract calls for two spacecraft and increases Boeing's satellite backlog to 27 spacecraft. The TDRS-K satellite will be ready for launch in 2012, and TDRS-L will be ready for launch in 2013.

German telecommunications provider to sell broadband internet over satellite
Wednesday, December 19, 2007, 00:00:00
Betzdorf (Luxembourg), 19 October 2007 - SES ASTRA, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) has signed its third large framework contract to market its high speed internet access product ASTRA2Connect to German end consumers in Germany. The new distribution partner Yato will use ASTRA2Connect to offer its clients triple-play services via satellite. The other contracts for the roll-out of ASTRA2Connect in Germany were signed with the telecommunications providers Filiago (www.filiago.de) and STARDSL (www.stardsl.de). ASTRA2Connect is also marketed in Austria, Switzerland and Ireland.

Boeing Sets Up UK Defense Subsidiary
Wednesday, December 19, 2007, 00:00:00
ST LOUIS, Dec. 19, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has appointed Mike Kurth as managing director of Boeing Defence UK, Ltd., to establish and initially lead the newly structured business, effective Jan. 1, 2008.

Recent deals light up Spacecom AMOS constellation
Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 00:00:00
Tel Aviv - 18 December 2007: Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), the AMOS satellites operator, today announced that during the last months of 2007 it improved its position as the satellite of choice for broadcasters all over Central and Eastern Europe. From Slovenia to Ukraine to Hungary and Romania, Spacecom continued to add new customers.

ITU announces first global set of standards for IPTV
Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 00:00:00
Geneva, 18 December 2007 - The International Telecommunication Union announced the first set of global standards for Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) today. The standards were built with technical contributions from leading service providers and manufacturers from the information and communication technology (ICT) sector and cement ITU's role as the global leader in IPTV standards development.

GlobeCast to Deliver 2008 Times Square Ball Drop Feed Worldwide
Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 00:00:00
Paris, 18 December 2007 - GlobeCast announces that it has been selected by the Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment to provide global delivery services for the world-famous New Year's Eve "Ball Drop" in Times Square, New York City. GlobeCast will uplink coverage of the event to satellites throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa - reaching a potential audience of billions.

Boeing Completes Successful Handover of Hughes Spaceway 3 Satellite
Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 00:00:00
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 18, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced the successful on-orbit handover of the Spaceway (TM) 3 commercial communications satellite to Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES). Hughes will utilize the Boeing-built satellite to provide HughesNet® broadband-via-satellite services throughout North America.

Two more launches and an additional order for Arianespace in 2007
Monday, December 17, 2007, 00:00:00
Arianespace is concluding another successful year of activity on a high note - adding one more Service & Solutions contract to its order book and preparing for the two final commercial missions of 2007.

ITU and European Commission to create investment environment for ICT
Monday, December 17, 2007, 00:00:00
Geneva, 17 December 2007 - The International Telecommunication Union and the European Commission (EC) concluded an agreement aimed at attracting massive investment in ICT infrastructure and ICT-enabled applications.

Hughes Selects Trillium Wireless Protocol Software and Trillium Professional Services from Continuous Computing
Monday, December 17, 2007, 00:00:00
SAN DIEGO - December 17, 2007 - Continuous Computing (R), global provider of integrated systems and services that enable telecom equipment manufacturers to rapidly deploy Next Generation Networks (NGN), today announced that Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in satellite broadband networks and services, selected Trillium (R) Wireless protocol software for its new mobile 3G satellite base station subsystem (SBSS). Continuous Computing's standards-based and integrated Trillium 3G / 4G wireless software will leverage 3GPP standardised cellular technology - typically used in cellular base stations to meet the requirements of a satellite system - in the development of Hughes' SBSS product line. Specifically, Trillium GTP, RANAP, PDCP, and SIGTRAN protocol software will be used for the satellite base station environment.

Evgeny Buydinov has been appointed to the position of Director, Head of Investment Projects of RSCC
Monday, December 17, 2007, 00:00:00
On the 3rd of December 2007 Evgeny Buidinov was appointed to the position of RSCC Director - the head of Investment Projects. He will be in charge of RSCC investment strategy.

Boeing TSAT Technology Passes Spiral Testing
Monday, December 17, 2007, 00:00:00
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 17, 2007 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has successfully completed the third demonstration of its next generation processor/router (NGPR) technologies for the Transformational Satellite Communications System Space Segment ( TSAT SS ). The NGPR Spiral tests used realistic, operational scenarios designed to show increased functionality and performance of Boeing's Path-to-Flight NGPR Brassboard, which replicates the function and configuration of the operational space segment payload.

ArabSat signs agreement with Saudi Hollandi Bank
Friday, December 14, 2007, 00:00:00
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 14th December 2007 - Arabsat, the world's 9th largest satellite operator and the leading provider in the Middle East and North Africa, today signed a strategic agreement with Saudi Hollandi Bank for an Islamic facility that will secure Arabsat's expansion over the next five years.

iDirect hubs becomes industry standard as businesses and organisations choose iDirect for satellite communications
Wednesday, December 12, 2007, 00:00:00
SINGAPORE, 12 December 2007 - Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited's (ST Electronics) US satellite communication company, iDirect Inc. (iDirect) today announced that it has increased its global market share of total TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) satellite hub sales to 47% in 2006, according to new market data compiled by Comsys, the satellite industry's leading analyst firm. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based broadband communications technology. ST Electronics is the electronics arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering).

S2M and Space Systems Loral Sign Innovative Mobile TV Satellite Contract
Wednesday, December 12, 2007, 00:00:00
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--S2M, a provider of media-rich, mobile entertainment to the Middle East and North Africa, announced today the formal contract with Space Systems/Loral ( SS/L ), the world leader in high power S-band satellites for mobile video and audio applications, for the S2M-1 satellite - the first mobile TV satellite covering the Middle East and North Africa. In deploying a state-of-the-art hybrid satellite and terrestrial digital broadcasting platform, S2M will offer a unique mobile TV service that will allow consumers to watch and listen to high-quality video and audio broadcasts via mobile phones and other personal mobile devices throughout the region.

ITU highlights role of ICT in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Wednesday, December 12, 2007, 00:00:00
Geneva, 12 December 2007 - The International Telecommunication Union made a statement at the UN Conference on Climate Change in Bali, Indonesia, demonstrating the part played by information and communication technologies (ICT) as both a cause and a potential cure for climate change.

High octane mobile TV summit
Wednesday, December 12, 2007, 00:00:00
Hong Kong, 12 December, 2007 - A Mobile TV CXO Summit, jointly organised by the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia ( CASBAA ) and the Mobile Entertainment Forum ( MEF ) was held in Hong Kong on December 3rd.

Boeing pledges $100,000 to Pacific Northwest Flood Relief Efforts
Wednesday, December 12, 2007, 00:00:00
CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has committed $100,000 toward future rebuilding efforts in areas of Washington and Oregon damaged by the recent flooding. In addition, Boeing will match employee donations to the American Red Cross dollar-for dollar (and retiree donations at 50 cents on the dollar) through Dec. 31.

Vislink to open an office in Dubai
Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 00:00:00
From 1st January 2008, Vislink PLC, the L100 million manufacturing group for the specialist broadcast and defence markets, is to open a sales and distribution office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Boeing Selected to Help Develop New U.S. Air Force GPS Ground System
Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 00:00:00
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 11, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that it has been selected to participate in the development of the next-generation Global Positioning System (GPS) ground system for the U.S. Air Force.

Boeing Completes Key Space Based Space Surveillance System Tests
Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 00:00:00
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 11, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has successfully completed a series of Space Based Space Surveillance ( SBSS ) system tests as part of the development of a new operational sensor for the U.S. Space Surveillance Network.

ND SatCom SkyWAN Terminals Extend Kazakh Telemedicine Networks
Monday, December 10, 2007, 00:00:00
Friedrichshafen, December 10, 2007 - ND SatCom, an SES ASTRA company, recently implemented a third batch SkyWAN (R) satellite terminals for a telemedicine project initiated by the Kazakh Ministry of Health. The project was kicked off in 2005 for two of the 14 Kazakh regions and then extended by a further two regions in 2006. With the newly implemented terminals, the telemedical project now comprises the seven regions of Karaghandy, Atyrau, Akmola, Kyzylorda, West-, East- and South-Kazakhstan, which amounts to half of the country's area. The objective of the e-Health project is to establish regional medical centers and equip them with telemedicine networks for offering remote access to experts in urban areas for medical consultancy and collaboration. The VSAT networks consist of three hub stations at central sites in Almaty (2) and Astana (1) and a number of remote terminals.

Andrew Shareholders Approve Acquisition By CommScope
Monday, December 10, 2007, 00:00:00
Shareholders of Andrew Corporation, at a special meeting today, overwhelmingly approved the company's merger agreement with CommScope Inc. Andrew and CommScope now have received all necessary approvals and clearances to complete the transaction, which was announced June 27. Andrew currently expects the merger to close on December 27, subject to customary closing conditions.

Starsem Soyuz launch campaign is on track for a December 14 liftoff with RADARSAT-2
Wednesday, December 05, 2007, 00:00:00
Satellite and launch vehicle preparations are continuing on schedule at Baikonur Cosmodrome for the December 14 liftoff of RADARSAT-2 - Canada's next-generation commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite, which will be orbited aboard a Soyuz launch vehicle operated by Arianespace's Starsem affiliate.

Shenick adds new capabilities to IPTV service assurance with the launch of servicEye monitoring system
Wednesday, December 05, 2007, 00:00:00
IPTV World Forum, Singapore, December 5, 2007, Shenick Network Systems, an award winning provider of converged IP communications test and monitoring systems, today announced the general availability of its servicEye (TM), IPTV monitoring system.

New pay-TV platform launch
Wednesday, December 05, 2007, 00:00:00
Eutelsat Communications ( Euronext Paris: ETL ) today announced the upcoming launch by AB Groupe of a new pay-TV platform called BIS, which will be broadcast from its two key video neighbourhoods for satellite television in France. From 10 December, the new platform will be available to satellite homes from Eutelsat's HOT BIRDâ„¢ neighbourhood at 13 degrees East and from its ATLANTIC BIRD (TM) 3 satellite at 5 degrees West.

Comtech Telecommunications announces results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008
Wednesday, December 05, 2007, 00:00:00
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comtech Telecommunications Corp. ( NASDAQ: CMTL ) today reported its operating results for the three months ended October 31, 2007. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 were $115.1 million compared to $97.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, reflecting significant growth in both the mobile data communications and RF microwave amplifiers segments, offset by lower net sales in the telecommunications transmission segment.

Cisco announces comprehensive IPTV strategy for Asia-Pacific
Wednesday, December 05, 2007, 00:00:00
IPTV WORLD FORUM ASIA 2007, SINGAPORE, Dec. 5, 2007 - Cisco® today announced its strategy to help service providers in Asia Pacific deliver an end-to-end Internet Protocol television ( IPTV ) solution. The solution, which delivers high quality video with optimal service reliability, will be demonstrated at its booth at the IPTV World Forum Asia 2007. Cisco is the Diamond Sponsor of IPTV World Forum Asia 2007, which runs Dec. 5-7 in Singapore.

ND SatCom announces partnership with Greek broadcast and VSAT system integrator Telmaco S.A.
Monday, December 03, 2007, 00:00:00
Friedrichshafen/Athens, December 3, 2007 - ND SatCom, an SES ASTRA company, announced today its partnership with Telmaco S.A., a Greek broadcast and VSAT system integrator and equipment provider. ND SatCom is teaming up with Telmaco for both sales and service partnership for the Greek & Cyprian markets. Dieter Dreizler, Director Sales at ND SatCom, states: "ND SatCom has been active in the Greek market for several years now. We see the partnership with Telmaco as a logical further step for better serving our Greek customers and for generating new business. Greece is both an archipelagic and mountainous country and the demand for communication solutions via satellite is increasing." Besides governmental VSAT networks for telemedicine and Air Traffic Control, ND SatCom has implemented a commercial network and delivered satellite uplinks to local broadcasters.

IP-PRIME HD-4 expedites operators deployment of High Definition Television in 60 days
Monday, December 03, 2007, 00:00:00
PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SES AMERICOM, an SES company ( Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG ), today announced immediate availability of IP-PRIME® HD-4, the MPEG-4 high definition television ( HDTV ) service for operators already delivering television using MPEG-2 technology. Because the MPEG-4 video standard improves broadcast efficiency, with excellent signal quality, HD-4 gives MPEG-2 video systems the quickest route to providing subscribers HDTV over their existing networks. The single-rack HD-4 solution can deliver 32 HD channels within 60 days, and can easily be scaled to add more HD programming.

Sixth Ariane 5 of 2007 is ready for its dual-satellite payload
Friday, November 30, 2007, 00:00:00
The Ariane 5 for Arianespace's record sixth flight of 2007 has been transferred to the Final Assembly Building at the Spaceport in French Guiana in preparation for its December launch.

Television Espanola ( TVE ) to deploy SWE-DISH Drive-Away SATCOM systems nationwide
Thursday, November 29, 2007, 00:00:00
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- SWE-DISH Satellite Systems AB, a DataPath company, has received an order for up to 20 SWE-DISH Drive-Away 150 systems for several Spanish broadcasters, primarily Television Espanola ( TVE ). The agreement was secured in close cooperation with SWE-DISH's Spain-based sales and service partner, Atlas Sistemas. TVE will base 16 of the vehicle-mounted 1.5-meter antenna systems throughout Spain, giving the broadcaster greater mobility to produce high-quality live broadcasts of local news and events.

Globecomm Systems awarded blanket IDIQ contract from a global multilateral organization valued at up to $10 million
Thursday, November 29, 2007, 00:00:00
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2007--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 blanket indefinite-delivery /indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to $10 million from a global multilateral organization (the customer).

Comtech EF Data achieves Quality Management System Certification
Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 00:00:00
TEMPE, Arizona, November 28, 2007 - Comtech EF Data Corporation announced today the achievement of AS 9100 Revision B / ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System certification for the design, manufacture and servicing of satellite, RF, microwave and terrestrial data communications equipment. The registration audits were completed in August, 2007, and the certificate was received in November, 2007.

Boeing demonstrates maturity of TSAT encryption system
Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 00:00:00
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 28, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has successfully demonstrated the communications and transmission security architecture of its proposed Transformational Satellite Communications System ( TSAT ).

Arqiva delivers Southern Africa Direct on Sky
Wednesday, November 28, 2007, 00:00:00
Arqiva's Satellite Media Solutions division announced today that it is supporting the delivery of Southern Africa Direct, a new free-to-air lifestyle and culture television channel, onto the UK Sky Digital platform channel 283. Southern Africa Direct is the UK's first 'Destination TV' channel, providing an authentic and engaging information source for anyone interested in visiting or building commercial links with Southern Africa. The channel's content includes lifestyle & culture, travel & tourism and commerce programming related to the Southern Africa region.

IPTV chooses Arqiva for UK DTH distribution
Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 00:00:00
Arqiva recently acquired two teleports and fibre networks in the United States which offer direct access to Arqiva's extensive distribution capabilities within the UK and Europe. With this new infrastructure in place, Arqiva "has landed", says Simon Thrush, Senior Vice President and head of Arqiva's US operation. "We are now positioned as the major international gateway to Europe for American broadcasters. Our ability to take content from the US market and directly distribute it within Europe allows us to offer customers faster and simpler implementation times and more cost effective services," he continues.

Globecomm Systems Awarded Contract For Broadcast Earth Station Valued at $1.0 Million
Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 00:00:00
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2007--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 has been awarded a contract to provide a direct-to-home broadcast earth station valued at $1.0 million from an existing customer, which is a long-term European services provider.

Eutelsat sign multi-year contract
Tuesday, November 27, 2007, 00:00:00
Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today announced the signature of a multi-year contract with Canal Satellite Réunion, which is a subsidiary of Canal Overseas (Canal + Group). The capacity on Eutelsat's W2 satellite will support the expansion of the Canal Satellite Réunion pay-TV platform which broadcasts channels and services to satellite homes in Reunion Island and surrounding islands in the Indian Ocean.

Tailor made sports graphics solutions
Monday, November 26, 2007, 00:00:00
Orad Hi-Tec Systems Limited ( Symbol: OHT ) has announced that it has provided PCCW Now TV Sport Channel with a tailor made suite of sports graphics solutions. The value of the contract exceeds USD 0.75 million, all recognizable in 2007. PCCW is the premier telecommunications provider in Hong Kong and a world-class player in information and communications technologies. As the provider of Hong Kong's first quadruple-play experience, PCCW offers a range of innovative media content and services across four platforms - fixed-line, broadband Internet access, TV and mobile.

Globecomm Systems helps California fire relief agencies
Monday, November 26, 2007, 00:00:00
(HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., November 26, 2007) -- Globecomm Systems Inc. ( NASDAQ: GCOM ), a leading provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services on a global basis, today announced that during the recent fires in the State of California, it donated satellite equipment and technical support to relieve and support workers, including firefighters, agencies and business owners. Over 500,000 people are reported to have fled the wind-whipped wildfires, which destroyed over 1,400 homes and cost at least two lives in America's most populous state.

IPSTAR signs Indonesian deal with FirstAsia
Friday, November 23, 2007, 00:00:00
Nonthaburi, Thailand. 23 November 2007. Shin Satellite Public Company Limited ("SATTEL"), Asia's leading commercial satellite operator and the operator of the IPSTAR satellite broadband system, today announced that the Company signed an Agreement with FirstAsia Group of Indonesia to provide IPSTAR gateway operations and services. Under the Agreement, FirstAsia Group will place an initial order for 5,000 User Terminals (UT) with the bandwidth commitment of 200 Mega-bits-per-second (Mbps). The construction of the Indonesian IPSTAR gateway will commence in December 2007 and will be completed by the first quarter of 2008. With the completion of the Indonesian Gateway, IPSTAR will have accomplished its milestone of serving all of South East Asian markets.

Moscow hosts 6th meeting of INTERSPUTNIK Operations Committee
Wednesday, November 21, 2007, 00:00:00
Moscow, Russian Federation (November 21, 2007) - On November 20-21, 2007 the Operations Committee of the INTERSPUTNIK International Organization of Space Communications met in Moscow for its 6th session in response to an invitation from the Russian Satellite Communications Company - an INTERSPUTNIK Signatory. The meeting was attended by delegations of the Organization's Members.

Intelsat Provides Critical Capacity Used for African Cellular Networks
Wednesday, November 21, 2007, 00:00:00
Intelsat, Ltd., the world's leading provider of commercial satellite services, today announced two new customer agreements demonstrating the company's continued momentum in providing satellite-based cellular backhaul solutions for wireless operators. Joining more than 60 other wireless operators receiving service from Intelsat today, cellular telecom providers in Kenya and Angola will be able to extend their much-needed communications services throughout the rural and urban areas in their respective countries.

Thuraya-3 launch by 20 November signals countdown to entering Asia-Pacific markets
Monday, November 19, 2007, 00:00:00
Abu Dhabi, 19th November, 2007------: With the launch date of its third satellite set tomorrow 20th November 2007, Thuraya, the world's largest provider of handheld mobile satellite services, is getting ready to commercially operate in Asia-Pacific markets as early as January 2008. Thuraya's expansion towards East Asia will allow it to provide its proven and highly affordable voice, IP and rural telephony services to thousands of private, public and business customers in the densely populated Asian region.

ProtoStar and Indian Space Research Organization announce joint satellite capacity agreement
Monday, November 19, 2007, 00:00:00
Bangalore, India, & San Francisco, CA, November 19, 2007 -- ProtoStar Ltd., a Bermuda corporation, and Antrix, the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), announced an agreement to jointly provide 216 MHz of interim satellite capacity to support the rapidly expanding direct-to-home (DTH) television demand in India.

Melody and Arabsat sign a contract to launch Melody bouquet via Badr-4 satellite
Monday, November 19, 2007, 00:00:00
The Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) and the International Company for Digital Media, the entity in charge of operations and management of Melody Entertainment Limited, have signed a contract to include Melody Satellite Channels to Arabsat neighbourhood of channels through the allocation of a Transponder bouquet to the international firm. Pursuant to this agreement, the following existing Melody channels will be broadcasted via Arabsat Bader-4 satellite:

Inmarsat launch FleetBroadband
Monday, November 19, 2007, 00:00:00
19th November 2007 - Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT) today announced the commercial service introduction of FleetBroadband, its new voice and high-speed data service for maritime users.

FleetBroadband by Vizada commercially available
Monday, November 19, 2007, 00:00:00
Paris, 19 November 2007 - Inmarsat's FleetBroadband service - officially launched today - now forms an integral part of Vizada's broadband offering. Vizada is a leading global provider of mobile and fixed satellite communications solutions for merchant ships, oil & gas platforms, fishing boats and many more.

RSCC celebrates its 40th anniversary
Sunday, November 18, 2007, 00:00:00
On November 4, 2007 the Russian state satellite operator RSCC celebrated its 40th anniversary. The company history is part and parcel of satellite communications systems development in Russia. In 1967 the first communication channels were established via Molnia-1 satellites to connect Moscow with the Far East, Siberia, and Central Asia. The same year regular TV broadcasting in the cities and towns of Siberia and the Far East was organized thanks to the unique TV distribution system Orbita. RSCC has been working in the industry since that remarkable period and today has become one of the ten biggest satellite operators in the world providing services in 35 countries.

ILS Proton Successfully launches SIRIUS 4 satellite
Sunday, November 18, 2007, 00:00:00
BAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan---Nov. 18, 2007--A Proton launch vehicle successfully lifted the SIRIUS 4 satellite into orbit today, marking the fourth mission of the year for International Launch Services (ILS).

SingTel races ahead of the pack with the worlds first ever night race
Friday, November 16, 2007, 00:00:00
16 November 2007 -- Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today announced that it has been named Title Sponsor for the first Formula 1â„¢ Grand Prix in Singapore. The event will be officially known as the "2008 FORMULA 1TM SingTel Singapore Grand Prix".

Satellite indutry safeguards C-band spectrum use
Friday, November 16, 2007, 00:00:00
Geneva, November 16th, 2007 - The global satellite industry emerged today from four weeks of successful negotiations to protect the users of its C-band spectrum from terrestrial interference. With its unequivocal "no change" campaign, the satellite industry at WRC-07 has ensured its uninterrupted, interference-free use of C-band for the future. The 2007 World Radiocommunication Conference ( WRC-07 ) of the UN's International Telecommunication Union ( ITU ), is the place where 191 Member States assemble every four years to work out the rules by which countries get to use the precious radio frequency spectrum.

Stratos introduces GSM Oceanwide to provide Global, deep-ocean GSM service for Merchant Maritime market
Thursday, November 15, 2007, 00:00:00
Bethesda, Maryland (November 15, 2007) - Stratos Global Corp. ( TSX: SGB ), the leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, today introduced GSM Oceanwide, a dedicated, global GSM service for crewmembers and officers of merchant ships. GSM Oceanwide is the first service - using Inmarsat satellites - enabling seafarers to utilize their existing mobile phones onboard merchant ships in deep ocean waters, exactly as they would in port or on land.

Astro Signs Agreement with NDS
Thursday, November 15, 2007, 00:00:00
Measat Broadcast Network Systems, owner and operator of Malaysian pay-TV

World Teleport Association names TCS to Fast Twenty and Independent Top Twenty
Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 00:00:00
ANNAPOLIS, MD - TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. ( TCS ) ( NasdaqGM: TSYS ), a global leader in mission-critical wireless communications, today announced that the World Teleport Association ( WTA ), a leading organization that focuses on the business of satellite communications from the ground up, has named TCS to its prestigious "Fast Twenty" and "Independent Top Twenty" rankings for the second consecutive year. WTA's annual rankings provide the only independently compiled rankings of teleport operating companies.

SIRIUS 4 ready for launch
Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 00:00:00
SES SIRIUS, an SES ASTRA company, announced today that its new satellite SIRIUS 4 has been fully integrated into the fairing of the launch vehicle, a Proton rocket, and is ready for launch on 18 November at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The satellite, an A2100 AX type built by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems, is being launched by International Launch Services ( ILS ) into SIRIUS orbital position 5 degrees East. SES ASTRA is an SES company ( Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG ).

Orbital awarded US$29.5 million Angels satellite contract
Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 00:00:00
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 U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory's ( AFRL ) Space Vehicles Directorate, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., for a $29.5 million contract to support the execution of the Autonomous Nanosatellite Guardian for Evaluating Local Space satellite program. The ANGELS program supports the continued initiatives of AFRL's Space Vehicle Directorate to develop innovative nanosatellite technologies capable of independently providing localized space situational awareness.

NSR anticipates US$9.3 billion in revenues from commercial transponder leases by 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 00:00:00
CAMBRIDGE, MA - November 14, 2007 - NSR today released its newest market survey and forecast report: Global Assessment of Satellite Demand ( GASD ) : A Demand-Driven, Region-Specific Analysis of the Commercial Geostationary Satellite Transponder Market for 2006-2012. This is the fourth in a series of what has become an industry standard for the independent analysis of drivers and restraints on the commercial satellite capacity leasing market. NSR maintains its rigorous methodology of rebuilding each year its entire demand forecast from the ground up for the commercial satellite market to ensure that its transponder demand projections capture the latest trends. More than 200 separate demand forecasts have been performed in order to provide one of the most granular and detailed evaluations of demand for C-, Ku- and Ka-band satellite transponder capacity for seven specific satellite applications in twelve distinct regional markets.

International programming for broadband and wireless platforms
Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 00:00:00
PRINCETON, N.J. and SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - November 14, 2007 - SES AMERICOM, an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg exchange: SESG), and AT&T Inc. ( NYSE:T ) today announced that they have reached an agreement to supply AT&T U-verseSM TV with international programming via SES AMERICOM's IP-PRIME (R) platform. SES AMERICOM will also provide international programming for AT&T broadband and wireless platforms.

Arqiva confirms Digital Switch Over is complete in Whitehaven, Cumbria
Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 00:00:00
Arqiva can today confirm that the second stage of Digital Switch Over in Whitehaven, Cumbria, has been a technical success.

Ariane 5 achieves another mission success
Wednesday, November 14, 2007, 00:00:00
Ariane 5 achieved another heavy-lift record tonight (November 14), successfully placing a U.K. military relay platform and Brazil's new multi-mission telecommunications satellite into geostationary transfer orbit.

Steps taken for multilingual Internet
Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 00:00:00
Geneva, 13 November 2007 — The International Telecommunication Union, UNESCO and ICANN will collaborate on global efforts to forge universal standards towards building a multilingual cyberspace. The three agencies organized a workshop on this subject today during the second Internet Governance Forum ( IGF ) taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 12 to 15 November 2007.

Orbital Sciences awarded US$15 million contract
Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 00:00:00
(Dulles, VA 13 November 2007) - Orbital Sciences Corporation ( NYSE: ORB ) announced today that its Transportation Management Systems ( TMS ) division has been awarded a $15 million contract with the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority ( RGRTA ) of Rochester, New York for an integrated public transit fleet management system for over 300 vehicles. The Orbital system will allow for complete information sharing between the RGRTA's business systems, customers and fixed- and paratransit-route services.

Eutelsat announces the conclusion of contract
Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 00:00:00
Eutelsat Communications ( Euronext Paris: ETL ) today announced the conclusion of a five-year contract on its W4 satellite with Entertainment Highway Ltd (EHL) for a new pay-TV platform serving Nigeria. The contract covers one high-power Ku-band transponder connected to a high-power spotbeam that Eutelsat has focused over Nigeria.

AAE Systems awarded US$24 million contract
Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 00:00:00
AAE Systems, Inc. (AAE), a satellite equipment manufacturer and Information and Communication Technologies ( ICT ) system solutions provider has been contracted to provide a turnkey communications system in the Middle East. Under the first phase of this multiphase project, AAE is contracted to design, provide, and install a multifaceted ICT system to be used by the various government departments, service agencies, and field offices.

New channel chiefs join CASBAA Board
Monday, November 12, 2007, 00:00:00
Hong Kong, 12 November 2007 - The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia ( CASBAA ) today announced the results of its 2007 Annual General Meeting elections in Hong Kong to the CASBAA Council of Governors, the CASBAA Board of Directors and the CASBAA Chairmanship for 2008/2009.

Globecomm Systems Awarded $9.9 Million U.S. Government Contract to Develop Next Generation IP Modem with ViaSat
Monday, November 12, 2007, 00:00:00
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2007--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 has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army's Communications - Electronic Life Cycle Management Command under the Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems ( PEO EIS ) Project Manager Defense Communications and Army Transmission Systems' (PM DCATS) World Wide Satellite Systems (WWSS) Program to provide the Joint IP Modem ( JIPM ). The contract is valued at $9.9 million and includes multiple options that if fully exercised over the next three years would value the contract at $87 million. Globecomm Systems will lead this effort for the U.S. Government providing program management and services. ViaSat Inc. ( Nasdaq:VSAT ) will work with Globecomm Systems as a subcontractor responsible for JIPM development and production.

Newtec scoops Frost and Sullivan Product Innovation Award For Sat3play
Saturday, November 10, 2007, 00:00:00
Newtec, a world-leading innovator in the satellite and communications industry, today announced that it has won the prestigious Frost and Sullivan European Product Innovation Award, for the company's Satellite Triple Play System (Sat3Play). The award recognises Newtec's extensive work in combining industry standards, to ultimately create the most innovative and successful product available on the market.

Loral reports results
Thursday, November 08, 2007, 00:00:00
NEW YORK - November 8, 2007 - Loral Space & Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: LORL) today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007.

SkyPort signs contract with Cisco
Wednesday, November 07, 2007, 00:00:00
Houston, TX, Nov 7, 2007 - SkyPort Global Communications has signed a contract with Cisco Systems Inc. to provide satellite connectivity for Cisco's Emergency Response Networks (ERN) service.

L-3 I4S satellite command and control software operational in both Skynet 4 and 5
Wednesday, November 07, 2007, 00:00:00
SAN DIEGO, CA, November 7, 2007 — Telemetry-West ( L-3 Telemetry-West ), a division of L-3 Communications, announced today that after supporting Astrium's successful launch and initialization of Skynet 5A for the UK Ministry of Defence ( MoD ), its I4S satellite command and control software is now operational in both the Skynet 4 and Skynet 5 Satellite Control Centres ( SCCs ). The I4S system is based on L-3 Telemetry-West's InControl software suite integrated with Inmarsat's in-house-developed software. InControl is a robust system leveraging many years of operational satellite support and is specifically designed to support satellite fleets of heterogeneous spacecraft. Having supported the launch and early orbit phase ( LEOP ) for Skynet 5A, I4S will continue to support the on-station operations for both Skynet 4 and Skynet 5.

Increased reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering to sustain military demand for commercial satellite services
Wednesday, November 07, 2007, 00:00:00
CAMBRIDGE, MA - November 7, 2007 - NSR today released its newest market survey and forecast report: Government and Military Demand on Commercial Satellites, 4th Edition. The report provides an in-depth overview of government and military demand for all commercial satellite services around the globe over a 13-year period.

Skynet 5B satellite ready for launch
Tuesday, November 06, 2007, 00:00:00
Stevenage, 6 November 2007 - Astrium is on target for the second Skynet 5 satellite launch this year with Skynet 5B scheduled for launch from Kourou,French Guiana on 9 November 2007 on an Ariane 5 launch vehicle.

NSSL expands in the Middle East with New office in Dubai
Tuesday, November 06, 2007, 00:00:00
November 2007, London: NSSL, the international satellite communications service provider, is opening up a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates ( UAE ). NSSL already has offices in North America, Europe and Asia, but this is the first office in the Middle East. The office will support NSSL customers in the oil, corporate and financial sectors, many of which have their headquarters in the UAE. The decision to expand NSSL's capability in the territory was made in response to growing regional demand for their services.

CASBAA Convention 2007 boosts content and technology for AP region
Tuesday, November 06, 2007, 00:00:00
Hong Kong, 6 November 2007 - At a time of unprecedented growth for the regional pay-TV market, subscriptions are increasing at about 12% per year for digital cable, satellite, broadband and mobile TV services. This expansion presents a "huge potential for ad sales upside", according to participants in the CASBAA Convention 2007 in Hong Kong, 30 October - 2 November.

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