Satellite/Comms

April 1, 2019

Besides Emisat, which was made in India, the other 28 international customer satellites included 24 from the US, two from Lithuania, and one each from Spain and Switzerland.

IEC Telecom and Thuraya partner to supply VSAT+ services to the Turkish market

March 30, 2019

Under the arrangement with Thuraya Telecommunications Company, IEC Telecom will act as the master distributor for VSAT+ across all main maritime market segments and customers, including high-end fisheries, offshore installations...

ST Engineering to acquire Newtec for US $281m

March 29, 2019

The acquisition of Newtec will add intellectual property, products and market access. ST Engineering will continue to invest in Newtec in Belgium.

Iridium enhances network with new southern hemisphere ground station

March 28, 2019

The New Punta Arenas site in Chile will add network capacity efficiencies and further solidify Iridium network redundancy. It has been built with the Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) of Norway.

Peter Pitsch to lead advocacy and government affairs for C-Band Alliance

March 27, 2019

Pitsch will assist the CBA to advocate a proposal to the FCC to allow satellite operators to clear frequencies to enable terrestrial mobile operators to access 200 MHz of C-band...

India successfully tests anti-satellite weapon: PM Modi

March 27, 2019

India is the fourth country after the United States, Russia and China to have used an anti-satellite weapon to destroy a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite.

New agreement to see Virgin Galactic and UAE develop space vehicle

March 27, 2019

Under the agreement, the parties intend to develop a SpaceShip Two paired with a carrier aircraft vehicle that will be operated from the UAE, collaborate on microgravity research and develop...

Inmarsat accepts $3.4bn takeover offer

March 26, 2019

The acquisition is expected to become effective during Q4 of 2019, pending relevant competition authority clearances.

MBRSC concludes participation in Global Space Congress

March 23, 2019

MBRSC discussed key developments of the space sector in the UAE at the recently concluded three-day Global Space Conference.

Speedcast to deliver VSAT services to energy firm’s camp in Mozambique

Speedcast will leverage C-band VSAT to provide reliable internet communications across the camp in addition to maintaining critical operational and emergency communications connectivity.

Thales Alenia Space reaches key milestone for NanoRacks? airlock module

Shell ready to ship for Bishop, the first-ever permanent commercial airlock commercial airlock for the International Space Station. It can be removed from the ISS for use on future commercial...

CEO Andrej Lov?in and CTO Toma? Lov?in on STN’s growth plans

STN?s management team talks about the company?s growth path and strategy for 2019

Riaz Lamak on capacity building

Riaz Lamak highlights the importance of capacity building i.e. upskilling people in the satellite industry, and how the GVF forum can help

Martin Coleman on new challenges in the satellite industry

Martin Coleman, Executive Director of the Satcoms Innovation Group, speaks about the new challenges the satellite industry may face in a brave new LEO world

Space sector will offer huge benefits for all sectors, say experts at Global Space Congress

Bolden, speaking during a panel discussion on the future of manned space flight, took part in the Congress which brings together leaders in the global space sector to discuss industry...

Arab Space Coordination Group established; details of new 813 satellite announced

March 20, 2019

The new satellite will be designed and manufactured by a number of Arab engineers from countries that have signed the charter. The eleven countries are the UAE, Jordan, Bahrain, Algeria,...

MBRSC signs MoU with Bahrain’s National Space Science Agency at Global Space Congress

March 19, 2019

The agreement aims to expand the cooperation scope between the two entities through the exchange of practical experience and human resources in the space and scientific fields

Wolters Kluwer offers clinical decision support resources to NASA astronauts in outer space

March 19, 2019

Wolters Kluwer?s health support resource for astronauts, UpToDate offers latest health information and can be used with limited internet connectivity through UpToDate MobileComplete by downloading content to an iPad.

In-Orbit Satellite Services to bring in $4.5bn in cumulative revenues by 2028, forecasts NSR

March 19, 2019

NSR?s In-Orbit Servicing Markets, second edition report discusses the potential for the entire industry, with focus on opportunities in both GEO and non-GEO orbits.

Telstra deploys a full fibre contribution network for AFC Asian Cup in UAE

March 17, 2019

Telstra built a professional overlay media network to deliver all audio, video and data services from eight stadiums in the UAE to the International Broadcasting Centre at Zayed Sports City...

du partners with Telstra to offer dedicated video connectivity to MBC

March 16, 2019

The partnership will provide MBC in Dubai with dedicated and fully managed video network service on the Telstra Global Media Network to facilitate reliable video streaming to Europe.

Shaping the future of RF/microwave components

March 15, 2019

Dr. Miguel A. G. Laso looks at some of the key technologies that are shaping the future of the RF/microwave passive components onboard satellites.

Ronald van der Breggen, CCO of LeoSat Enterprises, speaks about what LEO can bring to the world in terms of connectivity and what the future holds.

Newtec deploys two hubs for Arabsat in Europe

Recemtly deployed Newtec Dialog hubs in the UK and Finland will enable Arabsat to deliver High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services into the Middle East and African markets.

Mondo Global to deploy Eutelsat Communications’ CIRRUS for Telearabia PRO

Telearabia PRO, Mondo Globo?s new TV platform of Arabic-language SD channels will deploy Eutelsat Communications' CIRRUS delivery solution targetting the European hospitality sector,

ViaLite set to impress in Dubai at CABSAT

ViaLite to showcase its new C-band RF-over-fibre link suitable for use in a wide range of satcom and broadcast applications, as well as some surveillance and weather radar systems at...

Saudi-based Skyband chooses LeoSat for data network

Skyband, which relies on the latest satellite and VSAT communication technologies for data, voice and video transmission, will use LeoSat?s new system architecture to enhance its connectivity.

Ghassan Murat on Eutelsat’s launches in 2019, trending topics and more

Eutelsat has four satellites scheduled to be launched in the coming 12 months: EUTELSAT 5 West B, EUTELSAT 7C, KONNECT and EUTELSAT QUANTUM.

Marlink signs multi-year agreement to supply global connectivity services for OAT ships

Marlink secures contract to provide global satellite voice and data connectivity services for five adventure cruise ships in the OAT small ships fleet.

Anevia and Quadrille partner to jointly offer OTT services over satellite

The complete OTT-over-satellite solution includes Anevia?s GENOVA smart transcoder and NEA-LIVE packager to prepare live channels. The OTT stream is delivered via satellite using Quadrille?s QuadriLive.

Thuraya and IEC Telecom make VSAT + commercially available

IEC Telecom will serve all main maritime market segments and customers, and will offer VSAT+ across Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Turkmen Hemrasi to promote satellite services at CABSAT

The Turkmenistan-based company returns to CABSAT for a second time after a break in 2018 to find new partners and business in this region as it sees the MENA market...

Hussein Oteifa on the top trends in satellite for 2019

Growing emphasis on smart cities, digitisation and automation is driving demand for last-mile satellite connectivity in the Middle East. Hussein Oteifa looks at the top trends in 2019 that will...

Gazprom Space Systems promotes Yamal

The GSS fleet comprises four satellites positioned between 49E and 183E, as well as advanced ground telecommunications infrastructure

ConnecTechAsia 2019: Asia’s Mega Technology Event

Bringing together BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia and NXTAsia across 2 venues, ConnecTechAsia showcases state-of-the-art communication, enterprise, broadcast technologies and innovations. Coupled with a supercharged agenda with renowned speakers at ConnecTechAsia Summit, and...

Arabsat to discuss upcoming satellite launch at CABSAT

The Arabsat 6-A satellite will be launched next month from Cape Canaveral Base, Florida USA. Its capabilities and services will be showcased at CABSAT.

Singtel promises security with CyphreLink

CyphreLink is a site-to-site network encryption solution securing network connections between two or more sites. Military grade, hardware-based encryption appliances are deployed at each protected site.

Rohde & Schwarz offers solid-state satellite amplifiers

March 9, 2019

Rohde & Schwarz will bring for the first time to the Middle East its R&S PKU100 Ku-band satellite uplink amplifier, which will be available in four different models.

Cobham SATCOM to provide key L-band ground infrastructure for Inmarsat’s I-6 constellation

March 9, 2019

Cobham SATCOM?s next generation radio access network (RAN) leverages scalable technologies to deliver a more flexible, digital system, enabling Inmarsat customers to keep pace with market requirements.

Paolo Pusterla, MD of Europe and ME, ABS

ABS operates six satellites providing comprehensive coverage to 93% of the world?s population across five continents. We ask Paolo Pusterla, MD of Europe and the Middle East, about ABS' focus...

Integrasys launches link budget tool

Beam Budget allows end users to perform link budget calculations, which are a vital way of accounting for gains and losses on any given satellite link.

Fuelling connectivity in the oilfields

With the oil & gas industry operating in remote environments where telecommunication infrastructures are often unreliable, Nabil Soussia suggests alternatives that promise reliable and cost-effective connectivity.

YahClick to demo solutions at CABSAT with partners ITG and Tech4Life

YahClick will spotlight e-learning and e-health solutions for unserved and underserved communities across Africa, the Middle East, and central and southwest Asia at the show.

Safeguarding Spectrum

In a SatellitePro ME exclusive, Yousuf Al-Balushi, VP for Spectrum Management Affairs at Oman?s TRA, and Jerome Duboe of Kratos take us through the milestones that led to the launch...

Satellite evolution will be critical to managing the future of the planet: Stéphane Chenard

Stéphane Chenard. The satcom industry has been on an innovative streak for a few years with promises that it now has to deliver. Cheap, flat antennas...

Smart Farming: Satellite data for a sustainable future

Earth observation satellites play a significant role in satellite farming and are among the biggest enablers of the protection, security and sustainability of our planet, says Omkar Nikam.

Es?hail-2 ready for commercial service

Es?hailSat successfully completed in-orbit tests and has begun commercial operations of Es?hail-2 located at 26°E orbital hotspot.

Riaz Lamak speaks on satcom industry

March 6, 2019

Riaz Lamak. In the MENA region, we see a major shortage of highly skilled technical manpower resources, whether for Earth station operations (24x7) or simple field...

RT & Yahlive introduce RT France HD to Middle East

March 6, 2019

RT France HD will serve French-speaking viewers in the MENA region on Yahlive?s key neighbourhoods

Andrew Bond

Andrew Bond, Sales & Marketing Director of ETL Systems, talks about upcoming trends in the market and what 2019 holds for the company.

CABSAT 2019 at the hub of satcoms industry dialogue

From exploring connectivity in maritime and aeronautical markets, to hosting discussions around regulation and spectrum, interference, sustainable space and the power of the cloud, to understanding new trends in the...

iWayAfrica to tap into growing demand for VSAT services in Africa

iWayAfrica is investing in new markets, especially West and Central Africa, through new distributor channel partners for VSAT growth.

SES to demo how it can mPOWER millions globally

O3b mPOWER is an advanced communications system comprising next-generation MEO satellites, innovative ground infrastructure and software intelligence that promises more opportunity to people worldwide.

UAE Space Agency to show prowess at Saudi International Airshow

The Agency will participate as part of the UAE?s official pavilion in the event organised by the Saudi Aviation Club from March 12 to 14.

UAE space prodigy appointed Scientific Research Fellow at NYUAD

March 4, 2019

Alia Almansoori will pursue a two-year Scientific Research Fellowship at the University.

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SES-12 ready to service Asia-Pacific and the Middle East

March 3, 2019

SES-12 has six wide beams and 72 high throughput user spot beams, and also has a Digital Transparent Processor (DTP) to increase payload flexibility to provide much more customisable bandwidth...

Emirati astronauts prep for UAE?s first historic trip to International Space Station