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NASA wants Inmarsat satcom system aboard SOFIA research craft
NASA plans to install Inmarsat satellite communications technology aboard its Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy aircraft (SOFIA) this summer of 2013. Ball Aerospace will provide a custom AIRLINK conformal antenna system to the U.S. space agency.
SOFIA is a modified Boeing 747SP jumbo jet. Its 100 inch diameter reflecting telescope is capable of viewing the visible, infrared and sub-millimeter spectrum, and is optimized for the mid-infrared to sub-millimeter range.
The Inmarsat satellite antenna system is expected to be installed at the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, California anytime between August and September.
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Newtec delivers VSAT system, IP satellite modems for Burkina Faso elections
Newtec VSAT units and IP satellite modems will provide satellite connectivity for the West African country of Burkina Faso during its municipal and legislative elections on December 2, 2012
SES Astra 2 satellite completes, tests, enters commercial service
Satellite operator SES announced on November 21, 2012 that its Astra 2F satellite has successfully finished its in-orbit testing. The fully operational broadband satellite is now providing verious services, such as Internet from satellite, to customers in Africa and Europe.
Businesses, industries turning to the Ka band spectrum
Many of today’s enterprise customers are turning to Ka band technology, especially as data traffic across the globe surges. Experts attribute the strain on many networks in the rise of powerful devices, especially smartphones and tablets, which runs bandwidth-intensive mobile applications, and support 4G technology.
Industries such as mining, construction, and oil and gas are upgrading their communications technology, including their satellite capabilities. To do this, they’re getting more reliable teleport services, and cooperating with mobile operators. Aside from the aforementioned, these industries are also upgrading to the Ka band spectrum.
Under the Ka band frequency, enterprise customers can support more communications applications like internet on satellite, remote connectivity solutions, wireless backhaul networks, and even video conferencing. In fact, many broadband projects across the globe have included Ka band satellites in their plans to support their fibre optic and fixed wireless services.
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RRsat teleport in Israel serving as EBU hub between Asia and Europe
RRsat Global Communications Network announced on November 12 that they will be serving as the main Eurasian teleport hub of the European Broadcasting Union Network (EBU) for the next few years. On behalf of the EBU, RRsat will distribute both standard and high definition footage of sports news, special events, and other digital media content delivery services
