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http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_1.html<br /><br />Airspan Networks to Supply WipLL Wireless Access Solutions to Comsat-led Consortium for Major COMPARTEL Project in Colombia<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_2.html<br /><br />Gilat Provides Koochi Communications with Skystar for Broadband Customers in Nigeria<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_3.html<br /><br />GVF and NetHope to Support International Development Community<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_4.html<br /><br />KVH Awarded Design Patent for TracVision A5 Low-profile Satellite TV Antenna<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_5.html<br /><br />TelAlaska Uses SEGway Devices to Enable Low Cost SS7 over Satellite Links<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_6.html<br /><br />Telenor Announced as Prospective Launch Distributor of Inmarsat's BGAN Services<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_7.html<br /><br />University of Queensland and Mining Company Track Koalas from Space<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_8.html<br /><br />Earth Observation<br /><br />Scientists Calibrate Soil Moisture at Tombstone<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_9.html<br /><br />Tracing Europe's Forest Fire Scars<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_10.html<br /><br />Military Space:<br /><br />Alcatel Delivers High-Resolution Instrument for Helios IIB Observation Satellite<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_11.html<br /><br />Comtech EF Data Receives US$ 1.1 Million Order for Terminals and Modems<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_12.html<br /><br />Raytheon to Produce SATCOM System for New Virginia Class Submarine<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_13.html<br /><br />Science:<br /><br />NASA Selects Future Mission Concepts For Study<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_14.html<br /><br />NASA Selects Jupiter Mission Candidate for Further Study; Two SwRI Instruments Onboard<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_15.html<br /><br />Manned Space:<br /><br />Lockheed Martin Receives US$ 178.5 Million NASA Contract Extension<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_16.html<br /><br />NASA Approves New Design For Shuttle External Tank Fitting<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_17.html<br /><br />Technology:<br /><br />Advanced Electric-Propulsion Technologies R&D Teams Selected<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_18.html<br /><br />Japanese Scramjet Flight to Launch in Australia<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_19.html<br /><br />US$ 50 M 10V Upgrade Program Reaches Critical Milestone<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_20.html<br /><br />Launch Services:<br /><br />Lockheed Martin Marks Major Milestone at West Coast Atlas V Launch Pad<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_21.html<br /><br />Launches:<br /><br />Double Star 2 (Tan Ce 2)<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_22.html<br /><br />Business:<br /><br />BNS/Data Tech International Partnership to Jointly Address Asia Pacific Satellite Market<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_23.html<br /><br />GVF Announces Strategic Expansion of International Presence<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_24.html<br /><br />Products and Services:<br /><br />SPACE RAT - Simplifying Risk Assessment for the Space Industry<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_25.html<br /><br />People:<br /><br />Luis Sahun Appointed New Managing Director of Astra Marketing Iberica<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_26.html<br /><br />PanAmSat Promotes Mike Antonovich<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_27.html<br /><br />Terayon Announces Appointment of Jerry D Chase as CEO<br />
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http://www.satelliteonthenet.co.uk/bookshop.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Satcoms<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />AeroAstro Awarded Globalstar Applique Contract<br /><br />(28 July 2004) AeroAstro, a microsatellite technology pioneer, has been awarded a Gateway Applique contract by Globalstar, LLC. The SENS Appliques are the technical core of AeroAstro's Sensor Enabled Notification System, the patented technology underlying the Globalstar Simplex Data Service - a highly affordable satellite-based monitoring and asset tracking data system.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_1.html<br /><br />Airspan Networks to Supply WipLL Wireless Access Solutions to Comsat-led Consortium for Major COMPARTEL Project in Colombia<br /><br />(29 July 2004) Airspan Networks, Inc, a leading world-wide provider of broadband fixed wireless DSL networks, will supply its WipLL access solution and additional equipment and services to the Comsat International - America Inalambrica Consortium for the deployment of turnkey broadband internet access networks in Colombia.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_2.html<br /><br />Gilat Provides Koochi Communications with Skystar for Broadband Customers in Nigeria<br /><br />(26 July 2004) Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd is to supply Koochi Communications Ltd with an additional 300 Skystar 360E terminals to deliver broadband communications to SOHO and SME users in Nigeria and West Africa. A rollout of 50 terminals was completed in Q4 of 2003, with shipment of the additional 300 terminals currently in process.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_3.html<br /><br />GVF and NetHope to Support International Development Community<br /><br />(28 July 2004) The global satellite sector, together with NetHope - a global co-operative of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the development sector - have entered into a comprehensive co-ordination agreement to facilitate improved access to information about satellite-based telecommunications for development organisations, and other key development stakeholders.<br /><br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_4.html<br /><br />KVH Awarded Design Patent for TracVision A5 Low-profile Satellite TV Antenna<br /><br />(30 July 2004) KVH Industries, Inc. has been awarded U.S. Design Patent #D493,164, "Mobile Antenna," for the design of its low-profile TracVision A5 satellite TV antenna for automobiles and other passenger vehicles.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_5.html<br /><br />TelAlaska Uses SEGway Devices to Enable Low Cost SS7 over Satellite Links<br /><br />(26 July 2004) TelAlaska is using Performance Technologies' SEGway 1100 Link Replacement devices to facilitate low-cost, high quality phone communications throughout rural Alaska.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_6.html<br /><br />Telenor Announced as Prospective Launch Distributor of Inmarsat's BGAN Services<br /><br />(27 July 2004) Telenor Satellite Services has announced its selection as a prospective launch distributor of Inmarsat's Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) services.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_7.html<br /><br />University of Queensland and Mining Company Track Koalas from Space<br /><br />(29 July 2004) Satellite technology will be used to track koalas as part of a ground-breaking new research program between The University of Queensland and major mining company Rio Tinto Coal Australia (RTCA).<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_8.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Earth Observation<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Scientists Calibrate Soil Moisture at Tombstone<br /><br />(30 July 2004) This year, from August 2 to 27, scientists from NASA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and other institutions will gather and study soil moisture at Tombstone, Arizona to improve weather forecasts and the ability to interpret satellite data.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_9.html<br /><br />Tracing Europe's Forest Fire Scars<br /><br />(27 July 2004) Burning with a core heat approaching 800°C and spreading at up to 100 metres per minute, woodland blazes bring swift, destructive change to landscapes: the resulting devastation can be seen from space. An ESA-backed service to monitor European forest fire damage will help highlight areas most at risk of future outbreaks.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_10.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Military Space<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Alcatel Delivers High-Resolution Instrument for Helios IIB Observation Satellite<br /><br />(28 July 2004) Alcatel has delivered the second flight model of the Helios II high-resolution (HR) instrument to EADS Astrium for integration on the Helios IIB satellite in Toulouse, slated for launch in late 2009. This very high resolution optical imaging instrument will ensure the continuity of the Earth observation mission within the scope of the Helios II defence program.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_11.html<br /><br />Comtech EF Data Receives US$ 1.1 Million Order for Terminals and Modems<br /><br />(28 July 2004) Comtech Telecommunications Corp's Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., has received a US$ 1.1 million order from a major United States defence contractor.<br /><br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_12.html<br /><br />Raytheon to Produce SATCOM System for New Virginia Class Submarine<br /><br />(28 July 2004) Under a US$ 29.4 million contract from Electric Boat Corporation, Raytheon Company will produce new Submarine High Data Rate (Sub HDR) multi-band satellite communication (SATCOM) systems for the new Virginia Class submarine. Work will begin immediately.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_13.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Science<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />NASA Selects Future Mission Concepts For Study<br /><br />(29 July 2004) NASA has selected nine studies to investigate new ideas for future mission concepts within its Astronomical Search for Origins Program.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_14.html<br /><br />NASA Selects Jupiter Mission Candidate for Further Study; Two SwRI Instruments Onboard<br /><br />(28 July 2004) Two science instruments to be developed by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) are part of a proposal selected by NASA as a candidate for the next mission in the agency's New Frontiers Program.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_15.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Manned Space<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Lockheed Martin Receives US$ 178.5 Million NASA Contract Extension<br /><br />(28 July 2004) Lockheed Martin has been awarded a US$ 178.5 million, two- year contract extension from NASA for Space Shuttle and International Space Station mission operations support work.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_16.html<br /><br />NASA Approves New Design For Shuttle External Tank Fitting<br /><br />(26 July 2004) NASA is moving ahead with plans to redesign a part of the Space Shuttle external fuel tank that investigators believe played a critical role in the Space Shuttle Columbia accident. The Space Shuttle program will soon begin manufacturing and installing an improved bipod fitting, which connects the external fuel tank to the Shuttle during launch.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_17.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Technology<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Advanced Electric-Propulsion Technologies R&D Teams Selected<br /><br />(29 July 2004) NASA has selected one industry- and one academic-led team to conduct advanced electric-propulsion technologies research in support of the Vision for Space Exploration. The advanced electric-propulsion technologies program is part of Project Prometheus, within NASA's Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. Total value of the work to be done over a three-year period is approximately US$ 7 million.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_18.html<br /><br />Japanese Scramjet Flight to Launch in Australia<br /><br />(28 July 2004) The University of Queensland (UQ) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will further develop scramjet technology in a new experiment to fly at Woomera, South Australia, in August, 2005.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_19.html<br /><br />US$ 50 M 10V Upgrade Program Reaches Critical Milestone<br /><br />(29 July 2004) Imagine a massive refrigerator large enough to hold a compact car and cold enough to keep the glaciers frozen. That is the U.S. Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) Space Vacuum Chamber 10V.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_20.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Launch Services<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Lockheed Martin Marks Major Milestone at West Coast Atlas V Launch Pad<br /><br />(27 July 2004) Lockheed Martin marked a major milestone in its drive to complete the West Coast Atlas V launch facility with the arrival early on Tuesday morning of the fourth and final fixed launch platform (FLP) segment at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The entire 250-ton FLP structure was shipped over-the-road in four separate sections on a 3,500-mile journey from the Sauer, Inc. fabrication facility in Oak Hill, Florida., to Space Launch Complex 3 East (SLC-3E) overlooking California's central coast.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_21.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Launches<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Double Star 2 (Tan Ce 2)<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_22.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Business<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />BNS/Data Tech International Partnership to Jointly Address Asia Pacific Satellite Market<br /><br />(29 July 2004) Broadband Network Systems Ltd (BNS) and Data Technology International, LLC (Data Tech) have entered into a strategic partnership to explore opportunities in the rapidly expanding Asia Pacific mobile Internet and television entertainment markets.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_23.html<br /><br />GVF Announces Strategic Expansion of International Presence<br /><br />(26 July 2004) The Global VSAT Forum (GVF) has launched a strategic expansion initiative to further strengthen the organisation’s ability to advance the global satellite industry’s interests world-wide. In addition to its London headquarters, the organisation is opening an office this summer in Washington, D.C. and, longer term, plans to establish more local operational bases across the globe.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_24.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Products and Services<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />SPACE RAT - Simplifying Risk Assessment for the Space Industry<br /><br />(26 July 2004) QinetiQ has launched SPACE RAT, an insurance risk analysis tool hat heralds a new era for insurance risk assessment. It allows insurers to evaluate individual risks associated with geostationary communication satellites rather than as part of a homogenous ‘pool’. SPACE RAT is a world-class satellite risk calculation engine linked to an advanced financial evaluation system and supported by a comprehensive dataset of satellite engineering data.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_25.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />People<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Luis Sahun Appointed New Managing Director of Astra Marketing Iberica<br /><br />(27 July 2004) Luis Sahun has been appointed Managing Director of Astra Marketing Iberica (Madrid), the Spanish subsidiary of Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES Astra. Luis Sahun will start his new assignment with immediate effect and will be in charge of Customer Relations and Marketing in Spain and Portugal. Luis Sahun reports to Alexander Oudendijk, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing at SES Astra.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_26.html<br /><br />PanAmSat Promotes Mike Antonovich<br /><br />(27 July 2004) PanAmSat Corporation has announced the promotion of Mike Antonovich to executive vice president of global sales and marketing. In this role, Mr. Antonovich will continue to lead the company's global sales and marketing program which includes: program distribution, broadcast contribution, telecommunications and networking services.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/1August2004_27.html<br /><br />Terayon Announces Appointment of Jerry D Chase as CEO<br /><br />(26 July 2004) Terayon Communication Systems, Inc has announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Jerry D. Chase to succeed Dr. Zaki Rakib as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Chase, 44, most recently was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Thales Broadcast & Multimedia, a wholly owned subsidiary of the global electronics company, Thales Group. Chase will join Terayon in his new capacity and as a member of the Board of Directors effective September 8, 2004.<br />
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