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http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_1.html<br /><br />Globecomm Systems Awarded Multiple Contracts from Global Multilateral Organisation<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_2.html<br /><br />Intelsat Reports Loss and Recovery of Intelsat Americas-7<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_3.html<br /><br />Iridium Announces Subscriber and Revenue Growth Rates<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_4.html<br /><br />Malaysia to Buy US-Made Satellite with Financing from Ex-Im Bank<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_5.html<br /><br />Multimillion Dollar iPump Solution Order for Wegener<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_6.html<br /><br />Singapore Airlines and Connexion by Boeing Finalise Plans for High-Speed, In-Flight Connectivity<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_7.html<br /><br />StarBand Internet Returned to Service After Recovery of Intelsat IA-7 Satellite<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_8.html<br /><br />Wegener Receives Order for Direct to Home Network Expansion<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_9.html<br /><br />US$ 9.6 M Digital Audio Order for Wegener<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_10.html<br /><br />Broadcast:<br /><br />Cablevision Awards Lockheed Martin Contract for Five A2100 Satellites<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_11.html<br /><br />Debut of NDTV Colour Vision on DirecTV Para Todos Programming Service<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_12.html<br /><br />VOOM Enhances Lifestyle Programming with Addition of Five Channels from Scripps Networks<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_13.html<br /><br />Earth Observation<br /><br />ESA Service Makes Customised Maps Available to African Aid Workers<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_14.html<br /><br />Orbimage Announces GAO's Dismissal of NextView Protest<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_15.html<br /><br />Navigation:<br /><br />GPS Industries Acquires Key Patents for Next-Generation Golf Course Applications<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_16.html<br /><br />Lockheed Martin-Built GPS Satellite Declared Operational<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_17.html<br /><br />Syniverse and GPSTracks Launch GlobalPetFinder<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_18.html<br /><br />Trimble Transforms Lightbar Guidance into Assisted or Automated Steering for Agriculture Applications<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_19.html<br /><br />Military Space:<br /><br />Alcatel Collaborates with Prime Contractor Thales on Syracuse III Ground Segment<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_20.html<br /><br />ND SatCom Delivers Turnkey Ground Station to the German Armed Forces<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_21.html<br /><br />Manned Space:<br /><br />ESA Astronaut Goes Underwater to Test European Robotic Arm<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_22.html<br /><br />Technology:<br /><br />Aerojet Tests Engine Design for New Mars Rover<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_23.html<br /><br />Student Satellite Almost Ready For Space<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_24.html<br /><br />In Orbit:<br /><br />Telesat Canada Goes Online with Satellite Control Center Upgrade Provided by Harris Corporation<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_25.html<br /><br />Reports:<br /><br />Next-Generation Mobile Satellite Services to Remain a Niche but Highly Viable Market<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_26.html<br /><br />Business:<br /><br />Czech Republic Becomes Second ESA European Co-operating State<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_27.html<br /><br />SES Americom Acquires Verestar<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_28.html<br /><br />Stratos Announces Successful Debt Issuance<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_29.html<br /><br />Products and Services:<br /><br />Gilat Introduces Integrated Satellite Solution for GSM Operators<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_30.html<br /><br />Globalstar Extends Satellite Data Service to All of Europe and Across the Atlantic<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_31.html<br /><br />RaySat Technology Makes Two-Way Internet Communications from High-Speed Trains a Reality<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_32.html<br /><br />Events:<br /><br />Robots - Our Helpers In Space<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_33.html<br /><br />People:<br /><br />Boeing Announces Executive Changes in Connexion by Boeing<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_34.html<br /><br />DirecTV Group Announces Retirement of Vice Chairman<br />
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http://www.satelliteonthenet.co.uk/bookshop.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Satcoms<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Cellular Operator Mattel Moves Traffic to Intelsat System<br /><br />(30 November 2004) La Mauritano Tunisienne de Télécommunications (Mattel), in order to support the expansion of its cellular network, has moved all traffic onto the Intelsat satellite system. Mattel’s cellular network in Mauritania consists of nine sites, all of which are currently up and running on the IS-707 satellite located at 307º E.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_1.html<br /><br />Globecomm Systems Awarded Multiple Contracts from Global Multilateral Organisation<br /><br />(1 December 2004) Globecomm Systems Inc., a global provider of end-to-end satellite-based communications solutions, has announced that it has been awarded multiple contracts from an existing customer valued at approximately US$ 1.9 million.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_2.html<br /><br />Intelsat Reports Loss and Recovery of Intelsat Americas-7<br /><br />(3 December 2004) Intelsat, Ltd has reported that its Intelsat Americas-7 satellite experienced a sudden and unexpected electrical distribution anomaly on November 28, 2004 at approximately 2:30 am EST that caused the satellite to stop operations.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_3.html<br /><br />Iridium Announces Subscriber and Revenue Growth Rates<br /><br />(29 November 2004) Iridium Satellite LLC, the global supplier of mobile satellite communication services, has announced that its subscriber base grew by 29 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 versus the comparable period in 2003.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_4.html<br /><br />Malaysia to Buy US-Made Satellite with Financing from Ex-Im Bank<br /><br />(29 November 2004) The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has approved a US$ 138 million long-term loan guarantee to help Binariang Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a unit of MEASAT Global Berhad, purchase a telecommunications and broadcasting satellite from Boeing Satellite Systems Inc. of El Segundo, California, and a number of U.S. suppliers.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_5.html<br /><br />Multimillion Dollar iPump Solution Order for Wegener<br /><br />(2 December 2004) Wegener Corporation, a leading provider of digital media distribution solutions for television, audio and data networks world-wide, has received an order from a radio broadcaster for more than US$ 2.9 million of satellite transmission equipment.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_6.html<br /><br />Singapore Airlines and Connexion by Boeing Finalise Plans for High-Speed, In-Flight Connectivity<br /><br />(2 December 2004) Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Connexion by Boeing have signed a definitive service agreement for the installation of high-speed, in-flight Internet service on the carrier's long-haul fleet.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_7.html<br /><br />StarBand Internet Returned to Service After Recovery of Intelsat IA-7 Satellite<br /><br />(3 December 2004) StarBand, America's first high-speed, two-way satellite Internet provider to residential and SOHO customers, has announced full recovery from the Intelsat IA-7 satellite anomaly earlier this week.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_8.html<br /><br />Wegener Receives Order for Direct to Home Network Expansion<br /><br />(2 December 2004) Wegener Corporation, a leading global provider of television, audio and data distribution network solutions, has received an order from Roberts Communications Network for a 20 channel direct-to-home (DTH) satellite distribution network expansion.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_9.html<br /><br />US$ 9.6 M Digital Audio Order for Wegener<br /><br />(2 December 2004) Wegener Corporation, a leading provider of television, audio and data distribution network solutions world-wide, has announced a US$ 9.6 million order for digital audio equipment. The order was received in Wegener's first fiscal quarter of 2005. It extends and amends an existing multi-year contract into fiscal year 2009.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_10.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Broadcast<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Cablevision Awards Lockheed Martin Contract for Five A2100 Satellites<br /><br />(29 November 2004) Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by Rainbow DBS Company LLC, a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation, to build its next five geostationary telecommunications satellites.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_11.html<br /><br />Debut of NDTV Colour Vision on DirecTV Para Todos Programming Service<br /><br />(30 November 2004) DirecTV, Inc., the USA's leading and fastest growing digital television service provider, and Alterna TV, an integral part of Satmex, a leading satellite telecommunications provider in Latin America, have announced that NDTV featuring Colour Vision, the top-rated channel in the Dominican Republic, will make its exclusive debut in the United States on the DirecTV Para Todos programming platform on Wednesday, Dec 1.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_12.html<br /><br />VOOM Enhances Lifestyle Programming with Addition of Five Channels from Scripps Networks<br /><br />(1 December 2004) VOOM, the first comprehensive high- definition (HD) television service, has announced a deal with Scripps Networks to add five leading cable lifestyle channels to VOOM's package of standard-definition (SD) channels: Home & Garden Television (HGTV), Food Network, DIY-Do It Yourself Network, Fine Living and GAC-Great American Country.<br />
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http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_14.html<br /><br />Orbimage Announces GAO's Dismissal of NextView Protest<br /><br />(29 November 2004) Orbimage Inc. has received notice from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that they have dismissed the protest of the NextView Second Vendor contract awarded to Orbimage from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_15.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Navigation<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />GPS Industries Acquires Key Patents for Next-Generation Golf Course Applications<br /><br />(29 November 2004) GPS Industries Inc., a leading innovator of Wi-Fi wireless and GPS-enabled multimedia communications and management solutions for resorts, sporting events and residential communities, announced that it has acquired three key patents for Global Positioning System (GPS)-based golf applications in North America. North America is the world's largest golf market with more than 20,000 courses. The announcement was made by Robert Silzer, Sr., President and CEO of GPS Industries (GPSI).<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_16.html<br /><br />Lockheed Martin-Built GPS Satellite Declared Operational<br /><br />(30 November 2004) The Lockheed Martin-built Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite, launched successfully Nov. 6 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, has been declared fully operational for military and civilian
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_17.html<br /><br />Syniverse and GPSTracks Launch GlobalPetFinder<br /><br />(2 December 2004) Syniverse Technologies, a leading provider of mission-critical technology services to wireless telecommunication companies world-wide, and GPSTracks today announced the launch of GlobalPetFinder to provide pet owners with the ability to remotely monitor their pets' location.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_18.html<br /><br />Trimble Transforms Lightbar Guidance into Assisted or Automated Steering for Agriculture Applications<br /><br />(1 December 2004) Trimble has introduced an extension to its popular AgGPS EZ-Guide Plus lightbar guidance system that allows EZ-Guide Plus customers the choice of upgrading to the new Trimble AgGPS EZ-Steer system for assisted steering or the field proven AgGPS Autopilot system for automated steering.<br />
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http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_20.html<br /><br />ND SatCom Delivers Turnkey Ground Station to the German Armed Forces<br /><br />(30 November 2004) ND SatCom has handed over a turnkey ground station for satellite communication to the German Armed Forces in Kastellaun.<br />
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http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_22.html<br /><br />Aerojet Tests Engine Design for New Mars Rover<br /><br />(3 December 2004) Aerojet recently test-fired a Viking flight spare rocket engine assembly in order to help design a new engine which will deliver the next rover to the surface of Mars in 2009.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_23.html<br /><br />Student Satellite Almost Ready For Space<br /><br />(2 December 2004) Building a satellite takes years and costs millions. Well, not always. Nearly one hundred students from all over Europe have been working hard on SSETI Express. From the drawing board to launch in less than one year, all the while keeping costs to a minimum.<br />
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http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_25.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Reports:<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Next-Generation Mobile Satellite Services to Remain a Niche but Highly Viable Market<br /><br />(1 December 2004) Northern Sky Research has released its newest market survey and forecast report: "Next-Generation Mobile Satellite Services." The report provides an in-depth overview of demand trends for 12 mobile satellite customer segments in five regions of the globe, as well as in three oceanic regions.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_26.html<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Business<br /><br />**********************************************************************<br /><br />Czech Republic Becomes Second ESA European Co-operating State<br /><br />(30 November 2004) On 24 November 2004 Ms Petra Buzkova, the Czech Republic Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, and Mr Lars Fredén, Head of ESA’s International Relations Department, signed the Plan for European Co-operating State Charter in Prague.<br />
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http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_28.html<br /><br />Stratos Announces Successful Debt Issuance<br /><br />(3 December 2004) Stratos Global Corp., a leading global communications services and solutions provider, has announced the successful completion of a US$ 175 million issuance of long-term debt.<br />
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http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_30.html<br /><br />Globalstar Extends Satellite Data Service to All of Europe and Across the Atlantic<br /><br />(1 December 2004) Globalstar, the world's most widely used handheld satellite phone and a provider of satellite voice and data services to business, will offer simplex, or one-way, data services to customers using its European gateway located in France.<br />
http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_31.html<br /><br />RaySat Technology Makes Two-Way Internet Communications from High-Speed Trains a Reality<br /><br />(30 November 2004) RaySat, Inc., a leading supplier of in-motion antennas and communications solutions, will make Internet communications on high-speed moving trains a reality for the first time with the latest new comer to its expanding innovative two-way satellite technology product line.<br />
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http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2004/5December2004_34.html<br /><br />DirecTV Group Announces Retirement of Vice Chairman<br /><br />(2 December 2004) The DirecTV Group, Inc. has announced that its Vice Chairman, Eddy W. Hartenstein, has elected to retire effective December 31, 2004.<br />
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