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OP Mike Armstrong-Smith Astronaut Level 3 M Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 129	Microcom's Space Newsfeed 9 January 2005<br />Space Industry News from Around the World<br /><br />********************************************************************<br /><br />Web resources from Microcom Systems:<br /><br />Satellite Industry Links: the largest satellite and space industry directory on the web http://www.satellite-links.co.uk<br /><br />Satellite on the Net: white papers, industry events, launch information and space bookshop http://www.satelliteonthenet.co.uk<br /><br />Jobs in Space: space industry recruitment http://www.space-jobs.co.uk post your CV or job specification here<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Handbook of Satellite Services in Europe<br /><br />This unique publication provides detailed information on all aspects of the European satellite scene including extensive data on service providers, national regulations, satellites 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Networks Partner to Deliver Satellite Training and Content Distribution Solutions<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_3.html<br /><br />Radyne Books Over US$ 4 Million in New Orders During Last Week of 2004<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_4.html<br /><br />Radyne Receives US$ 2.3 M Order from DataPath<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_5.html<br /><br />Telenor Doubles Regional BGAN Subscribers In 2004<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_6.html<br /><br />Broadcast:<br /><br />DirecTV Announces First 12 Markets to Receive Local Channels in High-Definition This Year<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_7.html<br /><br />DirecTV Demonstrates World's First Live MPEG-4 AVC HD Transmission via Satellite<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_8.html<br /><br />DirecTV Launches New Advanced TV Services<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_9.html<br /><br />DirecTV Now Offers TV One on Total Choice Programming Packages<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_10.html<br /><br />DirecTV Selects Ucentric Systems for Home Media Center<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_11.html<br /><br />Sirius and Microsoft to Collaborate to Develop Video Service<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_12.html<br /><br />Tandberg TV Announces Demo of Live, End-to-End, HD MPEG-4 AVC Solution<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_13.html<br /><br />TAS Launches Digital Platform on AsiaSat 4 Ku Beam to Provide DTH Services in Australasia<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_14.html<br /><br />Trumpet TV Makes Fox Sports Its Most Recent Addition in Nigeria and Ghana<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_15.html<br /><br />VOOM Raises the Bar in Home Entertainment with Most High-Definition Programming<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_16.html<br /><br />XM Satellite Radio Selects On2 TrueMotion VP6<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_17.html<br /><br />XM Satellite Radio Surpasses 3.2 Million Subscribers<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_18.html<br /><br />Earth Observation<br /><br />Ball Aerospace Completes Assembly and Integration on NPP<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_19.html<br /><br />NASA Goes "Down Under" For Shuttle Mapping Mission Finale<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_20.html<br /><br />NASA Will Operate TRMM Satellite Through Spring 2005<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_21.html<br /><br />Orbimage Increases Image Collection of Tsunami Areas in Support of US Government Relief Efforts<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_22.html<br /><br />Navigation:<br /><br />Trimble Equips Poland's Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture with GPS Technology<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_23.html<br /><br />XM NavTraffic Service to Be Available with New Aftermarket Vehicle Navigation Systems<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_24.html<br /><br />Science:<br /><br />Huygens Begins Final Journey Into Unknown<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_25.html<br /><br />NASA Swift Mission Turns On and Sees Blast of Bursts<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_26.html<br /><br />Manned Space:<br /><br />All NASA Elements in Place for Space Shuttle Return to Flight<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_27.html<br /><br />Jacobs Receives NASA's Johnson Space Center Contract<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_28.html<br /><br />NASA Awards Crew Robotics, Vehicle Equipment Contracts<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_29.html<br /><br />Technology:<br /><br />Adventium Enterprises Receives Grant from NASA<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_30.html<br /><br />Business:<br /><br />iSECUREtrac Retires Additional US$ 1.3 Million of Debt<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_31.html<br /><br />L-3 Communications Acquires Northrop Grumman's Canadian Navigation Systems and Space Sensors System Business<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_32.html<br /><br />SDN Global Acquires Satellite Uplink Facility<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_33.html<br /><br />SES Astra Completes Acquisition of DPC Digital Playout Center<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_34.html<br /><br />Spacehab Appeals Decision for Losses on Space Shuttle Mission<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_35.html<br /><br />Telesat Acquires Leading US Satellite Services Company<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_36.html<br /><br />Products and Services:<br /><br />Audiovox Gets Sirius with 4 New Models<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_37.html<br /><br />Audiovox Introduces Four XM Satellite Radio Models<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_38.html<br /><br />Audiovox Introduces SkyBox Mobile Video Satellite RV Antenna System<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_39.html<br /><br />Cobra Electronics to Incorporate Advanced Technologies in Mobile Navigation Products<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_40.html<br /><br />DeLorme Announces Two New Breakthrough GPS Devices<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_41.html<br /><br />Delphi Expands Satellite Radio Product Line-Up by Introducing Delphi XM Signal Repeater<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_42.html<br /><br />DirecTV Debuts Interactive Digital Video Recorder<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_43.html<br /><br />DISH Network Introduces Pay-TV Industry First with Multi-Room Satellite TV Receiver That Records in High-Definition<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_44.html<br /><br />Garmin Builds Bluetooth GPS Sensor for Mobile Devices<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_45.html<br /><br />Larus Receives NEBS Certification StarSync 5850 GPS Primary Reference Source Product Line<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_46.html<br /><br />Motorcycle Mount Gives Bikers Satellite Radio<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_47.html<br /><br />New DVB-S2 Demodulator from STMicroelectronics<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_48.html<br /><br />NovAtel Announces First Integrated GPS/L-Band Receiver Utilising CDGPS Corrections<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_49.html<br /><br />Panasonic to Offer Thirteen XM-Ready Car Stereo Head Units in 2005<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_50.html<br /><br />Pioneer Offers a Choice in Satellite Radio Service with New Add-On Sirius Tuner<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_51.html<br /><br />RaySat Introduces World's First Satellite Antenna For In-Motion High Speed Internet Access and Digital TV Reception<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_52.html<br /><br />Sirius and Pioneer Offer Tuner for Satellite Radio<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_53.html<br /><br />Sirius Introduces 'Starbase' for Connectivity to Non-Satellite Ready Radios<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_54.html<br /><br />Sirius Launches 'SiriusConnect' Receiver for Satellite Radio<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_55.html<br /><br />Sirius Satellite Radio Creates 'Star Mate'<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_56.html<br /><br />Sirius Satellite Radio to Add Replay to Sportster Receiver<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_57.html<br /><br />Tao XM2go Puts XM Satellite Radio in the Palm of Your Hand<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_58.html<br /><br />Three New Magellan eXplorist Palm-Size GPS Handhelds<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_59.html<br /><br />Time Trax to Launch Sirius Recording Capability<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_60.html<br /><br />Trimble Introduces New Version of TrimTrac Locator<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_61.html<br /><br />Winegard's New Low-Profile RoadTripXLP In-Motion Mobile Satellite TV System for SUVs and Minivans<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_62.html<br /><br />XM Satellite Radio Debuts XM 'Connect-and-Play' Technology for Home Entertainment Products<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_63.html<br /><br />XM Satellite Radio to Expand Line-Up of XM2go Portable, Hand-Held Satellite Radios in 2005<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_64.html<br /><br />People:<br /><br />Alexander Gersh Joins NDS as Chief Financial Officer<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_65.html<br /><br />Dave McGlade to be CEO of Intelsat<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_66.html<br /><br />Gary L. McArthur Named VP - Finance and Treasurer for Harris Corporation<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_67.html<br /><br />NASA Names New Exploration Systems Directorate Deputy<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_68.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Investment Opportunity<br /><br />An Asian supplier of crop information systems and cities development interactive databases is seeking US$ 10 Million in first round investment financing. For more information: tuyuan@microcomsystems.co.uk<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />SatCom Europe 2005<br />2 - 3 February 2005<br />Le Meridien Etoile Hotel, Paris<br /><br />www.terrapinn.com/2005/satcom<br /><br />SatCom Europe 2005 is your perfect opportunity to understand the key issues that will shape the future of satellite communications in Europe. Leading users and suppliers of satellite solutions will come together to learn, debate, network and do business.<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Bolton Associates - Corporate Strategies applies 21st. Century thinking for the Earth Observation, SatCom and Environment Industries that penetrate new markets using creative commercial Risk models and innovation.<br /><br />Visit us at http://www.BoltonAssociates.com and/or download our presentation http://www.satelliteonthenet.co.uk/ads/SAR_Solutions_and_Strategies.pdf<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Space Bookshop - books for space professionals.<br />http://www.satelliteonthenet.co.uk/bookshop.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Satcoms<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />DataTech to Offer Fixed/Transportable Remote High Speed Internet Service on Hughes Network System<br /><br />(6 January 2005) DataTech recently entered into an agreement with Hughes Network Systems (HNS) to become a 'Value-Added Reseller' (VAR) of Internet 'High Speed' bandwidth services for Fixed/Transportable applications.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_1.html<br /><br />Globecomm Systems Awarded Multiple Contracts Valued at Approximately US$ 4.2 M<br /><br />(4 January 2005) Globecomm Systems Inc., a global provider of end-to-end satellite-based communications solutions, has been awarded multiple contracts from two United States Government prime contractors valued at approximately US$ 4.2 million.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_2.html<br /><br />Helius and Signal Mountain Networks Partner to Deliver Satellite Training and Content Distribution Solutions<br /><br />(4 January 2005) Helius, Inc. has announced that Signal Mountain Networks, Inc. of Georgia, a provider of broadband connectivity for business-class services, has joined its Strategic Alliance Program.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_3.html<br /><br />Radyne Books Over US$ 4 Million in New Orders During Last Week of 2004<br /><br />(7 January 2005) Radyne ComStream received more than US$ 4 million in new orders during the last week of 2004 including an order for US$ 1.1 million to supply an Asian Telecommunications Provider with its flagship satellite modem, the DMD20.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_4.html<br /><br />Radyne Receives US$ 2.3 M Order from DataPath<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Radyne ComStream has announced that during December 2004, it received an order for US$ 2.3 million to supply DataPath, Inc. with its flagship satellite modem, the DMD20. DataPath will use the modems in its DKET (Deployable Ku-Band Earth Terminal) and TRACKX products.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_5.html<br /><br />Telenor Doubles Regional BGAN Subscribers In 2004<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Telenor Satellite Services has announced that it more than doubled its customer base of Regional Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) service in 2004.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_6.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Broadcast<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />DirecTV Announces First 12 Markets to Receive Local Channels in High-Definition This Year<br /><br />(6 January 2005) DirecTV, Inc., the USA's leading and fastest-growing digital television service provider, has announced that 12 of the nation's largest designated market areas (DMAs) will be among the first to receive DirecTV-delivered local channels in high-definition (HD) in the second half of this year.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_7.html<br /><br />DirecTV Demonstrates World's First Live MPEG-4 AVC HD Transmission via Satellite<br /><br />(6 January 2005) DirecTV, Inc., the USA's leading and fastest-growing digital television service provider has demonstrated the world's first live MPEG-4 AVC/DVB-S2 (Moving Picture Expert Group - Advanced Video Compression/Digital Video Broadcast - Satellite 2) high-definition (HD) transmission via satellite at the 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_8.html<br /><br />DirecTV Launches New Advanced TV Services<br /><br />(6 January 2005) At the 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, DirecTV, Inc., the USA's leading and fastest-growing digital television service provider, introduced two new advanced programming services now available to DirecTV customers with interactive-enabled receivers.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_9.html<br /><br />DirecTV Now Offers TV One on Total Choice Programming Packages<br /><br />(4 January 2005) DirecTV, Inc. has announced the signing of an agreement with TV One, the new lifestyle and entertainment channel targeting African American adults, making TV One available to DirecTV customers who subscribe to any Total Choice programming package.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_10.html<br /><br />DirecTV Selects Ucentric Systems for Home Media Center<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Ucentric Systems, a leading provider of home media networking software for the digital home, has announced a licensing agreement with DirecTV, Inc., the USA's leading and fastest growing digital television service provider, to deploy its Home Media Center software platform.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_11.html<br /><br />Sirius and Microsoft to Collaborate to Develop Video Service<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Sirius Satellite Radio has selected Windows Media Video 9 for use in Sirius' mobile video platform, and has reached an agreement with Microsoft to collaborate in the further development of video applications.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_12.html<br /><br />Tandberg TV Announces Demo of Live, End-to-End, HD MPEG-4 AVC Solution<br /><br />(7 January 2005) Tandberg Television, a leading supplier of open solutions for digital broadcasting and broadband, with Broadcom Corporation, a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor solutions for broadband communications, has performed a demonstration of an end-to-end advanced encoding solution supporting high definition (HD) MPEG-4 part 10 (H.264/AVC).<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_13.html<br /><br />TAS Launches Digital Platform on AsiaSat 4 Ku Beam to Provide DTH Services in Australasia<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Teleport Access Services, Inc. (TAS) has launched a MCPC (Multiple Channels per Carrier) digital television and radio platform on AsiaSat 4 satellite’s Ku-band Australasia beam to offer Direct-to-Home (DTH) television services to millions of multicultural viewers in Australia and New Zealand.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_14.html<br /><br />Trumpet TV Makes Fox Sports Its Most Recent Addition in Nigeria and Ghana<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Fox Sports continued its expansion within Africa, with paid satellite service Trumpet TV launching the 24-hour global sports channel in Nigeria and Ghana.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_15.html<br /><br />VOOM Raises the Bar in Home Entertainment with Most High-Definition Programming<br /><br />(6 January 2005) VOOM, the first comprehensive high-definition (HD) satellite television service, extends its leadership in HD programming by delivering a more robust HD lineup backed by a full array of popular cable networks in standard-definition (SD).<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_16.html<br /><br />XM Satellite Radio Selects On2 TrueMotion VP6<br /><br />(5 January 2005) XM Satellite Radio will use On2 Technologies, Inc's TrueMotion VP6.2 video compression technology in XM's in-vehicle prototype video entertainment system.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_17.html<br /><br />XM Satellite Radio Surpasses 3.2 Million Subscribers<br /><br />(5 January 2005) XM Satellite Radio, the USA's number-one satellite radio service, has signed up more than 3.2 million subscribers, representing more than 1.8 million net additional subscribers in the year 2004, extending its market leadership in satellite radio.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_18.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Earth Observation<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Ball Aerospace Completes Assembly and Integration on NPP<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., has completed assembly and integration of the spacecraft for the National Polar-orbiting Operational Satellite System (NPOESS) Preparatory Project (NPP).<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_19.html<br /><br />NASA Goes "Down Under" For Shuttle Mapping Mission Finale<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Culminating more than four years of processing data, NASA and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) have completed Earth's most extensive global topographic map.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_20.html<br /><br />NASA Will Operate TRMM Satellite Through Spring 2005<br /><br />(4 January 2005) NASA will continue to operate the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) spacecraft through spring 2005.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_21.html<br /><br />Orbimage Increases Image Collection of Tsunami Areas in Support of US Government Relief Efforts<br /><br />(3 January 2005) Since December 27th Orbimage Inc. has been dedicating all of its available satellite imagery collection time over South Asia for the collection of high-resolution imagery of areas affected by the tsunamis.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_22.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Navigation<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Trimble Equips Poland's Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture with GPS Technology<br /><br />(7 January 2005) Trimble has supplied 156 of its GeoExplorer series of rugged GPS handheld receivers to Poland's Agency for Restructuring and Modernisation of Agriculture.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_23.html<br /><br />XM NavTraffic Service to Be Available with New Aftermarket Vehicle Navigation Systems<br /><br />(5 January 2005) XM Satellite Radio, the USA's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 3.2 million subscribers, has announced that the XM NavTraffic service will be available with new, aftermarket vehicle navigation systems in 2005.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_24.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Science<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Huygens Begins Final Journey Into Unknown<br /><br />(25 December 2004) The European Space Agency’s Huygens probe was successfully released by NASA’s Cassini orbiter early on Christmas morning and is now on a controlled collision course toward Saturn’s largest and most mysterious moon, Titan, where on 14 January it will make a descent through one of the most intriguing atmospheres in the solar system to an unknown surface.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_25.html<br /><br />NASA Swift Mission Turns On and Sees Blast of Bursts<br /><br />(5 January 2005) The NASA-led Swift mission opened its doors to a flurry of gamma ray burst action.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_26.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Manned Space<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />All NASA Elements in Place for Space Shuttle Return to Flight<br /><br />(6 January 2005) NASA marked a major milestone for the Space Shuttle's Return to Flight, as the redesigned External Tank rolled out from the barge that carried it to the agency's Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Fla.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_27.html<br /><br />Jacobs Receives NASA's Johnson Space Center Contract<br /><br />(4 January 2005) Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has announced that a subsidiary company received a contract to provide engineering and science services to NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_28.html<br /><br />NASA Awards Crew Robotics, Vehicle Equipment Contracts<br /><br />(7 January 2005) NASA has awarded contracts to two companies and two institutions for Crew Robotics and Vehicle Equipment (CRAVE) work. Total value of each of the four contracts is not to exceed US$ 48 million.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_29.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Technology<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Adventium Enterprises Receives Grant from NASA<br /><br />(5 January 2005) NASA has announced that a team led by the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) in Columbia, MD has won a US$ 13.65 million research proposal for "Verification and validation of autonomy software." Minneapolis-based Adventium Enterprises' share is just over US$ 1.4 million over four years, phase I (first year) is US$ 204,000.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_30.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Business<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />iSECUREtrac Retires Additional US$ 1.3 Million of Debt<br /><br />(3 January 2005) iSECUREtrac Corp., an industry leader in advanced global positioning systems (GPS) tracking solutions, has retired an additional US$ 1.3 million of Notes Payable, converting them to Common Stock at a price of US$ .23 per share.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_31.html<br /><br />L-3 Communications Acquires Northrop Grumman's Canadian Navigation Systems and Space Sensors System Business<br /><br />(5 January 2005) On December 30, 2004 L-3 Communications completed the acquisition of Northrop Grumman's Canadian navigation systems and space sensors system business.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_32.html<br /><br />SDN Global Acquires Satellite Uplink Facility<br /><br />(5 January 2005) SDN Global and ITC^DeltaCom Communications, Inc. have announced a transaction which will transition the ITC^DeltaCom owned Atlanta Satellite Uplink Facility to SDN Global.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_33.html<br /><br />SES Astra Completes Acquisition of DPC Digital Playout Center<br /><br />(4 January 2005) SES Astra has completed the acquisition of 100% of DPC Digital Playout Center GmbH from German Pay-TV operator Premiere on December 31st, 2004, following regulatory approval from the German Bundeskartellamt.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_34.html<br /><br />Spacehab Appeals Decision for Losses on Space Shuttle Mission<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Spacehab, Incorporated, a leading provider of commercial space services, filed an appeal last week with the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals regarding NASA's limited response to the Company's claim for the February 2003 loss of its Research Double Module (RDM) in the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_35.html<br /><br />Telesat Acquires Leading US Satellite Services Company<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Telesat, one of the world's most experienced satellite operators, has acquired California-based The Spaceconnection, Inc., a leading provider of programming-related satellite transmission services to all the major U.S. television networks and cable programmers.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_36.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Products and Services<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Audiovox Gets Sirius with 4 New Models<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Audiovox Corporation has unveiled its new expanded Sirius Satellite Radio line about which Tom Malone Senior VP, Sales said, "We have been successful with the Sirius System from their inception and the expansion of these new models reflects how positive we feel about the trend toward satellite radio and what it can mean to our distribution base."<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_37.html<br /><br />Audiovox Introduces Four XM Satellite Radio Models<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Tom Malone, Senior VP, Sales of Audiovox Electronics Corporation (AEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Audiovox Corporation has announced the introduction of four XM satellite radio models, saying that these products would expand the sales and profit options in satellite radio for Audiovox's retailers.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_38.html<br /><br />Audiovox Introduces SkyBox Mobile Video Satellite RV Antenna System<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Audiovox Corporation has launched SkyBox, the company's first product designed to add live digital satellite TV to Mobile Video systems.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_39.html<br /><br />Cobra Electronics to Incorporate Advanced Technologies in Mobile Navigation Products<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Cobra Electronics, a leading manufacturer of navigation and communication products, will demonstrate technologies planned for its future line of mobile navigation products at the 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show (ICES).<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_40.html<br /><br />DeLorme Announces Two New Breakthrough GPS Devices<br /><br />(5 January 2005) DeLorme unveils US$ 99 Laptop GPS model and new handheld model with built-in colour screen for use with DeLorme topographic and street mapping software.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_41.html<br /><br />Delphi Expands Satellite Radio Product Line-Up by Introducing Delphi XM Signal Repeater<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Provides XM reception wirelessly throughout the home and office to multiple Delphi receivers<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_42.html<br /><br />DirecTV Debuts Interactive Digital Video Recorder<br /><br />(6 January 2005) DirecTV, Inc., the USA's leading and fastest-growing digital television service provider, debuted a dual tuner DirecTV digital video recorder (DVR) with rich interactive functionality, at the 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_43.html<br /><br />DISH Network Introduces Pay-TV Industry First with Multi-Room Satellite TV Receiver That Records in High-Definition<br /><br />(6 January 2005) EchoStar Communications Corporation and its DISH Network satellite TV service have announced the release of its newest high-definition http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_44.html<br /><br />Garmin Builds Bluetooth GPS Sensor for Mobile Devices<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., has introduced the GPS 10, a sensor that receives location data from the Global Positioning System (GPS) and transmits that information to mobile devices enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_45.html<br /><br />Larus Receives NEBS Certification StarSync 5850 GPS Primary Reference Source Product Line<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Larus Corporation, a subsidiary of Emrise Corporation, has received NEBS certification for its StarSync 5850 family of Primary Reference Source devices. The StarSync5850 GPS timing clock provides high accuracy, economical timing for large scale communications networks.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_46.html<br /><br />Motorcycle Mount Gives Bikers Satellite Radio<br /><br />(5 January 2005) XACT Communication, a leader in consumer electronic solutions, and motorcycle industry leader Kuryakyn USA have announced the release of a satellite radio receiver mount, made specifically for recreational vehicles.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_47.html<br /><br />New DVB-S2 Demodulator from STMicroelectronics<br /><br />(4 January 2005) ST now offers STB manufacturers all the major components of a DVB-S2 Set-top Box, including silicon tuner, demodulator and a wide range of MPEG-2 decoders<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_48.html<br /><br />NovAtel Announces First Integrated GPS/L-Band Receiver Utilising CDGPS Corrections<br /><br />(5 January 2005) NovAtel Inc., a precise positioning company, announces its latest ProPak-LB receiver with Canada-wide Differential GPS (CDGPS). The ProPak-LB combines GPS + L-Band technologies utilising CDGPS corrections to deliver reliable and accurate sub-meter positioning in dynamic environments.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_49.html<br /><br />Panasonic to Offer Thirteen XM-Ready Car Stereo Head Units in 2005<br /><br />(5 January 2005) XM Satellite Radio, the USA's leading provider of satellite radio with more than 3.2 million subscribers, has announced that Panasonic, one of the world's leading car stereo manufacturers, will offer thirteen models of XM- Ready car stereo head units in 2005.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_50.html<br /><br />Pioneer Offers a Choice in Satellite Radio Service with New Add-On Sirius Tuner<br /><br />(5 January 2005) With the surging popularity of satellite radio due to its wide variety of programming and commercial-free format, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the established leader in mobile entertainment products, today introduced the SIR-PNR1 add-on Sirius Satellite Radio tuner, giving consumers the choice in satellite radio service.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_51.html<br /><br />RaySat Introduces World's First Satellite Antenna For In-Motion High Speed Internet Access and Digital TV Reception<br /><br />(7 January 2005) Announcing a breakthrough in mobile computing and communications, RaySat, Inc., a developer of mobile video receiving systems, has introduced the world's first vehicle-based satellite antenna providing in-motion, high-speed Internet access to motorists, including emergency personnel, riding in cars, trucks, or motor homes.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_52.html<br /><br />Sirius and Pioneer Offer Tuner for Satellite Radio<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Sirius Satellite Radio and Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., an established leader in mobile entertainment products, have announced the availability of a new tuner for Sirius that is compatible with satellite-ready head units and most IP-Bus head units from Pioneer.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_53.html<br /><br />Sirius Introduces 'Starbase' for Connectivity to Non-Satellite Ready Radios<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Sirius Satellite Radio has announced the introduction of a new digital control unit, called Starbase, which allows any vehicle radio to connect with Sirius.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_54.html<br /><br />Sirius Launches 'SiriusConnect' Receiver for Satellite Radio<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Sirius Satellite Radio has announced the introduction of the SiriusConnect receiver. The new product utilises Sirius' next generation technology to offer a single-piece system that is compatible with Sirius-ready headunits from manufacturers such as Alpine, Audiovox, JVC, Kenwood, Eclipse and Pioneer.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_55.html<br /><br />Sirius Satellite Radio Creates 'Star Mate'<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Sirius Satellite Radio has announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas that its smallest "Plug & Play" satellite radio - Star Mate - will be available at retail stores beginning this month.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_56.html<br /><br />Sirius Satellite Radio to Add Replay to Sportster Receiver<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Sirius Satellite Radio is to add an instant replay feature to its number #1 selling transportable "Plug & Play" radio - the Sportster.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_57.html<br /><br />Tao XM2go Puts XM Satellite Radio in the Palm of Your Hand<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Hand-held XM radio first device to be marketed under new consumer electronics brand from Giant International.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_58.html<br /><br />Three New Magellan eXplorist Palm-Size GPS Handhelds<br /><br />(5 January 2005) New eXplorist handhelds first to deliver PC-style file management, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and geocaching application - all in a compact and affordable package<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_59.html<br /><br />Time Trax to Launch Sirius Recording Capability<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Time Trax Technologies, whose hardware and software products allow people to easily record satellite radio broadcasts, has announced its latest developments at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company's newest offerings provide TimeTrax users a choice between Sirius and XM satellite radio broadcast networks.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_60.html<br /><br />Trimble Introduces New Version of TrimTrac Locator<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Trimble has introduced a new version of its TrimTrac locator. Redesigned in a water-resistant housing, the new TrimTrac locator has an expanded feature set that includes on-demand polling, motion-based or scheduled reporting, and other enhanced query functions.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_61.html<br /><br />Winegard's New Low-Profile RoadTripXLP In-Motion Mobile Satellite TV System for SUVs and Minivans<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Winegard has been a leader in mobile TV reception for the RV market for many years. Winegard has now entered the automotive market, applying its advanced satellite antenna tracking technology to the new RoadTripXLP.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_62.html<br /><br />XM Satellite Radio Debuts XM 'Connect-and-Play' Technology for Home Entertainment Products<br /><br />(5 January 2005) XM Satellite Radio, the USA's leading satellite radio company, with more than 3.2 million subscribers, has introduced the XM "Connect-and-Play," a revolutionary technology designed to integrate XM into a broad range of home entertainment devices.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_63.html<br /><br />XM Satellite Radio to Expand Line-Up of XM2go Portable, Hand-Held Satellite Radios in 2005<br /><br />(5 January 2005) XM Satellite Radio has announced that Pioneer Electronics and Tao will offer the newest models of the popular XM2go portable satellite radios.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_64.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />People<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Alexander Gersh Joins NDS as Chief Financial Officer<br /><br />(4 January 2005) NDS Group plc, a News Corporation company, and the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, has announced that Alexander Gersh, has joined NDS as Chief Financial Officer.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_65.html<br /><br />Dave McGlade to be CEO of Intelsat<br /><br />(3 January 2005) Zeus Holdings Limited has announced that Dave McGlade - the CEO of cellular operator O2 UK, a subsidiary of mmO2 plc - has agreed to become CEO of Intelsat, Ltd. following the closing of the proposed Zeus Holdings/Intelsat http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_66.html<br /><br />Gary L. McArthur Named VP - Finance and Treasurer for Harris Corporation<br /><br />(5 January 2005) Harris Corporation has named Gary L. McArthur as vice president-finance and treasurer for the company. In his new role Mr. McArthur, 44, is responsible for the controller activities at the company's four operating divisions and the company's treasury and tax functions.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_67.html<br /><br />NASA Names New Exploration Systems Directorate Deputy<br /><br />(6 January 2005) Steve Isakowitz has been selected as the Deputy Associate Administrator for the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. He is currently NASA's Comptroller.<br />http://www.spacenewsfeed.co.uk/2005/9January2005_68.html<br /><br />******************************************************************<br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Press releases should be sent to: newsfeed@microcomsystems.co.uk<br /><br />******************************************************************<br /><br />Microcom makes no charge for this service and makes no payments for the use of material. Microcom makes no warranties about the quality of this service and accepts no liability for mistakes and errors. 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