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COM DEV International Ltd. [TSX: CDV] has secured a space flight opportunity to demonstrate an advanced AIS data detection capability from space. AIS, or Automatic Identification System, is a VHF broadcast system required aboard major marine vessels to locate and identify ships at sea.
Read MoreCOM DEV International Ltd. (TSX: CDV), a leading manufacturer of space hardware subsystems, today announced that James C. Adamson has been appointed to its Board of Directors, as well as the Board’s Human Resources and Compensation Committee.
Read MoreMicrospace Communications Corporation (Microspace), the leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, today announced the satellite distribution of DreamWorks Pictures’ “The Heartbreak Kid” to theaters nationwide. The film’s stars include Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan and Malin Akerman.
Read MoreEUMETSAT and Canada today initialed a memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation in satellite monitoring activities. Under the agreement, which will come into effect in 2008, Europe and Canada will work together to improve weather, climate and environmental monitoring through the observation of atmosphere and oceans.
Read MoreThe Royal Navy has enhanced the fleet with new Livewire Digital broadcast systems. The material will be used for both internal purposes, such as training, and for interaction with the broadcast news channels.
Read MoreA testimonial is a gift to any company receiving such positive, reflective statements of support for a particular product or line of products. Comtech EF Data has just received such from ST Teleport. That company happens to be a full-service satellite communications solutions provider.
Read MoreABI Research survey results reveal North American business customers spend 23 percent more on mobile services than consumers. But until now, mobile productivity application development has lagged behind mobile entertainment services development, limiting the opportunities for serving the business customer.
Read MoreGlobalstar, Inc. [NASDAQ:GSAT] has announced the scheduled launch date for four of their firstgen ground spare satellites — October 21st. These four satellites, in conjunction with the four satellites launched on May 30th, will be used to augment the company's current first-generation LEO (low earth orbit) satellite constellation.
Read MoreLong time company executive Mike Turner will be stepping down as the Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems, as well as leaving the Board of Directors, at the end of August 2008.
Read MoreViaSat Inc. has been awarded an $8.7 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Cryptographic Support Group (CPSG) for system design and development of the next generation Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C) cryptographic unit. The system is designed to replace legacy equipment used in satellite ground stations.
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