Serbia Becomes Latest EUMETSAT Cooperating State
EUMETSAT’s latest Cooperating State following the completion of the ratification procedures.
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Satellite TV Bill Passed By Senate Commerce Committee (SatBroadcasting)
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on November 19th passed its version of legislation that directs the carriage of local TV stations on satellite systems.
Read MoreIndia’s Pipeline Into Iran Could Help Launch A Satellite
Amitav Ranjan of Indian Express reports that New Delhi plans to woo Tehran with offers of greater intelligence sharing, revival of defence training, as well as a possible launch of the latter’s satellite, but will remain non-committal on the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline.
Read MoreSUIRG Wants You — For Their Free Forum
On Wednesday November 18th, the Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group (SUIRG) is hosting the first of many one-day Forums to drive the definition and acceptance of a common industry model for Carrier ID.
Read MoreAssured Space Security Addressed In New Report
A new report has flagged a series of recommendations to help address the orbital debris concern and other issues that can assure enhanced security in space for all.
Read MoreGateway Going Great In Africa
Gateway Communications has been awarded three new licenses, including the Network Facilities Provider (NFP) Tier 2 Licence by the Communications Commission of Kenya.
Read MoreSingapore’s Defence Technology Prize Awarded
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Teo Chee Hean, awarded the Defence Technology Prize (DTP) to two individuals and five teams at the Biopolis On October 30th.
Read MoreIndian ITAT Makes Life Difficult For “Foreign” SatCos
A special bench of the Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), New Delhi, last Friday held that fees paid by Indian broadcasting companies to
Read MoreIridium Subsidiary Finds Mexico Open To MSS
Iridium Communications Inc.'s subsidiary, Iridium Comunicaciones de Mexico SAPI de CV (“Iridium Mexico”), has received all necessary authorizations to operate, provide, and sell mobile satellite services (MSS) in Mexico.
Read MoreNet Neutrality Concerns Prompt Letter From Media Companies
A number of prominent media companies sent a letter to the Federal Communication's Commission's Chairman on October 19th, requesting the agency to ensure net neutrality.
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