Inmarsat’s Initiative For Space Industry In The U.K.
A joint government and industry initiative that aims to shape the future success of the U.K. space industry has been launched at Inmarsat's headquarters in London.
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Latvia Joins In With EUMETSAT As A Member State
Latvia has completed the ratification process to become a full Member State in EUMETSAT and has informed the Depository of the EUMETSAT Convention.
Read MoreCzech Republic Checks ‘Yes’ with EUMETSAT
The Czech Republic today signed the accession agreement to become a full Member State of EUMETSAT.
Read MoreAin’t Gonna Happen — No Advanced Israeli UAVs To Go To Russia
Israel does not plan to sell Russia its most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), defense officials said Monday, after a top Russian official said that the 12 UAVs Moscow recently purchased from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) would be used for study, to build similar models domestically (can you say "reverse engineering?").
Read MoreGAO Tackles The Need For NPOESS Improvements: Over Budget + Ineffective Management
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports that, while selected components of the NPOESS program have made progress over the past year, the program is — once again — over budget and behind schedule.
Read MoreTIA Puts In Their Two Cents Worth For JCCT Considerations
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has officially submitted its priority issues for consideration at the 2009 U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT).
Read MoreSecond Sat Scheduled By Vietnam
The Xinhua News Agency is reporting that Vietnam is expected to launch their second satellite during 2012, with this info picked up in the New Hanoi newspaper.</font
Read MoredigiGO! — Harris Has HDTV Info At Hand
Despite some initial confusion and delays, a majority of U.S. consumers think positively about the official digital television (DTV) transition on June 12th, and many will likely switch to free over-the-air reception from fee-based cable or satellite subscriptions, according to a survey released on the 11th of June.
Read MoreSIA Supports H.R. 2410: Satellite Tech Export Changes
The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) has expressed its support of H.R. 2410, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011, now being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. Among other elements, H.R. 2410, includes a provision — Section 826 — which would restore authority to the Executive Branch to determine the appropriate export licensing treatment for satellites and related components.
Read MoreSATCOM Amendment Consultation Requested By The Netherlands
Until the 12th of August 2009, the Netherlands ministry for Economic Affairs is preparing a draft amendment of the Dutch Telecommunications Act.
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