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Globalstar, Inc. [Nasdaq:GSAT], a provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments and consumers, today announced that while preparing for the upcoming launches of its new second-generation satellites they began installation of satellite telemetry control unit (TCU) upgrades.
Read MoreIridium Communications Inc.'s [Nasdaq:IRDM] results indicate success in numerous technical studies while working with independent technology partners, that demonstrate the feasibility of hosting Earth observation and remote sensing payloads on its planned/proposed next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT.
Read MoreBall Aerospace & Technologies Corp. and Thales Alenia Space have agreed to work jointly on the nexgenn satellite constellation Iridium NEXT program.
Read MoreCOM DEV International Ltd. (TSX:CDV) has established a subsidiary company, exactEarth Ltd., for the purpose of offering advanced space-based Automatic Identification System (AIS-S) data services to competent maritime authorities around the world.
Read MoreWhen cell service is unavailable, satellite service is there.
Read MoreRapidEye, who owns and operates their own satellite constellation, has announced their system has successfully completed all post-launch testing and calibration activities and is now ready to accept full commercial operations.
Read MoreRIA Novosti is reporting that Iran plans to place the country's first domestically made communication satellite into orbit by March 19-20, according to the head of the Iranian space agency has said.
Read MoreAitech Defense Systems Inc. has been selected by Argon ST (NASDAQ: STST) to provide the payload processor systems for ORBCOMM’s (NASDAQ: ORBC) nexgen low earth orbit (LEO) communications satellites.
Read MoreWith the weather turning colder in many places in the world it's a great time to gaze at the various satellites passing overhead, and some are extremely visible to the naked eye.
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