RapidEye Lives Up To Its Name
RapidEye's constellation of five satellites will download an enormous amount of data with the capability to image up to four million square kilometers of the earth's surface daily.
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MSV’s Nexgen SatNet Deployment Won’t Be Difficult On Customers
Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV)has announced plans to further extend its current generation network voice and mobile data services through December 31, 2012, and will offer these services on its nexgen hybrid satellite-terrestrial communications network slated for launch in 2010.
Read MoreORBCOMM Preps For 18 2G Sats
ORBCOMM Inc. [NASDAQ:ORBC) has signed a nexgen satellite constellation contract with Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to build 18 new ORBCOMM Generation 2 (OG2) satellites, with an option to purchase up to 30 additional OG2 satellites to augment and upgrade ORBCOMM's existing satellite constellation.
Read MoreMajor Milestone ‘Tween ORBCOMM + FCC Accomplished
ORBCOMM Inc. [Nasdaq: ORBC] has received a modified space station authorization from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approving its nexgen Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation plan.
Read MoreIridium Roars Iridium Roars in LEO Satellite Comparison
Iridium Satellite received an outstanding report from Frost & Sullivan, an independent research and consulting firm, in an updated report, 2008 LEO Satellite Quality of Service Comparison – Gulf Coast Analysis.
Read MoreGlobalstar Constellation Course Continues Coverage Creation
Globalstar, 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.
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