http://www.viasatellite.com Satellite Today en-us 2008 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:26:55 EST [Satellite News 11-19-08] With WorldSpace filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States and Sirius XM Radio struggling post-merger, the outlook for a new satellite radio business does not look good. David Krueger, CEO of Ondas Media, believes his company can buck the trend.     Ondas... http://www.viasatellite.com/satn/features/29134.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-17-08] China represents a huge potential market for satellite communications, and with huge pent-up demand for communications, Internet and video services among the country’s 1.3 billion people, it is likely that satellite players will be at the forefront of providing these services... http://www.viasatellite.com/satn/features/25878.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-14-08] The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted a request by TerreStar Networks for further extensions of the company’s launch and operational milestones, TerreStar announced Nov. 14.     The latest in a series of delays requested by TerreStar... http://www.viasatellite.com/satn/features/25790.html Fri, 14 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-13-08] The key factors in the third quarter financial success of satellite operators Inmarsat and Intelsat have been efficiently managing and maximizing bandwidth for customers and strong support from government customers, according to Futron Corp. Technical Director Andrea Maleter... http://www.viasatellite.com/satn/features/25779.html Thu, 13 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-11-08] South Africa is looking to develop its military satellite communications capabilities. The country has long used commercial capacity for its military satellite communication needs. However, with bandwidth demands going up, the country, which has a population of around 50 million... http://www.viasatellite.com/satn/features/25738.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-10-08] Maj. Michael Moyles of the U.S. Air Force’s Space Superiority Panel is a strong believer in the ability of hosted commercial payloads to serve the satellite communication needs of U.S. Department of Defense. In 2004, he compiled a thesis at the Naval Graduate School that... http://www.viasatellite.com/satn/features/25721.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-07-08] Thales Alenia Space has seen a significant leadership change this year. Reynald Seznec replaced Pascale Sourisse as the company’s new CEO in May. It should be an interesting time for the satellite manufacturer. The company appears to be having a strong 2008, underlined in... http://www.viasatellite.com/satn/features/25308.html Fri, 7 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-06-08] Lucrative contract offers from Sirius XM Satellite Radio to its on-air content are key drivers of the company’s reported massive debt and may have to be renegotiated before they are up for renewal according to industry analyst, Tim Farrar.     “Now that... http://www.viasatellite.com/satn/features/25299.html Thu, 6 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-06-08] A number of key figures from the U.K. Ministry of Defense emphasized the importance of satellite communications in next generation warfare at the Global MilSatCom conference.     Commodore Eric Fraser, assistant chief of staff of the PJHQ J6 Division, said the U.K... http://www.viasatellite.com/satn/features/25300.html Thu, 6 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-05-08] Gilat Satellite Networks has filed lawsuits against Mivtach Shamir Holdings, LR Group, Gores Capital Partners, and DGB Investments Inc., accusing the companies of failing to pay a termination fee due to Gilat after a deal to purchase the company fell through, Gilat announced Nov. 5... http://www.viasatellite.com/satn/features/25278.html Wed, 5 Nov 2008 0:00:00 EST