SES World Skies Developing New Satellite Slot

SYS-CON Media
SES WORLD SKIES has announced that it has reached an agreement with the Andean Community of Nations (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) regarding the long-term use of the 67 degrees West orbital position. The 67 degrees West orbital position offers an extensive Ku-band satellite frequency range and excellent viewing angles for coverage of [...]


Da! Russia Launches AS Popov

SatNews Publishers, CA
The Express AM44 is equipped with 27 transponders, including 16 Ku-band transponders, 10 C-band transponders and 1 L-band transponder. The satellite carries four cutting-edge advanced antennas: 2 steerable Ku-band, 1 C-band and 1 L-band antennas …

Topics: Russia, satellite, transponder, C-Band, Ku-Band, launch


Codan buys US satellite communications company

Adelaidenow, Australia
Codan has been supplying transceivers and block up-converters for the C-Band and Ku-Band, which are used in commercial and government markets, for more than 15 years. The deal will see Locus retain its management structure and operations, …

Topics: Canada, government, satellite, Ku-Band, USA, C-Band, Australia


ViaSat, Satcom Direct Team On Yonder Broadband

Aviation International News, NJ
ViaSat today named Satcom Direct a reseller of its new Yonder Ku-band satellite broadband service for business jets. Based on ViaSat’s ArcLight technology and using a lightweight, 12-inch antenna, Yonder is capable of providing download…

Topics: broadband, satellite, Ku-Band, reseller