The first ever gigabit transmission via laser of imagery between the radar sensor on Sentinel-1A and Alphasat satellites, the latter built by Airbus Defence and Space, has taken place successfully. This advanced communication system based on the Laser Communication Terminal (LCT) technology is a main part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) European Data Relay System (EDRS), also referred to as the SpaceDataHighway. It enables secure, high data rate communication between Low Earth Orbit … [Read more...] about New gigabit laser connection in space
Satellites
Thuraya wins Telecom Review’s Satellite Operator of the Year Award
Dubai – Thuraya Telecommunications Company has been named the winner of Telecom Review’s Satellite Operator of the Year Award at its fifth annual It’s All About Networking Summit in Dubai. Thuraya was awarded the recognition as a result of its continued success in delivering innovative satellite solutions. A pioneer responsible for disrupting the mobile satellite industry through its focus on innovation and convergence, Thuraya is responsible for delivering high-quality … [Read more...] about Thuraya wins Telecom Review’s Satellite Operator of the Year Award
Tooway™ available through Croatian Post Office network
Croatia – Eutelsat Broadband, the broadband affiliate of Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext: ETL) and its Croatian partner, Intersat Telecom, have signed an agreement with Croatian Post to retail the tooway™ satellite broadband service through the country’s nationwide network of post offices. This new cooperation is set to transform the broadband landscape in Croatia where more than 200,000 residents are still unable to benefit from a quality Internet connection for … [Read more...] about Tooway™ available through Croatian Post Office network
OTE selects Eutelsat KA-SAT
Paris – OTE S.A, the telecoms operator in Greece, announced it has selected the KA-SAT satellite operated by Eutelsat Communications to deliver its new satellite broadband service to homes across Greece. The OTE Satellite Internet Service, delivering download speeds of up to 22Mbps and upload speeds of up to 6Mbps, will offer services across Greece to users who until now have been unable to reap the benefits of a quality broadband experience. OTE’s new satellite service is available … [Read more...] about OTE selects Eutelsat KA-SAT
Eutelsat partners with Spacecom
Eutelsat Communications and Spacecom announced the signature of a partnership agreement that will drive expansion of digital entertainment services at one of Africa’s fastest-growing video neighbourhoods. The two companies have established a framework for cross-commercialisation of Ku-band capacity connected to the high-power African service areas of Eutelsat’s EUTELSAT 16A satellite at 16° East and Spacecom’s AMOS-5 satellite at 17° East. The combined channel line-up … [Read more...] about Eutelsat partners with Spacecom
Gilat Satcom adopts Novelsat NS3
Gilat Satcom announced that it is now using Novelsat NS3 to increase capacity from its newly launched POP in Maryland on the east coast of the U.S. The new POP was established to answer Africa’s growing demand for international broadband connectivity. NovelSat NS3 is a high-end efficiency satellite transmission software package that runs on the NovelSat NS3000 satellite modems in the POP. NovelSat NS3 typically increases spectral efficiency by up to 30% compared with the DVB-S2 satellite … [Read more...] about Gilat Satcom adopts Novelsat NS3
