Thales-OHB begin MTG negotiations
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected a consortium led by Thales Alenia Space and OHB to enter into exclusive...
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Satellite frozen out of US National Broadband Plan
The satellite industry reacted with resigned consternation to this week's release of the US Federal Communications Commission's National Broadband Plan,...
Canadian government opens door for foreign ownership in satellite sector
The Canadian government is to remove the existing foreign ownership restrictions on Canadian satellite communication companies. The announcement was first...
Intelsat completes seven satellite package
Intelsat has secured a launch plus one package deal for seven satellites, which will launch between 2011 and 2012. ISB...
Britain gets new Space Agency, no new funding
The British government has officially launched the new UK Space Agency (UKSA), which comes into being on April 1. UKSA...
Euroconsult to integrate Irwin Communications
Satellite sector analysis and consultancy firm Euroconsult has signed a MoU to merge with Washington-based satellite communications consultancy Irwin Communications....
Shareholders approve Harbinger’s takeover of SkyTerra
Hedge fund Harbinger Capital Partners has finally got the green light to privatise SkyTerra. Following a special meeting of shareholders...
EchoStar covers launch at the last
EchoStar continued its unique approach to insurance with the recent successful launch of EchoStar XIV satellite on an ILS Proton...
Orbital Sciences buys GD satellite unit
Orbital Sciences Corporation has acquired the satellite business of General Dynamics in a cash deal worth US$55m. Houlihan Lokey advised...
Gilat navigates path through capacity crunch
Gilat Satellite Networks came through 2009 with decreased revenue of US$228.1m, but managed to increase its EBITDA. However, net income...
