May 2015

News on key developments at SupremeSAT, and general news on the Space and Satellite industry from across the web

Kratos Wins Ground System Contracts for Thaicom 8 Satellite – Satellite Today

The Thaicom 8 satellite. Photo: Orbital ATK [Via Satellite 05-08-2015] Thaicom has awarded Kratos Defense and Security Solutions with two contracts for ground systems to support the upcoming Thaicom 8 satellite. The first contract is for a Satellite Control Center. Kratos Integral Systems International (ISI) will provide the satellite control system based on the company’s…

Ukraine Ready to Continue Cyclone 4 Launch Program with Brazil – Satellite Today

Alcantara Cyclone Space board of directors and general assembly discuss the Cyclone 4 program. Photo: Alcantara Cyclone Space [Via Satellite 05-08-2015] Ukraine has expressed its intention to continue with the Cyclone 4 launch vehicle program. Oleh Uruskyi, president of the State Space Agency of Ukraine, confirmed this during an April meeting with Alcantara Cyclone Space’s…

STMicroelectronics Releases CNES-Supported 500Mbaud HSR Satellite Demodulator – Satellite Today

[Via Satellite 05-08-2015] STMicroelectronics has released a 500Mbaud High-Symbol-Rate (HSR) satellite demodulator chip. Designed as part of the French Space Agency (CNES) THD-SAT 2 program, the STiD135 bolsters bandwidth efficiency and throughput for satellite broadband from higher frequency bands such as Ka-band. The demodulator chip is compliant with Digital Video Broadcast (DVB)-S2, DVB-S2X and DVB-S2…

NSR Sees Maritime Satcom Market Passing $5 Billion Mark by 2024 – Satellite Today

Maritime vessels rely heavily on satellite for communications out at see. Photo: Bridget Coila (Flickr) [Via Satellite 05-07-2015] Maritime satellite communications is forecast to grow to almost $5.2 billion in retail revenues by 2024, according to NSR’s “Maritime Satcom Markets, Third Edition,” report. The research firm estimates that 80,000 in-service units across all segments of…

Arabsat, Globecast Launch OTT Service – Satellite Today

Arabsat TV Everywhere brings video to tablets, smartphones and other devices. Photo: ebayink (Flickr) [Via Satellite 05-07-2015] Arabsat has started a multiplatform Over-The-Top (OTT) television service with long-term partner Globecast called Arabsat TV Everywhere. The service builds on the Arab States Broadcasting Union’s (ASBU) Global Arabic Bouquet, bringing content to devices such as computers, smartphones…

SES Reports First Quarter 2015 Earnings – Satellite Today

SES’ headquarters. Photo: SES [Via Satellite 05-07-2015] SES reported revenues of $538 million during its first quarter 2015 results, an increase of 2.6 percent over the year prior, but down 4.9 percent when measured at “constant FX,” which refers to the restatement of comparative figures to neutralize currency variations to facilitate comparison. Earnings Before Interest,…

Cobham Releases Customizable Dual-Polar C-band Antennas – Satellite Today

[Via Satellite 05-07-2015] Cobham Antenna Systems has developed a range of dual-polar C-band antennas covering the 4.40 to 5.00GHz frequency band. The antennas leverage interleaved elements for dual vertical and horizontal polarization, within a single compact, rugged and stable radome. Additionally, the antennas are configurable for operating in dual circular or dual slant ±45 degree…