Arianespace is undertaking payload integration of two satellites ahead of a planned launch from Kourou during the afternoon hours of August 6th subject to the usual weather conditions. The two satellites are Intelsat 39 and Europe’s EDRS-C (European Data Relay Satellite C) which also carries a small additional Ka-band payload for London’s Avanti Communications. Recent […]
One of the key statements in the latest World Teleport Association (WTA) report (Satellite Operator Benchmarks 2019) is that satellite transponder costs have risen, on average, by 60 per cent. However, headline grabbing as it is, the actual prices charged by satellite operators for long-term leases are a long way from that suggested by the […]
Every rocket failure gets a thorough investigation into the problems suffered on the launch, but the recent failure of a Vega launch on July 10th is to receive an independent inquiry commission. The decision to hold such an investigation comes from the European Space Agency (ESA) and Arianespace. The special commission is co-chaired by the […]
SES is involved in a joint venture with Abu Dhabi’s Yahsat satellite operator on YahLive, which markets the pair’s DTH frequencies over the MENA and Asia regions from 52.5 degrees East. YahLive has been in a period of “strategic review” for some time. That review has been finalised and SES says the enterprise has not […]
Spacecom, which operates the Amos fleet of Israeli satellites will launch its next satellite, Amos-17, on August 3rd. The satellite was built on a ‘fast track’ basis by Boeing and will be launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Amos-17 will operate from 17 degrees East. Spacecom CEO and president, David Pollack stated, “Spacecom has […]
Satellite operator SES has described its Half Year 2019 Results as “solid”, with continued revenue growth in Networks, strong control over cost and discretionary spending and important progress towards reshaping SES with the objective of delivering exceptional services and driving customer success. Reported revenue was €961.4 million, down 5.1 at constant FX, with underlying revenue […]
Satellite operator SES says it is now offering 10 DTH channels to Brazilian viewers. The channels come from local content owner and aggregator Baita Conteúdo which is now in a partnership with SES. The agreement means that 24 million TV homes can now view the channels, which are transmitting from SES-6 at 40.5 degrees West, […]
India’s State Research Organisation has reminded citizens that over the past 3 years it has launched a total of 239 satellites into orbit, using its commercial arm, Antrix Corp, and worth almost $100 million to the Indian economy. The somewhat tainted Antrix Corp has been replaced by NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) under the administrative control […]
The apparent confusion over the loyalty of Ethiopia to either Eutelsat, where it has been a broadcaster at 7/8 degrees West, and its new commitment to SES, is now clearer. As suggested in the past days, it is now confirmed that the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) is supporting both Eutelsat and SES. A statement from […]
The launch of Eutelsat’s latest satellite is being readied by International Launch Services from Kazakhstan. The key components of the launch rocket were sent to the Baikonur cosmodrome on July 22nd. The launch is doubly-important. First, so that Eutelsat’s new craft E5 – West B can replace the aging Eutelsat 5 West A craft. Eutelsat […]