MSNBC Space News
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:02:38 GMT
Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Do rocket planes and men's fashions mix? The Rocket Racing League and DKNY, which have just struck a sponsorship deal, certainly hope so.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:06:34 GMT
A tiny Canadian satellite is gearing up for a mission to hunt wayward space rocks that may pose a threat to Earth.
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:58:09 GMT
Mission controllers extended the Phoenix Mars Lander's schedule to keep it awake during the Martian night so the lander could coordinate with observations made by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter as it flew over Phoenix.
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:42:34 GMT
An orbiting X-ray observatory has discovered an exploding star in the Milky Way which somehow escaped notice by the usual crowd of star gazers.
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:27:42 GMT
As humans look farther into the universe and discover more and more planets beyond the sun, many wonder how typical our own solar system is. Often astronomers in the planet-hunting business say discoveries of Earth-like worlds are just around the corner. But a new study indicates our setup may be rare indeed.
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ACeS: The Asia Cellular Satellite (ACeS) System is a satellite - based mobile communications system providing services to user terminals deployed anywhere in the Asian service area. ACeS is the first integrated satellite-GSM system in the world.
APT Satellite Holdings: APT Satellite Holdings Limited primarily provides high quality satellite transponder services for international and Asia-Pacific broadcasting and telecommunication sectors.
Argos: Argos is a satellite-based system which collects, processes and disseminates environmental data from fixed and mobile platforms worldwide. What makes Argos unique is the ability to geographically locate the source of the data anywhere on the Earth. For over 20 years, Argos has provided data to environmental research and protection communities that, in many cases, was otherwise unobtainable. The system is fully proven and highly reliable.
AsiaSat: Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) was formed in 1988 as Asia's first privately owned regional satellite operator. Since the launch of its first satellite, AsiaSat 1, on 7th April 1990, the company has been dedicated to providing high quality satellite services in the Asia Pacific region. [AsiaSat jobs]
ASSL: Agrani Satellite Services Limited (ASSL) will harness business opportunities in the transponder-leasing sector of the satellite industry. ASSL will establish and operate the satellite system infrastructure, and offer capacity to service providers and other corporate/institutional users. It will also offer bundled solutions to satellite communications services industry. [Agrani jobs]
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AssureSat: AssureSat restoration service protects operators and their customers from satellite catastrophic failures or launch delays. Their coming series of versatile backup satellites, prepositioned in key geosynchronous slots, provides the missing link in the risk management chain for the satellite communication industry.
Astrovision: AstroVision will provide the first live, color coverage of Earth in history. A system of AVStar satellites will carry high-resolution cameras in geostationary orbit—resulting in seamless, around-the-clock, global observations of the Earth.
Binariang Satellite Systems: Binariang Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd(BSS), is the owner and operator of Malaysia's first regional satellite system, called MEASAT(Malaysia East Asia Satellite). The MEASAT System comprises two high-powered HS376 spacecraft built by Hughes Space and Communications which provide optimum coverage over the East Asian Region. [Measat jobs]
DigitalGlobe: DigitalGlobe® was founded in 1992 as an Earth imaging and information company. That same year, it was the first company ever to receive a high-resolution commercial remote sensing license from the U.S. Government under the Land Remote Sensing Policy Act. With the launch of its QuickBird satellite in October 2001, DigitalGlobe became the world’s highest resolution commercial satellite imagery provider. Today, DigitalGlobe employs more than 350 people and is leading the industry into the next generation of commercial satellite imaging with the planned launch of its WorldView system. [DigitalGlobe jobs]
EarthSat: Earth Satellite Corporation (EarthSat) is an international professional services firm which specializes in the development and application of remote sensing and geographic information technologies (GIS). EarthSat is a world leader in the utilization of remote sensing data from aircraft and satellites and is the largest commercial provider of enhanced satellite imagery. [EarthSat jobs]
Echostar: Headquartered in Englewood, CO, EchoStar Communications Corporation is a public company employing 20,300 people. Today, the nine satellites that make up the EchoStar fleet have the capacity to provide hundreds of channels of digital video, audio and data services via DISH Network service to homes, businesses and schools throughout the United States. [Echostar jobs]
Ellipso: Ellipso, Inc., a pioneer in satellite system design, has established itself as a world's premier innovator by creating patented orbital architectures that employ scarce radio spectrum.
ESSP: The European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP) was founded to manage EGNOS operations and provide a highly reliable source of navigation for all markets. [ESSP jobs]
Etisalat: Founded on 30th August 1976, the Emirates Telecommunications Corporation - Etisalat - provides telecommunication services to the United Arab Emirates, and is one of the leading service providers in the Middle East. [Etisalat jobs]
Eutelsat: Through capacity commercialised on 24 satellites providing coverage from the Americas to the Pacific, Eutelsat is one of the world’s leading satellite operators. Eutelsat's satellites offer a broad portfolio of services that include television and radio broadcasting for the consumer public, professional video broadcasting, corporate networks, Internet services and mobile communications. [Eutelsat jobs]
Eurasiasat: Based in Monaco, Eurasiasat is a joint-venture company formed by Türk Telekom (Turkey) and Alcatel Space (France) and currently operates its Eurasiasat-1 (Turksat 2A) satellite design to deliver future telecommunication needs, digital TV Bouquets, Multimedia and Internet based Applications.
Europe*Star: An Alcatel company, Europe*Star is headquartered in London, with regional marketing offices in Cape Town and New Delhi. Europe*Star has invested in its own TT&C (Tracking, Telemetry & Control) facilities based in Toulouse, from where they monitor and control all aspects of their satellites and customer carriers. [Europe*Star jobs]
Final Analysis: Final Analysis is principally engaged in the construction of a mobile satellite system (FAISAT™) and the development of global wireless data and messaging services. Final Analysis is a privately-held company that has received a license from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to build and operate this global system. [Final Analysis jobs]
G2 Satellite Solutions: Brainchild of PanAmSat Corporation, G2 Satellite Solutions is a young, innovative company with a deep heritage and extensive experience serving military and government customers.
Globalstar: Based in San Jose, California (USA), Globalstar is a Limited Partnership company formed in 1991 by a consortium of the world's leading telecommunications companies to develop, launch, and operate the Globalstar low-Earth-orbit satellite communications system.
Hispasat: Spanish satellite operator. Sells space capacity for TV broadcast, radio and data broadcast, VSAT etc... Site in spanish.
ICO Global Communication: ICO is creating a satellite-based mobile communications system designed primarily to provide services to handheld phones. The system will offer digital voice, data, fax and a suite of messaging services worldwide. [ICO jobs]
ImageSat International: ImageSat International N.V. is a commercial provider of high-resolution, satellite earth-imagery collected by its Earth Resources Observation Satellite (EROS).
Inmarsat: Established in 1979 to serve the maritime industry by developing satellite communications for ship management and distress and safety applications, Inmarsat currently operates a global satellite system which is used by independent service providers to offer an unparalleled range of voice and multimedia communications for customers on the move or in remote locations. [Inmarsat jobs]
Intelsat: Founded in 1964, the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization is the world's largest commercial satellite communications services provider. Its global satellite system brings telephone, television, and data distribution services to billions of people on every continent. [Intelsat jobs]
Intersputnik: The Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communications, one of the first satellite operators in the world history, was established in November 1971 when nine countries signed an agreement on the establishment of a global satellite communications system. Intersputnik offers integrated satellite communications solutions via the LMI-1 satellite of Lockheed Martin Intersputnik joint venture as well as Russian Express-A satellites. Under corresponding agreements, Intersputnik provides marketing and sales of satellite capacity and telecom services of the Eutelsat system that includes 24 communication satellites as well as Yamal-200 satellites of the Gascom system.
Iridium LLC: The Iridium Satellite System is the only provider of truly global, truly mobile satellite voice and data solutions with complete coverage of the Earth (including oceans, airways and Polar regions). Through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites operated by Boeing, Iridium delivers essential communications services to and from remote areas where terrestrial communications are not available. [Iridium jobs]
JSAT: JSAT is a leading satellite operator in the Asia-Pacific region. JSAT became the nation's first private-sector satellite communications operator following the enactment of Japan's Telecommunications Business Law in 1985.
Loral Skynet: LORAL Skynet of Bedminster, NJ, a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications, is a leading satellite communications services provider that operates the Telstar satellite fleets. Skynet currently has five high-powered satellites operating in orbit. [Loral Skynet jobs]
MABUHAY Philippines Satellite Corporation: Operating since 1998, Mabuhay Philippines Satellite Corporation (MPSC) has successfully forged its way into the competitive international satellite communications arena by offering competitive video, IP, and telecommunications solutions for clients in Asia and North America.[MPSC jobs]
Mobile Broadcasting Corporation: Mobile Broadcasting service("MobaHO!") is the world's first satellite digital multimedia broadcasting service for personal, and mobile device use and is provided by the Mobile Broadcasting Corporation. This service makes it possible for users throughout Japan to view and listen to the same programs from 30 audio channels, including overseas FM radio and genre-specific music programming, and from seven video channels, including news, sports, and entertainment programming. MobaHO! is a fee-based service that allows users to select service plans based on their interests.
MSV: Mobile Satellite Ventures is North America’s premier provider of mobile satellite communications services. Delivering service since 1996, MSV offers customers a wide choice of wireless data, voice, fax and dispatch radio services via its two MSAT satellites. [MSV jobs]
NahuelSat: Nahuelsat S.A. is the private operator of the Argentine Nahuel Satellite System. It was set up in 1993 to operate a satellite telecommunications system using orbital positions either previously or in the future to be assigned to the Argentine Republic.
New Skies Satellites: New Skies Satellites, N.V. is an independent, global satellite communications company recently divested from the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (INTELSAT). New Skies intends to serve the rapidly growing, private sector demand of the world's video, data and multimedia markets. [New Skies jobs]
Nilesat: The Egyptian satellite Co. Nilesat was established in 1996, for the purpose of operating satellites and their associated ground control station and uplinking facilities. Nilesat 101 in orbit since April 1998 and in service since June 1998. Nilesat 102 in orbit since August 2000 and in service since September 2000.
NSAB: Nordic Satellite AB (NSAB) owns and operates two SIRIUS satellites that provide the Nordic and Baltic regions, together with eastern and central Europe, with a choice of high quality TV, radio, data, Internet and multimedia communications solutions. [NSAB jobs]
Orbcomm: The ORBCOMM System provides global wireless data communication services using a constellation of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. ORBCOMM is a joint venture of Orbital Sciences Corporation and Teleglobe Inc. [Orbcomm jobs]
Orbimage: ORBIMAGE is a leading global provider of geospatial imagery products and services, with a constellation of digital remote sensing satellites complemented by data from other optical, aerial and radar sources. [Orbimage jobs]
PanAmSat: Through its owned and operated fleet of 24 satellites, PanAmSat is a leading global provider of video, broadcasting and network distribution and delivery services. In total, the Company's in-orbit fleet is capable of reaching over 98 percent of the world's population through cable television systems, broadcast affiliates, direct-to-home operators, Internet service providers and telecommunications companies. [PanAmSat jobs]
PSN: PSN aims to be the leading Asian provider of a full range of satellite-based telecommunications and information services, including mobile telephony services, fixed telephony services, and also data communication network. PSN was established in 1991 in Jakarta, became the first private satellite telecommunication provider in Indonesia. [PSN jobs]
Radarsat: RADARSAT International (RSI) was formed in 1989, and over the years has established itself as a reputable provider of information solutions based on satellite-derived data. By combining information obtained from Earth observation (EO) satellites with other data sources such as climate/field data, baseline geographic information, and Internet-based information, RSI has successfully responded to the changing business needs of the spatial data community. [Radarsat jobs]
RapidEye AG: RapidEye AG is establishing a unique satellite-based geo-data service to meet the ever-growing demand for information about the surface of the earth. The initial market focus will be on the agricultural and parts of the cartographic market. [RapidEye jobs]
RASCOM: RASCOM's mission is to design, implement, operate and maintain the space segment of the African telecommunications satellite system and translate into services and tools for African integration, all the opportunities provided by satellites. [RASCOM jobs]
RSCC: RSCC (Russian Satellite Communications Company) possesses the largest constellation of geo-stationary communication and broadcasting satellites in Russia comprising ten spacecraft, well-developed ground infrastructure of teleports and fiber-optic communication links. They provide services across the globe. However their attention is mostly focused on projects for deployment of satellite networks across Russia and CIS countries. [RSCC jobs]
Satelindo: Satelindo was established in 1993, and was pricipally licensed to provide satellite, cellular and international telecommunication services. Satelindo is the second largest operator of cellular telecommunications services in Indonesia, serving approximately 1.8 million subscribers.
Satlynx: Satlynx is the result of a joint-venture between three of the most established satellite companies in the world: SES GLOBAL, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd, Alcatel Space. Satlynx provides cost effective two-way satellite broadband communications services to Enterprises/Corporates, Consumers and small office/home office (SOHO) users throughout Europe. [Satlynx jobs]
Satmex: Based in Mexico City, Satmex, a partnership between Principia, Loral Space & Communications, and the Mexican Federal Government,delivers voice, data, IP and video services, such as DTH (direct-to-home) applications, broadcast television, distance learning, Internet connectivity, government channels and radio. Satmex currently operates three satellites: Solidaridad 1, Solidaridad 2 and Satmex 5.
SES Americom: The SES AMERICOM fleet currently features satellites strategically stationed in orbit high above the earth's equator to provide service throughout the Americas, and, through WORLDSAT, into Africa, Europe, the Middle East, throughout Asia, and over the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. [SES Americom jobs]
SES Astra: The mission of SES ASTRA, an SES GLOBAL company, is to provide the most effective and efficient broadband satellite communication solutions to meet the needs of our customers and the audiences we serve in Europe and beyond. [SES Astra jobs]
SES Global: SES GLOBAL is the world's leader in global satellite communications. SES GLOBAL is a group management company that operates through its 100 percent-owned companies SES ASTRA and SES AMERICOM, and through the network of partners, in which SES GLOBAL holds interests: AsiaSat, Nordic Satellite AB (NSAB), Nahuelsat, Star One, SATLYNX and WORLDSAT. [SES Global jobs]
Shin Satellite: Originally called Shinawatra Satellite, Shin Satellite Public Company Limited was founded in 1991. Shin Satellite now has three satellites in geostationary orbit with corresponding Thai-based customer service facilities. [Shin Satellite jobs]
Sinosat: Sino SatelliteCommunications Company Ltd (SINOSATCOM) owns and operates the first communications satellite SINOSAT-1. The satellite is a French Alcatel Space developed SB-3000 platform. The satellite carries 24 C-band and 14 Ku-band transponders, covering China and Asia-Pacific regions, providing telecommunications, data transmission and TV broadcasting for its customers within its footprint.
Sirius Satellite Radio: SIRIUS is the premium satellite radio entertainment and information company, providing listeners with over 120 channels of the best in commercial-free music, sports, information and entertainment. Its digital-quality programming is heard coast-to-coast, and is broadcast daily from New York City, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, Houston and Daytona. [Sirius jobs]
SkyBridge: Alcatel Space affiliate SkyBridge LP designs and delivers broadband satellite solutions and services. SkyBridge, with its team of Alcatel-led partners, has designed a unique global broadband satellite system. Prior to launching this system, SkyBridge is delivering leading-edge broadband services using geosynchronous (GEO) satellites to clients on a worldwide basis.
Space Communications Corporation: Space Communications Corporation (SCC) is a Japanese satellite communications service company, established in 1985 by Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) . MC and MELCO aim to apply the know-how and satellite manufacturing technology which they have acquired by participating in Japanese space development over two decades. SCC is operating the Superbird spacecraft.
Space Imaging: Space Imaging is the premier provider of satellite imagery. Based near Denver , Colo., Space Imaging radically transformed the Earth information market when in 1999 it launched IKONOS, the world's first commercial high-resolution imaging satellite. Today, Space Imaging's products are the cornerstone of the remote-sensing industry. [Space Imaging jobs]
Spacecom: Spacecom is the marketer and service provider of the AMOS 1 and AMOS 2 satellites. Co-located at 4°W, the satellites create a "hot spot" for the Middle East and Europe. With a third beam expanding access to the east coast of North America, AMOS 2 provides a vital link to the IP backbone and other advanced broadband services.
Star One: Star One is Latin America's largest satellite solutions company. Created in December 2000, Star One is the result of a partnership between Embratel, which holds 80 per cent of the capital, and SES Global, the largest European satellite company, which holds 20 per cent.
Stratos: Stratos Global Corporation (Stratos) is a public company specializing in mobile and fixed remote communications solutions. The company is a vertically integrated satellite and microwave global service provider that owns and operates its own telecommunications facilities, shares infrastructure with other carriers, or distributes the services of other network operators. [Stratos jobs]
Telesat: With thirty-five years' experience, Telesat is one of the early pioneers in satellite communications and systems management. Based in Ottawa, Canada, the company operates a fleet of satellites for the provision of broadcast distribution and telecommunications services, and is a highly respected consultant and partner in satellite ventures around the world. [Telesat jobs]
Thuraya: Thuraya was founded in the UAE in 1997 by a consortium of leading national telecommunications operators and international investment houses. The turnkey project was built by US satellite manufacturer Boeing Satellite Systems formerly Hughes. Thuraya offers cost-effective satellite-based mobile telephone services to nearly one third of the globe through its dynamic dual mode handsets and satellite payphones. [Thuraya jobs]
Tongasat: Tongasat (friendly Islands Satellite Communications Ltd.) is a privately owned company registered and regulated under the laws of the Kingdom of Tonga. Tongasat is already operating its ESIAFI-1 satellite, with a footprint over South-eastern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East in the C-band, at 70º E orbital position. [Tongasat jobs]
WildBlue: WildBlue delivers affordable two-way broadband Internet access via satellite to virtually any home and small business in small cities and rural America. WildBlue uses a 26-inch satellite minidish equipped with both a transmitter and receiver for two-way satellite connectivity to the Internet. [WildBlue jobs]
WORLDSAT: A new SES company, WORLDSAT interconnects the SES GLOBAL fleet to cover 95% of the world's population. Now WORLDSAT C-band trans-oceanic connectivity crosses the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean Regions; Ku-band coverage imprints Asia and South America.
WorldSpace: WorldSpace Corporation is the pioneer of satellite radio delivery for digital audio radio services (DARS). WorldSpace serves Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Through its subscription-based service, WorldSpace broadcasts news, music and educational programming to a global service area that includes more than four billion people and targets its programming to consumers, governments, and other organizations.
XM Satellite Radio: XM Satellite Radio is America's number one satellite radio service with more than 3.2 million subscribers. Broadcasting live daily from studios in Washington, DC, New York City and Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame, XM's 2005 lineup includes more than 130 digital channels of choice from coast to coast. [XM Radio jobs]
XTAR: XTAR, LLC is a new satellite communications company committed to serving the needs of government customers. XTAR owns and operates the XTAR-EUR satellite, located at 29 degrees East longitude. XTAR also will offer X-band capacity when HISDESAT’s SPAINSAT satellite (XTAR-LANT), to be located at 30 degrees West longitude, is launched in 2005. [XTAR jobs]
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