ESA hosting satellite systems frequency negotiations
30 Nov 2005
L-band is the main frequency band used by satellite operators for mobile services. It allows operations from relatively small self-contained terminals without need for local…
ESA lends support to Telemedicine Project for Iraq
23 Nov 2005
In total two stations for video-conferencing have been installed. Each of these includes one audio/video terminal connected via satellite between the Teaching Hospital and Umberto…
Submissions being accepted for 3rd Advanced Satellite Mobile Systems Conference
10 Nov 2005
The Conference is organised by the Institute for Communications and Navigation of Deutsche Zentrum für Luft und Raumfahrt (DLR) on behalf of the Advanced Satellite…
UNESCO organises user day for scientific co-operation
27 Oct 2005
SpaceForScience facilitates scientific co-operation by providing working and education applications to research institutions via DVB-RCS integrated platform providing a wide variety of services: video conferencing…
EMPS and ASMS 2004 Presentations and Papers now online
19 Oct 2005
The purpose of the joint event was to present both the most recent applications and advances in research on mobile satellite systems; as well as…
New low-cost Outdoor Unit enters production
06 Oct 2005
The project ‘Integrated ODU’ (see related links) was initiated jointly by Nera and Andrew Corporation of the UK. Their partnership developed as a result of…
SatLabs Symposium presentations available
23 Sep 2005
The symposium featured a combination of invited speakers and accepted papers. It revealed that DVB-RCS is now a mature technology owing to the good representation…
Developing a new European multipurpose platform for large telecommunications payloads
22 Sep 2005
Why a large Telecommunication Platform? “Prior to market downturn US competition entered the satcom market with satellite systems supporting payload power above 14 kW. The…
European Third Pillar for Satellite Telecommunications
22 Sep 2005
The JADES study underwrites the outcome of the ESA/EC London workshop regarding the need for a third pillar for satellite communications. Case studies cover the…
Announcement of ITT: Equipments for Alphabus phase C/D: Propellant Tank for Chemical Propulsion System
22 Sep 2005
The ITT will address the propellant tanks needed for Alphabus and include the following elements: “the development for the Alphabus product line, “the procurement of…