The Indostar II/Protostar II satellite was launched for Protostar LTD of Bermuda and will be commercially operated for Indovision of Jakarta, Indonesia, the largest Direct to Home operator in Indonesia.

The International Launch Services (ILS) Proton Breeze M launched from Pad 39 at the cosmodrome at 6:57 a.m. local time (8:57 p.m. EDT, 00:57 GMT). After a 9 hour 15 minute mission, the Breeze M successfully released the satellite into the planned geo-transfer orbit. This was the 345th launch for the Proton. It’s located at 107.7 degrees East, was built on the Boeing 601 HP platform and is the second satellite in Protostar's evolving constellation.

This satellite replaces the existing Chakarawarta 1 and will bring high power S-band and Ku-band capacity over Indonesia, with expanded service to India, the Philippines and Taiwan.

The Proton Breeze M vehicle is developed and built by Khrunichev Research and Production Space Center of Moscow, Russia's premier space manufacturer.
The satellite's S-band transponders will support Direct to Home TV and Radio services for Indovision. The satellite will also offer HDTV multimedia and broadband services throughout the ASEAN region.

The Indostar II/Protostar II satellite enables to optimize direct to home services in ASEAN with the most powerful satellite to join the Protostar fleet.

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In January 2009, the Indonesia Information and Communications ministry announced PT Telkomsel as the winner of five of the project's seven tender packages that aim to ensure basic fixed lines and that all affordable wireless services for citizens across the country. The packages also offer specialized tariff schemes for low-income people with fixed network connections, Internet access and public call boxes.

Three state universities signed an MoU with PT Telkomsel on Friday (05/08/2009) to research the impact of telecommunication services in rural areas.

The Universal Service Obligation (USO), will affect the cultural, economical, social and political conditions of the people living in the areas, the Indonesian government is targeting to connect 38,000 remote villages by 2010.

The research will provide information on market-mapping, operational constraints, social segmentation and communication behavior among villagers, also serve as a means for the government to monitor the progress of the project and its impact on the societies, and to better understand the social expectation on the project.

And PT Telkomsel announced six network vendors to provide 6000 VSAT-IP Satellites for the universal service obligation (USO) project will implemented in the 24.056 villages.

The vendors is AJN Solusindo, Tangara Mitrakom, Patrakom, Telkom Divisi Enterprise, Konsorsium Aprotech, and Transnetwork Asia, each vendors provide 1000 VSAT for four months until September 2009.

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Top Defense Department and Government Accountability Office officials told lawmakers at a Senate hearing on May 20 that, new communication satellites needed to support U.S. forces deployed globally. Especially combat troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, continue to experience delays of launching satellites.

Programs behind schedule include the Advanced Extremely High Frequency system, which Lockheed Martin Corp. is developing. The launch of the first broadband satellite in the system has been delayed almost two years, from November 2008 to September 2010, Cristina Chaplain, GAO’s director of acquisition and sourcing management, told the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.

President Obama endorsed the Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite in his fiscal 2010 budget proposal as an example of a technology that uses mature systems that have a stable design.

Chaplain said that the reason of the launch delays is purely technical, but she did not tell any details. In March, GAO reported the Air Force had located six components with workmanship or design problems, which will require contractors to remove five components from the spacecraft to repair. The sixth problem can be resolved by using software methods.

Lockheed has fixed and replaced the problem parts, and the company expects to deliver the first satellite to the Air Force late this year or in early 2010, said Steve Tatum, a Lockheed spokesman.

The Air Force estimated the fourth Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite could cost more than twice the price of the third satellite because Lockheed said it would have to rebuild its production line to make key components, Chaplain said.

Gary Payton, Air Force deputy undersecretary for space programs, said at a news briefing in September 2008 that the first two satellites cost $6.3 billion, which included 10 years of engineering work. The third satellite cost $939 million, and the fourth will cost more than $2 billion.

The Defense Department requested $2.3 billion for the Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite program in its fiscal 2010 budget to cover the launch of the first satellite, the assembly and integration of the second and third satellites, and procurement of the fourth satellite.

The Office of Management and Budget portrayed the program as a relative bargain compared with the canceled Transformational Satellite Communications System, which it will replace. OMB estimated the cost of the Transformational Satellite project at $19.3 billion and said Defense will save $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion through 2015 by procuring additional Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellites instead of continuing with the Transformational Satellite project.

Payton said the Air Force has plans to buy six satellites in the Advanced Extremely High Frequency program that can transmit data at speeds up to 1 megabit per second, or about one-seventh the speed of an average home high-speed Internet connection.

The Navy manages development of next-generation, low data-rate satellites, which send data at 64 kilobits per second, a rate only slightly higher than a dial-up Internet connection. Those satellites serve small ships and tactical ground forces equipped with man-pack satellite terminals, and the program has experienced delays.

Vice Adm. Harry Harris, deputy chief of naval operations for communication networks, said the new $3.2 billion low data-rate satellite system called the Mobile User Objective System, which Lockheed also is developing, “is critical to satisfying demand for tactical satellite communications.”

But the launch of the mobile user satellite has slipped from March 2010 to February 2011 because of spacecraft design complexities and weight issues, GAO reported. Lockheed’s Tatum said the company encountered technical problems with one of the satellite’s antennas, “however we expect resolution this summer to support satellite integration and test later this fall.”

The first mobile user satellite was scheduled for launch in 2008. The latest delay presents potential problems for naval and tactical satellite users because the current system has started to fail, Harris told the Senate panel.

The UItra High Frequency Follow-On system, “will reach an unacceptable level of availability in May 2010,” Harris said. Two out of the nine satellites have failed, which could create a gap in communications until the launch of the first mobile user satellite.

He told the committee that the Navy has leased capacity on commercial satellites to help plug the gap and said the Ultra High Frequency Follow-On system continues to function beyond its design life. Today, those satellites support 600 users worldwide, Harris said.

source http://www.satprnews.com/

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This launch of the Tactical Satellite-3 from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at Wallop’s Island, Va., is a crucial step forward in demonstrating the Defense Department’s Operationally Responsive Space Office concept of rapid response, low-cost satellites to support U.S commanders. AIA has been a staunch supporter of the ORS Office and led early efforts to ensure both the Department and Congress recognized the benefits of these capabilities.

With federal budgets facing constraints at a time of increased national security challenges, the officials believe that the ORS concept has the potential to become an important model to fulfill affordable, on-demand space support for military operations.

Blakey strongly recommends Congress to continue funding this crucial capability, which fills a wide variety of national security requirements including U.S. diplomatic, information, military, and economic needs. This launch proves with no doubt that the ORS initiatives ability to provide responsive, flexible and affordable space systems that support the U.S. troops is a crucial aim that must be achieved.
source http://www.satprnews.com/

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The wRatings Corporation, an independent stock research firm, announced the results of their annual Most Competitive Telecom Study.Among the companies is one of the satellite broadcast provider - Hughes Network Systems.

Top 20 Competitive Telecom Companies are:

2009  2008*  Business Segment           Parent Company Ticker  W Score(TM)

1     22     Embarq Phone               NYSE:EQ                82.3

2     1      Hughes Network Systems     NASDAQ:HUGH            76.2

3     33     Harris Corp                NYSE:HRS               73.5

4     10     Qualcomm                   NASDAQ:QCOM            72.3

5     12     Windstream Communications  NYSE:WIN               70.2

6     5      Juno/Netzero               NASDAQ:UNTD            61.7

7     7      FairPoint Communications   NYSE:FRP               61.2

8     9      DISH Network               NASDAQ:DISH            58.1

9     48     CommScope                  NYSE:CTV               57.9

10    47     Earthlink                  NASDAQ:ELNK            57.4

11    4      Cincinnati Bell            NYSE:CBB               56.1

12    25     ADC Telecommunications     NASDAQ:ADCT            55.6

13    2      Frontier Phone             NYSE:FTR               54.9

14    23     Brightpoint                NASDAQ:CELL            51.2

15    40     Brocade Communications     NASDAQ:BRCD            51.1

16    27     EchoStar                   NASDAQ:SATS            48.8

17    18     Cricket                    NASDAQ:LEAP            48.7

18    13     Time Warner Cable          NYSE:TWC               48.7

19    52     Cablevision                NYSE:CVC               47.2

20    45     Skype                      NASDAQ:EBAY            46.4

source http://www.satprnews.com

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On Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX, KVH Industries, Inc. announced a major new promotion designed to make it even easier for vessel owners to move from old “big dish” VSAT systems to KVH’s mini-VSAT Broadband service and TracPhone V7 hardware. The “Move Down to mini-VSAT Broadband” Upgrade Promotion is directed to current VSAT users at special rates offering hardware and airtime discounts to mariners that replace the old system with the new TrackPhone V7 and mini-VSAT broadband service. There is an option that gives mariners 3 months free airtime and up to 40% off the cost of hardware when purchasing outright.


“With this promotion, vessel owners can now enjoy lower airtime costs, smaller equipment, and lower hardware and installation costs, even as they upgrade their maritime satellite communications for faster Broadband connections, seamless global coverage, more reliable service, and better after-sale support than they’ve had in the past with older VSAT technology,” says Brent Bruun, KVH’s vice president of sales and business development. “We’re offering our customers an outstanding, very affordable opportunity to take the next step in communications at sea - a step that can dramatically improve efficiency, and make a fundamental change in the way they do business.”

The compact TracPhone V7 brings economy and speed with lower costs and easier installation. The mini-VSAT Broadband service avaiable for maritime communications offers VOIP phone service and Internet access as fast as 512 Kpbs (upload) and 2Mbps (download) at fixed monthly rates.


KVH and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. mini-VSAT Broadband is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
source : http://www.satprnews.com

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According to information provided by The Yomiuri Shimbun the government of Japan is about to introduce an early warning satellite which can detect missile launches. The whole idea was brought by the Prime Minister Taro Aso’s space development strategy headquarters which is the result of the North Korea’s missile launch on April the 5th.

The purpose of forcing this plan is the growing concern of the national security. “The role that space is expected to play has become greater than ever with the situation of North Korea launching a missile in April 2009, despite the U.N. Security Council’s resolutions and concern from the global community, which urged the nation’s self-restraint”, the draft says. The draft suggest five-year plan which expects a development of a new satellite system and promotion of research into new sensors that will be used by the new device. The goal is to put the new 34 satellites in orbit within five years.

The draft report suggests the lunar expedition as a part of their space development strategy. The unmanned lunar expedition would be sent to the moon in search of possible use of lunar resources. The whole examination would take for about two years and only then the government would consider the manned expedition which would take place in 2020.

The report also contains information about the growing number of space debris which can be dangerous to new and already existing satellites. With this in mind it is suggested to create a monitoring of the space debris and introducing an worldwide plan of reducing the amount of debris.

It is expected that the draft will be approved next Monday and after the public consultation it will be also accepted by the government.
source : http://www.satprnews.com

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The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command received the very first batch of new nano-satellites on the 28th of April.

Usually satellite development takes years and cost billions of dollars, but this eight units, each weighting only 4 kilograms, were produced only in under a year, at less then $1 million each. The SMDC-ONE satellites each weigh less than 10 pounds and are about 10×10x32 centimeters or approximately 4×4x13 inches in size.

First satellite will be placed on low Earth orbit in 2009, remaining seven will be placed at a later date. Demonstration of usage will be held at USASMDC/ARSTRAT on Redstone Arsenal.

The relative low cost of a single satellite enables USASMDC/ARSTRAT to manufacture and put entire constellation of nanosat-class satellites on low Earth orbit. For the future USASMDC/ARSTRAT is considering the usage of different configurations of nanosats. That way they can ensure mission specific setups.

Low cost satellite constellation instead of one-unit traditional military satellite ensure the persistent presence over a given theater. Also the low cost enables the rapid reconstitution of a single satellite if it’s lost.

source : http://www.satprnews.com

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AfricaConnect for retailers, a satellite solution for flexible connectivity

London, 19 May 2009,
Gateway Communications, the leading provider of African telecommunications services, announced today the arrival of AfricaConnect for the South African retail community. AfricaConnect allows remote outlets a secure, reliable and flexible satellite solution for connectivity needs. This follows the successful implementation of Gateway’s AfricaConnect product in several other sector businesses, including banking, mining and logistics companies.

Retail outlets, shopping malls, gas stations and major eateries that do not need a constant internet connection, can benefit from a commercially attractive option, achieved through high utilisation of low bandwidth. Transactional applications, such as Point-of-Sale and ATMs where there are short-sharp bursts of traffic that traverse the bandwidth very quickly, can be managed using Gateway’s AfricaConnect for Retail.

Many of the IT applications used by the retail sector are not response-time dependant, such as the uploading and downloading of store information which can be performed after hours, or end-of-day statistics, product price specials, display adverts which can be scheduled for regular out of hours updates, so that multiple remote sites can access and share the same bandwidth.

“The reality is most retail outlets don’t need a dedicated link to be online 24x7. There are certain transactions that need to happen – but they do not have to be in real time and they do not have to take place at the same time for each outlet. Sharing a link among branches is far more cost effective – not least in a time when retailers are struggling with the current financial environment,” said Geoff Hardwick, managing director, Gateway Communications, Southern Africa.

The AfricaConnect for Retail product is based upon VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) technology, using both C band and the Ku band spectrum of satellite, which can be deployed at any and every location in South Africa. For South African companies working anywhere within the SADC region or the wider African continent, the same solution can be deployed and managed and controlled in South Africa.

“We see this product evolving to function as a back-up for when the primary, often terrestrial, link is down,” continued Hardwick. “It is very difficult to get alternate terrestrial connectivity for back-up in remote locations and repair times are generally quite slow due to problems of access. Using a product like AfricaConnect for Retail, a number of remote sites can be backed up with a pool of low bandwidth, giving management and HQ the assurance that neither operations, nor customer service will be affected.”

Gateway Communications is the largest independent provider of satellite network services in Africa, with more than 45 transponders of capacity, providing flexibility and speed of link provisioning.

About Gateway Communications
Gateway Communications owns and operates the largest and most advanced pan-African telecommunications network. Our scale, reach and resources are unparalleled. Gateway connects over 583 million people in over 40 African countries, working in partnership with the continents leading mobile phone operators.

Our business experts are creating prosperity across Africa by working closely with multinational corporations; in banking and finance, oil and gas, mining and construction, retail and distribution, airlines and other important sectors.

With more than 47 transponders of satellite capacity over Africa Gateway manage more connectivity over the continent than any other operator. And with 24 dedicated teleports, access to multiple SAT-3 and SEACOM landing ports, 17 African offices and 350 local experts, we’ve got more on the ground support than any other operator.

Gateway is committed to developing long term communications solutions and investing for the long term in the communities where we operate. Gateway has been recognised by the rest of the industry for setting the standards for tomorrows communications in Africa

Gateway has recently been awarded
• Best Satellite Service Provider 2009 SatCom Stars Awards April 2009
• Excellence in Innovation in Satellite Cellular Services Intelsat Awards November 2008
• Best Wholesale Operator in Africa Capacity Awards November 2008

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Gateway Communications
Tom Tudor
Tel: + 44 20 7173 1700
Email: Tom.Tudor@gatewaycomms.com

africapractice
Ali Merifield
Tel: + 27 11 782 6420
Email: amerifield@africapractice.com

source from : Jo Crawshaw, www.africapractice.com

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NASA astronaut Mark Polansky, commander of the next space shuttle mission STS-127 in June, is sharing updates about his training and flight on Twitter. While posting tweets about his crew's training, he will Answer Questions from Space and will select video questions submitted by followers.

Polansky's Twitter account is Astro_127, can be followed at: http://www.twitter.com/Astro_127

For more information about Polansky, NASA, mission STS-127, and to view video questions that have been selected, please visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts127
http://www.nasa.gov/collaborate

For streaming video, downlink and scheduling information from NASA, please visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/ntv

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Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), Malaysia’s leading integrated information and communications group, offers a comprehensive range of communication services and solutions in broadband, data and fixed-line. As a market leader in the broadband and fixed-line businesses, TM is driven to deliver value to its stakeholders in a highly competitive environment. The Group places emphasis on continuing customer service quality enhancements and innovations. With its extensive global connectivity, TM is poised to position Malaysia as a regional Internet hub and digital gateway for South-East Asia. In line with this, TM is evolving into a Next Generation Network service provider enabling the Group to enhance its efficiency and productivity while providing enriched products and services.

Products of Telekom Malaysia Berhad

Global IP Services - Delivered Over TM’s International Network Infrastructure With Points Of Service Located Worldwide, TM’s IP Network Capacity (AS4788) stands at about 100GBPS and is expected to be further increased in the near future.

Global IP transit - TM’S IP transit is designed for internet service providers, content service providers, corporations and businesses to access the internet, and is customizable to suit particular needs. IP transit is offered with a dedicated access link to customers from tm’s point of service with speeds ranging from 64kbps to 10gbps. Available access options include submarine cable systems, satellites, VSAT as well as in-country local leased circuits and layer 2 VPN tunnelling.

Global Wholesale Voice Services - Global Voice Solutions is a platform for carriers around the world to connect to TM’s network either via VoIP or TDM. It has been implemented in TMG’s regional centres of New York, London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Carriers based near these locations are able to enjoy the benefits of near-end reachability at a lower cost.

VLS & Automation Navigation - AVLS (Automatic Vehicle Location System) is the automatic tracking technology near real time basis to locate the position of vehicle, vessel and mobile phone on the Web-based Map using the combination of Global Positioning System (GPS), Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) network and Geographical Information system (GIS) Map.

Automation Navigation - Automotive Navigation is a satellite navigation system designed for use in automobiles. It typically uses a GPS navigation device to acquire position data to locate the user on a road in the unit's map database. Using the road database, the unit can give directions to other locations along roads also in its database. Dead reckoning using distance data from sensors attached to the drivetrain, a gyroscope and an accelerometer can be used for greater reliability, as GPS signal loss and/or multipath can occur due to urban canyons or tunnels.

Global Wholesale Data Services
International Ethernet Private Line (IEPL)
TMIEPL is a managed bandwidth service providing dedicated, end-to-end global connectivity using a standard Ethernet interface with the following features:
• High level of flexibility and security for easy WAN connection
• High speed offering with scalable upgrades
• High traffic volume applications
• Standard Ethernet interface, providing consistent technology and reducing the cost of equipment
• A resilient and well-diversified network

Global IP Transit
TM’s IP Transit is designed for Internet service providers, content service providers, corporations and businesses to access the Internet, and is customisable to suit particular needs. IP Transit is offered with a dedicated access link to customers from TM’s Point of Service with speeds ranging from 64Kbps to 10Gbps. Available access options include submarine cable systems, satellites, VSAT as well as in-country local leased circuits and Layer 2 VPN tunnelling.

Mybizpoint
Mybizpoint offers a quick and easy to use solution for small business communication and e-commerce needs. With MyBizpoint, small businesses may create their own web site and e-commerce store at an affordable price. This is a platform that facilitates 'Open Market' business trading with embedded trade matching engine, integrated business directory, cataloging engine with online inventory system, e-mall cart function tagged to individual storefront B2B & B2C payment gateway and is consolidated under one main business community network.

For further information on TM, visit www.tm.com.my

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Located in Saskatoon, Canada in a research and development park near the University of Saskatchewan, SED has approximately 300 employees; our annual sales volume is approximately $60 million.

Established in 1965, SED serves customers around the world. A cornerstone of our strategy has been to develop and maintain long-term relationships and strategic associations with high quality customers.

SED is a turnkey supplier, working with customers to tailor systems to their operational requirements. SED installs and tests the system, assists in developing operating scenarios and procedures, and provides expert support to system commissioning and service roll-out, is experienced in installing and commissioning our systems virtually anywhere in the world. The company has the resources and personnel to address all the logistics necessary for problem-free international installations.


SED provides systems and services in five principal areas:

• Network Management Solutions - providing network operators with innovative systems to improve the operating efficiency of regional and global communications networks.

• SatCom Ground Systems - supplying earth stations and RF systems, uplinks, and gateways to satellite manufacturers, operators and service providers worldwide.

• Satellite Control Systems and Services – design, build and operate complex ground systems to control and monitor commercial and government satellites.

• Test Solutions - applying our test expertise to a wide range of space, defense and manufacturing test applications including in-orbit test systems, ground support equipment, custom test fixtures, switch matrices, and automated telecom test systems.

• Contract Manufacturing - providing low volume, high-reliability contract manufacturing services for telecommunications, satellite, military, and aviation markets.

For more information please visit http://www.sedsystems.ca/

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The SurfBeam system is designed from the beginning (due to its DOCSIS® heritage) to deliver highly scalable, high performance consumer/small-office and small-medium enterprise (SME) broadband services over satellite, and it delivers the economics that make broadband-by-satellite a great business as well.

The ViaSat SurfBeam® Broadband System is a totally new kind of satellite-based system designed expressly for building broadband access networks, not like modified Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) systems that have failed to successfully expand to larger networks. With over 500,000 terminals shipped, it has become the single most popular web-centric broadband satellite networking system ever.

The SurfBeam system is the network technology behind these fast growing broadband services, and it can bring the same success to you: WildBlue Communications, United States ; Eutelsat Tooway™ Ku- and Ka-band consumer broadband in Europe; Telesat Ka-band consumer services in Canada; Intelsat/Orbit Communications Ku-band service, Middle East; Pegaso Banda Ancha, Mexico; Smart Digital Networks, Malaysia.

With SurfBeam, ViaSat has successfully integrated the widely used Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) broadband cable industry technology with the latest in advanced and proven satellite technology.

Key SurfBeam Broadband by Satellite Advantages
Highly scalable architecture allowing you to economically start with a small network that serves only a few thousand customers, then easily grow the hub infrastructure to accommodate hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of subscribers. High system capacity and lower bandwidth costs using advanced ViaSat technologies that give customers a better user experience, support more applications, and provide you with higher system capacity to serve more customers. Consumer priced terminals because of the economies of scale inherent in millions of DOCSIS chipsets already produced and proven in the field, along with ViaSat success in shipping more than 500,000 units to date.

Integrated front and back-office support. Unlike other satellite-based systems, the SurfBeam system also includes the front and back-office support functions that simplify managing your customers and network:

The SurfBeam system is cost-effective on traditional Ku-band broadbeam satellites and brings unsurpassed network capacity, low cost-per-bit, and ability to scale to millions of subscribers using new Ka-band spotbeam satellites.

For more information please visit http://www.viasat.com/broadband-satellite-networks/surfbeam

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Suman Satellite Technology Company was established in 1992 and as a New Technology Enterprise who confirmed and approved by BEIJINGSHI New Technology Industry Trial District in 1994. Suman mainly apply itselfe to develop VSAT Co-ring focus type satellite communication antenna, including designe, manufacture, sale and relative technology development and services. Suman has developed the antennas with different aperture, type, frequency range and function which including 1.2m, 1.8m, 2.4m, 3.0m, 3.7m and 4.5m.

Suman has its products with good performance, better quality and manufacture power for batch qty’s requirement than other similar products in the VSAT domain of China. Suman has its part products which have been listed in the catalog of BEIJINGSHI Torch Plan and State grade’s emphasis new product. Suman also has its products which have been type approved by AsiaSat, APT, SinoSat, ChinaSat etc. and approval to use on some satellites due to compliant with their requests on specs. including IntelSat, ST-1, IndoSat, NewSky etc.

Suman has its products which have been operated in many expert and public networks including China People’s Liberate Army, the Ministry of Police, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Armed Police Army, Post and Telecommunication, Spaceflight, Water conservancy, Weapon industry, Coal industry, Sanitation, Oil, Chemistry industry, Bank and Stock. etc.

Suman also exports its products to the countries in the world including Asia, Africa, America, Europe and Australia. Till the end of 2006, The rate on Export is 80% of Year output.

Suman also will attend CommunicAsia2009 Exhibition at Singapore Expo in Singapore 16-19 June 2009 at Booth 6D1-05.
for more information please visit http://www.sumante.com/

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Summary

Inmarsat is global mobile satellite communications providers. The Inmarsat I-4 satellites, is the largest commercial communications spacecraft, form the backbone of Inmarsat's Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) services. Using satellite network, Inmarsat provides wireless communication services on land, at sea and in the air. (voice and data telecommunications solutions to cabin and cockpit).

BGAN: Global Broadband service
BGAN delivers broadband access across most of the world’s land mass. Guaranteed data rates on demand, with a choice of data rates, are available. BGAN supports the latest IP services, as well as traditional circuit-switched voice and data. BGAN supports legacy applications providing a smooth upgrade path to IP and integrating seamlessly with corporate networks.

BGAN terminals are portable, compact and lightweight and can be carried as easily as a laptop. Terminals can be connected quickly and easily to multiple laptops via wired or wireless connections, including Bluetooth or WiFi, depending on the terminal. Terminals can be used indoors and outdoors and are robust enough to withstand challenging environments and extremes of temperature .

High-speed wireless IP data (up to 492 kbps) and circuit-switched network. Internet access via public, private, static and dynamic IP addresses to support applications and network requests. Guaranteed Access secures guaranteed capacity. Familiar GAN-standard 64 kbps ISDN, Fax and 4.8 kbps voice to fixed, mobile and any other mobile satellite service.

BGAN X-Stream
BGAN X-Stream is Inmarsat’s new premium IP streaming service. It guarantees streaming data rates from a minimum of 384kbps up to approximately 450kbps, on demand. These are the fastest on demand streaming rates in the world of mobile satellite communications.

Using a single, highly compact, lightweight BGAN terminal, can deliver even higher quality video back to the studio when broadcasting remotely. There is no need for an external antenna or any additional hardware - just use your existing Hughes HNS 9201 or Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER™ 700 terminal.

BGAN X-Stream will be accessible in EMEA from 20 April 2009 and globally from the end of June 2009. To access the service, contact your BGAN service provider or download the FAQs for more detailed information.

For more information and Get the FAQs please visit http://www.inmarsat.com

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Etisalat chooses Gateway to provide critical satellite cellular services

London May 12th 2009 – Gateway Communications, Africa’s leading provider of telecommunications services to mobile operators, has been awarded a contract to provide Etisalat with cellular backhaul for its Nigerian mobile network. The deal, worth $6 million over a two year term, provides satellite cellular backhaul from Gateway Communications to Etisalat which will connect three major cities in Nigeria.

In awarding the contract to Gateway, Etisalat considered qualities such as high quality of service rendered, secure and reliable network services with local, on-the-ground support services available throughout Nigeria, amongst other criteria. Gateway has Nigerian offices in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano and provides technical support throughout the rest of the country. With more than 47 transponders of capacity, Gateway carries more satellite cellular backhaul in Africa than any other operator.

Nigeria is now the largest telecoms market in Africa. The Nigerian regulator reports over 64 million SIMs in operation at the end of January this year, with 23 million new subscribers signing up in 2008. This represents a growth of 55% in 2008. With a relatively low mobile penetration, a large population and a rapidly growing economy forecast to grow at almost 8% again this year, Nigeria is certainly one of the continent’s most exciting markets.

Commenting on the business relationship, CEO Etisalat Nigeria, Steven Evans said, “Given the rapid rate of mobile adoption in Nigeria and what this represents in terms of opportunity, Nigeria is undoubtedly a key market for Etisalat. It was therefore key for us to find a partner that understands both the local market requirements as well as the complete technology landscape across Africa. As the most successful supplier of satellite cellular backhaul in Africa, Gateway Communications has expertise in both these areas. We are therefore confident that our desire to roll out our services across Nigeria in the shortest possible time will benefit from this promising business relationship”.

Managing Director, Gateway Communications Nigeria, John Dindlebeck, said “Gateway Communications has been working in Nigeria for over 10 years now and has always considered West Africa as an important market. In that time, Gateway has gained a deep understanding of the local market and has created a tremendously strong business across the region. It is great that Etisalat have recognized the high quality of our services here in Nigeria and we look forward to supporting them, building on their success and extending their footprint in this exciting market. As the largest provider of independent satellite services in Africa, we’re confident that we have the expertise on the ground as well and the world class technologies to meet Etlisalat’s exact requirements.”

About Etisalat
Currently standing at the 140th position among Financial Times’ top 500 corporations in the world, Etisalat is the largest provider of telecommunication service in Africa and the Middle East and serves a growing aggregate customer base of 74 million subscribers across Africa, Middle East and Asia. Etisalat currently has footprints in 18 countries in three continents across the world.

About Gateway Communications
Gateway Communications own and operate the largest and most advanced pan-African telecommunications network. Our scale, reach and resources are unparalleled. Gateway connects over 583 million people in over 40 African countries, working in partnership with the continent’s leading mobile phone operators.

Our business experts are creating prosperity across Africa by working closely with multinational corporations; in banking and finance, oil and gas, mining and construction, retail and distribution, airlines and other important sectors.

With more than 47 transponders of satellite capacity over Africa, Gateway manages more connectivity over the continent than any other operator. And with 24 dedicated teleports, access to multiple SAT-3 and SEACOM landing ports, 17 African offices and 450 local experts, we havemore on the ground support than any other operator.

Gateway is committed to developing long term communications solutions and investing for the long term in the communities where we operate. Gateway has been severally recognised by the telecommunications industry for setting the standards for tomorrows’ communications today in Africa

Awards Gateway have received in recent times include:

· Best Satellite Service Provider 2009 SatCom Stars Awards April 2009

· Excellence in Innovation in Satellite Cellular Services Intelsat Awards November 2008

· Best Wholesale Operator in Africa Capacity Awards November 2008

MEDIA CONTACTS:

africapractice
Ali Merifield Tim Newbold
Tel: + 27 11 782 668 Tel: + 234 (0) 1496 7558
Email: amerifield@africapractice.com Email: tnewbold@africapractice.com

Gateway Communications
Tom Tudor
Marketing Director
Tel: + 44 20 7173 1700
Email: Tom.Tudor@gatewaycomms.com

Source from : Jo Crawshaw, www.africapractice.com

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Loral Skynet is a subsidiary of oral Space & Communications based in New York and publicly traded on NASDAQ (LORL). Loral has two divisions: Loral Skynet and Space Systems/ Loral, a world-class leader in the design and manufacture of satellites and satellite systems for commercial and government applications. Loral Skynet is based in Bedminster, New Jersey, and has over 250 satellite professionals in 15 international offices.

By using broadcast technology, Skynet seamlessly transports high-quality data, voice and video content for television programming, telephony, business communications, high-quality audio, broadband, and Internet connectivity. Skynet provides it all-from space-segment purchase to network configuration to equipment installation to ongoing maintenance.

Skynet can deliver data, voice, and video anywhere in the world over an infrastructure that combines a global satellite fleet, Very Small Aperatue Terminal (VSAT) networks, and fiber connectivity. However geographically dispersed, Skynet can connect any wide area network (WAN) on a variety of VSAT platforms at speeds ranging from 256 Kbps to 45 Mbps.


Skynet minimizes network bottlenecks, reduces congestion, eliminates failures and decreases costs by deploying sophisticated VSAT solutions. No matter where remote offices are located, Skynet monitors your network 24x7x365 through its worldwide network operating centers (NOCs).

Skynet not only offers a global connectivity, but also expertise in network design, implementation, and production. 24 x 7 x 365 technical customer service is available to maintain and optimize network operations. Loral Skynet is a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications, a leading satellite communications company headquartered in New York City.

For more information please vsist http://www.loralskynet.com or http://www.telesat.com/

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Satlynx, is a provider of satellite communication services throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa. Satlynx prides itself with an unmatched depth of experience and know-how in both the technology and the operation of very large VSAT networks; providing turn-key solutions on a range of technology platforms across more than 30 satellites.

Satlynx has successfully deployed thousands of VSAT sites predominantly in the EMEA region. With a robust track-record in delivering satellite communication solutions, Satlynx continues to be the preferred choice for corporates and governments around the world.

Satlynx offers specialised solutions to the maritime industry based on a stabilized VSAT platform that can be used on the move at sea or in the harbour by medium to large vessels. It offers an independence from satellite technology and satellite operator and provides services on the following platforms:
• Satlynx 9000
• Satlynx Direct
• Satlynx SCPC
• Satlynx Mesh


Satlynx can deliver its maritime solution on a global or regional scale to the military, oil & gas exploration, fishing, leisure and other maritime related industries.

Satlynx is headquartered in Luxembourg and has two state-of-the-art teleport and operations centres located in Backnang Germany and Leuk Switzerland. Both Backnang and Leuk teleports contain a wide range of advanced satellite technology platforms, have visibility of satellites across an orbital arc between 80°e to 60°w, and serve as European gateways to the EMEA region.

Satlynx’s satellite solutions are particularly well suited for corporate multinational networks with logistical information-sharing requirements, credit card transaction distribution; broadband internet access in remote areas beyond the reach of fiber, transportable, back-up and disaster recovery solutions; secure point-to-point, meshed, video, voice and data networks.

Products of SatlynxSatlynx Media Streaming ; Satlynx Media Streaming, Satlynx SCPC, Satlynx Teleport Services, Satlynx Maritime, Satlynx Oil and Gas

For more information please visit http://www.satlynx.com/

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China DBSAT is emerged to be the exclusive satellite operator on the mainland China, operating Chinasat, Chinastar, Sinosat series satellites and the relative ground facilities.

China DBSAT is striving to provide a wider array of high level sky-based services with more reliability and competitiveness to china and regional market, providing satellite bandwidth and integrated satellite communications solutions to telcos, broadcasters, government agencies and enterprises, enabling the satellite DTH and DBS services, vsat services, emergency services, business continuity services, internet access as well as other ip based services to be realized in the country and the region.

Satellite resources:
China DBSAT, as the sole satellite operator in china, consolidated all the present civil satellite resources of china, including chinastar-1, sinosat-1, sinosat-3, chinasat-6b, chinasat-9 satellites and etc, as well as the sinosat-4, sinosat-6

China DBSAT provide the customers with services in areas such as satellite Telecommunications, satellite broadcasting tv, and in the field of DTH and DBS. In addition, China DBSAT, through active cooperation with main international satellite operators, has procured ample transoceanic satellite resources to extend its service to meet the demand for global seamless telecom communications.

Ground facilities:
China DBSAT’s dongbeiwang and shahe satellite control centers, located in the north suburbs of beijing, are so far the largest, best equipped and most advanced civilian satellite control centers (scc) in china. The scc possesses the abilities of independent management of multiple satellites and traffic monitoring & management.

Services and solutions
China DBSAT is fully devoted in perfecting its service system in order to enable its customers to enjoy first-class, value-added services and solutions in the following areas: full-time satellite bandwidth leasing; part-time satellite bandwidth leasing; occasional satellite bandwidth leasing; international satellite leased line services; satellite related consulting services; satellite communications system; integration, operation and maintenance; satellite communications uplink services; sat services; one-stop service for national & international content delivery and distribution.

Products
Chinastar-1 was launched on may 30,1998 aboard a chinese lm-3b launch vehicle and positioned at the orbital slot of 87.5°e geostationary orbit. With high power and great capacity, chinastar-1 is characterized by its modularization design, high reliability, high intelligence, convenient and flexible operation for tt&c, high receiving sensitivity and ability to support various communication services.

Sinosat-1 was successfully launched from the xichang satellite launch center on july 18, 1998 aboard a chinese lm-3b launch vehicle and positioned at 110.5°e geostationary orbit. With fourteen 54mhz ku-band transponders, twenty-three 36mhz c-band transponders and one 54mhz c-band transponder, sinosat-1 is an advanced commercial communications satellite with high power, high sensitivity of reception and high reliability for customers in china and its surrounding countries/regions.

Sinosat-3, was launched on june 1, 2007 from xichang satellite launch center aboard a long march-3a carrier rocket, positioned at 125°e. Based on Chinese dfh-3 satellite bus, sinosat-3 is developed to meet the growing demand of china's media industry. Dedicated to serve the nation's tv and radio broadcasting, the satellite carries ten 36mhz c-band transponders, covering china and neighboring countries. With eirp exceeding 40dbw within the whole territory of the nation, and g/t above 0db/k in all provincial capitals, sinosat-3 is to design to support high quality and reliable uplinking and receipt of media programs. Sinosat-3 satellite is managed by the ground control center of china dbsat locates in Beijing.

Chinasat-6b, was launched on july 5, 2007 aboard a long march-3b vehicle, and located at 115.5°e. Based on state- of- art sb4000 c2 series platform, the satellite with 24x36mhz transponders in standard c band and 14 in extended c band, enjoys characteristics of modularization design, high reliability, high intelligence, convenient and flexible operation for tt&c, high receiving sensitivity and ability to support various communication services.

Chinasat-9, was launched on june 9, 2008 aboard a long march-3b vehicle, and located at 92.2°e orbital slot. This satellite is manufactured by thales alenia space, france based on the proofed and mature 4100 space bus, with characteristics of high power, long life, high reliability, and much experiences. Chinasat-9 satellite with four 54mhz and eighteen 36mhz transponders in specific frequency bands of 11.7-12.2 ghz in itu region 3, is receivable on dishes of just 45cm-60cm. Hundreds of satellite-based tv programs are provided to rural areas in mainland china where conventional cable service is not available.

For more information please visit http://www.chinadbsat.com

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APT (APT Satellite Holdings Limited) successfully launched its first satellite, APSTAR-1, in 1994. Since then, APT has experienced extensive growth, and operates five on-orbit satellites, providing coverage over Asia, Oceania, and parts of the Pacific Ocean that extends as far out as Hawaii. The APT satellite fleet comprises of APSTAR-1, APSTAR-1A, APSTAR-IIR, APSTAR-V and APSTAR-VI. All of the APSTAR satellites are built upon the latest and most reliable satellite platforms, and carry high performance payload to meet market demands, providing high quality transponder services for the broadcasting and telecommunications client within Asia Pacific region. APT currently provides C-band and Ku-band transponder services to satisfy the needs and demands of various customers.

APSTAR-V and APSTAR-VI epitomizes the new generation of high-power and high-reliability communication satellites. Given their outstanding performance, they are able to provide excellent quality of service to our broadcasting and telecommunications customers. Both APSTAR-V and APSTAR-VI C-band and Ku-band transponders provide broad coverage and optimal power to support such uses as TV program broadcasting, live satellite TV feeds, news gathering, corporate VSAT networks, distance learning, data broadcasting, internet backbone, broadband Internet access, cellular backhaul, etc. APSTAR-V and APSTAR-VI are separated in their orbital positions by 4 degrees longitude. Their close proximity allows for a good backup configuration in case of contingency. These satellites also possess high priority of orbital slot filing, as well as being able to aggregate broadcasting neighborhood effect over Greater China Area. These advantages guarantee the service integrity and reliability of our customer service transmissions and their cost-worthiness.

About APT Satellite Holdings Limited
APT SATELLITE HOLDINGS LIMITED (the "Group") is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Having started its operation in 1992, the Group provides high-quality services in satellite transponders, satellite communications and broadcasting services for the broadcasting and telecommunications sectors in Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States. The Group currently operates the APSTAR systems, including APSTAR V, APSTAR VI, and APSTAR IIR, through its own Satellite Control Center in Tai Po, Hong Kong. In line with its business development strategies, the Group has established its satellite TV broadcasting platform. Together with its satellite telecommunications services and data center services, the Group provides reliable "one-stop" satellite broadcasting services and telecommunications services to customers. The Group endeavors to leverage its competitive edges and high quality services for market expansion and business growth. For more information, please visit www.apstar.com.

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SatPath SkySwitch is a new generation of VSAT networking system designed to provide cost effective solutions with high performance, flexible network structure, and auto traffic switching for broadband multimedia satellite communications of voice, data and video applications over a wide range of applications.

The SatPath SkySwitch product offering includes the capabilities for Star, Mesh, Point to Point, and Point to Multipoint network topologies using DAMA/BOD with SCPC/MCPC/FDMA/PDMA to support end-to-end IP network traffic. SkySwitch is the only known single satellite hop, Star/Mesh VSAT product offering today that provides superior channel bandwidth efficiency up to 98% among all competing products and technologies in the industry. High channel efficiency translates into lower recurring operating cost of leasing transponder bandwidth. SkySwitch's Switched Mesh multiple access capability using MDPC/PDMA technology eliminates limitations associated with the traditional VSAT products.

This is a network system specially designed for VSAT network from small networks for private business operators to large public network for telecom carriers. Key Features:
Advanced DAMA/BOD and MCPC/MDPC/FDMA/PDMA Technology
Multi-layers and Mixed Topologies in Network Design
Highest Channel Efficiency with Low Bandwidth Overhead
Turbo Product Code across-the-board as standard offering
Integrated Bandwidth Re-use Technology
Low Cost IF and L-band Terminals with various configuration options

source http://www.satpath.com

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About Digital Network Knowledge (DNK)
DNK is a brand image and a trade mark of PT. Dini Nusa Kusuma, as a company that provides ICT - Information Technology Communication, DNK has proper certifications and be the first who obtain BGAN Inmarsat certification in Indonesia. DNK has proper licenses incompliance with the Indonesia telecommunication regulation.

• DNK Digital Network Knowledge, a reliable service operator of BGAN-INMARSAT and the first company with authorized certification data's - Internet categorize in Indonesia.
• BGAN refers to be a best solution of VSAT and offers a newer feature of IP technology satellite belongs to International Maritime Satellite (INMARSAT).
• BGAN performs new technologies and has taken over RBGAN services which the closure of the RBGAN service will be withdrawn on 31 December 2008.
• Beam covers up across most of the global Earth's surface but apart for North and South poles.
• BGAN is the most advanced and affordable broadband services in highly compact and most cost effective usages.

For more information please visit http://www.dnk.net.id/

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Privacy Policy for www.vsatku.blogspot.com

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At www.vsatku.blogspot.com, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information is received and collected by www.vsatku.blogspot.com and how it is used.

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Cookies and Web Beacons
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These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to the advertisements and links that appear on www.vsatku.blogspot.com send directly to your browsers. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies ( such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons ) may also be used by the third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and / or to personalize the advertising content that you see.

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You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. www.vsatku.blogspot.com's privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites.

If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers' respective websites.

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Iridium Satellite Phone Service Covers The Globe

Author: Riley Hendersen

Providing government, business and residential customers with the power of satellite driven communications, the Iridium satellite phone service is one of the industry leaders in using this technology. The company is noted as being the service provider for the United States Department of Defense, which happens to speak well for the advances that have been made in satellite communications technology over the past few decades.

Rather than rely on giant dishes and impossible to use devices, companies like Iridium satellite phone service have managed to shrink the technology to more usable forms. The satellite phones in use today tend to operate and look more like regular land lines or even cell phones, but the power that backs them is much greater.

The Iridium satellite phone company, for example, operates using about 66 low-earth orbiting satellites. These devices are cross-linked to provide as seamless of coverage as possible for customers that are quite broad ranging. Thanks to its massive satellite installation, Iridium is considered the owner of the biggest satellite constellation in the entire world. The company tends to cater to business and government clients, but its applications are also favored by many residential customers who live in out of the way places.

As the Iridium system becomes more sound and reliable, more businesses and even residential customers are turning to this company to provide their voice and data transfer solutions. Industries that benefit from satellite phone service, include:

Defense: When telephone lines go down, satellites don't. This is the reason why government agencies such as the Department of Defense rely on companies like Iridium. It's not a good idea for the defense department to lose contact with its key employees. Satellites help make sure this doesn't happen.

Shipping: Many maritime companies rely on satellite phones for their coverage areas and convenience. Not relying on cell towers to power them, these phones are ideal for shipping companies that have vessels traveling in and out of remote regions.

Aviation: There aren't landlines on airplanes, but there are satellite phones. These devices work above and beyond regular radio frequencies to keep passengers and pilots in touch with the ground. Whether it's commercial aviation or government related, satellite phones are fast becoming the communication tool of choice.

Transportation: We've all heard the horror stories about going through the mountains and losing cell phone service. Transportation companies that rely on satellite phone services, such as Iridium, do so to prevent this eventuality. When staying in constant touch is important, companies such as the Iridium satellite phone service are a good way to go.

Emergency services: Agencies that provide emergency and humanitarian services in remote locations are turning to satellite phone service to ensure their worker have constant contact with each other and their home offices. Since satellite phones can offer virtual worldwide coverage, they provide a sound solution where the might be nothing else.

As technology marches forward so too does the reliability and effectiveness of satellite technology. Powering communications for government and industry, the satellite phone services provided by companies like Iridium are become the way business gets done.

For more satellite uses please visit http://www.satelliteinnovation.com a popular satellite website that provides tips, advice and satellite resources. Try visiting our latest information page on the iridium satellite phone.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Iridium Satellite Phone Service Covers The Globe

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Pravda reports Russian Space Forces conducted a successful launch of the Soyuz-U booster rocket with a defense satellite on board on April 29. The satellite, which entered the predicted orbit, will now be referred to as Kosmos-2450, officials of the Russian Space Forces said.

The launch was performed normally at 21:03 Moscow time. The satellite was launched to increase Russia’s orbital group of defense spacecraft, Itar-Tass reports.

Vladimir Popovkin, the chief of the Space Forces of the Russian Federation, said on April 10 that Russia was going to launch two communication satellites this year, including a principally new intelligence spacecraft.

The first launch of defense satellite was performed on February 28 from the Baikonur Spaceport.

Established on August 10, 1992 , following the breakup of the Soviet Union and the creation of the Russian Armed Forces, Russia’s Space Forces shares control of the Baikonur Cosmodrome with the Russian Federal Space Agency. It also operates the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and the Svobodny Cosmodrome.

The main tasks of the Russian Space Forces are informing the higher political leaders and military commanders of missile attacks as soon as possible, ballistic missile defense, and the creation, deployment, maintenance and control of in-orbit space vehicles. For example, the Space Forces operate the GLONASS global positioning system; commander of the Space Forces Colonel General Vladimir Popovkin said in January 2006 that 18 GLONASS satellites would be in orbit by 2008 (the system is currently not fully operative).

Formations of the Space Forces include the 3rd Missile-Space Defense Army, and a Division of Warning of Missile Attack, both with their headquarters in the town of Solnechnogorsk near Moscow. Installations include the Qabala Radar in Azerbaijan, along with a number of other large warning radars, and the A-135 anti-ballistic missile system which protects Moscow.

source : http://english.pravda.ru/

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New HX260 Mesh and HX200 Broadband Satellite Routers, Ideal for Private Networks and Cellular Backhaul, with Advanced DVB-S2/ACM Bandwidth Management

GERMANTOWN, Md.,March 19- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, today announced the availability of its latest generation HX broadband satellite routers, the HX260 Mesh and the HX200. These new routers provide up to twice the throughput performance and build on the advanced DVB-S2/ACM bandwidth management of the highly successful HX System. Both incorporate a high performance processor and ample onboard memory to deliver carrier grade performance for business private networks, cellular backhaul, and a wide range of broadband applications.

The HX260 features an integrated, multichannel TDMA demodulator, enabling simultaneous mesh and star mode connectivity within the HX System--ideal for cost-effective private networks providing a mix of voice and data services, and easily managed from one central NOC location.

"Our new HX260 and HX200 broadband routers bring a new level of performance and functionality to the highly successful HX System family," said Dave Jupin, vice president, International Division, Hughes. "Fully compliant with the bandwidth-efficient DVB-S2 standard with ACM, these new router platforms enable operators to rapidly configure both star and mesh networking topologies to provide cost-efficient, combined mesh voice and data services, including 'on-the-move' mobility applications."

The HX200 supports connection to a variety of radios, including industry-standard L-Band BUCs, and is easily configured to support the full range of advanced features offered by the HX System, including mobility support. The HX260 multichannel demodulator enables the unit to operate in full mesh mode with a single satellite hop to connect to another HX260 terminal, offering maximum network flexibility and reliability.

About Hughes Network Systems

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for large enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. HughesNet(R) encompasses all broadband solutions and managed services from Hughes, bridging the best of satellite and terrestrial technologies. Its broadband satellite products are based on global standards approved by the TIA, ETSI and ITU standards organizations, including IPoS/DVB-S2, RSM-A and GMR-1. To date, Hughes has shipped more than 1.9 million systems to customers in over 100 countries.

Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes maintains sales and support offices worldwide. Hughes is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hughes Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:HUGH). For additional information, please visit www.hughes.com.

©2009 Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.

Source: Hughes Network Systems, LLC

CONTACT: Judy Blake of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, +1-301-601-7330, judy.blake@hughes.com

Web Site: http://www.hughes.com/

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Company Information:
Name: Hughes Network Systems, LLC
Address: 11717 Exploration Lane
City: Germantown
State: MD
ZIP: 20876
Country: USA
Phone: 301-428-5500
FAX: 301-428-1868
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