Satellite Technologies (Satellite) stories - Page 7
Satellites are spatial objects placed in orbit to communicate with the Earth and provide a wide range of information services. Earth observation, communication, navigation as well as military are some of the main ways satellites are utilised.
Every satellite has its own trajectory according to its type. There are Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Satellites. Nowadays, 4,550 satellites are in orbit of the Earth, though 80 of them are LEO ones
Every satellite has its own trajectory according to its type. There are Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Satellites. Nowadays, 4,550 satellites are in orbit of the Earth, though 80 of them are LEO ones
Inmarsat making waves in communications with new GX satellite contract
Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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Inmarsat has awarded the contract for the construction of an additional broadband network communications satellite to Thales Alenia Space.
Satellite industry - more changes in the last two years than the last 25
Fri, 26th May 2017
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The CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2017 recently wrapped up in Singapore amidst much fanfare made up of exclusive insights and discussion.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring internet to far corners of the Earth
Tue, 16th May 2017
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wireless networks
Half the world doesn't have the luxury of being able to connect to the internet at their leisure, even though internet access is basic human right.
Elon Musk expects Tesla self-driving cars within 2 years
Mon, 1st May 2017
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cartech
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self-driving cars
Futurists' lord and saviour Elon Musk spoke at TEDTalk in Vancouver recently, on a range of topics covering Tesla's plans for the future.
Be a part of space exploration: SpaceX now hiring
Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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They are looking for astronauts, engineers, sales staff, marketers, software developers and exactly one barista.
CityLink turns 20 years old
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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fibre
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citylink
It might have recently turned 20 years old, but if you mention the name CityLink in Auckland, people immediately think 'bus company'.
Aussie Government gears up for nbn satellite launch
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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australian government
The nbn long term satellite service will be a 'game changer' for those living and working in regional and remote areas.
VoIP goes data free on Wireless Nation
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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wireless nation
Wireless Nation has upped the ante, providing zero-rated data on its satellite broadband network for VoIP phone lines and selected websites.
Holy cow! EVA hits the edge of space
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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EVA the toy cow mascot leaps to the edge of space, returning with awe-inspiring images after a daring journey from Nevada.
Open WAN to solve bandwidth problems
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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virtualisation
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Virtualisation and cloud services increase reliance on WANs, presenting bandwidth issues. Open WAN optimisation offers flexible, cost-effective solutions.
Rural Australians to be on par with city dwellers
Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
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Rural Australians will soon enjoy satellite network coverage on par with cities, thanks to a new USD $1 billion network set for completion later this year.
The time machine
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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spacetime
The topic of many movies and books, the time machine is one that, if ever realised, would probably be seen as the biggest technology breakthrough of all time.
EMC wins major Defence Force tech deal
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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software
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emc
Multi-million dollar contract won to provide a data backup, recovery and archive solution for the New Zealand Defence Force.
HP: POD channels to market 'quite broad'
Mon, 26th Apr 2010
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resellers
Sales of HP's performance optimised datacentre could bring with it new channel partnerships, Country Manager Jeff Healey has said.
Freeview sales boosted by Prime
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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Freeview partly credits adding SKY's free-to-air channel Prime to its lists for an upsurge in sales of its digital television receivers.