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Eutelsat Communications, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, has announced a multi-year agreement with La Poste Sénégal, the country’s public postal service company, to interconnect 200 post offices nationwide. La Poste Sénégal has chosen high-power Ku-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 7 WestA satellite to support the country’s largest Very …

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, has reported its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. Key Financial Highlights: Revenues for Q3 2017 were $69.9 million compared with $66.2 million in Q2 2017 and $78.6 million in Q3 2016. Profitability …

Spacecom, operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, announced today that its AMOS-17 communication satellite has successfully completed its Critical Design Review (CDR) and entered full production. Specifically designed for the African continent and scheduled for launch in early 2019, AMOS-17 will operate from 17°E to expand and strengthen Spacecom’s coverage …

Es’hailSat has announced a new partnership with Inmarsat, which will see the Qatar-based communications satellite operator complement its existing portfolio of fixed Ku- and Ka-band services with Inmarsat’s award winning L-band service. The landmark partnership is the first of its kind in Qatar, which consolidates all L-band service requirements for …

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, today announced the launch of Thuraya Talk, its high quality Voice over IP (VoIP) service. Thuraya Talk gives customers an easy and convenient way to stay connected and opens up unique communication capabilities for both personal and professional use. All users will receive their own dedicated number …

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is participating at the Dubai Airshow 2017, one of the most prominent and important aerospace events in the world, which runs from November 12-16, 2017. During the participation, MBRSC will showcase the Emirates Mars Mission’s Hope probe model for the first time, its …

Intelsat S.A., operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, and The Coca-Cola Company are working together to bring satellite-enabled Wi-Fi services to remote communities across Africa. The partnership will support both companies’ future business plans and also their mutual efforts to promote sustainable development, …

The forth and last day of the United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum: “Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development,” in Dubai, which is hosted by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) and jointly organized by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the …

“Innovation is the main feature that distinguishes the UAE space projects, by relying on new methods of project management and developing smart technologies,” said Eng. Amer Al Sayegh, KhalifaSat Project Manager, at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), during his participation in a workshop titled “MBRSC Space Projects” at the …

Thuraya Telecommunications Company recently completed two maritime roadshows in the Russian Far East cities of Vladivostok and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk alongside its regional service partner, GTNT. The telecommunications company met with influential industry officials to hold presentations on the Thuraya Atlas IP – a top-range ‘at sea’ satellite internet terminal and the …