Cobham SATCOM, LiveU create new satcom broadband solution for broadcasters

Cobham SATCOM and LiveU will offer a robust, high-performance hybrid satellite communications solution that will allow broadcasters to transmit live video from anywhere in the world.

A professional-grade LU70 backpack from LiveU will support the latest members of the SATCOM BGAN Explorer satellite terminal product line. This includes the recently-announced Explorer 710, which is set for a September 2013 launch.

The LU70 interface allows camera operators to control all BGAN interfaces locally. Operators can easily switch between satellite and cellular connectivity. The LiveU Center web interface can also remotely control the BGANs, letting news operators directly view and manage live transmissions from the studio.

The LiveU Total unified management platform incorporates the hybrid Cobham SATCOM/LiveU solution into the LiveU ecosystem. It also lets control rooms manage multiple video feeds from individual LiveU units situated in various locations.

The Explorer product line was designed by Cobham SATCOM to leverage the Inmarsat BGAN satellite network. Explorer satellite terminals are compact, easy to use, and reliable. They are designed to deliver instant access to satellite broadband connectivity no matter the time, place, or extremity of environmental conditions. 

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Norsat International snares satcom research, development fund from SADI

The Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI) has awarded an repayable contribution worth $13.3 million (CAD) to satellite communications company Norsat International Inc.

Norsat will use the contribution to boost its strategic research and development program, allowing the Company to continue developing innovative new or enhanced satcom processes, products, and services for established and new markets. It also gives Norsat the opportunity to collaborate with university researchers and improve channel relationships with the local suppliers of components used in new technologies.

The Company's focus and forte are satellite communications technologies that enable connectivity for commercial, government, and military customers anywhere in the world, even regions that have damaged, insufficient, non-existent, or unreliable communications infrastructure. Norsat satcom solutions can operate in unforgiving environmental or technological conditions.

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Zedi orders new Hughes 9502 BGAN M2M satcom terminals for monitoring solutions

Hughes Network Systems, LLC will be putting its new Hughes 9502 BGAN M2M satellite communications terminal -which has been recently been accredited for operations in hazardous environments with potentially explosive atmospheres- in service with oil and gas technology and services company Zedi Inc.

An Inmarsat partner, Zedi is a leader in the field of oil and gas production operations. The company offers monitoring solutions and utilizes the newest technologies to create reliable connections for remote sites. The company unveiled the first large-scale SCADA network in the world in 2010, which is based on the Inmarsat BGAN network.

Hughes, Inmarsat, and industry customers collaborated in the creation of a new M2M BGAN terminal. The final product was the Hughes 9502 satellite communications terminal. As requested, it is compact, easy-to-use, efficient, cost-effective, and capable of operating in Class 1, Division 2 hazardous locations. It will serve as the cornerstone of Zedi monitoring solutions in terrestrial cellular coverage.

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Inmarsat wins new mobile satcom services contract with FEMA

Inmarsat Government has secured a new satellite communications contract with the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Company's MSS (mobile satellite services.)

The new MSS contract is worth US$3.5 million in total, and will last for up to five years. The initial contract period is for one year. FEMA can choose to extend its agreement by four one-year increments.

Inmarsat Government will tap its entire product and service portfolio to create cost-effective, innovative, and secure end-to-end satcom solutions for FEMA. This includes the Company's Global Xpress service, Inmarsat's new global Ka-band network, which is scheduled to enter service this 2013 and achieve full global service in 2014.

Inmarsat services will allow FEMA support personnel to access reliable, mission-critical communications during disasters. The Company's satellite communications solutions allow first responders to immediately contact other personnel and command and operational centers.

New Ka-band beam lets Galaxy SkyDATA reach Eastern Canada

Canada-based satellite communications company Galaxy Broadband Communications recently announced the addition of a new Ka-band beam to its SkyDATA enterprise class managed service.

The additional beam is a Ka-band spot beam from the Telesat satellite Anik F3. It will cover Central and Eastern Canada, including Northern Ontario, Northern Quebec, and the western regions of Newfoundland and Labrador. Expected launch for the upgraded service is April 15, 2013.

Galaxy launched its SkyDATA enterprise class service back in 2012. The original platform used four Ka-beams and covered the Western half of Northern Canada. Galaxy also included plans to extend SkyDATA's coverage over Eastern Canada.

SkyDATA provides cost-effective and reliable managed services to customers who need more bandwidth for mission critical applications, morale services for work camps, and VoIP communications. The new Ka-band spot beam will allow Galaxy to offer affordable, fast, and predictable managed services to customers in the resource-rich mining havens of Eastern Canada. 

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Wireless Matrix, LightSquared extend satellite service deal

Wireless Matrix reported that it has extended its satellite communications service agreement with LightSquared to last through mid-February 2016.

LightSquared provides wholesale mobile satellite data, voice, and bandwidth leasing services. Its agreement with Wireless matrix will leverage the SkyTerra-1 satellite. SkyTerra-1 is one of the most powerful and reliable next-generation commercial satellites, with a footprint that covers North America.

Wireless Matrix will use the renewed agreement to ensure service continuity for its customers, especially those who use satellite services as an integral part of their business. It also sets up the development of the next-generation of satellite services that the Company will later offer.

Wireless provides satellite communications services for critical business applications and GPS fleet management solutions. It ensures mission-critical locomotive communications for railroad operators, connects energy companies with mobile workers to manage outages and other unscheduled tasks, and allows those same energy companies to constantly monitor the status of their fixed-site asset operations in remote locations.

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China Mobile, Thuraya form new mobile satellite phone business

A joint announcement from China Mobile Satellite Communication Group Ltd., China Telecom Satellite Communications Co Ltd., and Thuraya Telecommunications Co. revealed that the three partners have successfully debuted a new business focusing on mobile satellite phones.

China Mobile is the only company licensed to operate in the Yangtze River Delta Region. As part of an exclusive partnership agreement, China Mobile will introduce and exclusively offer Thuraya's mobile satellite communications devices and services to enterprise consumers in China.

In return, UAE-based satellite mobile telecom operator Thuraya will extend technical and marketing support to China Mobile customers.

China Mobile Satellite Communication Group will introduce the the first batch of Thuraya satellite phones to the enterprise market in March 2013.

The maritime industry in China operates a million fishing boats. It is considered to be the biggest target market of mobile satellite phone services.

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Thuraya partners with SoftBank Mobile for satellite network services in Japan

A joint announcement by Thuraya Telecommunications and SoftBank Mobile revealed that the two companies have formed a partnership to offer mobile satellite communications services to business, enterprise, and consumer subscribers in Japan. The new partners will leverage Thuraya’s network of communications satellites for their aforementioned services.

Softbank Mobile has received approval to distribute Thuraya’s satellite network services in Japan. The distribution channels of the Japanese telecommunications company will begin offering Thuraya’s handsets and airtime services starting February 2013. Both companies will also develop a new Thuraya handset with unique features; SoftBank Mobile will be the exclusive distributor of the new handset.

The new partnership provides SoftBank users with access to Thuraya’s communications satellite network in areas that cannot be reached by terrestrial networks due to remote rough terrain or natural disasters. The satellite communications services extended by Thuraya will allow individual and enterprise consumers to enjoy clear communications at any time and anywhere in Japan and its surrounding maritime areas.

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Mobile OnAir, Internet OnAir will join Dassault Falcon 7X linefit options in 2014

OnAir recently announced that its Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir in-flight connectivity services will become a linefit option for all Falcon 7X business jets that Dassault Aviation will build from 2014 onwards.

OnAir will leverage the GSMConneX airborne system to provide connectivity for its in-flight services. Designed and produced by TriaGnoSys, GSMConneX can link up with any satellite communications system compatible with the SwiftBroadband network. The system's small size, light weight, and unrestricted mounting options make installation extremely easy while ensuring the Falcon 7X receives the most comprehensive commercially-available hardware for in-flight connectivity.

Mobile OnAir allows owners, passengers, and crew of business jets to use their mobile phones to surf the Internet, place and receive calls, send and receive SMS, and access their email. Internet OnAir, on the other hand, creates a Wi-Fi network in the aircraft. Any Wi-Fi device will be able to access the Internet using the network.

The Falcon 7X is the premier business jet of Dassault Aviation.

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O3b Networks, Harris CapRock form strategic satellite communications alliance

A strategic marketing alliance will be formed by O3b Networks and Harris CapRock Communications. The two companies will be focusing on an array of ultra high-speed, low latency, exploration, and production capabilities for satellite communications services.

Harris CapRock will also add O3bEnergy to its portfolio of satellite services for the energy market. The O3b solution has the advantages of fiber broadband connectivity without the disadvantages of huge upfront CAPEX investments, outage concerns, immobility, and lengthy ramp-up times. O3bEnergy is also easy to integrated into existing enterprise systems and operational budgets.

With O3bEnergy, oil and gas companies and systems integrators will be able to enjoy latencies under 150 milliseconds, unlimited and affordable bandwidth, and big operational savings. The high capacity, low latency satellite offering can enable real-time seismic surveys of oil reserves beneath the ocean floor thanks to its speedy data transfers of up to 2 Terabytes per day.

Harris CapRock and O3b Networks have teamed up earlier to boost the Internet experience aboard Oasis of the Seas. The flagship of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and the largest cruise ship in the world is one of the many ships in the the maritime service that derives satellite Internet connectivity from O3b’s Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite fleet with equipment integrated by Harris CapRock.

O3bEnergy will enter commercial service in the third quarter of 2013. The newest addition to Harris CapRock's satellite communications portfolio is targeted at oil and gas companies and systems integrators who operate oil and gas rigs and seismic survey ships in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Angola, Asia and other key maritime regions.

ViaSat wins deal with US government for airborne satellite broadband services

ViaSat Inc. will be providing satellite broadband services in support of enroute military aircraft as part of its multi-million dollar contract with the US government. The Company will provide an all-IP service plan that allows NIPR, SIPR, ViaSat's Yonder commercial satellite Internet, and VoIP and VTC sessions during transcontinental and transoceanic flights.

The initial one-year agreement between ViaSat and the US government can be renewed for multiple years. It also provides options for the US government to add other aircraft to the satellite broadband service deal, as well as to request additional missions and supplemental service from ViaSat to supply.

ViaSat will also provide tiered service plans for senior leadership, VIP, and other broadband requirements. Its service plans cover a range of networking and performance levels, and most of them complemented their high-priority regional services with of higher priority.

ViaSat will use its proprietary ArcLight technology for the airborne and terrestrial satellite terminals that it will supply, install, and support on US aircraft. ArcLight terminals have already served more than 500,000 flight hours on over 300 government-operated aircraft.

The first military organization to use ViaSat's patented ArcLight technology was the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM.) Thanks to the advanced ViaSat terminals, the USSOCOM's fleet of C-130 aircraft not only gained a Ku-band communications network, but they also became the first in a line of US military aircraft that could perform advanced ISR missions using ultra-small antennas with apertures smaller than 12 inches in diameter.

There are now more than 1,750 ViaSat mobile broadband installations. The satellite communications terminals accomplish various government missions and accomplish numerous commercial applications for customers in the general aviation, maritime, and high-speed rail industries.

Inmarsat showing off satellite communications solutions at UAE showcase

Inmarsat will show off its ever-expanding portfolio of business voice and data services at the upcoming Gulfcomms event in Dubai, UAE. Its preview will include future commercial satellite services that will leverage Inmarsat's next-generation Global Xpress Ka-band satellite network.

The Company will display both its wide array of voice and data services, and its equally diverse assembly of portable, fixed, and vehicular terminals, on a daily basis at Gulfcomm.

In addition, Inmarsat will present an overview of the path preceding the deployment of its Global Xpress satellite system. It will also discuss how it will merge its L-band services with the new GX-enabled Ka-band satellite services.

The Alphasat I-XL L-band satellite will be part of Inmarsat's display. The planned Inmarsat satellite will improve service outreach and throughput of the Company's L-band services across Middle East and Africa, which will in turn speed up streaming performance and refresh capacity.

Furthermore, Inmarsat will also debut an improved BGAN streaming rate service. Set for commercial distribution in 2013, the new service will deliver higher streaming rates for customers.

Inmarsat is performing changes to its L-band portfolio in preparation for its future Ka-band services, which will be delivered by its planned Global Xpress satellite network. The GX-enabled services will cover the EMEA region in 2013 and go global before 2014 is out.

Global Xpress will be the first Ka-band network that can support support mobile and fixed communication services on a global basis. Its exceptional speeds will raise the measuring bar for Virtual Private Networks, Internet Protocol, rural cellular backhaul, and other applications.

A wide variety of sectors benefit from the voice, satellite broadband, and M2M (Machine-to-Machine) solutions that the Company offers. Inmarsat assures its customers of a 99.9% network reliability thanks to its global satellite communications network, which is considered to be one of the most reliable in the world.

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ViaSat weans off US defense contracts, switches to satellite Internet services

Faced with a “fiscal cliff” that threatens to cut off its main source of revenue -its many lucrative defense contracts with the U.S. government,- ViaSat Inc. is placing its bets on its growing satellite Internet services.

If U.S. lawmakers are unable to agree on a method to make up for the budget deficit, they will implement a series of automatic tax hikes and cuts in government spending in 2013. The "fiscal cliff" will save the government some $600 billion, and a good amount of that will come out of contracts with companies like ViaSat.

It’s an uphill battle for the satellite communications provider. Defense contracts with the U.S. government currently take up 45% of Viasat’s revenue. Worse, company shares have yet to recover from the drubbing they received when ViaSat first launched its Exede Internet-by-satellite service back in January.

Eight months ago, the value of ViaSat’s stock hovered near $50. The company currently trades around $35 a share.

According to Timothy Quillin, an analyst for Stephens, Inc., investors have expressed their disappointment in the slow pace of subscriber growth in ViaSat’s satellite services segment, especially its Exede service.

Still, ViaSat remains positive that it made the right choice in rolling out Exede. According to the Company, it had added 20,000 new subscribers during the first quarter of 2012, and 40 percent of them had switched to the high-speed Exede satellite Internet service.

ViaSat further revealed that its satellite services segment received 31% more orders during the same quarter. Chief Executive Mark Dankberg said that one particular contract during the first quarter was almost equal to the normal order flow.

Mr. Dankberg co-founded ViaSat in 1986. According to him, the home Internet service will continue to contribute more and more revenue during the next few years.

He also announced that ViaSat will trim down its government sales from 45% down to 35% within five years in order to better diversify company revenue. Mr. Dankberg also took care to clarify that the Company’s government segment will not grow smaller. “It will be that it doesn't grow as fast as other parts of our business grow," he explained.

Investors are concerned that ViaSat is taking too much time in its migration. Non-government sales of satellite equipment and services currently take up a quarter of the Company’s sales. This includes all revenue from its Exede Internet-by-satellite service.

Winegard provides VSAT antennas for DTS SatCom box, oil field operator

Very small aperture terminal (VSAT) manufacturer Winegard Co. will provide more than 200 customized portable VSAT units to Data Technology Solutions (DTS.) DTS will integrate the Winegard compact satellite communications terminals into its new SatCom Box on behalf of one of the largest oil field services companies in the U.S.

Winegard's customized VSAT systems provide data, voice, and video communications services for oil field service companies on both coasts of the United States as well as the Gulf of Mexico. A VSAT network allows the headquarters of DST's customer to directly stay in contact with its many, widespread oil field operations without having to go through a single terrestrial station.

Winegard entered a multi-year contract with DTS for the former's Small Footprint VSAT system. The Winegard SatCom terminal's compact 2-way antenna can fit inside its custom-fabricated skid, making transportation and integration easy.

DTS customizes their SatCom Box product according to their customer's specific needs. It will integrate the Winegard VSAT's controller and antenna mount into a patent pending SatCom Box.

According to Mike Guidroz, President of DTS, Winegard was chosen because of its innovative and reliable antenna designs, the speed at which those same antenna can be customized according to the user's needs, and the rugged construction of its VSAT units.

Winegard was able to respond in weeks or even days when presented with a request for a specific antenna, compared to competitors which reported took months to do the same. “Speed to deliver is a key factor for our customers,” Mr. Guidroz said.

"The SatCom Box has set a new standard in the industry,” said Jon Manley, Director of Engineering for Winegard. He added that Winegard proudly supplied its premier VSAT antennas to DTS for integration into the latter company's SatCom Box.

Winegard's extensively-engineered and tested satellite antenna lead the industry when it comes to performance, quality, and usability. The Company's VSAT systems is compatible with HughesNet, iDirect, Gilat, and ViaSat modems, allowing it to provide high-quality Internet on satellite and other SATCOM services.

Winegard took pains to reduce total cost of ownership through its product's single-button operation. Its VSAT system can be set up without any need for additional equipment or knowledge, and it also automatically acquires a satellite uplink, all in less than three minutes.

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Boeing receives approval for COMSATCOM Services Acquisition Program

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and General Services Administration (GSA) have authorized Boeing Commercial Satellite Services to act as a service provider of the Future COMSATCOM Services Acquisition program.

Boeing is now authorized to provide assorted satellite communications services to U.S. government customers. This including both fixed and mobile transponded and subscription services.

Boeing offers subscription agreements on military-unique services like UHF and Yahsat's military Ka-band, Ku-band and Ka-band commercial services from the Inmarsat-5 satellite, and L-band services from Inmarsat and Thuraya. These services can be secured through a GSA Schedule 70 contract with Boeing.

According to Craig Cooning, CEO of Boeing Satellite Systems International, the COMSATCOM program is another opportunity for Boeing to provide quality satellite communication services to its customers.

"Boeing continues to support the government's increasing need for satellite communications bandwidth," Mr. Cooning said.

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Hitron debuts HCMS D-SNG satellite-link monitor-control software

A recent announcement made by Hiltron Communications introduced their brand new HMCS D-SNG satellite-link monitor and control software. The latest member of the Hiltron product portfolio, HMCS is a cost-efficient system designed to work with the newest generation of high-definition (HD) D-SNG media vehicles.

HMCS provides full control of professional satellite systems such as the Ericsson Voyager II contribution encoders. It employs an intuitive graphical user interface and helpfully color-coded alarm message system. It is written in Java and is compatible with Linux, Apple OSX, and Microsoft Windows (XP, 2007, Server 2003/2008) operating systems.

HMCS is completely compatible with the HSACU D-SNG controller that Hiltron introduced only a short while ago.

Hiltron's newest satellite system control software uses an integral database that records and stores specific satellite transponder and encoding profiles. HMCS can also control whatever satellite communications and video equipment that the customer needs to use.

HMCS supports a huge selection of drivers for modulators, encoders, integrated receiver decoders (IRDs,) redundancy controllers, and spectrum analysers. Hiltron's new software also comes with a basic driver for the Hiltron HSACU antenna control unit, and customers can request a different driver.

Norsat: A good, good, second quarter

Norsat International reported positive financial results for the second quarter. According to the CEO of the Canadian satellite communications company, its second quarter revenue, gross profit dollars, EBITDA and net earnings all experienced positive results thanks to the excellent performance of its three business units: Sinclair Technologies, Satellite Solutions, and Microwave Products.

“Our financial results continued to strengthen in the second quarter of 2012," said Dr. Amiee Chan, Norsat’s President and CEO. According to her, the revenue growth in Sinclair Technologies and  Microwave Products drove the company's improved performance. “This represents our 23nd straight quarter of positive EBITDA," Dr. Chan said.

Dr. Chan went on to report that Norsat's Sinclair division continued to perform above historical norms. Continuous demand from the public safety and transportation markets constantly drove sales across Sinclair's diverse product lines, especially for satellite antenna and RF conditioning products.

Norsat's Microwave Products segment also made significant gains during the second quarter. According to Dr. Chan, there is an increasing demand for products such as Norsat's customized Ka-band receivers. In particular, a customer requested products that can be used for airborne applications. And Dr. Chan was pleased to say Norsat was able to tap a new market by fulfilling that request.

In addition, Norsat's custom-designed dual Ku-band and X-band portable satellite communications terminals received Final Acceptance from NATO Communications and Information Agency. “A highlight of the quarter was successfully meeting NATO’s stringent in-field testing criteria for our custom-designed dual Ku and X-band portable satellite terminals," Dr. Chan announced. "Having gained Final Acceptance from our customer, we were able to recognize revenues on our contract during the period.”

Other achievements of note were the release of a Satellite Locator application for iPhone and Norsat’s cutting-edge video streaming technologies. The latter was used in tandem with Ku-band portable satellite terminals to broadcast live footage of U.S. President Obama’s surprise visit and address to U.S. service members in Bagram, Afghanistan on May 1, 2012.

Dr. Chan said that Norsat will further diversify its customer base by providing new products and services to the military, commercial, resource, transportation, and public safety markets. The Norsat Power Solutions business unit is a move in that direction, while the existing Satellite Solutions segment is already considering numerous proposals to better whet the appetite of a growing number of customers who require unique satellite communications needs.

Orbital Science: HYLAS 2 Ka-band satellite successfully makes orbit

Orbital Sciences Corporation announced this August 14, 2012 that the HYLAS 2 broadband communications satellite it built for Avanti Communications Group PLC has successfully reached orbit.

The launch mission for the Orbital Sciences-built, Avanti-operated started on Thursday, August 2, 2012. An Ariane 5 rocket lifted off from Kourou, French Guiana a few minutes before 5:00 PM local time. The HYLAS 2 satellite successfully separated from the rocket’s final stage slightly over half an hour after liftoff.

“The HYLAS 2 mission is going very well so far following another successful launch by Arianespace," Mr. Christopher Richmond, Orbital’s Senior Vice President of Communications Satellites, said in an announcement. "Over the next several weeks," he added, "we will work with the engineering team from Avanti to conduct in-orbit testing to verify the spacecraft’s systems before it enters commercial service.”

According to Orbital Science, the HYLAS 2 satellite project proceed just as planned from design phase to its early in-orbit activation and verification processes. "We have worked closely with Avanti every step of the way," SVP Richmond elaborated, "following our model of superior customer involvement throughout the program to ensure our customer’s needs are fully met. We are pleased to be a part of Avanti’s team, bringing exciting new applications and services to these fast-growing markets.”

The Orbital Science-designed and -built HYLAS 2 platform is a high-throughput Ka-Band satellite. It will allow satellite communications company Avanti to provide broadband dat and video services to customers in Eastern and Southern Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and across the Caucasus.

SkyVision acquires Afinis VSAT company, extends African presence

UK-based SkyVision Global Networks Ltd. continues to strengthen its position in the African market through its recent purchase of local VSAT operator Afinis.

Originally owned by Monaco Telecom, Afinis has local offices and licensing in Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Senegal. The African satellite communications company provides a wide plethora of VSAT products and services for the financial, mining, and oil and gas sectors.

Its new owner intends to leverage Afinis' extensive knowledge of the local sectors in accordance with SkyVision's overall strategy in Africa. SkyVision intends to become one of the biggest satellite communications companies in the African continent.

To that end, SkyVision is expanding its operations and services throughout the African continent. Afinis' firm presence in Africa's French-speaking countries, its significant grasp of the corporate market, and its value added services will help cement SkyVision's position as a significant satellite communications provider in Nigeria, East, Central and Southern Africa.

In turn, Afinis' current and potential customer base will benefit from the increased scale and strong customer service of the combined businesses. SkyVision possesses strong global reach and is increasing its activity and presence in Africa by bringing world-class services to the rapidly-developing local markets.

“We look forward to welcoming the Afinis team into SkyVision," said Doron Ben-Sira, CEO, SkyVision Global Networks, "and to continue offering customers the superior service they are accustomed to.”

SkyVision had earlier established a subsidiary satellite communications company, SkyVision South Africa.  It also signed a multiyear contract with satellite service provider Telesat. SkyVision will be tapping Telesat's Telstar 11N satellite for Ku-band capacity in the African region.

NewSat's Approach on USG Market

On a Milsatmagazine (MSM) interview, they asked NewSat on their approach on the United States Government (USG) market. NewSat’s Senior Director-Americas Diego Paldao answered that it is through partnerships with their partners, prime contractors, resellers and integrators.

“As a satellite operator we can certainly evaluate what USG contract vehicles are a fit with our business. However, we are primarily interested in approaching the USG market by working closely with our partners, not by competing with them. We will provide our part-satellite capacity, so our partners can provide the complete end-to-end solution,” said Paldao.

He also said that hosted payloads are certainly a topic of key interest and discussion today towards all satellite operators. There is a strong military and diplomatic relationship between Australia and the United States which is a logical start for discussion about the hosted payloads on the NewSat fleet. They will surely depend heavily on the guidance of their partners who have been in their area for so long. It is through direct solicitation from the USG that NewSat will be able to guarantee their satellites designed to support future missions in projected areas of operation.

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