Making the most of emerging Internet access technologies
17 Nov 2006
The study will focus on DVB-RCS systems to evaluate how advanced broadband applications can be supported over a hybrid network comprised of satellites and new…
Lowering the cost of satellite operations
17 Nov 2006
The project, called APEX (Automated Procedure EXecution) comes from the United Kingdom based company SciSys Ltd. The software allows the automation of both spacecraft operations…
REMSAT video now available
09 Nov 2006
REMSAT – Real-time Emergency Management via SATellite – Fire and Medical, provides a cost effective end-to-end system offering a wide range of integrated services, from…
Broadband access for remote areas in the UK
24 Oct 2006
The project, co-funded by ESA under the ARTES programme, will be known as INSPIRE and provides for the installation of a blend of satellite and…
Wireless Technologies shrink the Digital Divide
24 Oct 2006
The disparity between rural and urban areas with regard to internet accessibility still affects most European countries. This ‘Digital Divide’ greatly hinders economic development. As…
Avanti acquires Translucis
24 Oct 2006
Translucis currently operates a base of 250 in-bar plasma screens. The company broadcasts entertainment and advertising content to over 1.3 million people between the ages…
Broadband on Trains
24 Aug 2006
Broadband on trains via satelliteSatellite Telecommunications technologies and its associated range of additional services and applications can be effectively applied for the provision of broadband…
Road testing technologies of the future
11 Aug 2006
The van can be used as a standard test platform. It offers the user ample space, electrical and computing power as well as a comfortable…
Tsunami victims receive treatment via satellite
10 Aug 2006
On the initiative of CNES with transport costs paid by them as well, three Portable Telemedicine Work (PTW) Stations have been lent to the Indian…
Astrium Team completes WeB System
01 Aug 2006
To this end, beginning in 1999 a series of projects were initiated to investigate the potential of Ka Band via satellite. Alenia Spazio began work…